Quick Start Guide

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Technical Notes
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below
before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Also, refer to the Reference Manual (PDF format) for further details on how to use this
camera (Aiv).
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause/Solution
A
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, press the reset button
(A1) with a sharp-pointed object.
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 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 has become hot. Leave the
camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and
then try turning it on again.
12
25
–
The monitor is
blank.
• The camera is connected to a computer.
• Time-lapse movie shooting is in progress.
–
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.
–
Images are
blurred or out of
focus.
• If Movie VR is set to On when recording movies, change
it to On (hybrid).
• Vibration reduction or autofocus may not work properly,
due to unexpected vibration from wind or the
surroundings, even when the camera is stabilized using a
tripod, etc.
• Vibration reduction or autofocus may not work properly if
the direction of the camera is significantly changed during
panning shots, etc.
–
Images of moving
subjects or
images captured
while moving are
skewed or
partially distorted.
This is the rolling shutter effect that may occur when a CMOS
electronic shutter is used for shooting. Shooting using 4:3
(2M), 16:9 (2M), or 1:1 (2M) will reduce the effect.
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