Nikon COOLPIX-A - Manual (Page 259)

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Can not select AF-area mode : Camera is in i mode (0 29).
Image size can not be changed : An NEF (RAW) option is selected for image
quality ( 0 69).
Camera is slow to record photos : Turn long exposure noise reduction off
( 0 179).
Noise (bright spots, randomly-spaced bright pixels, fog, or lines) appear in photos :
• Choose lower ISO sensitivity or turn high ISO noise reduction on
( 0 179).
• Shutter speed is slower than 1 s: use long exposure noise reduction
( 0 179).
• Turn Active D-Lighting off to avoid heightening the effects of noise
( 0 110).
AF-assist illuminator does not light:
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light if the subject is brightly lit.
• The AF-assist illuminator does not light in some autofocus, AF-area, and
scene modes.
• Off selected for Built-in AF-assist illuminator in the shooting menu
( 0 180).
Smudges appear in photographs : Clean lens.
Sound is not recorded with movies : Off is selected for Movie settings >
Microphone ( 0 43).
The brightness of the image in the monitor differs from the final photograph :
• Center-weighted or spot metering is selected (0 85).
• The camera is in mode M.
• The subject is too bright or too dark.
• Active D-Lighting is in effect (0 110).
• The flash is used (0 116).
The monitor is dark
: Increase monitor brightness ( 0 183).
Flicker or banding appears during in the monitor during shooting : Choose an option
for Flicker reduction that matches the frequency of the local AC power
supply (
0 184).
Bright bands appear in the monitor : A flashing sign, flash, or other light source
with brief duration was used during shooting.
Menu item can not be selected : Some options are not available in all modes.