Troubleshooting, Display, settings and power supply – Nikon S3100 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 into the
camera cannot be charged.
• 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, it may be impossible to
charge the battery inserted into the camera
via computer connection.
–
Camera cannot be turned on
• Battery is exhausted.
• When connecting to an electrical outlet using
a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be
turned on.
Camera turns off without
warning.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save
power.
• The camera and battery may not work
properly at low temperatures.
• The camera turns off if the Charging AC
Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
• The USB cable connecting the camera to the
computer or printer has been disconnected.
Reconnect the USB cable.
Monitor is blank.
• Camera is off.
• Standby mode for saving power: Press the
power switch, shutter-release button, A
button,
c button, or b (e movie-record)
button.
• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash
has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB
cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via audio/video
cable.