Nikon D5100 1855mm Kit, D5100 (18-55mm Kit), 25478B, 25476 user manual Error Messages

Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor.

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AWarning Icons

A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q (W) button.

Indicator
Monitor	Viewfinder	Solution
Lock lens aperture ring	B	Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (largest
at minimum aperture
	(blinks)	f-number).
(largest f/-number)
Lens not attached	F/s￿	• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
	(blinks)	• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.
Shutter release disabled.		Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery.
Recharge battery.
	d
This battery cannot be used.
	(blinks)
Choose battery designated		Use Nikon-approved battery.
for use in this camera.
Initialization error. Turn	d/k	Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and then
camera off and then on
	(blinks)	turn camera on again.
again.
Battery level is low.		End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace
Complete operation and turn	—
		battery.
camera off immediately.
Clock not set	—	Set camera clock.
No SD card inserted	S/s￿	Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly
	(blinks)	inserted.
Memory card is locked.	(	Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-
Slide lock to “write” position.	(blinks)	protect switch to “write” position.
		• Use approved card.
		• Format card. If problem persists, card may be
		damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service
		representative.
This memory card cannot be	(/k	• Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new
used. Card may be damaged.		memory card.
Insert another card.	(blinks)	• Insert new memory card.
		• Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after Disable
		has been selected for Eye-Fi upload. To terminate
		wireless transmission, turn the camera off and remove
		the card.