Nikon D3body D3 User's Manual - Page 428

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. ❚❚ Display Problem Solution Page Viewfinder is out of focus. Adjust viewfinder focus or use optional diopter adjustment lenses. 47 Viewfinder is dark. Insert a fully-charged battery. 48 Displays turn off without warning. Choose longer delays for Custom Setting c2 ([Auto meter-off delay]) or c4 ([Monitor off delay]). 317, 318 Unusual characters See "A Note on Electronically- appear in control panels. Controlled Cameras," below. 402 Control panel or The response times and brightness viewfinder displays are of these displays varies with - unresponsive and dim. temperature. A A Note on Electronically-Controlled Cameras In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor or control panels 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 battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are using an AC adapter (available separately), disconnect and reconnect the adapter and turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service n representative. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in loss of any data not recorded to the memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data already recorded to the card will not be affected. 402