Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Exposure count shows zero, Monitor shows the message, no Card Present

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The exposure count shows zero

There is not enough memory to record photographs at current settings. There may still be enough memory to record photo- graphs at a lower image quality or size. You will not however be able make a photograph at current settings until you have deleted one or more images from memory as described in “Using the Buttons (PLAY)” or “The Camera Menus: The Playback Menu.”

The monitor shows the message, “NO CARD PRESENT”

Check that a memory card is properly inserted in the camera. See “First Steps: Inserting and Removing Memory Cards.”

The message, “CARD IS NOT FORMATTED” appears in the monitor

Photographs can not be recorded on this memory card until you have formatted it as described in “The Camera Menus: The A- REC Menu.”

One of the following messages appears in the monitor: “CARD

CAN NOT BE USED,” “IMAGE CAN NOT BE SAVED”

• See “Error Messages,” below, for more information.

Images are over- or underexposed

When using the flash, be sure that your subject is at an appropriate distance.

In any shooting mode, exposure can be adjusted using exposure compensation (see the Fast Track Guide).

In M-REC mode, you can adjust exposure as described in the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs: Lighting.” If the photo is underexposed, you can also try increasing sensitivity (see “Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Sensitivity”).

The flash doesn’t work or takes more than thirty sec- onds to charge

Battery level is low

If the battery indicator in the control panel is flashing or shows a low battery level, before using the flash you will need to replace the batteries as described in “First Steps: Putting Batteries in Your Camera.”

, , or appears in the control panel

The flash will not work at an autofocus setting of “Infinity” () or at settings of “Continuous,” “16-shot,” or “VGA Sequence.”

“AE-L,” “BSS,” or “” appears in the LCD monitor

The flash will not work when “AE Lock,” “Best Shot Selection,” or lens converter settings are used.

The icon appears in the control panel

The flash is off. Choose another flash setting. See “Using the Buttons (A-REC, M-REC): Flash Settings.”

Images are not in focus

When using autofocus, half-press the shutter-release button and check that the autofocus lamp glows steadily before taking a photo. See the Pocket Guide, “Taking Photographs: Compo- sition and Focus.”

When using manual focus, be sure that the distance shown in the control panel matches the distance to your subject.

Troubleshooting: General Problems

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Contents Coolpix Contents VGAOverview First Steps Putting Batteries inYour CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusSetting the Time and Date First Steps Setting the Time and DateClock battery Turn the mode dial to A-REC TakingYour First PhotographCheck the number of exposures remaining First Steps Taking Your First PhotographAdjust camera settings Compose a photographHalf-press the shutter-release button Take a photographCheck the results Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Focus Settings Autofocus settingsUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Manual focus Pressing the buttonFocus Distance Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-TimerUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Image QualityApprox. No Quality 8MBUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality Using the Buttons Play Using the Buttons PlayTo view photos one at a time If desired, you can zoom in on the current Photo by pressing Button.Center portion of the image will be en Button once for a magnificationCamera Menus A-REC MenuCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Using Folders A-REC, M-REC Selecting a FolderPress the shutter-release button to dis RightFolder Options Menu Creating new foldersTo create a new folder Renaming existing folders To rename an existing folderLCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for each LCD BrightnessDeleting folders To delete an existing folderAuto Off Formatting Memory CardsM-REC Menu Camera Menus The M-REC MenuAllows you to choose between single-shot and three multi M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settings Scribed in First Steps Setting the Time and Date, aboveLens Lens Converter Below 194640 ⋅ PixelsLens Converter Settings Lens Option How it worksDesired option from the menu shown at Right, then press the shutter-release butSecond Turn the mode dial to M-REC Choose YES black-and-white mode orNo color mode from the B&W menu Black-and-White PhotographyUsing autoexposure and auto white-balance lock Making a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCKButton User Settings SecondRestoring Default Settings Sensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection OffLens converter Normal no adjustment FolderSetting How it works LCD On/OffFlash is set to Auto when the camera is turned on Save Focus Mode Save As above, but the cameraControls Menu Card Playback setup menu provides Playback MenuProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepares photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Ages marked with a icon. Highlight noDeleting All Photographs in Memory Deleting FoldersTo delete a folder ButtonUsing Folders Playback By default, each photograph will be disSlideshow To select a folder for playbackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for PrintingCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connecting to aTelevision or VCR Connections Connecting to a Television or VCRConnections Using a CF Card Reader Using a Pcmcia Card SlotViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCleaning Caring forYour CameraStorage Caring for Your CameraAccessories Optional AccessoriesWhat’s in the Box Troubleshooting General ProblemsSee Error Messages, below, for more information Exposure count shows zeroMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedYour television does not mirror the LCD monitor Is your television compatible with the Coolpix 700?Error Messages Troubleshooting Error MessagesUse a Nikon memory card S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsIng can be preset Self-timerPorts DC, video, serial Power source Dimensions