Nikon D3300 Manual

Getting Up and Running
In This Chapter
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Preparing the camera for its first outing
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Getting acquainted with camera features
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Viewing and adjusting camera settings
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Setting a few basic preferences
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Restoring original camera settings
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hooting for the first time with a camera as sophisticated as the Nikon
D3300 can produce a blend of excitement and anxiety. On one hand, you
can't wait to start using your new equipment, but on the other, you're a little
intimidated by all its buttons, dials, and menu options.
Well, fear not: This chapter provides the information you need to
start getting comfortable with your D3300. The first section
walks you through initial camera setup; following that, you
can get an overview of camera controls, discover how
to view and adjust camera settings, and get my take
on some basic setup options.
Preparing the Camera
for Initial Use
After unpacking your camera, you have to assemble
a few parts. In addition to the camera body and the
supplied battery (be sure to charge it before the first
use), you need a lens and a memory card. Later sections
in this chapter provide details about working with lenses and
memory cards, but here's what you need to know up front:
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Lens: You can mount a wide range of lenses on your D3300, but some
aren't compatible with all camera features. For example, to enjoy auto-
focusing, you need an AF-S or AF-I lens. (The 18–55mm lens sold in a kit
with the D3300 body is an AF-S lens.) Your camera manual offers details
about lens compatibility.
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