Nikon COOLPIX L840 Reference Manual - Page 158

Troubleshooting, Power, Display, Settings Issues

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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-authorized service representative. Power, Display, Settings Issues Problem Cause/Solution A The camera is on but does not respond. Wait for recording to end. If the problem persists, turn the camera off. If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter. - Note that although any data currently being recorded will be lost, data that have already been recorded will not be affected by removing or disconnecting the power source. The camera cannot be turned The batteries are exhausted. on. 7, 132 • The camera automatically turns off to save power 13 (auto off function). The camera turns • The camera and batteries may not work properly 132 off without at low temperatures. warning. • The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave - the camera off until the inside of the camera has cooled, and then try turning it on again. The monitor is blank. • The camera is off. 9 • The camera automatically turns off to save power 13 (auto off function). • The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging. - Wait until charging is complete. • The camera is connected to a TV or computer. - • The camera and smart device are connected - using a Wi-Fi connection and the camera is being operated by remote control. The camera becomes hot. The camera may become hot when used for an extended period of time to shoot movies or when - used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction. The monitor is • Adjust the monitor brightness. 107 hard to read. • The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor. 134 Technical Notes 138

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Technical Notes
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If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service
representative.
Power, Display, Settings Issues
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause/Solution
A
The camera is on
but does not
respond.
Wait for recording to end.
If the problem persists, turn the camera off.
If the camera does not turn off, remove and reinsert
the battery or batteries or, if you are using an AC
adapter, disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter.
Note that although any data currently being
recorded will be lost, data that have already been
recorded will not be affected by removing or
disconnecting the power source.
The camera
cannot be turned
on.
The batteries are exhausted.
7, 132
The camera turns
off without
warning.
The camera automatically turns off to save power
(auto off function).
The camera and batteries may not work properly
at low temperatures.
The inside of the camera has become hot. Leave
the camera off until the inside of the camera has
cooled, and then try turning it on again.
13
132
The monitor is
blank.
The camera is off.
The camera automatically turns off to save power
(auto off function).
The flash lamp flashes while the flash is charging.
Wait until charging is complete.
The camera is connected to a TV or computer.
The camera and smart device are connected
using a Wi-Fi connection and the camera is being
operated by remote control.
9
13
The camera
becomes hot.
The camera may become hot when used for an
extended period of time to shoot movies or when
used in a hot environment; this is not a malfunction.
The monitor is
hard to read.
Adjust the monitor brightness.
The monitor is dirty. Clean the monitor.
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