Error Messages, Display Problem Solution | Nikon 3500 specification

Technical Notes

Error Messages

The following table lists the error messages and other warnings that appear in the monitor and how to deal with them.

	Display			Problem	Solution
	Display			Problem	Solution
				Clock calendar not	Set clock calendar to cur-	21–
	(Flashes)			set.	rent date and time.	22
	WARNING ! !				Turn camera off and re-	16–
	BATTERY			Battery exhausted.	Turn camera off and re-	16–
				Battery exhausted.	place battery.	18
					place battery.	18
	EXHAUSTED
					Use focus lock to focus on
	AF●			Camera cannot focus.	another subject at same	28
	(● flashes red)				distance, then recompose
					photograph.
					Use flash, or steady camera
				Slow shutter speed.	by mounting on tripod,	37,
				Slow shutter speed.	placing on level surface, or	37,
				Photosmaybeblurred.	holding in both hands with	43
					elbows against torso.
	Please turn the lens to			Lens is blocked by	Rotate lens until message	26
	the shooting position			camera body.	is no longer displayed.
				Attempt made to	Message clears from dis-
				Attempt made to
	WARNING ! !			turn camera off or
	WARNING ! !			turn camera off or	play automatically when	29
	Please wait for camera			view pictures during	play automatically when	29
	to finish recording			recording.	recording is complete.
				recording.
				Camera can not de-	Turn camera off and con-	16–
				Camera can not de-	firm that memory card is	16–
	NO CARD PRESENT			tect memory card.	correctly inserted.	18
	CARD IS NOT				Press multi selector up to
	CARD IS NOT			Memory card has not	highlight FORMAT and
	FORMATTED			Memory card has not	highlight FORMAT and	16–
				been formatted for	press to right to format	16–
	FORMAT			use in COOLPIX 3500.	card, or turn camera off	18
	NO				and replace card.
					and replace card.

