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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
jThe Self-Timer Lamp LED
The light-emitting diode (LED; c4, 30) used in the self-timer
lamp conforms to the following IEC standard:
kThe Battery
• Check the battery level when taking the came ra out and charge the battery if necessary
( c 12). Do not continue charging once the battery is fully charged, as this will result in
reduced battery performance. If  possible, carry a fully charged spare battery when taking
pictures on important occasions.
• Do not use the battery at ambient temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F) or above 40 °C (104 °F). During charging, the temperature should be in the vicinity of 5 to 35 °C (41 to
95 °F). Note that the battery may become ho t during use; wait for the battery to cool
before charging. Failure to observe these prec autions could damage the battery, impair its
performance, or prevent it from charging normally.
• On cold days, the capacity of batteries tends  to decrease. Be sure that the battery is fully
charged before heading outside to take pictures  in cold weather. Keep spare batteries in a
warm place and exchange as necessary. Once  warmed, a cold battery may recover some of
its charge.
• Dirt on the battery terminals can pr event the camera from functioning.
• When the battery is not in use, remove it  from the camera or battery charger and replace
the terminal cover. The camera and battery  charger draw minute amounts of current even
when off; if left in place, the battery could be drained to the point that it no longer func-
tions. Turning the camera on or off while the ba ttery is exhausted can result in reduced bat-
tery life. If the battery will not be used for an extended period, store it in a cool (15 to
25 °C / 59 to 77 °F), dry place. Recharge it at least once a year and run it flat before return-
ing it to storage.
• Replace the battery when it no longer hol ds a charge. Used batteries are a valuable
resource. Please recycle used batteries  in accordance with local regulations.
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Caring for the Camera
Technical Notes
Cleaning
Do not use alcohol, thinner, or other volatile chemicals.
Storage
Turn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is off
before putting the camera away. Remove the battery if the camera will not
be used for an extended period. Do not store the camera with naptha or
camphor moth balls or in locations that:
• are next to equipment that produces strong electromagnetic fields, such as televisions or radios
• are exposed to temperatures below –10 °C (14 °F) or above 50 °C (122 °F)
• are poorly ventilated or subject to humidities of over 60%
To prevent mold or mildew, take the camera out of storage at least once a
month. Turn the camera on and releas e the shutter a few times before put-
ting the camera away again.
kNotes on the Monitor
• The monitor may contain a few pixels that are al ways lit or that do not light. This is a char-
acteristic common to all TFT LCD displays,  and does not indicate a malfunction. Images
recorded using the product will not be affected.
• When framing bright subjects, vertical comet- like streaks that whiten toward either end
may appear in the display. This phenomenon,  known as “smear,” does not appear in the
final photograph and does not indicate a malfunct ion. Some smear may appear in movies.
• Images in the monitor may be difficult to see under bright lighting.
• The monitor is lit by an LED backlight. Should the monitor begin to dim or flicker, contact your Nikon service representative.
Lens Avoid touching glass parts with your fingers. Remove dust or lint with a 
blower (typically a small device with a rubber bulb attached to one end 
that is pumped to produce a stream of air out the other end). To remove 
fingerprints or other stains that cannot be removed with a blower, wipe 
the lens with a soft cloth, using a spiral motion that starts at the center of 
the lens and working toward the edges. If this fails, clean the lens using a 
cloth lightly dampened with commercial lens cleaner.
Monitor
Remove dust or lint with a blower. To remove fingerprints and other 
stains, clean the monitor with a soft, dry cloth, being careful not to apply 
pressure.
BodyUse a blower to remove dust, dirt, or sand then wipe gently with a soft, 
dry cloth. After using the camera at the beach or seaside, wipe off any 
sand or salt with a dry cloth lightly dampened with fresh water, then dry 
thoroughly. Note that foreign matter inside the camera could cause dam-
age not covered by the warranty.
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Technical Notes
Error Messages
The following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed in
the monitor, as well as the solutions for dealing with them.
DisplayProblemSolutionc
S  (blinks) Clock not set. Set clock. 103
w Battery running low. Prepare to charge or 
change battery. 12
K Warning!Battery 
exhausted. Battery exhausted. Charge or change bat-
tery. 12
p  (●  blinks red) Camera cannot focus. • Refocus.
• Use focus lock.
24, 2525
I Warning!!
please wait for the  camera to finish  recording.
y Camera cannot perform 
other operations until 
recording is complete.
Wait until message clears 
from display automati-
cally when recording is 
complete.25
I
Memory card is write  protected. Write-protect switch is in 
“lock” position.
Slide write-protect to 
“write” position. 19
I This card cannot be  used. Error accessing memory 
card.
• Use approved card.
• Check that connectors 
are clean.
• Confirm that memory 
card is correctly 
inserted. 114
19
18
I
Warning! This card cannot be read.
I
Card is not formatted. No
FormatMemory card has not 
been formatted for use in 
camera. Choose [Format] and 
press 
d to format card, 
or turn camera off and 
replace card. 19
K Out of memory. Memory card is full. •
Choose smaller image size.• Delete pictures or 
sound files.
