Nikon Coolpix S3700 Reference Manual page 145

Problem
Screen for setting
time zone and
date is displayed
when the camera
is turned on.
The camera
settings reset.
The camera
makes sound.
Shooting Issues
Problem
Cannot switch to
shooting mode.
Cannot take
pictures or record
movies.
The camera
cannot focus.
Images are
blurred.
Cause/Solution
The clock battery is exhausted; all settings were
restored to their default values.
When Autofocus mode is set to Full-time AF or
while in some shooting modes, the camera may
produce an audible focusing sound.
Cause/Solution
The camera cannot be switched to shooting mode
while connected to a power outlet via the Charging
AC Adapter.
When the camera is in playback mode, press the
A button, shutter-release button, or b (e)
button.
When menus are displayed, press the d
button.
The flash is charging while the flash lamp is
flashing.
The battery is exhausted.
The subject is too close. Try shooting using scene
auto selector mode, Close-up scene mode, or
macro mode.
The subject is hard to focus on.
Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
Turn the camera off and then on again.
Use the flash.
Increase the ISO sensitivity value.
Use Photo VR when taking still images, and use
Movie VR when recording movies.
Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (using the
self-timer at the same time is more effective).
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