120Technical 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 AV cable.202021, 25296361Monitor is hard to read. • Adjust monitor brightness.• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.• Monitor has dimmed to save power. Monitorbrightens when controls are used• Use monitor brightness boost.101115158Camera turns off withoutwarning.• Battery is low.• Camera has turned off automatically to savepower.• Battery is cold.20105114Date 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 and voice recordings will be dated“01/01/2008 00:00.”• Check camera clock regularly against moreaccurate timepieces and reset as required.1698No indicators displayed inmonitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info.Select Show info.101Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not been set. 16, 98Date not appearing even whenDate imprint is enabled.Date does not appear on movies. 52Camera settings reset. Backup battery is exhausted; all settings wererestored to their default values.99
