151Technical NotesIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problemsbelow before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to thepage numbers listed in the right-most column for information on solving theproblems listed here.Electronically-Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the display andthe camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is causedby a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replacethe battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter(available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn thecamera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retaileror Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as de-scribed above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to the memorycard at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the memorycard will not be affected.Problem SolutionCamera turns offwithout warning• Battery is low.• Battery is cold.17147Control panel isblank• Camera is off.• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-chamber cover isnot properly latched.• Battery is exhausted.• AC adapter (available separately) is not properly connected.• Camera is in energy-saving mode. Press shutter-release but-ton halfway.• Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.• Interval-timer shooting in progress.141017—146290Monitor is blank• Electronic viewfinder is on. Press button.• Lens cap is on. Remove lens cap.• USB cable is connected. Disconnect USB cable.• A / V cable is connected. Disconnect A / V cable.• Camera is shooting time-lapse movie.• Interval-timer shooting in progress.4177756290Indicators are notdisplayed• Indicators are hidden. Press button until indicators aredisplayed.• Slide show is in progress.5,65120TroubleshootingDownloaded From camera-usermanual.com Nikon Manuals