Nikon Coolpix S3100 User Manual page 180

Troubleshooting
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery,
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting
the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not
recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem
occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected.
Shooting
Problem
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed.
Camera cannot focus.
Pictures are blurred.
Streaks of light or partial
discoloration are visible in the
monitor.
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Cause/Solution
• When camera is in playback mode, press the
A button, shutter-release button, or b (e
movie-record) button.
• When menus are displayed, press the d
button.
• Battery is exhausted.
• When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.
• The subject is too close to the camera. Try
shooting with macro mode or in Scene auto
selector or Close-up scene mode.
• The intended subject is one with which
autofocus does not perform well.
• Select Auto for AF assist in set up menu.
• Turn camera off and then on again.
• Use flash.
• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.
• Enable electronic vibration reduction or
motion detection.
• Use BSS.
• 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.
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