Nikon S5100 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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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.
Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
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.
12
14
136
113
113
Camera cannot be
turned on.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera cannot be turned on when the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover is open.
The camera cannot be turned on while connected to
an electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.
22
12
14
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 (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.
17
8, 11,
17
31
109
107
Monitor is hard to read.
Adjust monitor brightness.
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
126
144
Camera turns off without
warning.
Battery is exhausted.
Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
Battery is 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.
22
133
143
14
109,
111,
115