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Technical Notes and Index
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
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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12, 21,
E63
Camera cannot be turned
on.
Battery is exhausted. 20
Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it
to a computer or printer is disconnected.
Reconnect the USB cable.
• Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has
cooled.
• The camera or battery have become too cold and
cannot operate properly.
20
21
68, 73,
E53
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