157Technical Notes and IndexTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problemsbelow before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.Display, Settings and Power SupplyProblem Cause/Solution AMonitor is blank.• Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• Standby mode for saving power: press thepower switch, the shutter-release button, theA button, or the c button.• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flashhas charged.• Camera and computer are connected via USBcable.• Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable.• When connecting to an electrical outlet usinga Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot beturned on.17121373111211114Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness.• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.132146Camera turns off withoutwarning.• Battery is exhausted.• Camera has turned off automatically to savepower.• Battery is cold.• The camera turns off if the Charging ACAdapter is connected while the camera is on.• The camera turns off if the USB cableconnecting it to a computer or printer isdisconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.2213714714113,115,120Date and time of recording arenot correct.• If camera clock has not been set, “Date notset” indicator blinks with shooting and movierecording. Pictures and movies recordedbefore clock is set are dated “00/00/000000:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” respectively. Setthe correct time and date from the Dateoption in the setup menu.• Check camera clock regularly against moreaccurate timepieces and reset as required.18, 129129No indicators displayed inmonitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info.Select Show info. 132Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not been set. 18, 129
