256 Technical Notes
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
Solution 0Monitor Viewfinder
Lock lens aperture ring at
minimum aperture (largest
f/-number).
B
(flashes)
Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture
(highest f-number).
227
Lens not attached
F/s
(flashes)
• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens. 226
• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.87
Shutter release disabled.
Recharge battery.
d/s
(flashes)
Turn camera off and recharge or replace
battery.
2, 11
This battery cannot be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.
d
(flashes)
Use Nikon-approved battery. 236
Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.
d/k
(flashes)
Turn camera off, remove and replace battery,
and then turn camera on again.
2, 11
Battery level is low.
Complete operation and turn
camera off immediately.
—
End cleaning and turn camera off and
recharge or replace battery.
244
Clock not set — Set camera clock.
14,
201
No SD card inserted
S/s
(flashes)
Turn camera off and confirm that card is
correctly inserted.
12
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to “write” position.
(
(flashes)
Memory card is locked (write protected).
Slide
card write-protect switch to “write” position.
12
This memory card cannot be
used. Card may be damaged.
Insert another card.
(/k
(flashes)
• Use approved card. 238
• Format card.
If problem persists, card may
be damaged.
Contact Nikon-authorized
service representative.
196
• Error creating new folder.
Delete files or
insert new memory card.
12,
146
• Insert new memory card. 12
• 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.
204
Not available if Eye-Fi card is
locked.
(/k
(flashes)
Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected).
Slide
card write-protect switch to “write” position.
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