•
Insert new memory card.•Remove memory card 
and use internal memory.
8426,53,
68, 97 18
19
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
IImage cannot be  saved. Error occurred while 
recording picture.
Format internal memory 
or memory card. 110
Camera has run out of 
file numbers. •
Insert new memory card.• Format internal mem-
ory or memory card. 18
110
Cannot edit selected pic-
ture. Select picture that sup-
ports crop, D-Lighting or 
small picture. 47
Picture cannot be used 
for welcome screen. Choose picture 640 × 
480 pixels or larger, or 
picture taken at an image 
mode setting other than 
[16:9]. 50, 
51, 84
Cannot copy picture. Delete pictures from des- tination. 97
I Sound file cannot be  saved. Camera has run out of 
file numbers.
•
Insert new memory card.• Format internal mem-
ory or memory card. 18,
110
K Image has already been modified. 
D-Lighting cannot be 
used. Image cannot be 
enhanced using 
D-Lighting.
Copies from D-Lighting, 
crop, or small picture 
option cannot be 
adjusted using 
D-Lighting. 47
K Cannot record  movie. Time out error while 
recording movie.
Choose memory card 
with faster write speed. 114
K Memory contains no  images. • No pictures or sound 
file in the internal 
memory or memory 
card. ––
K No sound file. • Memory card does not 
contain pictures or 
sound file. To copy picture or sound 
file from internal memory 
to memory card, press 
m
. The copy option 
screen or copy sound file 
screen will be displayed. 69,99 
DisplayProblemSolutionc
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
KFile contains no 
image data. File not created with 
COOLPIX S200
View file on computer or 
other device.
–
I
This file cannot be  played back.
K All images are hid-
den. Date and time are not set 
for pictures to be dis-
played by calendar mode 
or list by date mode.
––
K
This image cannot be  deleted. Picture is protected. Disable protection. 98
K New city is in the 
current time zone. Destination in same time 
zone as home. –
103
Lens error J Lens  error. Turn camera off and then 
on again. If error persists, 
contact retailer or Nikon 
representative. 2, 11
I Communications  error USB cable disconnected 
during transfer or print-
ing. If PictureProject displays 
error, click [OK] to exit. 
Resume operation after 
turning camera off and 
reconnecting cable. 71, 76
[USB] option incorrect. Choose correct [USB]  option. 71, 72
PictureProject did not 
start. ––
K No images are 
marked for transfer. No pictures selected for 
transfer.
Select pictures for trans-
fer in the playback menu 
and try again. 74,
98, 
111
I Transfer error Transfer error. • Check battery level.
• Check that USB cable is connected. 20
71
System error J Error has occurred in 
camera’s internal cir-
cuitry. Turn camera off, remove 
and reinsert battery, and 
turn camera on. If error 
persists, contact retailer 
or Nikon representative. 2,11, 
14
DisplayProblemSolutionc
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Error Messages
Technical Notes
* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and informa-tion.
I
w
Printer error.
Check printer status. Running out of ink or 
printer error.
Check printer. After 
checking the ink or solv-
ing the problem, select 
[Resume] and press 
d to 
resume printing.* –
I w
Printer error: check 
paper Specified size of paper is 
not loaded in printer.
Load the specified paper, 
select [Resume], and 
press 
d to resume print-
ing.* –
I w
Printer error: paper 
jam Paper has jammed in the 
printer.
Eject the jammed paper, 
select [Resume], and 
press 
d to resume print-
ing.* –
I w
Printer error: out of 
paper No paper is loaded in 
printer.
Load the specified paper, 
select [Resume], and 
press 
d to resume print-
ing.* –
I w
Printer error: check 
ink Ink error. Check ink, select 
[Resume], and press d 
to resume printing.* –
I w
Printer error: out of 
ink Ink cartridge is empty. Replace ink, select 
[Resume], and press d 
to resume printing.* –
I w
Printer error: file cor-
rupt An error caused by the 
image file has occurred.
Select [Cancel] and press 
d
 to cancel printing.
–
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Technical Notes
Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-
lems below before consulting your retailer or Nikon representative. Refer to
the page numbers in the right-mos t column for more information.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
ProblemCause/Solutionc
Monitor is blank • Camera is off. • Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the shutter-release button halfway.
• When flash lamp blinks red, wait until  flash has charged.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V  cable.
• Time lapse or interval timer photogra- phy in progress. 11
20
21, 
24, 
109 29
70
62, 89
Monitor is hard to read • Adjust monitor brightness. • Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.
• Monitor has dimmed to save power. 
Monitor brightens when controls are 
used. 106
118
21
Camera turns off without warn-
ing • Battery is low.
• Camera has turned off automatically 
to save power.
• Battery is cold. 20
21, 
109
117
Date and time of recording are 
not correct • Pictures recorded before clock has 
been set, and “Date not set” indicator 
blinks during shooting, will have time 
stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”; movies 
and voice recordings will be dated 
“01/01/2007 00:00.”
