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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.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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 stops when the
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.
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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.
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Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
• The camera and battery may not work
properly at low temperatures.
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC
Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable
connecting it to a computer or printer is
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.
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Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the
power switch, the shutter-release button, A
button, c button, or b (e movie-record)
button.
• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has
charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.
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