Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

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Technical Notes
Caring for the CameraDo not drop : The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or 
vibration.
Keep dry : This product is not waterproof, and may malfunction if 
immersed in water or exposed to high levels of humidity.
 Rusting of the 
internal mechanism can cause irreparable damage.
Avoid sudden changes in temperature : Sudden changes in temperature, such 
as those that occur when entering or  leaving a heated building on a cold 
day, can cause condensation inside the...

322Technical Notes
Cleaning : When cleaning the camera body, use a blower to gently remove 
dust and lint, then wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth.
 After using the 
camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any sand or salt using a cloth 
lightly dampened in pure water and then dry the camera thoroughly.
The lens and mirror are easily damaged.
 Dust and lint should be gently 
removed with a blower.
 When using an aerosol blower, keep the can 
vertical to prevent discharge of liquid.
 To remove...

323
Technical Notes
Notes on the monitor : The monitor is constructed with extremely high 
p rec i s i o n ;  a t  l e a s t  9 9 .9 9 %  o f  p i xel s a re  e ffec t i ve,  w i t h  n o  m o re  t h a n  0 . 0 1 %  
being missing or defective.
 Hence while these displays may contain 
pixels that are always lit (white, red, blue, or green) or always off (black), 
this is not a malfunction and has no effect on images recorded with the 
device.
Images in the monitor may be difficult to see in a bright...

324Technical Notes
Caring for the BatteryBatteries may leak or expl ode if improperly handled.
 Observe the 
following precautions when handling batteries:
• Use only batteries approved for use in this equipment.
• Do not expose the battery to flame or excessive heat.
• Keep the battery terminals clean.
• Turn the product off before replacing the battery.
• Remove the battery from the camera or charger when not in use and 
replace the terminal cover.
 These devices draw minute amounts of 
charge even...

325
Technical Notes
• A marked drop in the time a fully charged battery retains its charge 
when used at room temperature indicates that it requires replacement.
 
Purchase a new EN-EL14a battery.
• Charge the battery before use.
 When taking photographs on 
important occasions, ready a spare EN-EL14a battery and keep it fully 
charged.
 Depending on your location, it may be difficult to purchase 
replacement batteries on short notice.
 Note that on cold days, the 
capacity of batteries tends to...

326Technical Notes The following table lists the settings  that can be adjusted in each 
mode.
Available Settings
i , j
P, S, A, M
k , l , p , m , 
n , o
% , S , T , U , g , 
 , ( , 3 , 1 , 2 , 
3 , ) , I
Shooting menu1Image quality zz z z
Image size zz z z
White balance —z——
Set Picture Control —z——
Auto distortion control zz z z
(not available in  I 
mode)
Color space zz z z
Active D-Lighting —z——
Noise reduction zz z z
(not available in  % 
mode)
ISO sensitivity settings —zz z
(not available in  %...

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Technical Notes
Shooting menu1AF-area 
mode Viewfinder
z2
zz
2
z2
(not available in 
%, 
( , and  I modes)
Live view/
movie —
zz
2
z2
(not available in  ( 
mode)
Built-in AF-assist 
illuminator zz z
(not available  in  l  and  m 
modes) z
(not available in  %, 
( , and  I modes)
Metering —z——
Flash cntrl for built-in 
flash/Optional flash —
z——
Movie settings zz z z
i, j
P,  S ,  A ,  M
k , l , p , m , 
n , o
% , S , T , U , g , 
 , ( , 3 , 1 , 2 , 
3 , ) , I 

328Technical Notes
Other settingsRelease mode z
2
zz
2
z2
(not available in I 
mode)
Focus 
mode Viewfinder
zz z z
(not available in  % 
and  I modes)
Live view/
movie zz z z
AE-L/AF-L button hold —zz
2
z2
Flexible program —z
(available only  in  P mode) ——
Exposure 
compensation —
z— z
2
(available only in 
% 
and  I modes)
Flash mode z
2
(not available 
in  j  mode) z z
2
(not available 
in  l  and  m 
modes) z
2
(available only in 
S, 
T , U , g , and   
modes)
Flash compensation —z——
1 Reset with...

329
Technical Notes
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of 
common problems below before consulting your retailer or 
Nikon representative.
Battery/DisplayTroubleshootingThe camera is on but does not respond
: Wait for recording to end.
 If the 
problem persists, turn the camera off.
 If the camera does not turn off, 
remove and reinsert the battery or, if you are using an AC adapter, 
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
 Note that although any data 
currently being recorded...

330Technical Notes
Shooting (All Modes)Camera takes time to turn on : Delete files or folders.
Shutter-release disabled :
• Memory card is locked, full, or not inserted ( 015, 23, 338).
• Release locked  is selected for Slot empty release lock  (0 253) and no 
memory card is inserted ( 015).
• Built-in flash is charging ( 031).
• Camera is not in focus ( 027).
• CPU lens with aperture ring attached but aperture not locked at 
highest f-number ( 0291).
• Non-CPU lens is attached but camera is not in mode...