Introduction, Introduction 1 – Nikon D40 User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Nikon D40 single-lens reflex (SLR) digital camera with
interchangeable lenses. This manual has been written to help you enjoy taking pictures
with your Nikon digital camera. Read this manual thoroughly before use, and keep it handy
when using the product.

To make it easier to find the information you need, the following symbols and conventions
are used:

Lens

Autofocus is supported with AF-S and AF-I lenses only. An 18–55 mm f/3.5–5.6GII ED AF-S DX Zoom
Nikkor lens ( 122) is used in this manual for illustrative purposes.

1. Focal length scale

2. Focal length scale index

3. Mounting index: 8

4. Rear cover: 8

5. CPU contacts: 45

6. A-M mode switch: 8, 28

7. Zoom ring

8. Focus ring: 28

9. Lens cap

This icon marks cautions, information that
should be read before use to prevent dam-
age to the camera.

This icon marks tips, additional information
that may be helpful when using the camera.

This icon marks notes, information that
should be read before using the camera.

This icon indicates that more information is
available elsewhere in this manual or in the
Quick Start Guide.

This icon marks settings that can be adjusted
using camera menus.

This icon marks settings that can be fine-
tuned from the Custom Settings menu.

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