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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
The 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.
16
187
162
162
–
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.
24
16
Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• The camera and battery may not perform properly if
they are cold.
• 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.
• 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.
24
184
195
16
158,
160,
164
–
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the power
switch, shutter-release button, c button, or b (e
movie-record) button, or rotate the mode dial.
• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable or HDMI
cable.
19
4, 10,
19, 30
34
158
155
Monitor is hard to read.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
175
196