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 device.
 To  p r e v e n t  
condensation, place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before 
exposing it to sudden changes in temperature.
Keep away from strong magnetic fields : Do not use or store this device in the 
vicinity of equipment that generate s strong electromagnetic radiation 
or magnetic fields.
 Strong static charges or the magnetic fields 
produced by equipment such as radio  transmitters could interfere with 
the monitor, damage data stored on the memory card, or affect the 
product’s internal circuitry.
Do not leave the lens pointed at the sun : Do not leave the lens pointed at the 
sun or other strong light source for an extended period.
 Intense light 
may cause the image sensor to deterior ate or produce a white blur effect 
in photographs.
Turn the product off before removing or disconnecting the power source : Do not 
unplug the product or remove the battery while the product is on or 
while images are being recorded or deleted.
 Forcibly cutting power in 
these circumstances could result in loss  of data or in damage to product 
memory or internal circuitry.
 To prevent an accidental interruption of 
power, avoid carrying the product from one location to another while 
the AC adapter is connected.
Caring for the Camera and Battery: 
Cautions 
						

							
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 fingerprints and other 
stains from the lens, apply a small amount of lens cleaner to a soft cloth 
and wipe the lens carefully.
See “Image Sensor Cleaning” ( 0314, 317) for information on cleaning 
the image sensor.
Do not touch the shutter curtain : The shutter curtain is extremely thin and 
easily damaged.
 Under no circumstances should you exert pressure on 
the curtain, poke it with cleaning tools, or subject it to powerful air 
currents from a blower.
 These actions could scratch, deform, or tear the 
curtain.
Storage : To prevent mold or mildew, store the camera in a dry, well-
ventilated area.
 If you are using an AC adapter, unplug the adapter to 
prevent fire.
 If the product will not be used for an extended period, 
remove the battery to prevent leakage and store the camera in a plastic 
bag containing a desiccant.
 Do not, however, store the camera case in a 
plastic bag, as this may caus e the material to deteriorate.
 Note that 
desiccant gradually loses its capacity  to absorb moisture and should be 
replaced at regular intervals.
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once 
a month.
 Turn the camera on and release the shutter a few times before 
putting it away.
Store the battery in a cool, dry place.
 Replace the terminal cover before 
putting the battery away. 
						

							
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Technical Notes
Notes on the monitor : The monitor is constructed with extremely high 
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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 light.
Do not apply pressure to the monitor, as this could cause damage or 
malfunction.
 Dust or lint on the monitor can be removed with a blower.
 
Stains can be removed by wiping lightly with a soft cloth or chamois 
leather.
 Should the monitor break, care should be taken to avoid injury 
from broken glass and to prevent  liquid crystal from the monitor 
touching the skin or entering the eyes and mouth.
Moiré : Moiré is an interference pattern created by the interaction of an 
image containing a regular, repeating  grid, such as the pattern of weave 
in cloth or windows in a building, with the camera image sensor grid.
 If 
you notice moiré in your photographs, try changing the distance to the 
subject, zooming in and out, or changing the angle between the subject 
and the camera. 
						

							
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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 when off and could draw the battery down to the point 
that it will no longer function. If the battery will not be used for some 
time, insert it in the camera and run it flat before removing it and 
storing it in a location with an ambient temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C 
(59 °F to 77 °F; avoid hot or extremely cold locations).
 Repeat this 
process at least once every six months.
• Turning the camera on and off repeatedly when the battery is fully 
discharged will shorten battery life.
 Batteries that have been fully 
discharged must be charged before use.
• The internal temperature of the battery may rise while the battery is in 
use.
 Attempting to charge the battery while the internal temperature 
is elevated will impair battery performance, and the battery may not 
charge or charge only partially.
 Wait for the battery to cool before 
charging.
• Continuing to charge the battery after it is fully charged can impair 
battery performance. 
						

							
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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 decrease. Be sure the battery is fully 
charged before taking photographs outside in cold weather.
 Keep a 
spare battery in a warm place an d exchange the two as necessary.
 
Once warmed, a cold battery may recover some of its charge.
• Used batteries are a valuable resource; recycle in accord with local 
regulations. 
						

							
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  % 
and  I modes) 
						

							
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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 
						

							
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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  Reset shooting menu  (0 224).
2 Reset when mode dial is  rotated to new setting.
i, j
P, S, A, M
k , l , p , m , 
n , o
% , S , T , U , g , 
 , ( , 3 , 1 , 2 , 
3 , ) , I 
						

							
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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 will be lost, data that have already been 
recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power 
source.
Viewfinder is out of focus : Adjust viewfinder focus ( 020).
 If this does not 
correct the problem, select single-servo autofocus ( AF-S; 0 74), single-
point AF ( c; 0 78), and the center focus po int, and then frame a high-
contrast subject in the center focus point and press the shutter-release 
button halfway to focus the camera.
 With the camera in focus, use the 
diopter adjustment control to bring the subject into clear focus in the 
viewfinder.
 If necessary, viewfinder focus can be further adjusted using 
optional corrective lenses ( 0307).
Displays turn off without warning : Choose longer delays for Auto off timers 
( 0 245).
Information display does not appear in monitor : Shutter-release button is 
pressed halfway.
 If information display does not appear when you 
remove your finger from shutter-release button, confirm that  On is 
selected for  Auto info display  (0 238) and that battery is charged.
Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim : The response times and brightness 
of this display vary with temperature. 
						

							
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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  M (0 292).
Only one shot taken each time shutter-rele ase button is pressed in continuous shooting 
mode : Continuous shooting is not available if built-in flash fires ( 069, 
89).
Final photo is larger than area shown in viewfinder : Viewfinder horizontal and 
vertical frame coverage is approximately 95%.
Photos are out of focus :
• AF-S or AF-I lens is not attached: use AF-S or AF-I lens or focus manually.
• Camera unable to focus using autofocus: use manual focus or focus 
lock ( 076, 81, 83).
• Camera is in manual focus mode: focus manually ( 083).
Focus does not lock when shutter-release button is pressed halfway : Use A (L ) 
button to lock focus when live view is off and  AF-C is selected for focus 
mode or when photographing moving subjects in  AF-A mode ( 081).
Can not select focus point :
• e (Auto-area AF ; 0 78) is selected: choose another AF-area mode.
• Press shutter-release button halfway to start standby timer ( 031).
Can not select AF-area mode : Manual focus selected ( 074, 83).