402nTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list ofcommon problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikonrepresentative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-mostcolumn for more information.❚❚ DisplayA A Note on Electronically-Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitoror control panels and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases,this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn thecamera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again,or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect andreconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event ofcontinued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized servicerepresentative. Note that disconnecting the power source as describedabove may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card atthe time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will notbe affected.Problem Solution PageViewfinder is out of focus. Adjust viewfinder focus or useoptional diopter adjustment lenses. 47Viewfinder is dark. Insert a fully-charged battery. 48Displays turn off withoutwarning.Choose longer delays for CustomSetting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay])or c4 ([Monitor off delay]).317, 318Unusual charactersappear in control panels.See “A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras,” below. 402Control panel orviewfinder displays areunresponsive and dim.The response times and brightnessof these displays varies withtemperature.—
