Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues, F10

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
		•	Battery is exhausted.	18
	Camera turns off without	•	Camera has turned off automatically to save power.	19
	warning.	•	The camera or battery have become too cold and	F5
			cannot operate properly.

		•	Camera is off.	19
		•	Battery exhausted.	18
		•	Standby mode for saving power: press the power	2, 19
			switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/
			playback mode) button, or b(emovie-record)
	Monitor is blank.	•	button.
	Monitor is blank.		When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has	44
			When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has	44
		•	charged.
Technical		•	Camera and computer are connected via USB	64, 69
Technical			cable.
		•	cable.
		•	Camera and TV are connected via audio/video	64, E11
Notes
Notes	Monitor is hard to read.	•	Adjust monitor brightness.	80, E42
		•	Adjust monitor brightness.	80, E42
and Index		•	Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.	F8

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Contents

Reference Manual Trademark Information Page Confirming the Package Contents Read This First About This Manual Iii Other Information IconReference Section, F Technical Notes and Index Life-Long Learning Information and PrecautionsUse Only Nikon Brand Electronic Accessories Before Taking Important Pictures About the Manuals Items prohibited by law from being copied or reproduced Disposing of Data Storage Devices ViiComply with copyright notices For Your Safety Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas Observe caution when handling batteries Keep out of reach of children Introduction Use appropriate cables Xii Modifications Xiii Interface Cables Xiv Following apply only to users in European countries Important Shockproof, Waterproof, Dustproof, Condensation Xvi camera or result in camera malfunction Before Using the Camera Underwater Xvii Cleaning After Using the Camera Underwater Xviii Xix Introduction Xxi BClearing the fogging Table of Contents Xxiii F17 XxivF10 F21 Camera Body MonitorParts of the Camera and Basic Operations Camera Body OperationsLens with protective glass Battery-chamber Multi selector Attaching the Camera Strap Shooting Mode Monitor17, 80, E54 60, E9 Playback ModeCamera and Basic Operations 63, E39 Playback mode Using the Flexible ButtonsShooting mode Flexible button Flexible button Parts of the Camera and Basic Operations Selecting Items Shooting modeDefault setting Press Hor Ito display other To select an item, press Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Basics of Shooting and Playback Preparation 1 Insert the Batteries Insert the batteriesBefore opening the covers, hold Removing the Batteries Battery TypeApplicable Batteries Alkaline Batteries Inserting a Memory Card Preparation 2 Insert a Memory CardInsert a memory card Slide the memory card in until it clicks into place Removing the Memory Card Formatting a Memory Card Internal Memory and Memory Cards Approved Memory Cards Press the power switch to turn on the camera Preparation 3 Set the Display Language, Date, and Time Use flexible buttons 2 to 4 to select the date format Press flexible button 4 O Changing the Language Setting and the Date and Time Setting Clock BatteryImprinting the Shooting Date in Printed Images Monitor turns on Battery level indicatorTurn the Camera On Exhausted Turning the Camera On and Off Power Saving Function Auto OffStandby mode Basics of Shooting and Playback Camera enters Hold the camera steady When Using a TripodFrame a Picture Frame the picture Digital Zoom Using the ZoomZoom Enabled Basics of Shooting and Playback Digital Zoom and Interpolation Focus and Shoot Press the shutter-release button halfway A23Press the shutter-release button the rest Way down A23 Shutter-release Button Autofocus FlashTo Make Sure You Do Not Miss a Shot Use the multi selector to select an image to display Press the cshooting/playback mode buttonPlay Back Images Viewing Images Delete Images Press flexible button 2 or 3 to select the deletion methodNErase this picture only Only the current image is deleted Selecting which images you want to