Nikon D2Xs manual Troubleshooting, 258, Understanding Error Messages and Displays, View Panel

Page 272

Technical Notes—Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Understanding Error Messages and Displays

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the view- finder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa- tive.

Indicator

 

 

 

 

 

Control

View-

 

 

 

 

 

panel

finder

Problem

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lens aperture ring is not set to

Set ring to minimum aperture

20

 

(blinks)

minimum aperture.

(largest f/-number).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low battery.

Ready a fully-charged spare

27

 

 

 

 

 

battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery exhausted.

Replace battery.

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

(blinks)

(blinks)

 

 

 

 

 

Battery can not be used.

Contact Nikon-authorized ser-

27

 

 

 

 

 

 

(blinks)

(blinks)

vice representative.

 

 

 

 

 

No lens attached, or non-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU lens attached without

Aperture value will be dis-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

specifying maximum aperture.

played if maximum aperture

133

 

 

 

 

Aperture shown in stops from

is specified.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

maximum aperture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Camera unable to focus using

Focus manually.

85

 

 

(blinks)

autofocus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use a lower ISO sensitivity

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use optional ND filter

249

 

 

 

 

Subject too bright; photo will

• In exposure mode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be overexposed.

S Increase shutter speed

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Choose a smaller aperture

92

 

 

 

 

 

 

(larger f/-number)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use a higher ISO sensitivity

52

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Use optional Speedlight

108

 

 

 

 

Subject too dark; photo will be

• In exposure mode:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

underexposed.

S Lower shutter speed

90

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Choose a larger aperture

92

 

 

 

 

 

 

(smaller f/-number)

 

 

 

