Nikon D3300 User manual

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a complete guide
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using
your
camera,
see
the
Reference
Manual (lii iv).
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the
most
from
your
camera, please be sure
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read this
User's
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who
use
the
product.
Symbols
and
Conventions
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make
it
easier
to
find
the
information you need, the following
symbols and conventions are used:
Menu items, options, and messages displayed in
the
camera
monitor
are
shown in bold.
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Settings
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that
default settings are used.
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For
Your
Safety
Before using
the
camera for
the
first time, read
the
safety instructions
in
1/For
Your Safety"
(O
viii-xi).

Confirm
that
the
package contains
the
following items:
D 03300camera
D DK-25 rubber eyecup
D
BF-
7
8 bodycap
D
EN-EL
7
4a rechargeable Li-ion battery
(with
terminal
cover)
D MH-24 batterycharger
(plug
adapter
supplied
in
countries
or
regions
where
required;
shape
depends
on
country
of
sale)
0
AN-DC3
strap 0
ViewNX
2
CD-ROM
D
UC-E7
7
USB
cable D
User's
Manual(this booklet)
D
EG-CP74
audio/video cable D Warranty
Purchasers
of
the
lens kit
option
should confirm
that
the
package also includes a lens.
Memory
cards aresoldseparately
(OJ
95).
Cameras purchased in Japan display menus and
messages in English and Japanese only;
other
languages are
not
supported.
We
apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

ii
Follow
these
steps for a quick start with
the
03300.
1 Attach
the
camera
strap
{OJ
11
).
Attach
the
strap as shown. Repeat for
the
second eyelet.
2 Charge
the
battery
{OJ
11
).
3 Insert
the
battery
and
memory
card
{OJ
12).
4 Attach a lens
{OJ
13).

STurn
the
camera
on
(
!Il
14).
6
Choose
alanguage
and
set
the
camera
clock (!IJ 15).
7 Frame
the
photograph
(
CD
24).
8
Press
the
shutter-release
button
halfway
(
!Il
24).
9
Shoot
(
OJ
25).
iii

IV
TheReference
Manual
For more information
on
using
your
Nikon camera, download a
pdf
copy
of
the
camera Reference
Manual
from
the
website listed
below
.TheReference
Manual
can beviewed using AdobeReader
or
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0
or
later.
1 On yourcomputer, launch a
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browser and open
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following site:
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://
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2 Choose a languageand
download
the
Reference
Manual
.
3 Double-click
the
downloaded file.

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Introduction
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Guide
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Matching
Settings
to
the
Subjed
or
Situation
(SceneMode)
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Available
in
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Mode
P
(Programmed
Auto)
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Mode
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(Shutter-Priority
Auto)
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Exposure
Compensation
(P,
S,
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ViewNX2
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Installing
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Using
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Technical
Notes
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Compatible
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Approved
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Cleaning
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Caring
for
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and
Battery:
Cautions
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Battery
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VII

VIII
To
prevent
damage
to
your
Nikon
product
or
injury
to
yourself
or
to
others,
read
the
following
s
afety
precautions
in
their
entirety
before
using
this
equipment.
Keep
these
safety
instructions
where
all
those
who
use
the
product
will
read
them
.
The consequences
that
could
result
from
failure
to
obs
,
erve
the
precautions
listed
in
this
section are
indicated
by
the
following
symbol:
J.\ This
icon
markswarnings. To
prevent
possible
injury
, read all
~
warnings
before
using
this
Nikon
product.
II
WARNINGS
Lt.
Keep
the
sun
out
of
the
frame
Keep
the sun well
out
of
theframe
when shooting backlit subjects.
Sunlightfocused into
the
camera
when
the
sun
is
in
or
close
to
the
frame could
cause
afire.
&
Do
not
look
at
the
sun
through
the
viewfinder
Viewing
the
sun
or otherstrong
light
source through
the
viewfinder could
cause
permanentvisual impairment.
&
Using
the
viewfinder
diopter
adjustment
control
When operating the viewfinder
diopteradjustmentcontrol
with
your
eye
to
the
viewfinder, care should be
taken
not
to
put
yourfinger in your
eye accidentally.
Lt.
Tum
off
immediately
in
the
event
of
malfunction
Should you notice smoke or
an
unusual smell comingfrom the
equipment
or
AC
adapter (available
separately
},
unplugthe
AC
adapter
and remove
the
batteryimmediately,
taking care
to
avoid burns.
Continued operation could result in
injury. After removing the battery,
take
the
equipment
to
a Nikon-
authorized service center
for
inspection.
Lt.
Do
not
use
in
the
presence
of
flammable
gas
Do
not
use
electronic equipmentin
the presence
of
flammable
gas
,as
thi
scould result in explosion
or
fire.
Lt.
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children
Failure
to
observethis precaution
could result in injury. In addition,
notethatsmall parts constitute a
choking hazard. Should achild
swallowany
part
of
this equipment,
consultaphysician immediately.

