Nikon D3100 User Manual

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193

n

This card is not formatted.
Format the card.

T

(blinks)

Format card or turn camera off and insert new
memory card.

21

Card is full

j/A/s

(blinks)

• Reduce quality or size.

64

• Delete photographs.

31,

109

• Insert new memory card.

20

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Camera can not focus using autofocus. Change
composition or focus manually.

26,

56, 62

Subject is too bright.

q

• Use a lower ISO sensitivity.

71

• Use commercial ND filter.

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• In mode:

S

Increase shutter speed

75

A

Choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number)

76

Subject is too dark.

r

• Use a higher ISO sensitivity.

71

• Use flash.

67

• In mode:

S

Lower shutter speed

75

A

Choose a larger aperture (smaller f-number)

76

No Bulb in S mode.

A

(blinks)

Change shutter speed or select manual exposure
mode.

75, 77

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N

(blinks)

Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in
monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and try
again.

—

Flash is in TTL mode. Choose
another setting or use a CPU
lens.

Change flash mode setting on optional flash unit
or use CPU lens.

167

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N/s

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• Use the flash.

67

• Change distance to subject, aperture, flash

range, or ISO sensitivity.

70,

71, 76

• Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a

longer focal length.

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• Optional SB-400 flash unit attached: flash is in

bounce position or focus distance is very short.
Continue shooting; if necessary, increase focus
distance to prevent shadows from appearing in
photograph.

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Flash error

s

(blinks)

Error occurred updating firmware for optional
flash unit. Contact Nikon-authorized service
representative.

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Indicator

Solution

0

Monitor

Viewfinder

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