Nikon D40 manual Introduction Getting to Know the Camera, Camera Body, 108

Getting to Know the Camera

Take a few moments to familiarize yourself with camera controls and displays. You may find it helpful to bookmark this section and refer to it as you read through the rest of the manual.

Camera Body

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1	Infrared receiver	33
2	Power switch	4
3	Shutter-release button	17
4	(exposure compensation) button	47
	(aperture) button	43
	Flash compensation	48
5	(shooting information) button	22
	z (reset) button	38
6	AF-assist illuminator	23
	Self-timer lamp	33
	Red-eye reduction lamp	35
7	(focal plane mark)	28
8	Mode dial	4
9	Built-in flash	34

10	Accessory shoe cover		99
11	Accessory shoe (for optional flash unit)		.......... 99
12	(flash mode) button		34
	(flash compensation) button		48
13	Eyelet for camera strap		7
14	Connector cover	55, 58, 62
15	Video connector		62
16	Reset switch		108
17	USB connector		55, 58
18	(self-timer) button		33
	(function) button		77
19	Lens release button		8
20	Lens mounting index		8

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Introduction: Getting to Know the Camera