Troubleshooting - Nikon COOLPIX S800c 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.
Power Supply, Display, and Settings
Problem
The camera is on but does
not respond.
Battery inserted in the
camera cannot be charged.
Camera cannot be turned
on.
Camera turns off without
warning.
Monitor is blank.
Camera becomes hot.
Cause/Solution
Wait for recording to end.
If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
- If the camera does 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.
Confirm all connections.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera cannot be turned on while
connected to an electrical outlet via the
Charging AC Adapter.
Battery is exhausted.
The camera and battery may not work
properly at low temperatures.
The internal temperature of the camera or the
memory card is high. Allow the camera and
memory card to cool and turn on the camera
again.
Camera is off.
Camera entered display off mode or stand by
mode to save power. Press the power switch.
The camera may become hot when shooting
movies for an extended period of time or when
the camera is used in a hot area; this is not a
malfunction.
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