Troubleshooting
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your local retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers listed in the
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear on 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 battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using the optional AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the internal memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the internal memory or memory card will not be affected.
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| • When shooting a picture or movie, a Vibration reduction option was | P.48 | ||
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| – Using the flash | P.28 | |
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| – Using the Best Shot Selector (BSS) | P.82 | |
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| • | Camera is off. | P.24 | |
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| • Battery is not correctly inserted or battery chamber/memory card slot | P.18 | ||
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| • | Battery is exhausted. | P.24 | |
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| • The flash is being recharged while the battery is running low (w). | P.24 | ||
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Camera | turns | off | • | Battery is exhausted. | P.24 | ||
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| • | Battery is cold. | P.112 | ||
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| No indicators appear | • | Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show info. | P.101 | |||
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| Monitor | is hard | to | • Ambient lighting is too bright; move to a darker location. | P.111 | ||
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| • Monitor is dirty; clean monitor. | P.111 | ||
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