Indicators and Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the camera display.
Indicators
The following indicators appear in the camera display:
Indicator | Problem | Solution |
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H | Low battery. | Ready a fully-charged spare battery. |
F–– | Lens is not correctly attached. | Ensure that the lens is correctly attached and that retractable lenses are extended. This indicator is also displayed when a non-CPU lens is attached via a mount adapter, but in this case no action need be taken. |
Bulb (flashes) |
Bulb selected in mode S. | Change shutter speed or select mode M. |
Time (flashes) |
Time selected in mode S. | |
c (flashes) |
Built-in or optional flash has fired full power; photo may be underexposed. | Check photo in display; if underexposed, adjust settings and try again. |
Subjects appear dark and underexposed. | Use built-in or optional flash. | |
(Exposure indicators and shutter speed or aperture display flash) | Subject too bright; photo will be overexposed. |
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Subject too dark; photo will be underexposed. |
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Full (flashes) |
Memory insufficient to record further pictures at current settings, or camera has run out of file or folder numbers. |
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Err (flashes) |
Camera malfunction. | Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative. |
Error Messages
The following error messages may appear in the camera display:
Message | 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. | |
No memory card. | Camera cannot detect memory card. | Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted. |
Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. |
Error accessing memory card. |
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Unable to create new folder. | Delete files or insert new memory card after copying important pictures to computer or other device. | |
Memory card is locked. Slide lock to “write” position. |
The memory card is write-protected (“locked”). | Slide the lock switch to the “write” position (0 The Write Protect Switch). |
This card is not formatted. Format the card. |
Memory card has not been formatted for use in camera. | Format memory card or insert new memory card. |
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 Frame size/frame rate in movie shooting menu. |
The camera is too hot. It cannot be used until it cools. Please wait. Camera will turn itself off. | The internal temperature of the camera is high. | Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming shooting. |
High battery temperature. | Remove battery and wait for it to cool. | |
Folder contains no images. | No viewable pictures on memory card. | Insert memory card containing viewable pictures. |
No viewable pictures in folder(s) selected for playback. | Use Playback folder item in playback menu to select folder containing viewable pictures. | |
Cannot display this file. | File was edited on computer or does not comply with DCF standards, or file is corrupt. | File cannot be viewed on camera. |
Cannot select this file. | Selected picture cannot be retouched. | Pictures created with other devices cannot be retouched. |
This movie cannot be edited. | Selected movie cannot be edited. |
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Check printer. | Printer error. | Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if available) *. |
Check paper. | Paper in printer is not of selected size. | Insert paper of correct size and select Continue *. |
Paper jam. | Paper is jammed in printer. | Clear jam and select Continue *. |
Out of paper. | Printer is out of paper. | Insert paper of selected size and select Continue *. |
Check ink supply. | Ink error. | Check ink. To resume, select Continue *. |
Out of ink. | Printer is out of ink. | Replace ink and select Continue *. |
See printer manual for more information.