TroubleshootingTechnical Notes and IndexF8Characteristics of Digital CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and thecamera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by astrong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and reinsert the battery,then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contactyour retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnectingthe power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not savedto internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Dataalready saved will not be affected.Shooting IssuesProblem Cause/Solution ACannot switch to shootingmode. Disconnect HDMI cable or USB cable.81, 84,E23,E26No image captured whenthe shutter-release buttonis pressed.• When camera is in playback mode, press the Abutton, the shutter-release button, or the b(e movie-record) button.• When menus are displayed, press the dbutton.• Battery is exhausted.• When flash lamp flashes, flash is charging.9, 32112262Cannot take 3D pictures.In some shooting conditions, such as when thesubject is moving, dark, or low in contrast, thesecond shot may not be taken or the 3D imagemay not be saved.–Camera cannot focus.• Subject is too close. Try shooting using macromode, or the Scene auto selector or Close-upscene mode.• The intended subject is one with whichautofocus does not perform well.• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.• Turn camera off and then on again.42, 45, 653195, E7423Images are blurred.• Use flash.• Increase the ISO sensitivity value.• Enable vibration reduction or motion detection.• Use D (Best Shot Selector).• Use tripod and self-timer.62399539, 46,E3864Bright specks appear inimages captured with flash.Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flashmode setting to W (off). 63
