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Optional Accessories
* To use the charging AC adapter abroad, be sure to use a power adapter (available 
commercially) where necessary. Check beforehand with your travel agent regarding the 
necessity for power adapter plugs.
Rechargeable batteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL10
Charging AC AdapterCharging AC Adapter EH-68P*, EH-68P (AR)*
Battery chargerBattery Charger MH-63
AC adapterAC Adapter EH-62D

Check that the AC adapter cord has been inserted correctly into 
the battery chamber before closing the battery-chamber/
memory card slot cover. If part of the cord has not been inserted 
into the chamber the cover may be damaged during closure.
USB cableUSB Cable UC-E6
Audio/Video cableAudio Video Cable EG-CP14
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Approved Memory Cards
The following Secure Digital (SD) memory cards have been tested and approved 
for use in this camera.
All cards of the designated make and capacity can be used, regardless of speed.
1If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar device, check that device 
supports 2 GB cards.
2SDHC-compliant. If the memory card will be used with a card reader or similar 
device, check that device supports SDHC.
Contact the manufacturer for details on the above cards.
SanDisk2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2, 16 GB2, 32 GB2
TOSHIBA2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2, 16 GB2, 32 GB2
Panasonic2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2, 12 GB2, 16 GB2, 32 GB2
Lexar2 GB1, 4 GB2, 8 GB2
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Image/Sound File and Folder Names
Pictures, movies or voice memos are assigned file names as follows.
•Files are stored in folders named with a folder number followed by a five-
character identifier: “P_” plus a three-digit sequential number for pictures taken 
in Panorama assist scene mode (e.g. “101P_001”; A60) and “NIKON” for all 
other pictures (e.g. “100NIKON”). When the number of files within a folder 
reaches 9999, a new folder will be created. File numbers will be assigned 
automatically starting with “0001.”
•Voice memo file names have the same identifier and file number as the picture 
to which the voice memo is attached.
•Files copied using Copy>Selected images are copied to the current folder, 
where they are assigned new file numbers in ascending order starting from the 
largest file number in memory. Copy>All images copies all folders from the 
source medium; file names do not change but new folder numbers are 
assigned in ascending order, starting from the largest folder number on the 
destination medium (A97).
•A single folder can hold up to 200 pictures; if the current folder already contains 
200 pictures, a new folder, named by adding one to the current folder name, 
will be created the next time a picture is taken. If the current folder is numbered 
999 and contains 200 pictures, or a picture is numbered 9999, no further 
pictures can be taken until the internal memory or memory card is formatted 
(A138), or a new memory card is inserted. DSCN0001.JPG
Identifier (not shown on camera monitor)
Original still pictures (voice 
memo attachment included) 
and moviesDSCN
Cropped copies (voice memo 
attachment included)RSCN
Small copies (voice memo 
attachment included)SSCN
Quick retouch copies, D-
Lighting copies and Skin 
softening copies (voice 
memo attachment included)FSCN
Extension (indicates file format)
Still pictures.JPG
Movies.AVI
Voice memos.WAV
File number (assigned automatically in 
ascending order, starting with “0001”)
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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.
DisplayProblemSolutionA
O (blinks) Clock not set. Set date and time. 129
BBattery running low.Prepare to charge or replace 
battery.12, 14
N
Battery exhausted.Battery exhausted. Charge or replace battery. 12, 14
P
Battery temperature 
highBattery temperature is 
high.Turn off camera, and allow 
battery to cool down before 
resuming use. After 
five seconds, this message will 
disappear, the monitor will 
turn off, and the power-on 
lamp and flash lamp will blink 
rapidly. After the lamps blink 
for three minutes, the camera 
will turn off automatically. 
Pressing the power switch 
also turns off the camera.17
Q (● blinks red) Camera cannot focus.•Refocus.
•Use focus lock.26, 27
45
P
Please wait for the 
camera to finish 
recording.Camera cannot perform 
other operations until 
recording is complete.Wait until message clears 
from display automatically 
when recording is complete.–
P
Memory card is write 
protected.Write-protect switch is 
in “lock” position.Slide write-protect switch to 
“write” position.21
P
This card cannot be 
used.
Error accessing memory 
card.•Use approved card.
•Check that connectors are 
clean.
•Confirm that memory card 
is correctly inserted.150
20 
20 P
This card cannot be 
read.
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P
Card is not formatted. 
Format card?
No
YesMemory card has not 
been formatted for use 
in this camera.Formatting deletes all data 
stored on the memory card. 