&
Do
not
disassemble
Touching
the product
's
internal parts
could result
in
injury.
In
the event
of
malfunction,the product
sho
uld
be
repaired only
by
aqualified
technician.
Should
the productbreak
open
as
the result
of
afall orother
accident,
remove
the batteryand/or
AC
adapter
and
then taketheproduct
toaNikon-authorized
service
center
for inspection.
6
Do
not
place
the
strap
around
the
neck
of
an
infant
or
child
Placing
the
camera
strap
around the
neck
of
an
infantorchild could result
in strangulation.
&
Do
not
remain
in
contact
with
the
camera,
battery,
or
charger
for
extended
periods
while
the
devices
are
on
or
in
use
Parts
of
the
device
become
hot.
Leaving
the d
ev
ice
in directcontact
withthe
skin
forextended periods
may
re
sult
in
low-temperature
burns.
&
Do
not
leave
the
product
where
it
will
be
exposed
to
extremely
high
temperatures,
such
as
in
an
enclosed
automobile
or
in
direct
sunlight
Failure
to
ob
se
rve
this precaution
could
cause
damage or
fire.
~
Do
not
aim
a
flash
at
the
operator
of
a
motor
vehide
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
co
uld result
in
acc
ident
s.
6
Observe
caution
when
using
the
flash
•
Using
the
camera
withthe
flash
in
clos
econtact with the
sk
in
orother
objects
cou
ld
ca
u
se
burns.
•
Using
the
flash
close
tothe
subject's
eyes
cou
ld
ca
u
se
temporaryvi
sual
impairment.
The
flash
should be
no
le
ss
than
one
meter
(3
ft
4
in.)
from
the subject. Particular
care
should
be
observed when photographing
infants.
6
Avoid
contact
with
liquid
crystal
Should
the monitorbreak,
ca
re
should
be
taken
toavoidinjury
due
to
broken
glass
and
topreventtheliquid
crystalfrom themonitortouchingthe
sk
in
orenter
in
gthe
eyes
ormouth.
~
Do
not
carry
tripods
with
a
lens
or
camera
attached
You
cou
ld
trip or
accidenta
lly strike
others,
resulting
in
injury.
ix

X
~Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
batteries
Batteries
may
leak
orexplode
if
improperly
handled.
Observe
the
following precautionswhen handling
batteries for
use
in
this product:
•
Use
only batteries approved for
use
in
this equipment.
•
Do
notshort
or
disassemble
the
battery.
•
Be
sure
the product
is
off
before
replacing the battery.
If
you
are
using
an
AC
adapter,
be
sure
it
is
unplugged.
•
Do
notattemptto insertthebattery
upside
down
or
backwards.
•
Do
not
expose
the batteryto flame
orto
excessive
heat.
•
Do
not
immerse
in
or
expose
to
water.
•
Replace
theterminal
cover
when
transporting the battery.
Do
not
transport or
store
the batterywith
metal
objects
such
as
necklaces
or
hairpins.
•
Batteries
are
prone
to
leakage
when
fully
discharged.
To
avoid
damage
to the product,
be
sure
to
remove
the battery
when
no
charge
remains.
•
When
the battery
is
not
in
use,
attach theterminal
cover
and
store
in
a
cool,
dry
place.
•
The
battery
may
be
hot
immediately after
use
or
when the
product
has
been
used
on
battery
powerfor
an
extended
period.
Before
removing the batteryturn
the
camera
off
and
allowthebattery
to
cool.
• Discontinue
use
immediately
should
you
notice
any
changes
in
the battery,
such
as
discoloration
or
deformation.
~Observe
proper
precautions
when
handling
the
charger
•
Keep
dry.
Failure
to
observe
this
precaution could
result
in
injuryor
product malfunction
due
tofire or
electric
shock
.
•
Do
notshortthe
charger
terminals.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
overheating
and
damage
tothe
charger.
•
Dust
on
or
near
the metal
parts
of
the plug should
be
removed
with a
dry cloth. Continued
use
could
result
in
fire.
•
Do
not
go
near
the
charger
during
thunderstorms.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
electric
shock
.
•
Do
not handle the plug or
charger
with wet
hands.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution
could
result
in
injury
orproductmalfunction
due
tofire
or
electric
shock.
•
Do
not
use
with travel
converters
or
adapters
designed
to convert from
one
voltage to another
or
with
DC
-
to-AC
inverters.
Failure
to
observe
this precaution could
damage
the
product
or
cause
overheating orfire.

