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Technical Notes/Optional Accessories 103
Accessories for the D40
At the time of writing, the following accessories were available for the D40. Up to date infor-
mation is available at Nikon websites or from our latest product catalogs.
Connecting the Optional EP-5 Power Connector and EH-5 or EH-5a AC Adapter
See the manuals for the EP-5 and EH-5 or EH-5a for details.
Power
sources
• EN-EL9 rechargeable Li-ion battery: Additional EN-EL9 batteries are available from local
retailers and Nikon service representatives.
• EH-5 and EH-5a AC adapters: Use to power the camera for extended periods. EP-5 power
connector required (available separately).
• EP-5 power connector: Connect the EH-5 or EH-5a to the D40.
Body caps
• BF-1A body cap: The BF-1A keeps the mirror, viewfinder screen, and low-pass filter free of
dust when a lens is not in place.
Video cables • EG-D100 video cable: View photos on TV or record them to video tape ( 62).
Remote
controls
• ML-L3 wireless remote control: Use as a remote shutter release for self-portraits or to prevent
blur caused by camera shake. The ML-L3 uses a 3V CR2505 battery.
Software
• Capture NX: A complete photo editing package with support for RAW images.
• Camera Control Pro: Control the camera from a computer and save photos to disk.
Note: Capture NX and Camera Control Pro automatically check for updates if an Internet
connection is detected at startup. Be sure to update to the latest version.
1
Turn the camera off and open the battery-chamber (c) and
power-connector (d) covers.
2
Insert the EP-5 into the battery chamber as shown at right,
making sure the “+” and “–” terminals are in the correct orien-
tation.
3
Guide the power cord into the opening left by the power con-
nector cover and close the battery-chamber cover.
4
Connect the EH-5 or EH-5a AC adapter plug to the AC inlet on the AC adapter (e) and
the EH-5 or EH-5a DC plug to the EP-5 DC in connector (f). When the camera is pow-
ered by the AC adapter, the battery-level indicator in the monitor will show .
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