Nikon Coolpix S4 User Manual - Page 98
Troubleshooting, Electronically-Controlled Cameras - replacement part list
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Troubleshooting If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to the page numbers in the right-most column for more information. Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the batteries and/or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any data not recorded to internal memory or the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded will not be affected. Problem Solution • Camera is off. 10 • Batteries are not correctly inserted or battery-chamber 7 cover is not properly latched. • Batteries are exhausted. 12 • AC adapter is not properly connected. 81 Monitor is blank • Standby mode: press shutter-release button halfway. 78 • USB or audio/video cable connected. 45, 47 • Voice recording in progress: press button to turn 33 monitor on. • Time-lapse or interval-timer shooting in progress. 39, 62 • Lens cap is closed: open lens cap. - No indicators appear in monitor Press button until indicators are displayed. 13 • Monitor brightness needs adjustment. 75 Monitor is hard to • Monitor has dimmed to save power: press shutter-release 10 read button halfway. • Monitor is dirty: clean monitor. 83 • Camera is in playback mode. 16, 41 • Batteries are exhausted. 12 • Flash lamp blinks: flash is charging. 15 No picture is taken • Display shows "CARD IS NOT FORMATTED": memory 78 when shutter-release card is not formatted for use in camera. button is pressed • Display shows "OUT OF MEMORY": insufficient memo- 59 ry to record picture at current Image mode setting. • Display shows "MEMORY CARD IS WRITE PROTECT- 8 ED": memory card is locked. Technical Notes 88