Lb.
Use
appropriate
cables
When
connecting
cables
to the input
and
output
jacks,
use
onlythe
cables
provided
or
sold
by
Nikon
forthe
purposetomaintaincompliancewith
product regulations.
~CO-ROMs
CO-ROMs
containing software or
manuals
should
not
be
played
back
on
audio
CD
equipment.
Playing
CO
-
ROMs
on
an
audio
CD
player could
cause
hearing
loss
or
damage
the
equipment.
it
Follow
the
directions
of
airline
and
hospital
personnel
This
camera
transmits radio
frequencies
that could interfere with
medical
equipment oraircraft
navigation.
Disable
the
wireless
networkfeature
and
remove
all
wireless
accessories
from the
camera
before boarding
an
aircraft,
and
turn
the
camera
offduringtake off
and
landing.
In
medical facilities, follow
staffinstructions regarding the
use
of
wireless
devices.
XI

xii
• No
part
of
the
manuals included
with
this
product
may
be
reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored ina retrieval
system,
or
translated
into
any
languageinanyform,
by
anymeans,
without
Nikon's
prior
written
permission.
• Nikon reserves
the
right
to
change
the
specifications
of
the
hardware
and
software
described
in
these
manuals at any
time
and
without
priornotice.
Notice
for
Customersin Canada
CAN
ICES-3
BI
NMB-3
B
Notices
for
Customers
in
Europe
• Nikon will
not
be
held liableforany
damages
resulting
from
the
use
of
this product.
• Whileevery
effort
has
been made
to
ensure
that
the
information inthese
manuals
is
accurate and complete,
we
would
appreciate
it
were you
to
bring
anyerrors
or
omissions
to
the
attention
of
the
Nikon
representative in your area (address
provided
separately).
CAUTION:
RISK
OF
EXPLOSION
IF
BATIERY
IS
REPLACED
BY
AN
INCORRECT
TYPE.
DISPOSE
OF
USED
BATIERIES
ACCORDING
TO
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
.
This symbol indicates
that
electrical and electronic
equipment
is
to
be
collected separately.
The following apply
only
-
to
users
in
European countries:
• This
product
is
designated for
separate collection atan
appropriatecollectionpoint. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
• Separate collection and recycling
helps conserve natural resources
andpreventnegativeconsequences
for human health and
the
environment
that
might
result
from
incorrect
disposal.
• For moreinformation,contact
the
retailer
or
the
local authorities in
charge
of
waste management.
Thissymbolon
the
battery
indicates
that
the
battery
is
to
becollected
separately.
The following apply
only
to
users in
European countries:
• All batteries,
whether
marked
with
this symbol
or
not,are designated
for
separate collection at an
appropriatecollectionpoint. Do
not
dispose
of
as
household waste.
• For moreinformation,contact
the
retailer
or
the
local authorities
in
charge
of
waste management.

Norlces
for
Customers
in
the
U.S.A.
The
Battery
Charger
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS-SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER-TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
CAREFULLY
FOLLOW
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For
connection
to
a
supply
not
in
the
U.S.A.,
usean
attachment
plug
adapter
of
the proper configuration for the power outlet
if
needed.
This
power
unit
is
intended
to
be
correctly oriented
in
a vertical
or
floor
mount
position.
Federal
Communications
Commission
(FCC)
Radio
Frequency
Interference
Statement
This equipment
has
been tested and
found
to
comply
with
the
limitsfora
Class
Bdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart
15
of
the
FCC
rules. These limits
are
Nikon
03300
designed
to
providereasonable
CAUTIONS
protectionagainst harmful interference
in aresidential installation. This
equipmentgenerates,
uses
,and can
radiate radiofrequency energyand,
if
not
installed and used inaccordance
with
theinstructions,maycauseharmful
interference
to
radio communications.
However,there
is
no
guarantee
that
interferencewill
not
occurinaparticular
installation. Ifthisequipmentdoes
cause
harmful interference
to
radio or
televisionreception, which
can
be
determined byturningtheequipment
off
and on,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correctthe interference by
one
or
more
of
th
efollowing measure
s:
• Reorient
or
relocate
the
receiving
antenna.
• Increase
the
separation
between
the
equipment
and
receiver.
•
Connect
the
equipment
into
an
outlet
on
acircuit
different
from
that
to
which
the
receiver is connected.
• Consult
the
dealer
or
anexperienced
radio/television technician
for
help.
Modifications
The
FCC
requires
the
user
be
notified
that
any changes
or
modifications
made
to
this
device
that
are
not
expresslyapproved
by
Nikon
Corporation may
void
the
user's
authority
to
operate
the
equipment
.
Interface
Cables
Use
the
interface cables sold
or
provided
by
Nikon
for
your
equipment
. Using
other
interface
cables
may
exceed
the
limits
of
Class
BPart 15
of
the
FCC
rules.
Notice
for
Customers
in
the
State
of
California
WARNING
:Handling
the
cord
on
this
product
may
expose
you
to
lead, a
chemical
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
Nikon
Inc.,
1300
Walt
Whitman
Road,
Melville,
New
York 11747-3064,
U.S
.A.
Tel.:631-547-
4200
xiii