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Contents

Digital Camera Shoot, View, and Enjoy Product Documentation Quick-Start GuidePlayback Menu For Your Safety Turn off immediately in the event of malfunction Iii Page Trademark Information Table of Contents Vii Viii Overview Before You BeginThis chapter is divided into the following sections Overview Getting to Know the Coolpix Menu Guide Use Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories OverviewAbout This Manual Life-Long Learning Where to Find It-Parts of the Coolpix Getting to Know the CoolpixParts of the Camera and Their Functions Multi selector Non-slip grip Button How to Use It-Camera Controls and Displays Mode SelectorMonitor Controlling the Monitor Normal Scene Mode Transfer Button Multi SelectorScene mode/transfer Mode Menu Description Menu GuideIndex to Menu Options SET ing options Pressing the Menu button when the mode selector isAdjust exposure for bright, dark, or high contrast subjects 2048 Single Shooting Menu The Shooting MenuAuto Off Setup Menu 30 sMass Storage Playback Menu All on Scene Menu and Modes ModeUse for portraits Review and Deletion First StepsTaking Pictures Getting Creative First Steps Insert the Battery and Memory CardAlternative Power Sources Attach the Camera Strap Read Battery Warnings Formatting Memory CardsFlip it open C Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover Removing the BatteryClock Battery Removing the Memory Card Choose a Language USB Set the Time and Date Monitor when the camera is in mode Lens Section Taking PicturesReady the Camera Basics Meaning Battery Level aDisplay Camera status Choose Mode Default Adjust Camera Settings OptionalSetting Frame the Picture Don’t Block the Shot Smear Focus and Shoot When Lighting Is PoorGreen Focus Indicator Flashes red Ready Flickers Lamp Off Focus Take the picture Getting Good Results with AutofocusDuring Recording Button. For more information, see Keep or Delete Put the Camera Away Returns you to mode Review and DeletionQuick Review Following operations can be performed in quick review Quick ReviewFull-Screen Review Press Tion, press to right to select Views see followingMulti selector up or down to highlight op Select No to exit Thumbnail Review Highlight picturesDelete highlighted Picture Playback Mode Getting Creative Scene Selection Camera Shake Be selectedCamera Shake Noise Reduction Obtain permission first Flash mode fixed at fill flash Camera focuses on subject at center of frame 42-48 Fine-Tuning Camera SettingsBeyond Point-and Shoot 49-58 Or Movie Choosing a Shooting Mode Beyond Point-and-ShootCamera Controls Mode How it works When to use it Flash Photography The ButtonFlash-Ready Light Flash mode can be selected with the button ISO Sensitivity Gain and Camera Shake Icons Delaying Shutter Release Choosing a Self-Timer Mode Restrictions on the Self-Timer Digital Zoom Optical Zoom Photos can be framed in the monitor using the zoom buttonsFraming Pictures Optical and Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Delete picture Keep or Delete Picture ReviewPress Description Will Fine-Tuning Camera Settings -Mode Menu Making Effective Use of Memory Image Quality and Size Option54-55 Image Quality Image Size Print SizeSize pixels Adjusting Exposure Exp. + Choosing a White Balance Setting Keeping Colors True White BalanceMode, white balance can be chosen from This value Preset White BalanceOption Description Position, but no picture will be recorded Taking Pictures in a Sequence Continuous Flash, Focus Exposure, and White Balance Getting Sharper Pictures BSS Best Shot Selector Restrictions on BSS Making Edges More Distinct Image Sharpening Camera Setup SET-UP Menu Camera Setup SET-UP Menu Options SET-UP menu contains the following options Adjusting Monitor Brightness Brightness Formatting Memory Cards CF Card FormatDuring Formatting Sleep Mode Auto Off Setting the Time and Date DateConserving Battery Power Auto Off Before Formatting Mac OS Choosing a Language LanguageChoosing a USB Protocol USB Operating system Windows 2000 Professional Menu for mode, but resets settings for all modes Mode OnlyResetting File Numbering to Default Setting Playback Menu Basic Playback68-74 75-82 Basic Playback Full-Frame and Thumbnail PlaybackTure displayed in the monitor Tures that will be transferred to a computer at a Image File and Folder NamesPress Button for an enlarged view Button will create a small copy 320 ⋅ Thumbnail Review Zoom photo View other Areas of image Cancel zoom Taking a Closer Look Playback ZoomPlayback Tips Creating a Small Copy of a Picture Small Picture Restrictions on Small Picture Viewing Small Picture Files on Other Cameras Movie Playback Inverted PlaybackStart playback Pause/resume Playback Rewind movie One frame Managing Pictures Playback MenuMemory Card Format/Brightness To view the playback menu Deleting Pictures Delete Deleting Selected Photographs and Movies Protected Pictures Deleting All Photographs and MoviesBefore Deletion To delete all pictures on the memory card Selecting Pictures for Printing Cancel the current print orderOrdering Prints Print Set Create or modify print order Date Safeguarding Valuable Pictures Protect Selecting Protect from the playback menu displays Marking All Pictures for Transfer Auto Transfer Transferring More than 999 PicturesMarking Pictures for Transfer with Other Cameras Selecting Pictures for Transfer Transferring Pictures to a Computer Technical Camera Care, Options, and Resources Caring for the Camera and Battery Handle the lens and all moving parts with care Lens CleaningAvoid Contact with Liquid Crystal Monitor Storage Batteries Memory Cards Optional AccessoriesRechargeable battery AC adapter Carrying case Approved Memory Cards Web Resources TroubleshootingProblem For Product Information and Tips For Contact Information Monitor is hard To read No photo is taken When Menu button Camera is in movie mode Camera is in movie modeContinuous menu Mode only BSS is on Battery level is low By camera shake can be reduced by Picture can not be Played back Nikon View does not Error Messages Display Problem Solution Error occurs when You try to transfer Images to computer Problem SolutionCamera Mode Lect Mode Nected or memory When ButUSB cable discon Card removed while Specifications CCD Design Rule for Camera File Systems DCF Flash control Interface Dimensions W ⋅ H ⋅ D Symbols Index Index 100 6MAA3811