Owner's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Reference Manual
- Table of Contents
- Quick Topic Search
- For Smart Device Users
- Introduction
- Parts of the Camera
- Getting Started
- Basic Shooting and Playback Operations
- Shooting Features
- Selecting a Shooting Mode
- Auto Mode
- Scene Mode (Shooting Suited to the Shooting Conditions)
- Creative Mode (Applying Effects When Shooting)
- P, S, A, and M Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
- U (User Settings) Mode
- Setting Shooting Functions with the Multi Selector
- Flash Mode
- Self-timer
- Smile Timer (Shooting Smiling Faces Automatically)
- Focus Mode
- Exposure Compensation (Adjusting Brightness)
- Using the Fn1 (Function 1)/Fn2 (Function 2) Buttons
- Using the Zoom
- Focusing
- Default Settings (Flash, Self-timer, and Focus Mode)
- Functions That Cannot Be Used Simultaneously When Shooting
- Playback Features
- Movies
- Connecting the Camera to a TV, Printer, or Computer
- Using the Menu
- Menu Operations
- Menu Lists
- The Shooting Menu (The Common Shooting Options)
- The Shooting Menu (P, S, A, or M Mode)
- Picture Control (COOLPIX Picture Control)
- Custom Picture Control (COOLPIX Custom Picture Control)
- White Balance (Adjusting Hue)
- Metering
- Continuous Shooting
- ISO Sensitivity
- Exposure Bracketing
- AF Area Mode
- Autofocus Mode
- Flash Exp. Comp.
- Noise Reduction Filter
- Active D-Lighting
- Multiple Exposure
- Zoom Memory
- Startup Zoom Position
- M Exposure Preview
- The Movie Menu
- The Playback Menu
- The Network Menu
- The Setup Menu
- Time Zone and Date
- Slot Empty Release Lock
- Monitor Settings
- EVF Auto Toggle (Automatically Switching the Display to the Viewfinder)
- Date Stamp
- Vibration Reduction
- AF Assist
- Digital Zoom
- Assign Side Zoom Control
- Sound Settings
- Auto Off
- Format Card
- Language
- Charge by Computer
- Image Comment
- Copyright Information
- Location Data
- Toggle Av/Tv Selection
- Reset File Numbering
- Peaking
- Reset All
- Firmware Version
- Technical Notes
- Error Messages
- Troubleshooting
- Specs
- Index
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
The battery
inserted in the
camera cannot
be charged.
• Confirm all connections.
• When connected to a computer, the camera may not charge
for any of the reasons described below.
- Off is selected for Charge by computer in the setup
menu.
- Battery charging stops if the camera is turned off.
- Battery charging is not possible if the camera’s display
language and date and time have not been set, or the
date and time were reset after the camera’s clock battery
was exhausted. Use the Charging AC Adapter to charge
the battery.
- Battery charging may stop when the computer enters
sleep mode.
- Depending on the computer specifications, settings, and
status, battery charging may not be possible.
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The monitor is
hard to see.
• The surrounding area is too bright.
- Move to a darker place.
- Use the viewfinder.
• Adjust the screen brightness.
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The viewfinder
is hard to see.
• Adjust the diopter of the viewfinder.
• Adjust the screen brightness.
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O flashes on
the screen.
• If the camera clock has not been set, O flashes on the
shooting screen, and images and movies saved before the
clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 00:00” and “01/01/2016
00:00” respectively. Set the correct time and date for Time
zone and date in the setup menu.
• The camera clock is not as accurate as ordinary watches or
clocks. Periodically compare the time of the camera clock
with that of a more accurate timepiece and reset as required.
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Date and time
of recording are
not correct.
No information
displayed on
the screen.
Shooting and photo information may be hidden. Press the
s button until information is displayed.
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Date stamp
not available.
Time zone and date has not been set in the setup menu.
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Date not
stamped on
images even
when Date
stamp is
enabled.
• The current shooting mode does not support Date stamp.
• A function that restricts the Date stamp function is enabled.
• The date cannot be stamped on movies.
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Problem Cause/Solution
A