Nikon 25215 Troubleshooting, 254, Understanding Error Messages and Displays, View Panel, Problem

Technical Notes—Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Understanding Error Messages and Displays

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the view- finder, control panel, and monitor when there is a problem with the camera. Consult the list below before contacting your retailer or Nikon representa- tive.

Indicator
Control	View-
panel	finder	Problem	Solution
		Lens aperture ring is not set to	Set ring to minimum aperture		20
(blinks)		minimum aperture.	(largest f/-number).
		Low battery.	Ready a fully-charged spare		27
			battery.
		Battery exhausted.	Replace battery.		27
(blinks)	(blinks)
		Battery can not be used.	Contact Nikon-authorized ser-		27
(blinks)	(blinks)		vice representative.
		No lens attached, or non-
		CPU lens attached without	Aperture value will be dis-
		specifying maximum aperture.	played if maximum	aperture	130
		Aperture shown in stops from	is specified.
		maximum aperture.
		Camera unable to focus using	Focus manually.		83
	(blinks)	autofocus.
			• Choose a lower	sensitivity	52
			(ISO equivalency)
		Subject too bright; photo will	• Use optional ND filter		245
			• In exposure mode:
		be overexposed.	S Increase shutter speed		88
			A Choose a smaller aperture		90
			(larger f/-number)
			• Choose a higher	sensitivity	52
			(ISO equivalency)
		Subject too dark; photo will be	• Use optional Speedlight		106
			• In exposure mode:
		underexposed.	S Lower shutter speed		88
			A Choose a larger aperture		90
			(smaller f/-number)

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