Nikon L840 Troubleshooting

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.

Power, Display, Settings Issues

	Problem	Cause/Solution	A
		Wait for recording to end.
		If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
	The camera is on	If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert
		the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC
	but does not	adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.	–
	respond.	Note that although any data currently being
		recorded will be lost, data that have already been
		recorded will not be affected by removing or
		disconnecting the power source.
	The camera
	cannot be turned	The batteries are exhausted.	7, 132
	on.
		• The camera automatically turns off to save power	13
		(auto off function).
	The camera turns	• The camera and batteries may not work properly	132
	off without	at low temperatures.
	warning.	• The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave	–
		the camera off until the inside of the camera has
		cooled, and then try turning it on again.
		• The camera is off.	9
		• The camera automatically turns off to save power	13
		(auto off function).
	The monitor is	• The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.	–
		Wait until charging is complete.
Technical	blank.
		• The camera is connected to a TV or computer.	–
		• The camera and smart device are connected	–
		using a Wi-Fi connection and the camera is being
Notes		operated by remote control.
	The camera	The camera may become hot when used for an
		extended period of time to shoot movies or when	–
	becomes hot.
		used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.
	The monitor is	• Adjust the monitor brightness.	107
	hard to read.	• The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor.	134

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