Troubleshooting - Nikon Coolpix P50 User Manual

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
Monitor is blank.
Monitor is hard to read.
Camera turns off without
warning.
Date and time of recording are
not correct.
No indicators displayed in
monitor.
128
Cause/Solution
• Camera is off.
• Batteries are exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• Monitor is off: press x.
• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash
has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.
• Time lapse or interval timer photography in
progress.
• Ambient lighting too bright: use 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.
• Batteries are low.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
• Batteries are cold.
• 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/
09/2007 00:00."
• Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
Shooting data and photo information may be
hidden. Press x until shooting data or photo
information will be displayed.
A
18
18
13, 22
11
27
67
66
20
109
123
13
18
13
122
14
106
11