Nikon S640 S640 User's Manual - Page 162
Electronically Controlled Cameras
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Troubleshooting 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 battery, then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Nikon-authorized service 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. Shooting Problem No picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed. Cause/Solution • When camera is in playback mode, press the A button. • When menus are displayed, press the d button. • Battery is exhausted. • When flash lamp blinks red, flash is charging. A 8, 30 12 24 33 • The intended subject is one with which autofocus 29 Camera cannot focus. does not perform well. • Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto. 127 • Turn camera off and then on again. 19 Technical Notes Pictures are blurred. • Use flash. 32 • Use vibration reduction and motion detection. • Use D (Best Shot Selector). 125, 126 101 • Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self- 34 timer for best results). Streaks of light or partial discoloration appear in the display. Smear may occur when the lens is aimed at bright subjects. When using the multi-shot 16 shooting and movie modes, we recommend that you avoid shooting 102, 143 when direct sunlight, reflected sunlight, or electric lights are in the display. Bright specks appear in pictures shot using Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn flash W (off). 33 flash. • Flash is W (off). 32 • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are 38 selected. Flash does not fire. • Smart portrait mode selected, with Blink proof set 53 to On. • D mode is selected. 76 150 • Another function that is set now is restricting the flash. 109