Alerts and Error Messages
This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the camera display.
Alerts
The following alerts appear in the camera display:
Alert |
Problem |
Solution |
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H |
Low battery. |
Ready spare battery. |
l |
Lens is not correctly attached. |
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Bulb |
“Bulb” selected in mode S. |
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Time |
“Time” selected in mode S. |
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(Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture display flash) |
Subject too bright; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. |
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Subject too dark; limits of camera exposure metering system exceeded. |
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c |
Flash has fired at full power. |
Photo may be underexposed. Check distance to subject and settings such as aperture, flash range, and ISO sensitivity. |
Subjects appear dark and underexposed. |
Use optional flash unit. |
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Full |
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Err |
Camera malfunction. |
Press shutter-release button again. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. |
Card |
The memory card is write-protected (“locked”). |
Slide the lock switch to the “write” position (The Write Protect Switch). |
Error Messages
The following error messages may appear in the camera display:
Messages |
Problem |
Solution |
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Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery. |
Battery exhausted. |
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This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To use the camera safely, choose a battery designated for use in this camera. |
Battery info not available. |
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Battery cannot supply data to camera. |
Replace third-party batteries with genuine Nikon batteries. |
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No memory card. |
Memory card not inserted or inserted incorrectly. |
Check that card is inserted correctly. |
Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. |
Error accessing memory card. |
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Unable to create new folder. |
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Memory card is locked. Slide lock to "write" position. |
The memory card is write-protected (“locked”). |
Slide the lock switch to the “write” position (The Write Protect Switch). |
This card is not formatted. Format the card. |
Memory card is not correctly formatted. |
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Recording interrupted. Please wait. |
Memory card does not support required movie write speed. |
Use card that supports required write speed or change option selected for [ ] in movie shooting menu. |
The camera is too hot. It cannot be used until it cools. Please wait. Camera will turn itself off. |
Camera’s internal temperature is elevated. |
Suspend shooting until camera has cooled. |
High battery temperature. |
Remove battery and wait for it to cool. |
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Folder contains no images. |
Folder contains no images. |
Insert memory card that contains pictures. |
No pictures in folder selected for playback. |
Use [ ] item in playback menu to select folder that contains pictures. |
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Cannot display this file. |
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Do not overwrite images using computer applications. |
Cannot select this file. |
Selected picture cannot be retouched. |
Retouch options are available only with pictures taken with or previously retouched on camera. |
This movie cannot be edited. |
Selected movie cannot be edited. |
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