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Troubleshooting, Display, settings and power supply – Nikon S4100 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Display, Settings and Power Supply

Problem

Cause/Solution

A

Battery inserted in the camera
cannot be charged.

Confirm all connections.
• Off is selected for Charge by computer in

the setup menu.

When charging by connecting the camera to

a computer, battery charging stops when the
camera is turned off.

When charging by connecting the camera to

a computer, battery charging stops when the
computer is suspended (sleeping), and the
camera may turn off.

Depending upon computer specifications,

settings, and status, charging the battery
inserted in the camera may not be possible
via computer connection.

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Camera cannot be turned on.

Battery is exhausted.
The camera cannot be turned on while

connected to an electrical outlet via the
Charging AC Adapter.

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Camera turns off without
warning.

Battery is exhausted.
Camera has turned off automatically to save

power.

The camera and battery may not work

properly at low temperatures.

The camera turns off if the Charging AC

Adapter is connected while the camera is on.

The camera turns off if the USB cable

connecting it to a computer or printer is
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.

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Monitor is blank.

Camera is off.
Standby mode for saving power: press the

power switch, the shutter-release button, A
button,

c button, or b (e movie-record)

button.

When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has

charged.

Camera and computer are connected via USB

cable.

Camera and TV are connected via audio/video

cable.

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