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

 

 

Confirm all connections.

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• Off is selected for Charge by computer in the

96, E80

 

 

 

setup menu.

 

 

 

When charging by connecting the camera to a

96

 

 

 

computer, battery charging stops when the

 

 

Battery inserted in the

 

camera is turned off.

 

 

When charging by connecting the camera to a

96

 

camera cannot be

 

 

computer, battery charging stops when the

 

 

charged.

 

 

 

 

computer is suspended (sleeping), and the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

camera may turn off.

 

 

 

Depending upon computer specifications,

 

 

 

settings, and status, charging the battery

 

 

 

 

inserted in the camera may not be possible via

 

 

 

 

computer connection.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery is exhausted.

22

 

Camera cannot be turned

The camera cannot be turned on while

18

Technical

on.

 

connected to an electrical outlet via the

 

 

 

Charging AC Adapter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery is exhausted.

22

Notes

 

Camera has turned off automatically to save

95

 

The camera or battery have become too cold

F3

 

 

 

power.

 

and

 

 

and cannot operate properly.

 

 

 

 

 

Index

warning.

The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter

18

 

Camera turns off without

 

is connected while the camera is on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The camera turns off if the USB cable

81, 84,

 

 

 

connecting it to a computer or printer is

E26

 

 

 

disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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S6300 specifications

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