Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Troubleshooting, Display, Settings and Power Supply, 175

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. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

Problem		Cause/Solution	A
The battery	•
inserted in the		Confirm all connections.	16
camera cannot	•	Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.	14
be charged.
	•	Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup	156
The battery	•	menu.
		When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,	134
cannot be	•	battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
charged by		When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,	134
connecting the		battery charging stops when the computer is suspended
camera to a	•	(sleeping), and the camera may turn off.
computer.		Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and	–
		status, charging the battery inserted in the camera may
		not be possible via computer connection.
	•	Battery is exhausted.	24
Camera cannot	•	The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an	16
		electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.
be turned on.	•
		Camera cannot be turned on if the battery-chamber/	14
		memory card slot cover is open.		Technical
	•	Battery is exhausted.	24
	•	Camera has turned off automatically to save power.	153
	•	The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is	16	Notes
	•	The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to a	130, 132,
		connected while the camera is on.		and
Camera turns off		computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB	136
without warning.	•	cable.		Index
		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 and battery may not perform properly if they	163
		are cold.
	•	Camera is off.	19
	•	Battery is exhausted.	24
	•	Standby mode for saving power: Press the power switch,	19, 30
		shutter-release button or the c button, or rotate the
Monitor is blank.	•	mode dial.
		When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged.	34
	•	Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.	129
	•	Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable or HDMI	127
		cable.

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