Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Troubleshooting, General Problems

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Troubleshooting

If you should notice any problems with your COOLPIX 700, check the list below before consulting your retailer or Nikon represen- tative.

General Problems

Nothing shows in the control panel

Checklist:

•Is the mode dial set to OFF?

Turn the mode dial to A-REC, M-REC, or PLAY.

•Are the batteries correctly inserted and the battery chamber cover closed?

The camera will not operate if the batteries are not inserted in the correct orientation or the cover is not fully closed. Insert the batteries as described in “First Steps: Putting Batteries in Your Camera.”

•Is the AC adapter properly connected?

If you are using the camera with the optional AC adapter, be sure that it is properly connected.

•Are the batteries dead?

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

The control panel is on but nothing shows in the LCD monitor

Press the MONITOR button until the monitor comes on.

Troubleshooting: General Problems

No indicators are visible in the LCD monitor

Press the MONITOR button until indicators are visible (if a slide show is in progress, first press the MENU key to halt the slide show).

The LCD monitor is hard to read

The LCD monitor is too dark or too bright

•Adjust the brightness of LCD monitor as described in “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu.”

The LCD monitor is dirty

•Clean the LCD monitor with a soft, dry cloth as described in “Caring for Your Camera.”

The camera does not shoot a photo when the shutter- release button is fully pressed

The selector dial is set to OFF or PLAY

•Turn the selector dial to A-REC or M-REC when making photographs.

The battery indicator in the monitor or control panel is flashing

•There is no longer enough battery power to record photo- graphs. Replace the batteries before using the camera.

The AF(Autofocus)/Flash indicator is flickering green

•The camera is unable to focus. See the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs: Composition and Focus.”

The AF(Autofocus)/Flash indicator is flickering red

•The flash is charging. Wait until the indicator glows green before taking a photograph.

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Contents Coolpix VGA ContentsOverview Putting Batteries inYour Camera First StepsChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date First Steps Taking Your First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph Check the number of exposures remainingCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsTake a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonCheck the results Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Setting How it works When to use itTips Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusPressing the button Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerQuality 8MB Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image QualityImage Quality Approx. NoUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality To view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play Button once for a magnification If desired, you can zoom in on the currentPhoto by pressing Button. Center portion of the image will be enCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Right Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Press the shutter-release button to disRenaming existing folders To rename an existing folder Folder Options MenuCreating new folders To create a new folderTo delete an existing folder LCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for eachLCD Brightness Deleting foldersFormatting Memory Cards Auto OffAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi M-REC MenuCamera Menus The M-REC Menu Lens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsScribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, above Pixels Below194 640 ⋅Right, then press the shutter-release but Lens Converter Settings LensOption How it works Desired option from the menu shown atBlack-and-White Photography Second Turn the mode dial to M-RECChoose YES black-and-white mode or No color mode from the B&W menuButton Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Second User SettingsFolder Restoring Default SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off Lens converter Normal no adjustmentLCD On/Off Setting How it worksControls Menu Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Card Prepares photographs for printing Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Protects selected photographs from deletionAges marked with a icon. Highlight no Deleting Multiple PhotographsButton Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders To delete a folderTo select a folder for playback Using Folders PlaybackBy default, each photograph will be dis SlideshowProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Reading Memory Cards Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Viewing Photos on a ComputerCaring for Your Camera CleaningCaring forYour Camera StorageWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories General Problems TroubleshootingImages are over- or underexposed See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Monitor shows the message, no Card PresentIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 700? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorUse a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsDimensions Ing can be presetSelf-timer Ports DC, video, serial Power source