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Technical Notes and Index
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
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution A
The camera is on but does
not respond.
Wait for recording to end.
If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert
the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC
adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being recorded
will be lost, data that have already been recorded will
not be affected by removing or disconnecting the
power source.
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Camera turns off without
warning.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power
(auto off function).
• The camera or batteries have become too cold and
cannot operate properly.
• The 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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Monitor is blank.
• The camera is off.
• The batteries are exhausted.
• The camera has entered standby mode to save
power. Press the power switch, shutter-release
button, A button, cbutton, or b (e movie-
record) button.
• The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.
Wait for the flash to charge.
•
The camera and computer are connected via a USB cable.
• The camera and TV are connected via an audio/
video cable or HDMI cable.
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