If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
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When connecting to an electrical outlet using
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a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
turned on.
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Camera and computer are connected via the
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USB cable.
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Adjust monitor brightness.
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darkened
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When the internal temperature of the camera
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is high, the monitor darkens to reduce heat
generation. When internal temperature cools,
the monitor brightens again.
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When the power-on lamp is covered after the
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camera has automatically increased monitor
brightness, the monitor may darken.
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Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
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Camera turns off without
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Battery is exha
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warning
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If connecting the Charging AC Adapter while
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the camera is on, the camera is turned off.
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The USB cable for the camera to a computer
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or printer has been disconnected. Reconnect
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the USB cable.
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The internal temperature of the camera or the
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memory card is high. Allow the camera and
memory card to cool and turn on the camera
again.
•
Battery is cold.
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Date and time of recording are
•
Pictures recorded before clock has been set
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not correct
will have time stamp of "00/00/000000:00".
"Date not set" indicator blinks during
shooting; movies will be dated "01/01/2009
00:00." Set the correct time and date from the
Date option in the setup menu.
•
Check camera clock regularly against more
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accurate timepieces and reset as required.
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• Battery is exhausted.
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• Standby mode for saving power: press the
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shutter release button halfway
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