• Check camera clock regularly against  more accurate timepieces and reset as 
required. 16, 
103
103
No indicators displayed in moni-
tor [Hide info] is selected for [Photo info].
Select [Show info]. 106
[Date imprint] not available Camera clock has not been set. 16, 103
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the camera
may stop functioning. In most cases, this ph enomenon is caused by a strong external static
charge. Turn the camera off, remove and repl ace the battery, and then turn the camera on
again. In the event of continued malfunction,  contact your retailer or Nikon representative.
Note that disconnecting the power source as de scribed above may result in the loss of any
data not recorded to internal memory or the  memory card at the time the problem occurred.
Data already recorded  will not be affected.
Shooting
Date not appearing on pictures 
even when [Date imprint] is 
enabled Date does not appear on movies or on 
pictures taken using 
P, N , F , [Contin-
uous], when [On] is selected for [BSS], 
shooting in anti-shake mode, or [Auto] is 
selected for [Electronic VR]. 35, 38,  40, 
42,58, 
88, 90
Camera settings reset Backup battery is exhausted; all settings  were restored to their default values.  104, 
112
ProblemCause/Solutionc
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed • When camera is in playback mode, 
press  i or the shutter-release but-
ton.
• When menus are displayed, press 
m .
• Battery is exhausted.
• When flash lamp blinks, flash is charg- ing. 8, 24, 
26
9
20
29
Camera cannot focus • The intended subject is one with  which autofocus does not perform 
well.
• Focus error. Turn camera off and then  on again.
25
11
Pictures are blurred • Use flash. • Use anti-shake mode.
• Use high-sensitivity shooting mode.
• Use electronic vibration reduction.
•Use A.
• Use tripod and self-timer. 28
42
33
92
90
30
ProblemCause/Solutionc
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Bright specks appear in pictures 
taken with flashFlash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn 
flash off. 29
Flash does not fire • Flash is off. • Some scene modes that cannot turn on flash are selected.
• Anti-shake mode is applied.
• T  modes other than [Time-lapse 
movie  A] and [Stop-motion movie] 
are selected.
• [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is  selected for [Continuous], or [On] is 
selected for [BSS]. 28
34
42
58
88,
 90
Optical zoom cannot be used Optical zoom cannot be used while  recording movies. 58
Digital zoom cannot be used Digital zoom is not available when [Multi- shot 16] is selected for [Continuous], and 
in some scene modes. 88
[Image mode] not available [Image mode] cannot be adjusted when  [Multi-shot 16] is selected for [Continu-
ous]. 88
No sound when shutter is 
released • [Off] is selected for [Sound settings] > 
[Shutter sound] in setup menu. 
• [Continuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is  selected for [Continuous], or [On] is 
selected for [BSS] in shooting menu.
• P  or  N mode is selected.
• Anti-shake mode or  T mode is 
selected. 109
88, 90
35, 38
42, 58
Pictures appear smeared Lens is dirty. Clean lens. 118
Colors are unnatural White balance does not match light  source. 86
Randomly spaced bright pixels 
(“noise”) appear in image Shutter speed too slow. Noise can be 
reduced by:
• Using flash
• Specifying a lower ISO sensitivity set-
ting
• Choosing scene mode with noise reduc-
tion 28
91
35-40
ProblemCause/Solutionc
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Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Playback
Pictures are too dark 
(underexposed)• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Apply high-sensitivity shooting mode, 
or raise the ISO sensitivity.
• Subject is backlit. Select  L ([Back 
light] scene mode) or use fill flash. 28
22
28
32
33, 91
28, 39
Pictures are too bright 
(overexposed) Adjust exposure compensation.
32
Unexpected results when flash 
set to  A (auto with red-eye 
reduction) In-Camera Red-Eye Fix may, in very rare 
cases, be applied to areas not affected 
by red-eye. Set flash to 
z (auto) or  C 
(fill-flash) and try again. Note that red-
eye reduction is the default setting for 
one-touch portrait,  B, and  D modes. 28,
35,
36, 43
ProblemCause/Solutionc
File cannot be played back • File has been overwritten or renamed  by computer or other make of camera.
•
Time lapse, stop motion, or interval 
timer photography in progress: pictures 
cannot be played back until recording is 
complete.–
Cannot zoom in on picture Playback zoom cannot be used with  movies, small pictures, or pictures that 
have been cropped to below 320 × 240. –
Cannot record voice memo Voice memos cannot be appended to  movies. 52
Cannot use D-Lighting, Electoric 
VR,crop, or small picture options •
These options cannot be used with movies.• These options except Electronic VR 
cannot be used with pictures taken 
when [16:9] is applied in the image 
mode setting.
•
Select picture that supports D-Lighting, 
Electronic VR,crop, or small picture.
• Camera may be unable to use these  options with pictures recorded by 
other cameras.
•
Other cameras may be unable to play 
back pictures recorded with this camera.
47
47, 84
47–
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ProblemCause/Solutionc
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