Nikon COOLPIX 700 manual Use a Nikon memory card, Troubleshooting Error Messages

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Error Messages

When there is a problem with the flash-memory card or with the camera’s internal programming and circuitry, an error message will appear superimposed on the image in the LCD monitor. Below is a list of error messages that may be displayed by the COOLPIX 700 and the steps that should be taken to deal with them.

OU T O F MEMOR Y C A R D I S F U L L

There is not enough memory to record more photographs. No photographs can be taken until some images have been deleted from memory as de- scribed in “Using the Buttons (PLAY)” or “The Camera Menus: The Playback Menu.”

NO C A R D P R E S E N T

The camera can not detect a flash- memory card. Turn the mode dial to OFF and confirm that the flash-memory card has been correctly inserted in the camera as described in “First Steps: Inserting and Removing Memory Cards.”

I MA GE C A NNO T B E S A V E D

The camera has encountered an error while saving a photo or has run out of file numbers in the current folder. Try saving photos to a different folder. If the SEQ.XFER option is on, choose OFF or RESET from the SEQ.XFER menu (see “The Camera Menus: The M-REC Menu”). If the error persists, it

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may indicate that the card is not prop- erly formatted. Transfer all photo- graphs stored on the card to a com- puter and format the card as described in “The Camera Menus: The A-REC Menu.”

C A R D I S NO T F ORMA T T E D

F ORMA T T E D N O

The card has not been formatted for use in the COOLPIX 700. Highlight FOR- MAT and press the shutter-release but- ton to format the card, erasing any data that may be present, or turn the camera off and replace the card. If you select NO, you will not be able to record or playback photographs until the card has been formatted or replaced.

C A R D CON T A I N S NO I MAGE S

This error occurs in playback mode when the current folder contains no images. Select a different folder from the FOLDERS menu. You will not be able to play back photos until at least one photo has been recorded on the card, although you will still be able to use the menus and the camera will function normally in M-REC and A- REC modes.

Troubleshooting: Error Messages

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Contents Coolpix Contents VGAOverview First Steps Putting Batteries inYour CameraInserting and Removing Memory Cards Choosing a Language for the MenusClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date Check the number of exposures remaining Turn the mode dial to A-RECTakingYour First Photograph First Steps Taking Your First PhotographAdjust camera settings Compose a photographHalf-press the shutter-release button Take a photographCheck the results Setting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECFlash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusPressing the button Using the Self-Timer Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-TimerApprox. No Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image QualityImage Quality Quality 8MBUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality To view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play Center portion of the image will be en If desired, you can zoom in on the currentPhoto by pressing Button. Button once for a magnificationCamera Menus The A-REC Menu Camera MenusA-REC Menu Press the shutter-release button to dis Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder RightTo create a new folder Folder Options MenuCreating new folders Renaming existing folders To rename an existing folderDeleting folders LCD brightness can be adjusted from the setup menu for eachLCD Brightness To delete an existing folderAuto Off Formatting Memory CardsAllows 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 640 ⋅ Below194 PixelsDesired option from the menu shown at Lens Converter Settings LensOption How it works Right, then press the shutter-release butNo color mode from the B&W menu Second Turn the mode dial to M-RECChoose YES black-and-white mode or Black-and-White PhotographyButton Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK User Settings SecondLens converter Normal no adjustment Restoring Default SettingsSensitivity Default no adjustment Best-shot selection Off FolderSetting How it works LCD On/OffControls Menu Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSave Focus Mode Save As above, but the camera Card Protects selected photographs from deletion Playback setup menu providesPlayback Menu Prepares photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Ages marked with a icon. Highlight noTo delete a folder Deleting All Photographs in MemoryDeleting Folders ButtonSlideshow Using Folders PlaybackBy default, each photograph will be dis To select a folder for playbackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Hiding Photographs During Playback Preparing Photographs for PrintingCamera Menus The Playback Menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Viewing Photos on a Computer Using a CF Card ReaderUsing a Pcmcia Card Slot Reading Memory CardsStorage CleaningCaring forYour Camera Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories Troubleshooting General ProblemsMonitor shows the message, no Card Present See Error Messages, below, for more informationExposure count shows zero Images are over- or underexposedYour television does not mirror the LCD monitor Is your television compatible with the Coolpix 700?Use a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsPorts DC, video, serial Power source Ing can be presetSelf-timer Dimensions