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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.
Display
Viewfinder is out of focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses (0 25, 202).
Viewfinder is dark: Insert a
Displays turn off without warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto off timers,
0157).
Information display does not appear in monitor:
Camera does not respond to controls: See “A Note on
Viewfinder display is unresponsive and dim: The response times and brightness of this display vary with temperature.
AA Note on
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, taking care to avoid burns, 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. If the problem persists, turn the camera off, open the memory card slot cover and, using a paper clip, press the reset button by the memory card slot (this also resets the camera clock). Note that disconnecting the power source or pressing the reset button 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. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or
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