F7
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 Supply, Display, and Settings
Problem Cause/Solution
A
Battery inserted in the
camera cannot be charged.
• Confirm all connections.
• Off is selected for Charge by computer in
the setup menu.
• When charging by connecting the camera to
a computer, battery charging stops when the
camera is turned off.
• When charging by connecting the camera to
a computer, battery charging may stop when
the computer is suspended (sleeping).
• Depending upon computer specifications,
settings, and status, it may be impossible to
charge the battery inserted into the camera
via computer connection.
16
90, E 92
E 92
E 92
–
Camera cannot be turned
on.
• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera cannot be turned on while
connected to an electrical outlet via the
Charging AC Adapter.
20
16
Camera turns off without
warning
• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera and battery may not work
properly at low temperatures.
• If connecting the Charging AC Adapter while
the camera is on, the camera turns off.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable
connecting it to a computer or printer is
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.
• The internal temperature of the camera or the
memory card is high. Allow the camera and
memory card to cool and turn on the camera
again.
20
F 3
16
75, E 39
21,
E 100
Monitor is blank
• Camera is off.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• Camera and computer are connected via the
USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable or HDMI cable.
20
21, E 88
75
75, E 35