Troubleshooting - Nikon COOLPIX P6000 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.
Date imprint not
available.
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Cause/Solution
• Camera is off.
• Battery is low.
• Standby mode for saving power. Press the shutter-release
button halfway.
• Monitor is turned off. Press the x button to turn it on.
• 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 the viewfinder or move
to a darker location.
• 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 as no
operations have been performed for some time.
• Battery is cold.
• If the date has not been set ("Date not set" indicator blinks
during shooting) pictures will have a time stamp of "00/
00/0000 00:00"; and movies and voice recordings will be
dated "01.01.08 00:00. " Set the correct date and time using
Date in the setup menu or Synchronize in the GPS
menu.
• The camera clock is not as accurate as a normal clock.
Checking the camera clock against normal clocks
regularly is recommended.
Shooting data and photo information may be hidden. Press
the x button until shooting data or photo information will
be displayed.
Date has not been set.
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