Nikon D5100 - Manual (Page 80)

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Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and
monitor.
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Warning Icons
A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message
can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the Q (W) button.
Indicator
Solution Monitor Viewfinder
Lock lens aperture ring
at minimum aperture
(largest f/-number)
B
(blinks)
Set lens aperture ring to minimum aperture (largest
f-number).
Lens not attached
F/s
(blinks)
• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
• If non-CPU lens is attached, select mode M.
Shutter release disabled.
Recharge battery.
d
(blinks)
Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery.
This battery cannot be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.
Use Nikon-approved battery.
Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.
d/ k
(blinks)
Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and then
turn camera on again.
Battery level is low.
Complete operation and turn
camera off immediately.
—
End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace
battery.
Clock not set — Set camera clock.
No SD card inserted
S/s
(blinks)
Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly
inserted.
Memory card is locked.
Slide lock to “write” position. (
(blinks)
Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-
protect switch to “write” position.
This memory card cannot be
used. Card may be damaged.
Insert another card.
(/k
(blinks)
• Use approved card.
• Format card. If problem persists, card may be
damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service
representative.
• Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new
memory card.
• Insert new memory card.
• Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after Disable
has been selected for Eye-Fi upload. To terminate
wireless transmission, turn the camera off and remove
the card.