Troubleshooting
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the
Electronically-Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memory or memory card will not be affected.
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| • Camera is off. | 13 |
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| • Batteries are not correctly inserted or | 8 |
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| cover is not properly latched. |
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| • Batteries are exhausted. | 12 |
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| Monitor is blank | erly connected. |
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| • Camera is in sleep mode. Press | 13 |
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| • Monitor is off. | 5 |
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| • USB cable is connected. | - |
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| • AV cable is connected. | - |
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| Camera turns off | • Batteries are low. | 12 |
| without warning | • Batteries are cold. | 115 |
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| No indicators appear | • Indicators are hidden. Select Show info for Photo | 100 |
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| • Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a darker loca- | 19 |
Monitor is hard to | • Monitor is dirty: clean monitor. | 114 | |
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| read | • Monitor brightness needs adjustment. | 100 |
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