Nikon D3300 - Manual

1
Getting Up and Running
In 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 settings
S
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:
✓ 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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