Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 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 950 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 950. 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 SEQ.XFER ContentsOverview Turn the camera off Open the battery coverInsert batteries First Steps Putting Batteries in Your CameraChoosing a Language for the Menus Inserting and Removing Memory CardsOpen the card slot …remove the memory cardClock battery Setting the Time and DateFirst Steps Setting the Time and Date TakingYour First Photograph Turn the mode dial to A-RECRemove the lens cap Remove the lens cap as shown belowCompose a photograph Adjust camera settingsCheck the number of exposures remaining Take a photograph Half-press the shutter-release buttonReplace the lens cap as shown below Check the resultsReplace the lens cap Flash Settings Using the Buttons A-REC, M-RECSetting How it works When to use it Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Flash SettingsTips Using an External FlashUsing the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Focus Settings Focus SettingsAutofocus settings Focus Distance Manual focusLect a focus distance Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerImage Quality and Size Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Approx. NoImage Size Turn the command dial to select the deSensitivity Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode Exposure ModeShutter Priority Aperture PriorityTo view photos one at a time Using the Buttons PlayUsing the Buttons Play Each preview gives the position To select a photo for viewing Press the thumbnail button toA-REC Menu Camera MenusTurn the beep speaker on or off Camera Menus The A-REC MenuRight Using Folders A-REC, M-RECSelecting a Folder Creating new folders Folder Options MenuTo create a new folder Renaming existing foldersDeleting folders LCD BrightnessCan be turned on and off using the Sound menu Sound SettingsAuto Off Other for shooting photos A-REC and M-RECMemory card in A-REC or M-REC mode, follow these steps Formatting Memory CardsCamera Menus The M-REC Menu M-REC MenuLens Lens Converter M-REC setup menu offers access to the following settingsDigital Zoom Digital Tele To change the digital zoom setting for M-REC modeSelect the desired magnification from D-TELE menuTo change the setting, either Turn the mode dial to M-RECIng mode once you have adjusted Black-and-White PhotographyOption How it works Lens Converter Settings LensMaking a Panorama-Tips AE-LOCK Using autoexposure and auto white-balance lockUnder the current settings number User SettingsM-REC mode, the camera can memorize up to three SecondRestoring Default Settings LCD On/Off Setting How it worksControls Menu M-REC Flash is set to Auto when the camera is turned onSet to Program when the camera is turned on Card Playback Menu Playback setup menu providesProtects selected photographs from deletion Prepare photographs for printingDeleting Multiple Photographs Deleting Folders To delete a folder Using the zoom buttons, highlight DEDeleting All Photographs in Memory Slideshow Using Folders PlaybackProtecting Photographs from Deletion Preparing Photographs for Printing Hiding Photographs During PlaybackControls Menu Play Using the zoom buttons, then pressBack setup menu Connections Connecting to aTelevision or VCRConnections Connecting to a Television or VCR Using a Pcmcia Card Slot Using a CF Card ReaderViewing Photos on a Computer Reading Memory CardsCaring forYour Camera CleaningStorage Caring for Your CameraWhat’s in the Box AccessoriesOptional Accessories General Problems TroubleshootingExposure count shows zero See Error Messages, below, for more informationMonitor shows the message, no Card Present Images are over- or underexposedIs your television compatible with the Coolpix 950? Your television does not mirror the LCD monitorUse a Nikon memory card Error MessagesTroubleshooting Error Messages S T EM E Rror Specifications SpecificationsExposure Range continuous Self-timerWith red-eye reduction, Anytime Flash Slide-show