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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. Readthis 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 Llsed;
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snoula De _aa Defore use to Dre en_ aam-
age _o me camera.
This icor marKs notes, information that
should be read before using _ne camera.
[_7 This icon marKs settings _na_can De adjusted
uslno camera "nenus,
This icon marks _ os. additional information
ma_ may De helufuJ when using me camera.
This :on ndicates ma_ more intormation s
_ avallalole elsewnere in this manual or in zne
_uick 3tort Guide
This icon n°_rks settings ma_ can De fine-
tuned from the Custom Settings menu.
Lens
Autofocus is supported with AF-S and AFd 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.
h Focal length scale
4. Rear cover: _ 8
7. Zoom ring
2, Focal length scale index
S. CPU contacts: 8_ 45
8. Focus ring: _ 28
3. Mounting index: _ 8
6. A-M mode switch: _ 8, 28
9. Lenscap
Introduction 1