Nikon Coolpix A300 User Manual
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Troubleshooting
Digital zoom
cannot be used.
• Digital zoom is set to Off in the setup menu.
• Digital zoom cannot be used with certain shooting
modes or when using certain settings in other functions.
Image mode not
available.
A function that restricts Image mode is enabled.
No sound when
the shutter is
released.
Off is selected for Shutter sound in Sound settings in the
setup menu. No sound is produced with some shooting
modes and settings, even when On is selected.
AF-assist
illuminator does
not light.
Off is selected for AF assist in the setup menu. AF-assist
illuminator may not light depending on the position of the
focus area or the current scene mode, even when Auto is
selected.
Images appear
smeared.
The lens is dirty. Clean the lens.
Colors are
unnatural.
White balance or hue is not adjusted properly.
Randomly spaced
bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in
image.
The subject is dark and the shutter speed is too slow, or ISO
sensitivity is too high. Noise can be reduced by:
• Using the flash
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity setting
Randomly spaced
bright pixels
(“noise”) appear in
movies.
When recording movies in dim lighting, the image may
contain noise. This occurs when the ISO sensitivity
increases, and it does not indicate a malfunction.
–
Images are too
dark
(underexposed).
• The flash mode is set to W (off).
• The flash window is blocked.
• The subject is beyond the range of the flash.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Increase ISO sensitivity.
• The subject is backlit. Select Backlighting scene mode
or set the flash mode setting to X (fill flash).
Images are too
bright
(overexposed).
Adjust exposure compensation.
Problem
Cause/Solution
A