Nikon 17002, D70-series, D200BODY manual 189, Problem Solution, Technical Notes-Troubleshooting

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.

Problem	Solution
Camera takes time to turn on.	Delete files or folders.		105,
			133
Viewfinder is out of focus.	• Adjust viewfinder focus.		16
	• Use optional diopter adjustment lens.		181
Viewfinder is dark.	Charge battery or insert charged battery.		10
Displays turn off without warning.	Choose longer monitor off or meter off delays.		157
Unusual characters displayed in con-	See “A Note on Electronically Controlled Cam-		—
trol panel	eras,” below.
Displays in control panel or viewfind-	Displays are affected by high or low tempera-		7
er are slow and dim	tures.
• Fine lines around active focus area	These phenomena are normal and do not indi-
in viewfinder			—
• Viewfinder display turns red	cate a malfunction.
Playback menu is unavailable.	Insert memory card.		14
Menu item is unavailable.	Insert memory card. Battery Info option is		14
	only available when using EN-EL3e batteries.		123
Image size can not be changed.	NEF (RAW) selected for image quality.		28
	• Aperture not locked at highest f/-number.		8
	• Memory card is full or not inserted.		14
Shutter release is disabled.	• Flash is charging.		79
	• Camera is not in focus.		20
	• Exposure mode S selected with	select-	64,
	ed for shutter speed.		68

A 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 ex- ternal static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery (note that the battery may be hot), and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (avail- able separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon 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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