Nikon S3100 Troubleshooting, Display, Settings and Power Supply

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.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

	Problem		Cause/Solution	A
		•	Confirm all connections.	14
		•	Off is selected for Charge by computer in	150
		•	the setup menu.
			When charging by connecting the camera to	128
			a computer, battery charging stops when the
		•	camera is turned off.
	Battery inserted into the		When charging by connecting the camera to	128
	camera cannot be charged.		a computer, battery charging stops when the
			computer is suspended (sleeping), and the
		•	camera may turn off.
			Depending upon computer specifications,	–
			settings, and status, it may be impossible to
			charge the battery inserted into the camera
			via computer connection.
		•	Battery is exhausted.	22
	Camera cannot be turned on	•	When connecting to an electrical outlet using	14
			a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
			turned on.
Technical		•	Battery is exhausted.	22
		•	The camera and battery may not work	157
		•	Camera has turned off automatically to save	147
			power.
Notes	Camera turns off without	•	properly at low temperatures.
	warning.		The camera turns off if the Charging AC	14
and		•	Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
			The USB cable connecting the camera to the	123,
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			Reconnect the USB cable.	130
			computer or printer has been disconnected.	125,
		•	Camera is off.	17
		•	Standby mode for saving power: Press the	17, 147
			power switch, shutter-release button, A
			button, cbutton, or b(emovie-record)
		•	button.
	Monitor is blank.		When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash	32
		•	has charged.
			Camera and computer are connected via USB	122
		•	cable.
			Camera and TV are connected via audio/video	121
			cable.

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