258

Image 272
Contents Digital Camera Guide to Digital Photography Product DocumentationQuick Start Guide How to Read This Manual For Your Safety Do not look at the sun through the view- finderIii Do not immerse in or expose to waterCaring for the Camera and Battery Keep dryBatteries For Home or Office USE Vii Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedTable of Contents More About Playback 137 Voice Memos 147155 Connections 233 Technical Notes 243Xii Trademark InformationGetting Started This chapter is divided into the following sec- tionsOverview Getting to Know the CameraOverview About This ManualTake Test Shots Life-Long LearningGetting to Know the Camera Camera BodyCamera Controls and Displays LCD IlluminatorsCamera Body Speaker and Microphone Top Control Panel 87-96 Number of intervals for127 78-81Rear Control Panel Voice memo recording indicator 182191 149Viewfinder Display High Speed CropElectronic analog exposure No BatteryMm 0.31 in. reference circle for Command Dials Image quality and sizeWhite balance ISO sensitivityExposure Flash settingsChoose a flash sync mode for optional Speedlight Multi Selector Multi SelectorMulti selector is used for the following operations Getting the Camera Ready for Use First StepsAttach the Camera Strap Insert the Battery Basic Setup Introduction-First Steps Clock Battery Attach a Lens Protect the Camera from Dirt and Dust Detaching the LensNo Memory Card Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Format Memory Cards Removing Memory CardsBasic Playback Basic Photography and PlaybackBasic Photography There are six basic steps to taking photographs Basic PhotographyTaking Your First Photographs Charged Battery Partially Discharged Battery IndicatorReady the Camera Icon Control ViewThat can be taken at current settings. When Check the number of exposures remainingExposure-count display in the top con This number reaches zero, Icon willISO sensitivity Image quality Adjust Camera SettingsImage size White balance Single-area Clicks into place pointing toFrame a Photograph Viewfinder FocusFocus Viewfinder displayShutter Speed and Camera Shake IndicatorCheck Exposure Take the Photograph Do Not Photograph Strong Light SourcesRotate Tall Image ReviewBasic Playback Viewing PhotographsViewing Additional Photographs DeletePage Taking Photographs DetailsWhat is more important, shutter speed or aperture? Will this be a single photo, or a series of photos?How will this photograph be used? What lighting is available?Using Camera Menus Recent SettingsChoosing a Menu Basic Menu OperationsExiting the Menus To modify settings for an item in the current menuMaking a Selection High-Speed Crop High-Speed Frame AdvanceHi-Speed Crop Menu OptionSelect Hi-speed crop for Custom Setting f5 FUNC. + command FUNC. ButtonViewfinder Crop Display BusyChoosing a Shooting Mode Single Frame, Continuous, Self-Timer, or Mirror UpMode OffD2-Maximum Shots Memory BufferBuffer Size Image Quality and Size Image QualityMaking Effective Use of Memory DescriptionImage Quality Menu Qual ButtonRear panel Viewfinder Rear control panelFile Names Jpeg Compression MenuQuality varies with scene recorded Image Size Raw Compression MenuFollowing options are available for NEF RAW images Hi-speed crop Off Hi-speed crop OnPress the multi selector to Image Size MenuHighlight Image size in the shooting menu Memory Card Capacity and Image Quality/Size Number of Exposures Remaining Large-Capacity Memory CardsISO Menu ISO SensitivityReacting Faster to Light ISO Button Noise High ISO NRB1-ISO Auto B2-ISO Step ValueKeeping Colors True Approximate Color Option temperature DescriptionWhite Balance White Balance Menu WB ButtonStudio Strobe Lighting E5-Auto BKT SetFine-Tuning White Balance Color TemperatureFine-Tuning and Color Temperature MiredChoosing a Color Temperature Preset White Balance White Balance PresetsRecording New Values with the Camera Copying Values from Existing PhotographsObject. Use when subject is under same lighting as camera Measuring a Value for White BalanceDifferent lighting LightExposure Mode Rear control panel Viewfinder Top control panel Selecting a White Balance Preset the WB Button Selecting a White Balance PresetTo set white balance to a preset value Entering a Comment Taking Photographs-White Balance Taking Photographs-White Balance Image Adjustment Shooting Menu SettingsMaking Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Option DescriptionCustom Adjusting Contrast Tone CompensationNormal SRGB default Not available for Color mode when this option is in effectSuiting Colors to a Workflow Color Space SRGBColor Space Nikon SoftwareChoose for portrait shots Matching Colors to the Subject Color ModeColor Space and Color Mode Controlling Color Hue Adjustment HueFocus Mode FocusControlling How the Camera Focuses Whether or not camera is in focusA1-AF-C Mode Priority A2-AF-S Mode PriorityAF-ON Buttons A5-AF ActivationFocus Area Selection Focus Area SelectionHigh-Speed Crop A7-Focus Area F1-Center Button Shooting ModeA6-Focus Area Illum AF-Area Mode AutofocusIcon Description It is difficult to keep subject in selected focus areaErratically moving subjects. Focus area can not be selected Poorly lit. Single-area AF is recommended in these casesFocus mode AF-area mode Summary