Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

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Technical Notes  289Compatible Lenses...................................................................  289Compatible CPU Lenses .................................................................  289
Compatible Non-CPU Lenses .......................................................  292
Optional Flash Units (Speedlights) . ......................................  299
Flash Units Compatible with the Creative Lighting System  (CLS)...

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To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others, 
read the following safety precautions in their entirety before using this 
equipment.
 Keep these safety instructions where all those who use the 
product will read them.
The consequences that could result from failure to observe the precautions 
listed in this section are indicated by the following symbol:
❚❚ WARNINGSAKeep the sun out of the frame
Keep the sun well out of the frame 
when shooting backlit subjects.
 
Sunlight...

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Do not disassemble
Touching the product’s internal parts 
could result in injury.
 In the event of 
malfunction, the product should be 
repaired only by a qualified 
technician.
 Should the product break 
open as the result of a fall or other 
accident, remove the battery and/or 
AC adapter and then take the product 
to a Nikon-authorized service center 
for inspection.
ADo not place the strap around the neck of 
an infant or child
Placing the camera strap around the 
neck of an infant or child...

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Observe proper pr
ecautions when 
handling batteries
Batteries may leak or explode if 
improperly handled.
 Observe the 
following precautions when handling 
batteries for use in this product:
• Use only batteries approved for use 
in this equipment.
• Do not short or disassemble the 
battery.
• Be sure the product is off before 
replacing the battery. If you are 
using an AC adapter, be sure it is 
unplugged.
• Do not attempt to insert the battery 
upside down or backwards.
• Do not expose the...

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Use appropriate cables
When connecting cables to the input 
and output jacks, use only the cables 
provided or sold by Nikon for the 
purpose to maintain compliance with 
product regulations.ACD-ROMs
CD-ROMs containing software or 
manuals should not be played back 
on audio CD equipment.
 Playing CD-
ROMs on an audio CD player could 
cause hearing loss or damage the 
equipment.
AFollow the directions of airline and 
hospital personnel
This camera transmits radio 
frequencies that could interfere...

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•No part of the manuals included 
with this product may be 
reproduced, transmitted, 
transcribed, stored in a retrieval 
system, or translated into any 
language in any form, by any means, 
without Nikon’s prior written 
permission.
• Nikon reserves the right to change 
the specifications of the hardware 
and software described in these 
manuals at any time and without 
prior notice. •
Nikon will not be held liable for any 
damages resulting from the use of 
this product.
• While every effort has...

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Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radio Frequency Interference StatementThis equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a 
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC rules.
 These limits are 
designed to provide reasonable 
protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation.
 This 
equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if 
not installed and used in accordance 
with the...

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Notice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that has been digitally 
copied or reproduced by means of a sc anner, digital camera, or other device 
may be punishable by law.
• Items prohibited by law from being copied 
or reproduced
Do not copy or reproduce paper 
money, coins, securities, government 
bonds, or local government bonds, 
even if such copies or reproductions 
are stamped “Sample.”
The copying or reproduction of 
paper money,...

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Disposing of Data Storage DevicesPlease note that deleting images or formatting memo ry cards or other data 
storage devices does not completely  erase the original image data.
 Deleted 
files can sometimes be recovered from discarded storage devices using 
commercially available softwa re, potentially resulting in the malicious use of 
personal image data.
 Ensuring the privacy of such data is the user’s 
responsibility.
Before discarding a data storage device or transferring ownership to another...

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Use Only Nikon Brand Accessories
Only Nikon brand accessories certif ied by Nikon specifically for use 
with your Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven to operate 
within its operational and safety requirements.
 THE USE
 OF NON
-NIKON
 
ACCESSORIES
 COULD
 DAMAGE
 YOUR
 CAMERA
 AND
 MAY
 VOID
 YOUR
 NIKON
 
WARRANTY
.
ABefore Taking Important Pictures
Before taking pictures on importan t occasions (such as at weddings or 
before taking the camera on a trip), take a test shot to ensure...