Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 208)

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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers listed in the rightmost column for information on solving
the problems listed here.
Problem Possible cause
Control panel
display is blank
• Camera is off.
• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery-
chamber cover is not fully closed.
• Battery is exhausted.
• EH-21 AC adapter/battery charger (available
separately) is not properly connected.
• Camera is in sleep mode. Press shutter-release
button halfway.
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Monitor is blank
• Monitor is off. Press MONITOR ( ) button
to turn monitor on.
• PAL is selected in Video Mode menu and
audio/ video cable is connected.
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No indicators appear
in monitor
• Indicators are hidden. Press MONITOR ( )
button until indicators are displayed.
• Slide show is in progress.
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Monitor is hard
to read
• Ambient lighting is too bright: use viewfinder
or move to a darker location.
• Monitor is dirty.
• Display options require adjustment.
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Camera turns off
immediately
• Battery is low.
• Battery is cold. 39
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