delete Press the multi selector Jor KtoPage Shooting Features Change Colors Decorate AAuto Mode Shutter speed are increased to reduce blurring Changing AAuto Mode Settings Single AF Press the multi selector Jor Kto select b Adjust brightness, vividness, and hueChange Colors Or e Ris displayed if you have adjusted any of the settings Press the shutter-release button to take a picture BAdjusting Brightness Exposure Compensation CAdjusting Vividness SaturationEAdjusting Hue White Balance Select a frame, and then press flexible Button 4 O Decorate SettingsDecorate Frame the subject and take a picture Changing Scene Mode Settings Choose a Style Shooting Suited to Scenes Characteristics of Each Scene Page Shooting Features Shooting Features PHighlight colors KPhotograph fireworks Then press H Change SoundsPress the multi selector Jor Kto select xor Button sound Press flexible button 4 O to return to shooting Standard sounds Sounds will not be heard Available Flash Modes Using the FlashFlash Mode Setting Flash Lamp Press flexible button 2 j10 s Using the Self-timerFeatures Mis displayed Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down Using the Smile Timer Press flexible button 3 YSmileShooting ends Releasing the Shutter Manually Auto Off in Smile Timer ModeWhen the Self-timer Lamp Flashes Autofocus A24 Smaller size than D Large 10 megapixels Changing the SizeImage Types Image Size and Quality Smaller size than E Medium 4 megapixels Movie type Size pixels Description Large 720p 1280×720 Default setting Movie bitrate Approx Mbps Small 640×480Movie Types Movie bitrate Approx .7 Mbps Number of Images That Can Be Saved Medium 4 megapixels 3820Small 2 megapixels 7240 Movie AF Default Settings Features That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously Electronic VR Option Descriptions Take a series of picturesA38, Shoot at intervals Intervals, or Photograph fireworks is Shoot at intervals A39 when using FocusingUsing Face Detection Take a series of pictures A38 Continue holding down the shutter-release Focus LockHalfway Button halfway and recompose the picture Using Skin Softening Using ViewNX Playback FeaturesPlayback Zoom Thumbnail Display Playback Zoom Image is zoomed Thumbnail Display Features Available in Playback Mode Playback Menu ADecorate2For night scenes Album MSlide show Play back images, saved in the internal Available when a movie is displayed Playback FeaturesFFavorites An automated slide show GChoose by date Connecting the Camera to a TV, Computer, or Printer USB/audio/video output connector How to open the coverPage Compatible Operating Systems Using ViewNXInstalling ViewNX Windows Start the installer Mac OS Download the software Remove the ViewNX 2 Installer CD-ROM from the CD-ROM driveFollow the on-screen instructions to install the software QuickTime Windows only Connecting the USB Cable Transferring Images to the ComputerChoose how images will be copied to the computer When using Windows Transfer images to the computerClick Start Transfer Start ViewNX Viewing ImagesTerminate the connection Starting ViewNX 2 ManuallyPage Recording and Playing Back Movies Recording Movies Playing Back Movies Press the bemovie-record button to start recording a movie Recording MoviesDisplay the shooting screen Press the bemovie-record button again to end recordingPage Large 720p 1280×720 Maximum Movie LengthFunctions Available with Movie Recording Small 640 640×480 Playing Back Movies Press flexible button 2 AViewDeleting movies Paused Adjusting volumeFunctions Available During Playback During playback General Camera Setup General Camera Setup Format memory Setup MenuTaking still pictures Format card Connecting the Camera to a TV Viewing Images on a TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct PrintReference Section Editing Features Editing Still Images Add a diorama effect Decorate Restrictions on Image EditingOriginal and Edited Images Small picture can be added Cyanotype Save images in cyan-blue monochrome DChange ColorsPHighlight Colors Section Frame, and then press flexible button DecoratePress the multi selector Jor Kto select a File and Folder Names E51 Reference Section QSoften Pictures FAdd StarburstsConfirm the effect and