Troubleshooting – Nikon P4 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If your camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your local retailer or Nikon representative. Refer
to the page numbers listed in the right-most column for more information.

Electronically-Controlled Cameras

In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear on the monitor and the camera may
stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a strong external static charge.
Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or, if you are
using the optional AC adapter, disconnect and reconnect the adapter, and turn the camera on
again. Note that disconnecting the power source as described above may result in the loss of any
data not recorded to the internal memory or memory card at the time the problem occurred. Data
already recorded to the internal memory or memory card will not be affected.

Problem

Possible cause

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Pictures are blurred

• When shooting a picture or movie, a Vibration reduction option was

set by pressing f.

• Camera shook during shot. Blurring caused by camera shake can be

reduced by:
– Using the flash
– Using the Best Shot Selector (BSS)
– Using the self-timer with a tripod

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Monitor is blank

• Camera is off.
• Battery is not correctly inserted or battery chamber/memory card slot

cover is not properly latched.

• Battery is exhausted.
• AC adapter is not properly connected.
• Standby mode; press shutter-release button halfway.
• The flash is being recharged while the battery is running low (w).

Wait until recharging has finished.

• USB cable is connected.
• Audio/video cable is connected.

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Camera turns off
without warning

• Battery is exhausted.
• Battery is cold.

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No indicators appear
in monitor

• Hide info is selected for Photo info. Select Show info.

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Monitor is hard to
read

• Ambient lighting is too bright; move to a darker location.
• Monitor brightness needs adjustment.
• Monitor is dirty; clean monitor.

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