Nikon CoolPix P7100 Reference Manual page 247

Shooting Issues
Problem
Cannot set to
Disconnect the HDMI cable or USB cable.
shooting mode.
• When camera is in playback mode, press the c or
• When menus are displayed, press the d button.
• Battery is exhausted.
• When the scene mode is Night portrait or
No picture taken
when shutter-
release button is
pressed.
• When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
• Group A has not been selected for group setting when
• Subject is too close to the camera. Try shooting with D
• The intended subject is one with which autofocus does
Camera cannot
focus. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Subject not in focus area when shutter-release button
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
• Turn camera off and then on again.
• Use flash.
• Use vibration reduction and motion detection.
Pictures are
• Use D (Best Shot Selector).
blurred.
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-
Streaks of light or Smear occurs when extremely bright light strikes the image
partial sensor. When shooting with Continuous set to Multi-shot 16
discoloration are and when recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such
visible on the as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric lights is
monitor. recommended.
Bright specks
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash to W (off ). 62
appear in pictures
shot using flash.
Cause/Solution
shutter-release button.
Backlighting with HDR set to Off or Continuous in the
shooting menu is set to Continuous flash, raise the
flash.
shooting using wireless multiple flash-unit photography.
Set the group setting of the master commander and
remote flash unit to Group A.
(macro close-up) in the focus mode, or Scene auto
selector or Close-up scene mode.
not perform well.
pressed halfway.
timer for better results).
Troubleshooting
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