Getting To Know The Camera - Nikon D3000 User Manual

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.
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Mounting index 12
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Lens release button
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Mirror
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Lens mount
1m
BS-1 accessory shoe cover
I
Accessory shoe (for optional
flash unit)
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VIDEO-OUT connector
m
Reset switch
m
USB connector
II
Infrared receiver
1m
BF-1 A body cap
1m
CPU contacts
II
Built-in f1ash .42
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(flash mode) button 42
RB (flash compensation)
button
III
Eyelet for camera strap
III
Connector cover
I
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(self-timer) button
Fn (function) button
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II
Mode dial 4
II
Focal plane mark
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(information) button .........6
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IB (exposure compensation)
button
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(aperture) button
Flash compensation button
• Shutter-release button 21
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Power switch 3
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AF-assist illuminator
Self-timer lamp 40
Red-eye reduction lamp 44
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