103Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problemsbelow before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information.Display, Settings and Power SupplyProblem Cause/Solution AMonitor is blank • Camera is off.• Battery is exhausted.• Standby mode for saving power: press theshutter-release button halfway.• 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.181813, 22275352Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness.• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitorbrightens when controls are used.849913Camera turns off withoutwarning• Batteries are low.• Camera has turned off automatically to savepower.• Batteries are cold.1898Date and time of recording arenot correct• Pictures recorded before clock was set, and“Date not set” indicator blinks during shooting,will have time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”;movies will be dated “01/09/2007 00:00.”Set the correct date and time from [Date] inthe setup menu.• Check camera clock regularly against moreaccurate timepieces and reset as required.1481No indicators displayed inmonitor[Hide info] is selected for [Photo info].Select [Show info].84[Date imprint] not available Camera clock has not been set. 14,81Date not appearing on pictureseven when [Date imprint] isenabledDate does not appear on movies or on picturestaken using p.37, 48Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings wererestored to their default values.82
