Nikon 25420 manual Camera Error Messages and Displays

Camera Error Messages and Displays

This section lists common warning indicators and error messages that appear in the view- finder and monitor.

Message	Viewfinder	Solution
Lock lens aperture ring at
minimum aperture (largest f/-	(blinks)	Lock ring at minimum aperture (largest f/-number).	8, 39
number).
Lens not attached.	/	• No lens attached: attach lens.	8
	(blinks)
		• Attached lens is not CPU lens: select mode M.	39,
	/
Attach a lens.			43, 45
	(blinks)
Initialization error. Turn		Turn camera off, remove and reinsert battery, and	—
camera off and then on again.	(blinks)	then turn camera on again.
This battery cannot be used.			7, 9–
Choose battery designated		Insert EN-EL9 battery.
	(blinks)		10
for use in this camera.
Battery level is low. Complete		End cleaning or inspection of low-pass filter and
operation and turn camera	(blinks)		105
off immediately.		turn camera off immediately.
Shutter release disabled.		Turn camera off and recharge battery or replace	9–10,
Recharge battery.	(blinks)	with fully-charged spare battery.	15
Clock not set.	(blinks)	Set camera clock.	11
NO MEMORY CARD.		Insert memory card.	12–13
Memory card is locked.		Slide card write-protect switch to “write” position.	13
Slide lock to “write” position.	(blinks)
		• Use Nikon-approved card.	102
		• Card may be damaged. Contact retailer or Nikon-	x
This card can not be used.	(blinks)	authorized service representative.
		• Delete unwanted files or insert new memory card.	12–13,
			20, 65
This card is not formatted.		Format memory card.	13, 81
Format the card.	(blinks)
		• Reduce image quality or size.	29–30
Card is full.	(blinks)	• Delete photographs.	20, 65
		• Insert new memory card.	12
		• Choose lower ISO sensitivity.	37
Subject is too bright.		• Increase shutter speed.	39–44
		• Choose smaller aperture (larger f/-number).	39–44
		• Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter.	102
		• Choose higher ISO sensitivity.	37
Subject is too dark.		• Decrease shutter speed.	39–44
		• Choose larger aperture (smaller f/-number).	39–44

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