Troubleshooting
Technical Notes and Index
F9Electronically 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 battery,

then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact

your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting

the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not

recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem

occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.

Shooting
Problem Cause/Solution A
No picture taken.
•When camera is in playback mode, or setting
items or setup menu are displayed, press the
shutter-release button.
•Battery is exhausted.
•When flash indicator blinks, flash is charging.
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20
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Cannot take 3D pictures
In some shooting conditions, such as when the
subject is dark or low in contrast, the second
shot may not be taken or the 3D picture may
not be saved.
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Cannot switch to shooting
mode.
Disconnect HDMI cable, audio/video cable, or
USB cable. 75, E35
Camera cannot focus.
•Subject is too close. Try shooting using macro
mode, easy auto mode, or Close-up scene
mode.
•The intended subject is not suitable for
autofocus.
•Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
•Turn camera off and then on again.
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89, E86
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Pictures are blurred.
•Use flash.
•Increase ISO sensitivity value.
•Enable vibration reduction.
•Use D (Best Shot Selector).
•Use tripod and self-timer.
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38, E56
89, E85
38, E57
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Bright specks appear in
pictures taken with flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash
mode setting to c (off). 54
Flash does not fire.
•The flash mode setting is set to c (off).
•Scene mode with which the flash does not
fire is selected.
•On is selected for Blink proof in smart
portrait mode.
•Movie is selected for shooting mode.
•Another function that restricts flash is
enabled.
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60
52
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