Troubleshooting - Nikon COOLPIX P520 Reference 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.
• See "Error Messages" (E85) for more information.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Problem
• Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does
The camera is on
but does not
respond.
The battery
inserted in the
Confirm all connections.
camera cannot be
charged.
• Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup menu.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
The battery cannot
be charged by • When charging by connecting the camera to a computer,
connecting the
camera to a
computer. • Depending upon computer specifications, settings, and status,
• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera does not turn on while the Charging AC Adapter is
Camera cannot be
turned on.
• Battery is exhausted.
• If no operations are performed for a while, camera has turned
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is connected
Camera turns off • The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting the camera
without warning.
• Inside of the camera has become hot. Leave the camera off
• At low temperatures, the camera and the battery may not
Cause/Solution
not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if
you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC
adapter.
Note that although any data currently being recorded will be
lost, data that have already been recorded will not be affected
by removing or disconnecting the power source.
battery charging stops when the camera is turned off.
battery charging stops when the computer is suspended
(sleeping), and the camera may turn off.
charging the battery inserted in the camera may not be
possible via computer connection.
connected to it even when you press the power switch. Press
and hold the c (playback) button to turn on the camera in
playback mode. However, shooting is not possible.
off automatically by auto off to save power.
while the camera is on.
to a computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect the USB
cable.
until the inside of the camera has cooled.
function normally.
A
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23
18
105, E76
E76
E76
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22
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22
23
18
87, 90,
E19
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F3
F7