XIV
NoticeConcerningProhibition
of
Copying orReproduction
Note
that
simply
being
in
possession
of
material
that
has been
digitally
copied
or
reproduced
by
means
of
a scanner,
digital
camera,
or
other
device
may
be
punishable
by
law.
•
Items
prohibited
by
law
from
being
copied
or
reproduced
Do
not
copy
or
reproduce paper
money
,coins, securities, government
bonds,
or
lo
cal governmentbonds,
even
if
such copies
or
reproductions
are stamped"Sample:'
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
paper money, coins,
or
securities
which
are circulated
in
a foreign
country
is
prohibited.
Unless
the
prior
permission
of
the
government
has been obtained,
the
copying
or
reproduction
of
unused
postagestamps
or
post
cards issued
by
the
government
is
prohibited.
The
copying
or
reproduction
of
stamps issued
by
the
government
and
of
certified
documents
stipulated
by
law
is
prohibited.
•
Cautions
on
certain
copies
and
reproductions
The
government
has issued cautions
on
copies
or
reproductions
of
sec
uritiesissued
by
private
companies
(shares,
bills,checks,
gift
certificates,etc.), commuter
passes,
or
coupon
tickets, except
when
a
minimum
of
necessary
copies are
to
beprovided
for
business use
by
a
company.
Also,
do
not
copy
or
reproduce passports issued
by
the
government,licen
ses
issued
by
public
agenciesandprivategroups,
10
cards,
andtickets, such
as
passes
and meal
coupons.
•
Comply
with
copyright
notices
Thecopying
or
reproduction
of
copyrighted creativeworkssuch
as
books, music, paintings,woodcuts,
prints, maps,drawings, movies, and
photographs
is
governed
by
national
and international copyrightlaws. Do
not
usethis
product
for
the
purpose
of
makingillegal copies
or
to
infringe
copyrightlaws.

Disposing
of
Data
Storage
Devices
Please
note
that
deleting images
or
formatting
memory
cards
or
other
data
storage devices does
not
completelyerase
the
original image data. Deleted
files can sometimes
be
recovered
from
discarded storagedevices using
commerciallyavailable software, potentiallyresulting
in
the
malicious use
of
personal image data. Ensuring
the
privacy
of
such data
is
the
user's
responsibility.
Before discarding adata storagedevice
or
transferring ownership
to
another
person, erase all data using commercial deletion software,
or
format
the
deviceand
then
completely refill
it
with
images containing
no
private
information (forexample, pictures
of
empty
sky).
Be
sure
to
also replace any
pictures selected
for
preset manual. Care should be taken
to
avoid
injury
when
physicallydestroying data storage devices.
AVC
Patent
Portfolio
License
THIS
PRODUCT
IS
LICENSED
UNDER
THE
AVC
PATENT
PORTFOLIO
LICENSE
FOR
THE
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
USE
OF
A
CONSUMER
TO
(i)
ENCODE
VIDEO
IN
COMPLIANCE
WITH
THE
AVC
STANDARD
("AVC
VIDEO")
AND/OR
(ii)
DECODE
AVC
VIDEO
THAT
WAS
ENCODED
BY
A
CONSUMER
ENGAGED
IN
A
PERSONAL
AND
NON-COMMERCIAL
ACTIVITY
AND/OR
WAS
OBTAINED
FROM
A
VIDEO
PROVIDER
LICENSED
TO
PROVIDE
AVC
VIDEO.
NO
LICENSE
IS
GRANTED
OR
SHALL
BE
IMPLIED
FOR
ANY
OTHER
USE
.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
MAY
BE
OBTAINED
FROM
MPEG
LA,
l.L.C.
SEE
http
://
www.mpegla.com
Use
Only
Nikon
Brand
ElectronicAccessories
Nikon cameras are designed
to
the
higheststandards and includecomplex
electronic circuitry. Only Nikon brand electronicaccessories (including
chargers, batteries,
AC
adapters, and flash accessories) certified
by
Nikon
specifically
for
use
with
this Nikon digital camera are engineered and proven
to
operate
within
the
operational and safety requirements
of
this electronic
circuitry.
The use
of
non
-Nikonelectronicaccessories could damage
the
camera and may
void
your
Nikon warranty. The use
of
third
-
party
rechargeable
Li
-ion batteries
not
bearing
the
Nikon holographic
seal
shown
at
right
could interfere
with
normal operation
of
the
camera
or
result
in
the
batteriesoverheating,
igniting,rupturing,
or
leaking.
For more information
about
Nikon brand accessories, contacta local
authorized Nikon dealer.
XV

