Quick Start Guide

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Technical notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the following before consulting your
retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
• Turning off the camera once may solve the issue.
• If you cannot find the topic you are searching for, refer to “If there is a problem” in
the detailed “Online Manual” (page 2) and the Nikon website for your region.
Problem Cause/Solution
The camera is on but does
not respond.
• Wait for recording to end.
• If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the
battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter,
disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being recorded will
be lost, data that have already been recorded will not be
affected by removing or disconnecting the power source.
The camera cannot be
turned on.
The battery is exhausted.
The camera turns off
without warning.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
• The camera and battery may not work properly at low
temperatures.
• The inside of the camera or the battery has become hot.
Leave the camera off until the inside of the camera has
cooled, and then try turning it on again.
The monitor is blank.
• The camera is off.
• The battery is exhausted.
• The camera automatically turns off to save power (auto
off function).
• The camera is connected to a TV or computer.
• The camera is shooting while [Choose a style] is set to
[Shoot at intervals].
• The camera is shooting while [Choose a style] is set to
[Add light trails].
The camera becomes hot.
The camera may become hot when used for an extended
period of time such as to shoot movies, or when used in a
hot environment; this is not a malfunction.