Troubleshooting, Display, settings, and power supply – Nikon S5100 User Manual
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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
Battery inserted in the
camera cannot be
charged.
• Close the battery-chamber/memory card slot cover.
• Confirm all connections.
•
Off is selected for Charge by computer in the
setup menu.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a
computer, battery charging stops when the camera
is turned off.
• When charging by connecting the camera to a
computer, battery charging stops when the
computer is suspended (sleeping), and the camera
may turn off.
• Depending upon computer specifications, settings,
and status, charging the battery inserted in the
camera may not be possible via computer
connection.
–
Camera cannot be
turned on.
• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera cannot be turned on when the battery-
chamber/memory card slot cover is open.
• The camera cannot be turned on while connected to
an electrical outlet via the Charging AC Adapter.
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• 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 audio/video cable.
Monitor is hard to read.
• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
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.