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Technical Notes and Index
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, Display, Settings Issues
Problem Cause/Solution A
Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• The camera or battery have become too cold and
cannot operate properly.
18
19
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Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Battery exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the power
switch, the shutter-release button, c (shooting/
playback mode) button, or b (e movie-record)
button.
• When flash lamp flashes, wait until flash has
charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.
19
18
2, 19
44
64, 69
64, E11
Monitor is hard to read.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
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