Optimus S3000 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
Monitor is blank.
Camera is off.
Battery is exhausted.
Standby mode for saving power: press the
power switch, the shutter-release button, the
A button, or the c button.
When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash
has charged.
Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable.
When connecting to an electrical outlet using
a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
turned on.
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Monitor is hard to read.
Adjust monitor brightness.
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
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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.
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Date and time of recording are
not correct.
If camera clock has not been set, “Date not
set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie
recording. Pictures and movies recorded
before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000
00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” respectively. Set
the correct time and date from the Date
option in the setup menu.
Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
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No indicators displayed in
monitor.
Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.
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Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not been set. 18, 129