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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.
Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
Monitor is blank.
•
Camera is off.
•
Batteries are exhausted.
•
Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
•
Monitor and electronic viewfinder cannot be
used simultaneously. Press
x
to alternate
between displays.
•
Wait until flash has charged.
•
Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
•
Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.
Monitor is hard to read.
•
Ambient lighting too bright: use electronic
viewfinder or move to darker location.
•
Adjust monitor brightness.
•
Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
•
Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor
brightens when controls are used.
Camera turns off without
warning.
•
Batteries are low.
•
Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
•
Batteries are cold.
Date and time of recording are
not correct.
•
Pictures recorded before clock was set, and
“Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting,
will have time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”;
movies and voice recordings will be dated “01/
01/2008 00:00.”
•
Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
No indicators displayed in
monitor.
Shooting data and photo information may be
hidden. Press
x
until shooting data or photo
information will be displayed.
