Ifthe camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative.
DisplayViewfinderisoutof focus: Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional eyepiece correction lenses
(_ 34, 281).
Viewfinder isdark: Insert afully-charged battery (_ 21,35).
Displaysturnoffwithout warning: Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 (Auto meter-off
delay) or c4(Monitor off delay) (_ 214, 21S).
Cameradoesnotrespondtocontrols:See "A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras" below.
Controlpanel andviewfinder displaysareunresponsiveanddim:The response times and brightness of
these displays vary with temperature.
Finelinesarevisiblearound activefocuspointor displayturnsredwhen focuspointis highlighted:These
phenomena are normal for this type of viewfinder and do not indicate a malfunction.
[] 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 iscaused 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, ifyou are using anAC adapter (available
separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. If the
problem persists, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.