Error Messages - Nikon D5200 User Manual

Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and
monitor.
A
Warning Icons
A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message
can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button.
Indicator
Monitor
Lock lens aperture ring
at minimum aperture
(largest f/-number).
Lens not attached
Before taking photos, rotate
the zoom ring to extend the
lens.
Shutter release disabled.
Recharge battery.
This battery cannot be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.
Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.
Battery level is low.
Complete operation and turn
camera off immediately.
Clock not set
No SD card inserted
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to "write" position.
n
This memory card cannot be
used. Card may be damaged.
Insert another card.
This card is not formatted.
Format the card.
Card is full
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Viewfinder
B
Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (highest
(flashes) f-number).
F/s Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
(flashes)
If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.
A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached
F
with the lens barrel retracted. Press the retractable lens
(flashes)
barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.
d/s
Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery.
(flashes)
d
Use Nikon-approved battery.
(flashes)
d/k Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and then
(flashes) turn camera on again.
End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or
—
replace battery.
— Set camera clock.
S/s
Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly
(flashes) inserted.
(
Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card
(flashes) write-protect switch to "write" position.
Use approved card.
Format card. If problem persists, card may be
damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service
(/k
representative.
(flashes)
Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new
memory card.
Insert new memory card.
T
Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory
(flashes) card.
Reduce quality or size.
j/A/s
Delete photographs.
(flashes)
Insert new memory card.
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