press flexible button 4 O WAdd a Fisheye Effect MAdd a Diorama EffectConfirm the effect and press flexible SSmall Picture Reducing the Size of an Image HCrop Creating a Cropped Copy Refine copy compositionPress flexible button 4 h E10 Image Size Turn off the camera Connect the camera to the TV Set the TV’s input to external video inputE11 E12 If the Images Are Not Displayed on the TV Connecting the Camera to a Printer Direct Print E13Print order option E31 Turn off the camera Turn on the printer Connecting the Camera to a PrinterCheck printer settings E14 Turn on the camera E15 Printing Individual Images Press flexible button 3 bCopiesE16 Press flexible button 2 aStart print Press flexible button 4 cPaper sizeSelect a paper size Printing begins Printing Multiple Images E18To exit the print menu, press the flexible button 1 Q Dpof printing E19Print selection E20 E21 Paper Size Playback Menu FavoritesE22 E23 Adding Images to AlbumsPress flexible button 2 uAdd to favorites Adding Images to Albums Play back the images in the selected album Playing Back Images in AlbumsPress flexible button 3 rView favorites E24 E25 Removing Images from AlbumsPress flexible button 3 s Selected image is removed from the album E26 DPhoto AlbumsSelect an image and then press flexible button 4 O Image Selection Screen E35 Up to 20 images can be selected MSlide Show E27 End the slide show or restart it Press flexible button 2 AStartSlide show begins E28 GChoose by Date E29 Rotate 90 degrees DRotate PicturesE30 Counterclockwise Clockwise APrint Order Creating a Dpof Print Order Press flexible button 2 oSelectE31 Canceling Existing Print Order E32Print Date Select the copy method HCopy Copy Between Internal Memory and Memory CardSelect the copy source and destination E33 E34 If Memory contains no images. Is Displayed Image Selection Screen E35 Press flexible button 2 ILeave a message EExchange MessagesLeave a Message Press and hold flexible button 2 b E37 Press flexible button 2 b Leave a ReplyPress flexible button 3 JLeave a reply E38 Erase Recordings Play RecordingsPress flexible button 4 KPlay recordings E39 Erase E40 Welcome Screen E41 Date and Time BrightnessE42 Print Date Imprinting Date and Time E43Print Date and Print Order Option Description Electronic VRE44 Camera shake are reduced Formatting a Memory Card Format Memory/Format CardFormatting the Internal Memory E45 Language E46Hungarian Video Mode Menu BackgroundE47 E48 Reset AllSetup Menu Shooting Menu Option Default value Paper size E17, E18 E49Others E50 Battery TypeFirmware Version MLithium FR6/L91 AA-size lithium batteries File and Folder Names E51 E52 Battery charger Optional AccessoriesBattery E53 Format card? Error MessagesE54 Yes E55 Select a memory card with faster write speed Camera on. If error persists, contact retailer or Nikon Authorized service representativeE56 Paper Button 3 RResume to resume printing Ink errorE57 Resume to resume printing E58 Technical Notes and Index Technical Notes and Index Do Not Subject the Product to Strong Shocks Caring for the ProductCamera Do Not Allow Damp to Enter Inside the Camera Maximum Depth Avoid Sudden Changes in TemperatureShock and Vibration Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields Technical Notes and Index Spare Batteries Set the Battery type setting A80, E50 to Coolpix Ni-MHBatteries Charging Batteries Cold Environment Usage Battery TerminalsRemaining Battery Charge Recycling Memory Cards Cleaning and Storage Cleaning Storage Cannot operate properly Camera is off Battery exhausted TroubleshootingPower, Display, Settings Issues F10 F11 F12 Shooting IssuesCharacteristics of Digital Cameras Ups F13 Playback Issues F14 Using View favorites F15 F16 Specifications F17 F18 Choose a style is set to Photograph fireworks F19 Specifications F20 Supported Standards F21 Symbols IndexF22 F23 80, E42 Number of exposures remaining Power switch/power-on lampF24 Removing images from albums ..... 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Nikon S30, 26317 manual Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues, F10

Models: S30 26317

Troubleshooting

Power, Display, Settings Issues

cannot operate properly.

Camera is off.

Battery exhausted.

F10