XVI
~
Use
Only
Nikon
Brand
Accessories
OnlyNikon brand accessories certified by Nikon specifically
for
use
with
your
Nikon digital camera areengineered and proven
to
operate
within
its
operational
and
safety
requirements.
THE
usE
OF
NON
-
NIKON
ACCESSORIES
COULD
DAMAGE
YOUR
CAMERA
AND
MAY
VOID
YOUR
NIKON
WARRANTY.
II
Before
Taking
Important
Pictures
Beforetaking pictures
on
important
occasions (such
as
at
weddings
or
beforetaking
the
camera on a trip), take a test shot
to
ensure
that
the
camera
is
functioning normally. Nikon
will
not
be held liable
for
damages
or
lostprofits
that
may result
from
product
malfunction.
B
Life-Long
Learning
As
part
of
Nikon's "Life-Long Learning"
commitment
to
ongoing
product
supportand education, continually-updated information
is
available
on
-line
at
the
following
sites:
•
For
users
in
the
U.S
.
A.:
http
://www.nikonusa.com/
•
For
users
in
Europe
and
Africa:
http
:
//www
.europe-nikon.com/support/
•
For
users
in
Asia,
Oceania,
and
the
Middle
East
:http://www.nikon-asia.com/
Visitthese sites
to
keep
up-to-date
with
the
latest
product
information,
tips,answers
to
frequently-asked questions
(FAQs),
and general advice
on digital imaging and photography. Additional information may
be
available
from
the
Nikonrepresentativein yourarea.
See
the
following
URL
for
contact information:http://imaging.nikon.com/

Introduction
Take
afew moments
to
familiarize yourself
with
camera controls
and displays.
You
mayfind
it
helpful
to
bookmarkthis section
and refer
to
it
as
you read
through
the
rest
of
the manual.
The Camera Body
IJMovie-record
button
...................
371JCommand
dial
IJPower
switch
..................................
14IJMode
dial
...........................................
4
IJ
Shutter-release button
..........
24,
25
IJ
~:~;o-n
button
...............................
77
IJ121@
button
.............................
71,
73
Accessory
shoe
(for optional
flash
IJm
(information) button
.................
8 units)
•E
1 f Infrared
receiver
for
ML-L3
remote
..
ye
ets
or
camera
strap
..............
11
IJspeaker
control
(rear)
.................................
93
Focal
plane mark
(-e-)
~
The
Speaker
Do
not
place
the
speaker in close proximity
to
magnetic devices.
Failure
to
observe this precaution could affect
the
data recorded on
the
magnetic devices.
1

2
24-----J
25--
16
AF-assist
illuminator
mcPU
contacts
·~-27
~-28
I>=~
--"--:---29
~-30
Self-timer lamp
BJ
Mirror
Red-eye
reduction lamp m
Lens
mount
.....................................
13
mBuilt-in
flash
....................................
29
m
Body
cap
ICI
~/Bit
button
..................................
6B
Accessory
terminal.
.......................
94
mMicrophone
···································
39
Connector for external
IJConnector cover microphone
...................................
94
m
Fn
button
........................................
.??
IJ
USB
and
ANconnector
...............
85
m
Mounting mark
..............................
13
EiJ
HOM
Imini-pin connector
Lens
release
button
.......................
21
Infrared receiver for
ML-L3
remote
control (front)
................................
93
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