Troubleshooting - Nikon CoolPix S52 User Manual

Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page
numbers in the right-most column for more information.
For Users of the COOLPIX S52c
See the Wireless LAN Connection Guide for information on troubleshooting wireless
LAN problems.
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
Date imprint not available
Cause/Solution
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the
shutter-release button halfway.
• 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.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitor
brightens when controls are used.
• Battery is low.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
• Battery is cold.
• Pictures recorded before clock has been 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 "01/01/2008 00:00."
• Check camera clock regularly against more
accurate timepieces and reset as required.
Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.
Camera clock has not been set.
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18
100
103
18,
100
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