of Autofocus OptionsSingle-area AF Dynamic-area AF Automatic ManualHow it works Focus Lock Continuous-servo AFRecompose the photograph and shoot Getting Good Results with Autofocus AF-Assist IlluminatorsManual Focus Electronic Range FinderSelection/Autofocus with Manual Priority Focal Plane PositionB6-Center Weight ExposureMetering Controlling How the Camera Sets ExposureExposure Mode CPU LensesDepth-of-Field Preview B7-Fine-Tune ExposureExposure Warning Programmed AutoNon-CPU Lenses Flexible Program Exposure ProgramShutter-Priority Auto F6-Command Dials Change main/sub Changing from Manual to Shutter-Priority AutoShutter-Speed Lock Long Exp. NRAperture-Priority Auto F6-Command Dials Aperture LockAF Micro Nikkor Lenses ManualLong Time-Exposures Electronic Analog Exposure Displays At 1/3 stepAperture Lock Shutter-Speed and Aperture LockShutter-Speed Lock Autoexposure Lock C1-AE Lock Adjusting Shutter Speed and ApertureMetered Area Exposure Compensation Pressing the button Frame the photograph, focus, and shootB4-Exposure Comp. EV B5-Exposure CompExposure and Flash Bracketing Bracketing100 E8-Auto BKT Selection Shooting Mode101 Order EVs 102Bracketing 103 E6-Manual Mode Bkting 104Resuming Exposure or Flash Bracketing Exposure BracketingWhite Balance Bracketing Choose WB bracketing for Custom Setting e5 Auto BKT set105 106 White Balance BracketingColor temp. or Turning the Camera Off107 Using Optional Speedlights Flash PhotographyCompatible Flash Units 108Modeling Illumination Commander Remote Mode/feature109 Following features are available Speedlight SB-80DX Flash mode110 SB-80DX, SB-28DX, SB-50DX D-TTL Flash Control111 Other SpeedlightsFlash sync mode Flash Sync Modes112 D2Xs supports the following flash sync modes113 Shutter Speed and ApertureE1-Flash Sync Speed E2-Flash Shutter SpeedFV Lock 114Metering 115Are no longer displayed in the control panel and viewfinder Flash Contacts and Indicators Accessory ShoeFlash-Ready Indicator 116117 Overlay/Multiple Exposure Image Overlay118 Combining Multiple Exposures in a Single FrameImage Overlay 119Selecting Photographs for Image Overlay Multiple Exposure 120To create a multiple exposure OptionDescription121 122 Trimming Photographs 123Creating Cropped Copies To create a cropped copy of an existing photograph124 125 Interval Timer PhotographyTaking Photographs at Preset Intervals 126 Use of a tripod is recommended127 During ShootingDuring Shooting Maximum shotsPausing Interval Timer Photography 128No Photograph Multiple ExposureShooting Menu Banks Interrupting Interval Timer Photography129 Self-Timer Mode Delaying Shutter ReleaseC4-Self-timer 130Non-CPU Lenses Specifying Lens Focal Length131 Specifying Lens DataDefault Maximum Aperture 132Zoom Lenses Specifying Maximum Aperture133 134 Recording GPS Data Using a GPS Unit135 Two-Button Reset Restoring Default SettingsReset. Custom Settings are not affected Option Default137 Playback OptionsUsing the Multi Selector Single-Image Playback138 C5-Monitor OffPhoto Information 139↔ Page 8 ↔ 3 Shooting Data140 4 Shooting Data5 GPS Data 6 Histogram141 7 Highlights8 RGB Histogram Histograms142 F1-Center Button Playback ModeViewing Multiple Images Thumbnail Playback 143 Cancel Resume zoom Select area Displayed Taking a Closer Look Playback Zoom144 ToTo UseRemoving Protection from All Images Protecting Photographs from Deletion145 Deleting Individual Photographs 146Protected and Hidden Images After Delete147 Recording and PlaybackPlayback Mode Recording Voice Memos148 Dust Off Ref Photos149 Interrupting RecordingDuring Recording After RecordingVoice Memo Recording Options 150Voice Memo Voice Memo151 Voice Memo OverwriteVoice Memo Button ToOption DescriptionPlaying Voice Memos 152Press Description Interrupting PlaybackVoice Memo Playback Options 153OptionTo Via Video154 155 Playback Menu Delete156 Managing Images157 Deleting Selected Photographs SelectedDeleting All Photographs All Playback Folder 158Selecting a Folder for Storage CurrentSlide Show Starting the Slide Show Start159 To To160 Changing the Display Interval Frame IntervalVoice Memo Playback Options Audio Playback 161 Hide ImageHiding Selected Photographs Select/Set File Attributes for Hidden Images Revealing All Photographs Deselect All162 Print Set 163Modifying the Print Order Select/Set 164Removing All Images from the Print Order Deselect All 165After Creating a Print Order Exif versionDisplay Mode Image Review166 DataAfter Delete Rotate Tall167 Frame will be displayed or highlightedShooting Menu 168Shooting Options Shooting menu contains three pages of optionsShooting Menu Bank 169ISO Sensitivity Shooting Menu Bank170 Renaming Shooting Menu BanksFollowing dialog will be displayed. low Enter a name as described be171 Reset Shooting MenuFollowing settings are affected Active Folder 172Number of Folders Automatic Folder CreationFile Naming 173174 Hi-Speed CropJpeg Compression RAW Compression White BalanceLong Exp. NR 175High ISO NR ISO SensitivityImage Sharpening Tone CompensationColor Mode Hue AdjustmentColor Space Image OverlayInterval Timer Shooting TrimNon-CPU Lens Data 178Custom Settings Fine-Tuning Camera Settings179 GroupOptions Following Custom Settings are available180 181 Custom Setting C Custom Setting Bank 182Custom Setting R Reset CSM Menu