Nikon coolpix, COOLPIXS4000PLUM, s4000 Troubleshooting, Display, Settings and Power Supply, 167

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

Problem		Cause/Solution	A
	•	Camera is off.	21
	•	Battery is exhausted.	26
	• Standby mode for saving power: press the		21, 149
		power switch, the shutter-release button, A
		button, or c button.
	• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has		43
Monitor is blank.		charged.
	• Camera and computer are connected via USB		127
		cable.
	• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video		124
		cable.
	• When connecting to an electrical outlet using		18
		a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
		turned on.
Monitor is hard to read.	•	Adjust monitor brightness.	144
	• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.		159
	•	Battery is exhausted.	26
	• Camera has turned off automatically to save		149
warning.	•	power.		Technical
		Battery is cold.	158
Camera turns off without
	• The camera turns off if the Charging AC		18
		Adapter is connected while the camera is on.	129,	Notes
		connecting it to a computer or printer is
	• The camera turns off if the USB cable		127,
		disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.	133	and
				Index
	• If camera clock has not been set, “Date not		22, 141
		set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie
		recording. Pictures and movies recorded
Date and time of recording are		before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000
		00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” respectively. Set
not correct.
		the correct time and date from the Date
		option in the setup menu.
	• Check camera clock regularly against more		141
		accurate timepieces and reset as required.
No indicators displayed in	Tap Ato change the information displayed in		10, 12
monitor.	the monitor.
Date imprint not available.	Camera clock has not been set.		22, 141

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