Troubleshooting

If the 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 in the right-most column for more information.

❚❚ Display
ProblemSolution

Page

Viewfinder is out of focus.

Adjust viewfinder focus or use

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optional diopter adjustment lenses.

 

Viewfinder is dark.

Insert a fully-charged battery.

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Displays turn off without

Choose longer delays for Custom

 

Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay])

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warning.

or c4 ([Monitor off delay]).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unusual characters

See “A Note on Electronically-

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displayed in control panel.

Controlled Cameras,” below.

 

 

 

 

Displays in control panel

The response times and brightness

 

or viewfinder are

of these displays varies with

—

unresponsive and dim.

temperature.

 

 

 

 

Fine lines are visible

These phenomena are normal for

 

around active focus point

 

this type of viewfinder and do not

—

or display turns red when

indicate a malfunction.

 

focus point is highlighted.

 

 

AA Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the control panel 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 an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect

and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event of n continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at

the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will not be affected.

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