Two-Button ResetCustom Settings Bank 183Default settings are listed below 184Fps rate Custom Setting a2 AF-S Priority Selection185 Custom Setting a3 Pattern Selection in Group Dynamic AF 186Pattern Center area Pattern187 Left † Center Right † Center1 Center2 BottomCustom Setting a4 Focus Tracking with Lock-On Custom Setting a5 AF Activation188 LongCustom Setting a6 Focus Area Illumination Continuous Mode When Selected189 ManualCustom Setting a7 Focus Area Select Custom Setting a8 Vertical AF-ON Button FunctionWrap-around disabled 190Custom Setting b1 ISO Auto Control 191Min Shutter Speed192 Bank SelectCustom Setting b4 EV Steps for Exposure Compensation Custom Setting b5 Easy Exposure CompensationMain command dial 193Custom Setting b6 Center Weight Area Custom Setting b7 Fine Tune Optimal ExposureFine-Tuning Exposure 194195 Custom Setting c1 AE Lock ButtonsCustom Setting c2 Assignment of AE-L/AF-L Button Custom Setting c3 Auto Meter-off Delay Custom Setting c4 Self-Timer DelayCustom Setting c5 Monitor off Delay 196Custom Setting d1 CL-Mode Shooting Speed 197Custom Setting d3 Exposure Delay Mode 198Custom Setting d4 File Number Sequence Custom Setting d5 Control Panel/Viewfinder DisplayTains no photographs, file numbering reset to 199Custom Setting d6 LCD Illumination 200Exposures remaining Rear panel shows PositionCustom Setting e1 Flash Sync Speed Setting Custom Setting e2 Slowest Speed When Using FlashDefault setting and 30 s 30 s 201202 Custom Setting e3 AA Flash ModeCustom Setting e4 Preview Button Activates Modeling Flash Custom Setting e5 Auto Bracketing Set 203Custom Setting e6 Auto Bracketing in M Exposure Mode Custom Setting e7 Auto Bracketing OrderTure and flash level Custom Setting e5 set to AE & flash 204Custom Setting e8 Auto Bracketing Selection Method Custom Setting f1 Multi Selector Center ButtonShooting Mode 205206 Illuminate AF Area Not usedThumbnail on/off Histogram on/off Zoom on/offCustom Setting f2 When Multi Selector Is Pressed 207Info /PB Info/PBCustom Setting f4 FUNC. Button Press 208Lock Same asCustom Setting f5 FUNC. Button + Command Dials 209None Hi-speed Crop Step spd ApertureCustom Setting f6 Customize Command Dials 210211 Menus Playback212 Custom Setting f7 Setting Method for Buttons and DialsCustom Setting f8 Disable Shutter If No CF Card Setup Menu Camera SetupSetup menu contains three pages of options 213Format 214LCD Brightness Mirror Lock-up215 Or lower or while a multiple exposure is being recordedVideo Mode World TimeLanguage 216Image Comment 217Auto Image Rotation 218Displayed in portrait orientation in camera monitor Taking pictures with lens pointing up or downRecent Settings Voice MemoVoice Memo Overwrite 219Voice Memo Button Audio Output220 Mac OSImage Dust Off Dust Off Ref Photo221 Image Dust Off Reference Data 222With the lens ten centimeters four inches Battery Info Wireless LAN223 Calibration Charging lifeWireless LAN Options for the WT-2/2A SettingsSettings for the WT-2/2A and WT-1/1A 224Wireless LAN system Settings225 ModeWireless 226Multi selector to the right Tions can be added to bank names as described onUnder this name when pairing begins Default Photos are not deleted after transmissionUsed when new folder is created or memory card inserted 227228 Send both NEF and Jpeg filesWireless LAN Options for the WT-1/1A 229Transceiver Status230 Delete After Send?Send File As Send FolderImage Authentication Network Settings231 Image TransferSave/Load Settings Saved SettingsFirmware Version 232Connecting to External Devices Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to a Printer 233DC-in connectors 234Open the cover protecting the A/V-out Use an AC AdapterConnecting to a Computer Before Connecting the Camera235 Data Transfer and Camera ControlDo Not Turn the Camera Off Connecting the USB Cable236 Disconnecting the Camera 237Printing Photographs Connecting to a Printer238 239 DoneChoose page size. Press multi selector SizePrinting Selected Photographs 240Highlight Choose folder Highlight Print select . †241 Print TimesPrinting the Current Print Order 242243 Optional Accessories Lenses and Other AccessoriesLenses for the D2Xs 244Compatible Non-CPU Lenses Incompatible Accessories and Non-CPU Lenses245 Calculating Picture Angle Picture Angle and Focal Length246 247 Other Accessories for the D2XsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Accessories 248249 250 Terminal for remote control and automatic 251D2Xs is equipped with a ten-pin remote Connects two cameras for simultaneous operationApproved Memory Cards 252Cleaning Storage and MaintenanceCaring for the Camera StorageTurn the camera off and remove the lens Replacing the Focusing Screen254 255 Replacing the Clock BatteryInserting the Clock Battery Low-Pass Filter 256Cleaning the Low-Pass Filter 257Troubleshooting Understanding Error Messages and DisplaysProblem Solution 258259 Monitor panelMonitor Panel Problem 260Specifications 261262 263 264 Calibration Quick Charger / Rechargeable Battery265 Charge state Using the Charger266 If the Calibration Lamp Blinks Troubleshooting267 268 Precautions for Use Quick ChargerPrecautions for Use Rechargeable Li-ion Batteries 269 Battery Life 270Index 271272 MENU, Tone compensation273 World Time6MBA6011
Related manuals
Manual 9 pages 60.04 Kb