Nikon Coolpix 100 manual Troubleshooting, General problems

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Troubleshooting

If you should notice any problems with your camera, take the steps listed in the following table before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.

General problems

Nothing happens when you press the shutter release button

Indication: Control panel display is blank

Checklist:

Is the camera on?

Turn the camera on as described in “ Turning the Camera On”.

Are the batteries correctly inserted?

Insert the batteries as described in “ Putting Batteries in Your Camera”.

Is the battery unit connected to the camera?

Make sure that the latches holding the battery unit to the camera are closed.

Is the battery unit connector clean?

Clean the battery unit connector with a soft cloth.

Are the batteries dead?

Put new batteries in the camera as described in “ Putting Batteries in Your Camera”.

Indication: Shutter release lamp is flickering

The flash is charging. Wait until the shutter release lamp glows steadily before taking a picture (see “ Using the Flash”).

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Contents Page Page Coolpix Page Modifications Safety Precautions Keep out of reach of children Observe proper precautions when handling batteriesObserve caution when operating the flash Use only AA alkaline batteriesHow to hold the Coolpix Comply with copyright notices Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproducedContents Troubleshooting Page Overview Overview What’s in this Package Before You BeginParts of the Coolpix Attaching the Wrist Strap Guide to the Control Panel Display Through the Viewfinder Keep away from strong magnetic fields Avoid sudden changes in temperatureDo not touch the lens with your fingers Do not dropBatteries Putting Batteries in Your Camera First StepsTurning the Camera On Battery level normal Checking Battery LevelSetting the Time and Date Quality Adjust button Taking Your First Photograph Turn the power on Check the number of exposures remainingReady the camera Check the camera’s settingsHalf-press the shutter release button Compose a photographFull-press the shutter release button Beyond the Basics Using the FlashTo change the flash setting, press the Adjust button Red-Eye Reduction Image Quality Macro Close-Up Using the Automatic Timer Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Beyond the Basics Connecting Your Camera to a Computer Deleting Pictures from Memory Adjusterase Caring for Your Camera CleaningStorage General problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or under-exposed Indication Exposure count shows zeroError codes CCD SpecificationsJpeg Index IndexIndex EC Declaration of Conformity