Error Messages - Nikon D5300 User Manual

Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and
monitor.
A
Warning Icons
A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message
can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button.
Indicator
Monitor
Lock lens aperture ring at
minimum aperture (largest
f/-number).
Lens not attached
Shutter release disabled.
Recharge battery.
This battery cannot be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.
Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.
Battery level is low.
Complete operation and turn
camera off immediately.
Clock not set
No SD card inserted
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to "write" position.
This memory card cannot be
used. Card may be damaged.
Insert another card.
Not available if Eye-Fi card is
locked.
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Viewfinder
B
Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture
(flashes) (highest f-number).
• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
F/s
• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.
(flashes)
d/s
Turn camera off and recharge or replace
(flashes) battery.
d
Use Nikon-approved battery.
(flashes)
d/k
Turn camera off, remove and replace battery,
(flashes) and then turn camera on again.
End cleaning and turn camera off and
—
recharge or replace battery.
— Set camera clock.
S/s Turn camera off and confirm that card is
(flashes) correctly inserted.
(
Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide
(flashes) card write-protect switch to "write" position.
• Use approved card.
• Format card. If problem persists, card may
be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized
service representative.
• Error creating new folder. Delete files or
(/k
insert new memory card.
(flashes)
• Insert new memory card.
• Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal
after Disable has been selected for Eye-Fi
upload. To terminate wireless transmission,
turn the camera off and remove the card.
(/k
Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide
(flashes) card write-protect switch to "write" position.
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