Nikon 27696, 27706, 27698, 27697, 27699 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries and/or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your re- tailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Problem

Solution

 

 

• Camera is off.

12

 

• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cov-

7

 

er is not properly latched.

 

 

• Battery is exhausted.

8–9

 

• AC adapter is not properly connected.

6, 9

Monitor is blank

• Standby mode: press shutter-release button halfway.

79

 

• Camera in COOL-STATION: camera connected to com- 45, 47

 

puter or audio/video cable connected.

 

 

• Voice recording is being recorded.

33

 

• Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.

38

 

• Interval-timer shooting in progress.

62

No indicators appear Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show

76

in monitor

info.

 

 

• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.

76

Monitor is hard to

• Monitor has dimmed to save power: press shutter-release

12

read

button halfway.

 

 

• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.

84

 

• Camera is in playback mode.

17, 41

 

• Batteries are exhausted.

14

 

• Indicator (flash) lamp blinks: flash is charging.

16

No picture is taken

• Display shows “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED”: memory

79

when shutter-release

card is not formatted for use in camera.

 

button is pressed

• Display shows “OUT OF MEMORY”: insufficient memo-

59

 

ry to record picture at current Image mode setting.

 

 

• Display shows “MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECT-

11

 

ED”: memory card is locked.

 

Technical Notes

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Contents Digital Camera Important Read Before Use Water ResistanceMemory Cards Do not disassemble For Your SafetyIii Modifications Comply with copyright notices Table of Contents Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures IntroductionMovie Simple point-and-shoot mode in whichMajority of settings are controlled by Parts of the CameraMulti selector Menu navigation Move cursorShooting Monitor 9999 /9999Shooting mode MV-12 COOL-STATION EH-63 AC AdapterRemoving the Camera from the Cool Inserting the Battery First StepsIf the Camera Is Wet Charging the Battery Charging the BatteryEH-63 AC Adapter Removing the Battery from the CameraDescription EN-EL8 BatteriesInserting Memory Cards To insert a memory card Confirm that the power-on lamp is offInsert the memory card Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Turning the Camera On Basic SetupBattery exhausted Auto Power off Stand-by ModeCamera Clock Do Not Touch the LensSelect Mode Basic PhotographyDisplay Description Ready the camera Hold the camera steadily in both hands When the camera is zoomed in to maximumClose the Multi-Connector Cover Frame the PictureDuring Recording Focus and ShootFocus Take the pictureTo return to shooting mode, press the button again View the ResultsPress the button Picture will be displayed in the monitor View additional picturesFollowing flash modes are available Using the FlashHow it works When to use it More on PhotographyDust or Mist When Lighting Is PoorDefault Flash Mode Camera Shake IconTaking Pictures with the Self-Timer Macro Close-up Mode Easy Close-ups Macro Close-up ModeOther Options Scene ModeScene Mode HelpFraming Assist , , , Using the GuidesPortrait Assist Landscape Assist AutoOff † Focus, Exposure, and White Balance Sports AssistNight Portrait Assist Tions are noted on the pages that follow Other ScenesTo select a scene from the scene menu 20, or macro close-upNoise Reduction Preserves the deep hues seen in sunsets and sunrisesAuto Off Slow shutter speeds are used to produce stunning nightOff Use tripod Close upPanorama Assist Create a digital audio recordingHighlight Panorama assist Taking Pictures for a PanoramaVoice Recordings Voice RecordingsMaking a Voice Recording Making a Voice RecordingPlaying Voice Recordings Control DescriptionDeleting Voice Recordings Highlight Selected files Copying Voice RecordingsMovie Mode MoviesTo choose the type of movie that will be recorded Single AF Following options are available for Auto-focus modeDefault OptionRecording Movies Recording MoviesRecording Time-Lapse Movies Highlight Set interval timeAE Lock Use a Reliable Power SourceDeleting Movies Playback VolumeViewing Movies ControlViewing Pictures More on PlaybackViewing Pictures on the Camera Viewing Multiple Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackCropped Copies Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomLighting Enhancing Contrast D-LightingVoice Memos Recording and Playback Voice memo can be recorded and appended to anyVoice Memos Viewing Pictures on TV Viewing Pictures on TVBefore Connecting the Camera Choosing a USB Option Camera setup menu. After consulting the followViewing Pictures on a Computer Highlight PTP or Mass storage Connecting the USB CableTransferring Pictures During TransferTransferring Pictures from Internal Memory Windows 98 Second Edition SE Disconnecting the CameraDrag the untitled camera volume no Name into the Trash Windows Millennium Edition MeHighlight Print selected Printing PicturesPrint Set Pictures can be printed by any of the following methodsPrint Set and Digital Print Order Format Dpof Print SetPrint-Order Icon Thumbnail Display Printing Via Direct USB ConnectionPictBridge Printing Pictures One at a TimePrinting Multiple Pictures Printing PicturesOption Description Highlighted in the thumbnail list, press the centerMulti selector. The menu shown at right will be Light an optionPrinting Multiple Pictures Dpof printing5x7, Postcard, 100mmx150mm Prints Dpof Printing Exp. + Menu GuideShooting Menu Shooting menu contains the following optionsImage Mode Image ModeSize Preset White Balance White BalanceWhite Balance Memory Buffer Restrictions on Camera SettingsExposure Compensation ContinuousInterval Timer Photography Interval Timer PhotographyRestrictions on BSS Best Shot Selector BSSOff Highlight BSS pictureColor Options SensitivityColor Options SensitivityPrint set Playback MenuPlayback menu contains the following options To display the playback menuSelecting Multiple Pictures Slide Show Slide ShowsLoop Delete ProtectDelete menu contains the following options Transfer Marking Select images Mark selected pictures for transferRestrictions on Auto Transfer Small Picture To copy a picture at a smaller sizeSmall Picture Copy AllCopy Shooting menu Setup MenuSetup menu contains the following options To display the setup menuWelcome Screen Welcome ScreenSmall Pictures and Cropped Copies Date To switch between home and travel destination time zonesDate Time ZoneGMT + Location Time ZonesControl monitor brightness Monitor SettingsTurn indicators in the monitor on or off BrightnessDate Imprint Date CounterDate Imprint Button Sound SettingsBlur Warning Which pictures may be blurred. Select Yes to recordFormat Auto OffFormat Memory Format CardAF Assist Reset allLanguage InterfaceFirmware Version MenusUSB cable BatteryTechnical Notes AC adapterCaring for the Camera Avoid contact with liquid crystal CleaningBatteries StorageProblem Error MessagesBe Saved Display ProblemTransfer Problem SolutionTroubleshooting Night landscape, or Dusk/Dawn as appropriate to Picture has been cropped to below 320 × Picture is a movie Appendix Focus Lock, File Storage, and Date Imprint Identifier Extension Image modeMB memory card Original Copy Audio file TypeDate imprint Print set Date File Storage Image File and Folder NamesNumber Effective pixelsLens Focal lengthDimensions Self-timerPower sources Battery lifeEH-63 AC Adapter EN-EL8 Rechargeable Li-ion BatteryIndex Video mode, 45, 80 Vivid color, 64 Voice memo 6MA09011
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