Nortel Networks COOLPIX S8000 - Manual (Page 167)

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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.
Display, Settings, and Power Supply
Problem Cause/Solution A
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the power
switch, the shutter-release button, A button, c
button, or b (movie-record) button.
• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable or HDMI
cable.
• When connecting to an electrical outlet using a
Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be turned
on.
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Monitor is hard to read.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
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Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save power.
• Battery is cold.
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC Adapter is
connected while the camera is on.
• The camera turns off if the USB cable connecting it to
a computer or printer is disconnected. Reconnect
the USB cable.
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Date and time of
recording are not correct.
• If camera clock has not been set, “Date not set”
indicator blinks with shooting and movie recording.
Pictures and movies recorded before clock is set are
dated “00/00/0000 00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00”
respectively. Set the correct time and date from the
Date option in the setup menu.
• Check camera clock regularly against more accurate
timepieces and reset as required.
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No indicators displayed
in monitor. Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.
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Date imprint not
available.
Camera clock has not been set.
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