Nikon P510 manual Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues, Problem Cause/Solution

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.

•See “Error Messages” (E101) for more information.

Power, Display, Settings Issues

Problem		Cause/Solution	A
The battery	•
inserted in the		Confirm all connections.	20
camera cannot be	•	Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.	22
charged.
	•	Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.	110, E88
	•	When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,	E88
The battery cannot	•	battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
be charged by		When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,	E88
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 be	•	The camera cannot be turned on while connected to an	20
turned on.	•	electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.
		Camera cannot be turned on if the battery-chamber/memory	22
		card slot cover is open.
	•	Battery is exhausted.	24	Technical
	• If no operations are performed for a while, camera has turned
		off automatically by auto off to save power.	25
	• The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected
Camera turns off	•	while the camera is on.	20	Notes
		The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting the camera
without warning.		to a computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB	90, 93,
	•	cable.	E26	and
		Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off	–	Index
	•	until the inside of the camera has cooled.
		At low temperatures, the camera and the battery may not	F3
		function normally.

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