Alerts and Error Messages
This section lists the alerts and error messages that appear in the control panel and camera display.
Alerts
The following alerts appear in the control panel and camera display:
Alert |
Problem |
Solution |
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Camera display |
Control panel |
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H |
Low battery. |
Ready spare battery. |
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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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Busy |
Processing in progress. |
Wait until processing is complete. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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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Camera display |
Control panel |
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Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery. |
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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. |
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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. |
[-E-] |
Memory card not inserted or inserted incorrectly. |
Check that card is inserted correctly. |
Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card. |
Card, Err |
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. |
Card, --- (flashes) |
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. |
For |
Memory card is not correctly formatted. |
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FTZ mount adapter firmware version not supported. Upgrade FTZ firmware. |
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Mount adapter firmware out of date. |
Update to the latest version of the mount adapter firmware. For more information, visit the Nikon website for your country or region. |
Recording interrupted. Please wait. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Selected picture cannot be retouched. |
Retouch options are available only with pictures taken with or previously retouched on camera. |
This movie cannot be edited. |
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Selected movie cannot be edited. |
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