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Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and
monitor.

A

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 can not be used.
Choose battery designated
for use in this camera.

Use Nikon-approved battery (EN-EL9a).

Initialization error. Turn
camera off and then on
again.

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 memory card.

S

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.