Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

331
Technical Notes
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• AF-assist illuminator does not light if  AF-C is selected for autofocus 
mode ( 074) or if continuous-servo au tofocus is selected when the 
camera is in  AF-A mode.
 Choose  AF-S. AF-assist is also not available 
when  f (3D-tracking (11 points) ) is selected for AF-area mode; if 
single-point or dynamic-area AF is selected, select center focus point 
( 0 78, 80).
• The camera is currently in live view or a movie is being recorded.
• Off  is...

332Technical Notes
Beep does not sound :
• Off  is selected for  Beep (0 247).
• Camera is in quiet shutter-release mode ( 070), or movie is being 
recorded ( 0155).
• MF  or  AF-C  is selected as the focus mode or subject moves when  AF-A is 
selected ( 074).
Smudges appear in photographs : Clean front and rear lens elements.
 If 
problem persists, perform image sensor cleaning ( 0314).
Date is not imprinted on photos : An NEF (RAW ) option is selected for image 
quality ( 086, 254).
Sound is not...

333
Technical Notes
Shooting (
P, S, A, M
)
Shutter-release disabled :
• Non-CPU lens is attached: rotate camera mode dial to  M (0 292).
• Mode dial rotated to  S after shutter speed of “Bulb” or “Time” selected 
in mode  M: choose new shutter speed ( 0104).
Full range of shutter speeds not available :
• Flash in use ( 093).
• When  On is selected for  Movie settings  > Manual movie settings  in 
the shooting menu, the range of avai lable shutter speed varies with the 
frame rate ( 0159).
Can not...

334Technical Notes
PlaybackNEF (RAW) image is not played back : Photo was taken at image quality of NEF 
(RAW )+JPEG ( 086).
Some pictures are not displayed during playback : Select All for  Playback folder .
 
Note that Current is automatically selected after photograph is taken 
( 0 220).
“Tall” (portrait) orientation photos are di splayed in “wide” (landscape) orientation :
• Select  On for  Rotate tall  (0 221).
• Photo was taken with  Off selected for  Auto image rotation  (0 243).
• Photo is...

335
Technical Notes
MiscellaneousPicture is not displayed on TV :
• Choose correct video mode ( 0260) or output resolution ( 0218).
• A/V ( 0215) or HDMI ( 0217) cable is not correctly connected.
Camera does not respond to remote  control for HDMI-CEC television:
• Select  On for  HDMI  > Device control  in the setup menu ( 0218).
• Adjust HDMI-CEC settings for the television as described in 
documentation provided with the device.
Can not transfer photos to computer : OS not compatible with camera or...

336Technical Notes This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear 
in the viewfinder and monitor.
Error MessagesAWarning Icons
A flashing  d in the monitor or  s in the viewfinder indicates that a 
warning or error message can be disp layed in the monitor by pressing 
the  W (Q ) button.
Indicator
Solution
0
Monitor
Viewfinder
Lock lens aperture ring 
at minimum aperture 
(largest f/-number). B
 
(flashes) Set lens aperture ring to 
minimum aperture (highest 
f-number).
291
Lens not...

337
Technical Notes
Initialization error. 
Turn camera off and 
then on again. d
/
k  
(flashes) Turn camera off, remove and 
replace battery, and then turn 
camera on again.
15, 17
Battery level is low. 
Complete operation 
and turn camera off 
immediately. —
End cleaning and turn camera off 
and recharge or replace battery. 319
Clock not set — Set camera clock. 18, 242
No memory card 
inserted S
/s  
(flashes) Turn camera off and confirm that 
card is correctly inserted.
15
Memory card is locked....

338Technical Notes
Not available if Eye-Fi 
card is locked. (
/k  
(flashes) Eye-Fi card is locked (write 
protected).
 Slide card write-
protect switch to “write” position. 23
This card is not 
formatted. 
Format the card. T
 
(flashes) Format card or turn camera off 
and insert new memory card.
15, 234
Card is full j
/A /s  
(flashes) •
Reduce quality or size. 85
• Delete photographs. 192
• Insert new memory card. 15
— ●
 
(flashes) Camera can not focus using 
autofocus. Change composition 
or focus...

339
Technical Notes
No “Bulb” in S mode A
 
(flashes) Change shutter speed or select 
mode M. 105, 
108
No “Time” in S mode &
 
(flashes)
Press the live-view 
button when you are 
ready to start a 
panorama. q
(flashes) /
B Press the 
a button to start live 
view before recording a 
panorama. 63
Cannot shoot 
panorama with lens of 
this focal length. —Use a lens with a focal length of 
55 mm or less to shoot 
panoramas. If you are using a 
zoom lens, choose a focal length 
of 55 mm or less. 63
— N...

340Technical Notes
Flash error s
 
(flashes) Error occurred updating firmware 
for optional flash unit.
 Contact 
Nikon-authorized service 
representative. —
Error. Press shutter 
release button again. O 
(flashes) Release shutter.
 If error persists 
or appears frequently, consult 
Nikon-authorized service 
representative. —
Start-up error. Contact 
a Nikon-authorized 
service representative. Consult Nikon-authorized service 
representative.
—
Metering error
Unable to start live 
view. 
Please wait for...