Nikon COOLPIX 5200 Manual

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133Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer tothe page numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solvingthe problems listed here.Electronically-Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and thecamera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strongexternal static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turnthe camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (optional), disconnect andreconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on again. Note that disconnecting thepower source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded tothe memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recordedto the memory or memory card will not be affected.Problem Possible causeMonitor is blank• Camera is off.• Monitor is off.• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber coveris not properly latched.• Battery is exhausted.• Optional EH-62A AC adapter kit is not properly con-nected.• Camera is in standby mode. Press shutter-release buttonhalfway.• USB cable is connected.• Audio/video cable is connected.125812124136259Camera turns offwithout warning• Battery is low.• Battery is cold.12128No indicatorsappear in moni-tor• Indicators may be hidden. Change Monitor settings insetup menu. 115Monitor is hardto read• Ambient lighting is too bright: move to a darker location.• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.• Monitor is dirty: clean monitor.127117127