Nikon Coolpix 995 manual Troubleshooting, Other

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Troubleshooting

If the COOLPIX995 is not operating properly, check the following items. If the problem persists, contact the retailer where you bought this camera or an authorized Nikon dealer or service center.

 

Problem

Check points

 

 

Page

 

Power does not turn on.

• Battery level is low.

 

 

31

Power

 

• Battery is incorrectly installed.

 

30

 

• AC adapter is incorrectly connected.

154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power turns off

• Battery level is low.

 

 

31

 

immediately.

• Using camera at low temperatures.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot take photo when

• Mode dial is not set to

or

.

44

 

Shutter release button is

• CF memory card is not compatible with

36

 

fully depressed.

the COOLPIX995.

 

 

163

 

 

• Card memory is full (delete images).

60

 

 

• Self-timer is selected.

 

 

53

 

 

• The Red LED is flashing slowly indicating

69

 

 

that the Speedlight is charging (takes a

 

 

 

few seconds).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor is blank or

• Bright sunlight or other high-intensity

46

 

images on the Monitor

light is falling on the Monitor. Use the

 

 

are not clear.

Viewfinder or move to a location where

 

 

 

there is less light.

 

 

 

Shooting

 

• The Monitor has become dirty and

165

 

should be cleaned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photos not in focus.

• The subject is low-contrast or not

 

81

 

 

suitable for autofocus systems. Try

82

 

 

Manual focus.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Speedlight does not

• The Speedlight is stowed.

 

 

50

 

fire.

• Int Flash Off setting is “On”.

 

133

 

 

• Continuous mode, Best Shot Selector

99,

 

 

or Lens mode is selected.

 

 

102,

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

Image color is unnatural.

• The photo was taken under conditions in

95

 

 

which white balance could not be

 

 

 

 

adjusted. Try Preset White Balance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

 

 

Playback

Other

Problem

Check points

Page

Cannot play back

• Mode dial is not set to ˘.

44

image.

• The CF memory card does not contain

36

 

picture data.

74

 

• All image data in the memory card are

138

 

deleted or card has been formatted.

38

 

 

 

Playback image is not

• Camera is not correctly connected to the

155

displayed on TV

TV set.

 

monitor.

• The TV is not set to the Video input.

 

 

• The camera is connected to the

 

 

antenna/aerial input.

 

 

 

 

Image is not displayed

• The camera is not correctly connected to

155

clearly/image color is

the TV/contact is incorrect (connect

 

not correct.

camera and TV correctly).

 

 

• TV monitor's setting is not correct (refer

 

 

to TV instruction manual).

 

Cannot transmit data to

•The camera is not correctly connected to

156

computer.

the computer (refer to Nikon View 4

 

 

instruction manual).

 

