Technical Notes and IndexF8If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problemsbelow before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized servicerepresentative.Power, Display, Settings IssuesTroubleshootingProblem Cause/Solution AThe camera is on butdoes not respond.• Wait for recording to end.• If the problem persists, turn the camera off.If the camera does not turn off, removeand reinsert the battery or batteries or, ifyou are using an AC adapter, disconnectand reconnect the AC adapter.Note that although any data currentlybeing recorded will be lost, data that havealready been recorded will not be affectedby removing or disconnecting the powersource.–20,E85Battery inserted in thecamera cannot becharged.• Confirm all connections.• When connected to a computer, thecamera may not charge for any of thereasons described below.- Off is selected for Charge bycomputer in the setup menu.- Battery charging stops if the camera isturned off.- Battery charging is not possible if thecamera’s display language and date andtime have not been set, or the date andtime were reset after the camera’s clockbattery was exhausted. Use thecharging AC adapter to charge thebattery.- Battery charging may stop if thecomputer is in sleep mode.- Depending upon the computerspecifications, settings, and status,battery charging may not be possible.1279,E74–16, 18––Camera cannot beturned on. The battery is exhausted. 20
