Nikon P310 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
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Camera cannot
focus.
• Subject is too close to the camera. Try shooting with D (macro
close-up) in the focus mode, or Scene auto selector or
Close-up scene mode.
• The intended subject is one with which autofocus does not
perform well.
• Set AF assist in the setup menu to Auto.
• Subject is not in focus area when shutter-release button is
pressed halfway.
• The focus mode is set to E (manual focus).
• Turn camera off and then on again.
Colored stripes
appear on the
monitor when
shooting.
Colored stripes may appear when shooting subjects with
repeating patterns (such as window blinds); this is not a
malfunction.
The colored stripes will not appear in captured images or
recorded movies. However, when using Continuous H: 120 fps
or HS 120 fps (640×480), the colored stripes may be seen in
the captured images and recorded movies.
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Pictures are
blurred.
• Use flash.
• Use vibration reduction or motion detection.
• Use D (Best Shot Selector).
• Use a tripod to stabilize the camera (use with the self-timer for
better results).
Bright specks
appear in pictures
shot using flash.
Flash is reflecting off particles in air. Set the flash to W (off ).
Flash does not fire.
• Flash is set to W (off ).
• A shooting mode where flash cannot fire is selected.
• Another function that is set now is restricting the flash.
The digital zoom is
not available.
• Off is selected for Digital zoom in the setup menu.
• When Scene auto selector, Portrait, Night portrait, Easy
panorama in Panorama, Pet portrait or 3D photography
is selected in scene mode, the digital zoom cannot be used.
• Other functions that restrict the use of digital zoom are set.
Image size not
available.
Another function that is set now is restricting Image size.
Problem
Cause/Solution
A