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

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Contents Digital Camera For Your Safety Observe proper precautions when handling the battery Observe caution when operating the flashWhen using the Viewfinder Use appropriate cablesAvoid sudden changes in temperature Do not dropKeep away from strong magnetic fields BatteriesItems prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Comply with copyright noticesConcerning the Manuals Provided with This Product Disclaimer of LiabilityIntroduction About This ManualContents Nomenclature Monitor Shooting mode Monitor in Playback modeControl Panel Viewfinder/LEDSet the Mode dial to and check the battery power p Quick GuideRemoving the CF memory card Image Quality SizePress the Quick button to check the picture immediately p Deleting imagesMenu Guide Shooting Mode Shooting MenuOff SET-UP Menu Guide Playback Mode Playback MenuCheck list PreparationInstalling Battery Power sourcesSupplied Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Precautions on battery use and handlingSelecting a Language Press the Menu button so the Playback menu is displayedLanguages available in the Language sub-menu are Setting Date/Time Backup battery of the clockYear-Month-Day-Hour-Minute-Date display sequence Inserting CF Memory Card Inserting the CF Memory CardRemoving the Memory Card Formatting CF Memory Cards Press the Menu buttonSelect CF Card Format Select FormatUseful Advice Strap and Lens CapAttaching strap Lens capHolding the Camera Pressing the Shutter release buttonMode Dial and Multi Selector Mode DialShooting mode ˘ Playback modeBasic Operation Auto Mode Set the camera to Auto Mode Set the Mode dial toMonitor button Compose your pictureGently depress the Shutter release button Focus LockFull Normal Built-in Speedlight ModeTake a picture To the oldest oneSelf-Timer Operation Recorded images can also be deleted in ˘ mode pSimple Playback Operations Full-Frame Playback See pThumbnail Playback See p Deleting Photographs in Full-Frame Playback See pOther Functions Connect COOLPIX995 to a TV SetConnect COOLPIX995 to a Computer Image Quality Image SizeFocus mode Indication Characteristics Confirming the Number of Exposures RemainingImage size Digital zoom Autofocus OptionsAutofocus Target Area Selection Setting the Exposure mode Shooting Mode Exposure mode Display Shooting situationProgrammed Auto Flexible Program only in and with Monitor onShutter-Priority Auto Aperture-Priority AutoManual Setting the Flash Mode Condition in which Flash mode can be setExposure status Control panel Correct exposure EV under EV overSetting Indication Characteristics Canceling Exposure CompensationSelectable Exposure Compensation values Adjusting Sensitivity Canceling sensitivity settingStandard sensitivity is selected Playback Mode ˘ PlaybackPlayback Operation Taking a Closer Look Zooming Operations for ZoomingDeleting photographs PlaybackThumbnail Playback Thumbnail Playback-how it worksDeleting Individual Photographs in Thumbnail Playback Advanced OperationTo Cancel Manual Focus mode Manual FocusConflicting or confusing subject detail Movie Shooting ModeMovie Playback Mode No subject detail for Autofocus systemOperation in Movie Playback mode When the first frame is displayed as a still imageWhile movie is in progress Quick DeleteQuick Review Mode Various operations in Quick review modeCompleting the Quick review mode Full-Screen Review ModeViewing Additional Picture Information Basic display screenDetailed information display Histogram displaySync Terminal Setting Shooting Menus Choosing from the Shooting Menu example Focus ModeDisplaying the Shooting Menu Using the Command Dial to Make a Selection Select the menu item with the Multi selectorWhite Balance Check points Moving from page toPreset White Balance Characteristic Shooting situationsMetering Continuous Options DescriptionUltra HS and Movie mode Best Shot Selector Off Best Shot Selector offImage Adjustment Saturation ControlOption Description Lens Slide Copy AdapterUser Setting Exposure OptionsAE Lock Exposure mode Focus using the five AF Areas on the MonitorAF Area Mode Exposure CompensationAuto-Focus Mode Focus ConfirmationDistance Units Bracketing Characteristics Image SharpeningAuto Bracketing Number of shots Bracketing orderWB Bracketing Noise ReductionEffect of noise on the recorded image is minimized Reset ALL Shooting SET-UP itemsPlayback Menu items Playback SET-UP itemDisplaying the SET-UP Menu Mode Select the S tab with ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 1 and pressPress ≤/≥ to display SET-UP 2 at the top of the screen Choosing from the SET-UP Menus example Zoom OptionsShooting SET-UP Items in mode Folders OptionsRename Setting Shooting SET-UP Menus-Shooting Mode Selecting Brightness and Hue settings HueShutter Sound Auto OffSeq. Numbers CF Card FormatFormats a CF memory card in the camera DateShooting SET-UP Items only in mode Controls Setting Func /2Mode button or Func Exposure Compensation button MemorizeVariable Power Zoom OptionsDigital Tele Start-up PositionVideo Mode Disable deleteShot Confirm Lamp Info. txtPlayback Menus Displaying the Playback MenuChoosing from the Playback Menu example Delete Select the menu itemReset Trns/Print Playback MenuDeleting All Images Deleting selected photographsPlayback of photos taken in Ultra HS mode Slide ShowStart Frame IntvlCancel protection on images Canceling hiding of imagesProtect Protecting selected imagesCancel print order on images Print SetSelecting images to be printed and designating print status Print Set optionsSetting Auto Transfer Canceling auto transferAuto Transfer Transferring all imagesPlayback SET-UP Menus Displaying the Playback SET-UP MenuSelect the Playback SET-UP menu item Pressing highlights indicated in orange the tab at the leftPlayback SET-UP Menu items For information on Selecting a Language, see p Connections 152 153Connecting to an AC Adapter optional Connecting to a television or VCRVideo output connector USB connector Connect the video cable providedConnecting to a computer Connecting to a Computer via the USB InterfaceComplete the Connection session Reading Photographs from Memory Cards 159Image files and folders-naming Info.txtOptional Accessories Usable CF memory cardsCaring for Your Camera Troubleshooting OtherError Messages Problem SolutionInsert CF memory card correctly Not correctly inserted COOLPIX995Error Messages Specifications CCDAuto Power Off Activating Auto Power OffCanceling Auto Power Off Index Index 32, 13544, 54 47, 54Nikon Corporation
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