Nikon D3300 Manual

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1Getting Up and RunningIn This Chapter▶ Preparing the camera for its first outing▶ Getting acquainted with camera features▶ Viewing and adjusting camera settings▶ Setting a few basic preferences▶ Restoring original camera settingsShooting for the first time with a camera as sophisticated as the NikonD3300 can produce a blend of excitement and anxiety. On one hand, youcan’t wait to start using your new equipment, but on the other, you’re a littleintimidated by all its buttons, dials, and menu options.Well, fear not: This chapter provides the information you need tostart getting comfortable with your D3300. The first sectionwalks you through initial camera setup; following that, youcan get an overview of camera controls, discover howto view and adjust camera settings, and get my takeon some basic setup options.Preparing the Camerafor Initial UseAfter unpacking your camera, you have to assemblea few parts. In addition to the camera body and thesupplied battery (be sure to charge it before the firstuse), you need a lens and a memory card. Later sectionsin this chapter provide details about working with lenses andmemory cards, but here’s what you need to know up front:✓ Lens: You can mount a wide range of lenses on your D3300, but somearen’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 kitwith the D3300 body is an AF-S lens.) Your camera manual offers detailsabout lens compatibility.COPYRIGHTED MATERIAL