Nikon Camera D3300 Reference Manual

							
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Attaching a Power Connector and AC AdapterTurn the camera off before attaching an optional power 
connector and AC adapter.1
Ready the camera.
Open the battery-chamber ( q) and 
power connector ( w) covers.
2
Insert the EP-5A power connector.
Be sure to insert the connector in the 
orientation shown, using the 
connector to keep the orange battery 
latch pressed to one side.
 Be sure the 
connector is fully inserted.
3
Close the battery-chamber cover.
Position the power connector cable so 
that it passes through the power 
connector slot and close the battery-
chamber cover. 
						

							
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Connect the AC adapter.
Connect the AC adapter power cable to the AC socket on AC 
adapter ( e) and the EP-5A power cable to the DC socket ( r).
 
A P  icon is displayed in the monitor when the camera is 
powered by the AC adapter and power connector. 
						

							
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StorageWhen the camera will not be used for an extended period, 
remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry area with the 
terminal cover in place.
 To prevent mold or mildew, store the 
camera in a dry, well-ventilated area.
 Do not store your camera 
with naphtha or camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
• are next to equipment that pr oduces strong electromagnetic 
fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures above 50 °C (122 °F) or below 
–10 °C (14 °F)
CleaningDo not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals .Caring for the CameraCamera 
bodyUse a blower to remove dust and lint, then wipe gently with 
a soft, dry cloth.
 After using the camera at the beach or 
seaside, wipe off sand or salt  with a cloth lightly dampened 
in distilled water and dry thoroughly.
 Important : Dust or 
other foreign matter inside the camera may cause damage 
not covered under warranty .
Lens, mirror, 
and 
viewfinderThese glass elements are easily damaged.
 Remove dust 
and lint with a blower.
 If using an aerosol blower, keep the 
can vertical to prevent the discharge of liquid.
 To  r e m o v e  
fingerprints and other stains, apply a small amount of lens 
cleaner to a soft cloth and clean with care.
Monitor Remove dust and lint with a blower.
 When removing 
fingerprints and other stains, wipe the surface lightly with a 
soft cloth or chamois leather.
 Do not apply pressure, as this 
could result in damage or malfunction. 
						

							
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Image Sensor CleaningIf you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearing 
in photographs, you can clean the sensor using the  Clean image 
sensor  option in the setup menu.
 The sensor can be cleaned at 
any time using the  Clean now option, or cleaning can be 
performed automatically when the camera is turned on or off.
❚❚ “Clean Now”1
Place the camera base down.
Image sensor cleaning is most 
effective when the camera is placed 
base down as shown at right.
2
Select  Clean image sensor  in the 
setup menu.
Press the  G button to display the 
menus.
 Highlight  Clean image 
sensor  in the setup menu ( 0231) 
and press  2.
G  button 
						

							
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Select  Clean now .
Highlight  Clean now  and 
press  J.
The camera will check the image 
sensor and then begin cleaning.
 1  
flashes in the viewfinder and other 
operations can not be performed. Do 
not remove or disconnect the power 
source until cleaning is complete and 
the message shown at right is no 
longer displayed. 
						

							
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❚❚“Clean at Startup/Shutdown”1
Select  Clean at startup/
shutdown .
Select  Clean image sensor , 
then highlight  Clean at 
startup/shutdown  and 
press 2.
2
Select an option.
Highlight an option and 
press  J.
 Choose from 
Clean at startup , Clean at 
shutdown , Clean at 
startup & shutdown , and 
Cleaning off .
D
Image Sensor Cleaning
Using camera controls during startup interrupts image sensor 
cleaning.
Cleaning is performed by vibrating the image sensor.
 If dust can not 
be fully removed using the options in the  Clean image sensor menu, 
clean the image sensor manually ( 0317) or consult a Nikon-
authorized service representative.
If image sensor cleaning is performed several times in succession, 
image sensor cleaning may be temp orarily disabled to protect the 
camera’s internal circuitry.
 Cleaning can be performed again after a 
short wait. 
						

							
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❚❚ Manual CleaningIf foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor 
using the  Clean image sensor  option in the setup menu 
( 0 314), the sensor can be clea ned manually as described 
below.
 Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and 
easily damaged.
 Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned 
only by Nikon-authorized service personnel.
1
Charge the battery.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or 
cleaning the image sensor.
 Be sure the battery is fully 
charged before proceeding.
2
Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
3
Select  Lock mirror up for cleaning .
Turn the camera on and press the  G 
button to display the menus.
 
Highlight  Lock mirror up for 
cleaning  in the setup menu and press 
2  (note that this option is not 
available at battery levels of  H or 
below).
G  button 
						

							
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Press  J.
The message shown at right will be 
displayed in the monitor.
5
Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all 
the way down.
 The mirror will be 
raised and the shutter curtain will 
open, revealing the image sensor.
6
Examine the image sensor.
Holding the camera so that light falls 
on the image sensor, examine the 
interior of the camera for dust or lint.
 
If no foreign objects are present, 
proceed to Step 8.
7
Clean the sensor.
Remove any dust and lint from the 
sensor with a blower.
 Do not use a 
blower-brush, as the bristles could 
damage the sensor. Dirt that can not 
be removed with a blower can only be 
removed by Nikon-authorized service 
personnel.
 Under no circumstances should you touch or 
wipe the sensor. 
						

							
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Turn the camera off.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter 
curtain will close.
 Replace the lens or body cap.
A
Use a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged.
 If the camera 
powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close 
automatically.
 To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the 
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source 
while the mirror is raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound 
and the self-timer lamp will flash to  warn that the shutter curtain will 
close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes.
 End 
cleaning or inspection immediately. 
						

							
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Foreign Matter on the Image Sensor
Nikon takes every possible precaution to prevent foreign matter from 
coming into contact with the image sensor during production and 
shipping.
 The D3300, however, is designed to be used with 
interchangeable lenses, and foreign matter may enter the camera 
when lenses are removed or exchanged.
 Once inside the camera, this 
foreign matter may adhere to the image sensor, where it may appear in 
photographs taken under certain conditions.
 To protect the camera 
when no lens is in place, be sure to replace the body cap provided with 
the camera, being careful to first remove all dust and other foreign 
matter that may be adhering to the body cap. Avoid exchanging 
lenses in dusty environments.
Should foreign matter find its way onto the image sensor, clean the 
sensor as described above, or have  the sensor cleaned by authorized 
Nikon service personnel.
 Photographs affected by the presence of 
foreign matter on the sensor can be retouched using Capture NX 2 
(available separately;  0307) or the clean image options available in 
some third-party imaging applications.
DServicing the Camera and Accessories
The camera is a precision device and requires regular servicing.
 Nikon 
recommends that the camera be insp ected by the original retailer or 
Nikon-authorized service representative once every one to two years, 
and that it be serviced once every three to five years (note that fees 
apply to these services).
 Frequent inspection and servicing are 
particularly recommended if the  camera is used professionally.
 Any 
accessories regularly used with the camera, such as lenses or optional 
flash units, should be included  when the camera is inspected or 
serviced.