Nikon CoolPix S6000 User Manual page 165

Problem
Cannot switch to shooting
mode.
Camera cannot focus.
Pictures are blurred.
Streaks of light or partial
discoloration are visible in the
monitor.
Bright specks appear in
pictures taken with flash.
Flash does not fire.
Optical zoom cannot be used.
Digital zoom cannot be used.
Image mode not available.
Cause/Solution
Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.
• The intended subject is one with which
autofocus does not perform well.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Turn camera off and then on again.
• Use flash.
• Enable vibration reduction or motion
detection.
• Use D (Best Shot Selector).
• Use tripod and self-timer.
Smear occurs when extremely bright light
strikes the image sensor. When shooting with
Continuous set to Multi-shot 16 and when
recording movies, avoiding bright objects, such
as the sun, reflections of the sun, and electric
lights is recommended.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash
mode setting to W (off).
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
• Scene mode with which the flash does not
fire is selected.
• On is selected for Blink proof in smart
portrait menu.
• Another function that restricts flash is
enabled.
Optical zoom cannot be used while recording
movies.
• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom is not available in the following
situations.
- When Scene auto selector, Portrait, or
Night portrait scene mode is selected.
- When shooting in smart portrait mode.
- When shooting in subject tracking mode.
- When Continuous is set to Multi-shot 16.
Another function that restricts the Image mode
option is enabled.
Troubleshooting
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