Be sure to select No and make 
copies of any pictures you 
wish to keep before 
formatting the memory card. 
Select Yes and press the k 
button to format the memory 
card.21
P
Out of memory.Memory card is full.•Choose smaller image size.
•Delete pictures.
•Insert new memory card.
•Remove memory card and 
use internal memory.37
28, 
92, 110
20
20
P
Image cannot be 
saved.Error occurred while 
recording picture.Format internal memory or 
memory card.138
Camera has run out of 
file numbers.Insert a new memory card or 
format internal memory or 
memory card.151
Picture cannot be used 
for welcome screen.The following pictures cannot 
be stored.
•Pictures taken at an Image 
mode setting of P3968 × 
2232
•Pictures reduced to 320 × 
240 size or smaller with 
cropping or small picture 
editing128
Insufficient space to 
save a copy.Delete pictures from 
destination.92
N
Album is full. No 
further pictures can be 
added.Over 200 pictures have 
already been added to 
album.•Remove some pictures 
from album.
•Add to other albums.76
74
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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P
Sound file cannot be 
saved.A voice memo cannot 
be attached to this file.•Voice memos cannot be 
attached to movies.
•Select a picture taken with 
this camera.–
96
P
A blink was detected 
in the picture just 
taken.One or more portrait 
subjects may have 
blinked when the 
picture was taken. Check the picture in playback 
mode. 64
N
Image cannot be 
modified.Cannot edit selected 
picture.•Be sure that the picture 
meets editing 
requirements.
•Movies cannot be edited.98
–
P
Cannot record movie.Time out error while 
recording movie.Choose memory card with 
faster write speed.20
N
Memory contains no 
images.No pictures in the 
internal memory or 
memory card.•To play back pictures stored 
in internal memory, remove 
memory card from the 
camera.
•To copy picture from 
internal memory to 
memory card, press the 
d button. The copy 
screen will be displayed 
and pictures in the internal 
memory can be copied to 
memory card.20
97
The picture has not 
been added to album.•Add the picture to album.
•Choose the album that the 
picture was added.74
75
No pictures are 
contained in the 
category selected in 
auto sort mode.Select the category 
containing the sorted 
pictures.81
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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N
File contains no image 
data.
File not created with this 
camera.File cannot be viewed on this 
camera. View file using a 
computer or the devices used 
to create or edit this file.–
P
This file cannot be 
played back.
N
All images are hidden.No pictures available for 
a slide show.–91
N
This image cannot be 
deleted.Picture is protected. Disable protection. 92
N
Travel destination is in 
the current time zone.Destination in same 
time zone as home.–129
Lens error
QLens error.Turn camera off and then on 
again. If error persists, contact 
retailer or Nikon-authorized 
service representative.22
P
Communications errorUSB cable disconnected 
during data transfer to 
printer.Turn camera off and 
reconnect cable.120
System error
QError has occurred in 
camera’s internal 
circuitry.Turn camera off, remove and 
reinsert battery, and turn 
camera on. If error persists, 
contact retailer or Nikon-
authorized service 
representative.13
PR
Printer error: check 
printer status.Printer error.Check printer. After solving 
the problem, select Resume 
and press the k button to 
resume printing.*–
PR
Printer error: check 
paperSpecified size of paper is 
not loaded in printer.Load the specified paper, 
select Resume and press the 
k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: paper 
jamPaper has jammed in 
the printer.Remove the jammed paper, 
select Resume and press the 
k button to resume 
printing.*–
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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* See the documentation provided with your printer for further guidance and information.PR
Printer error: out of 
paperNo paper is loaded in 
printer.Load the specified paper, 
select Resume and press the 
k button to resume 
printing.*–
PR
Printer error: check inkInk error.Check ink, select Resume and 
press the k button to 
resume printing.*–
PR
Printer error: out of inkRunning out of ink or ink 
cartridge is empty.Replace ink cartridge, select 
Resume and press the k 
button to resume printing.*–
PR
Printer error: file 
corruptAn error caused by the 
image file has occurred.Select Cancel and press the 
k button to cancel printing.–
DisplayProblemSolutionA
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Troubleshooting
If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.
Display, Settings and Power Supply
ProblemCause/SolutionA
Monitor is blank.•Camera is off.
•Battery is exhausted.
•Standby mode for saving power: press the 
power switch, the shutter-release button, the 
A button, or the c button.
•When flash lamp blinks red, wait until flash 
has charged.
•Camera and computer are connected via USB 
cable.
•Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable.
•When connecting to an electrical outlet using 
a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be 
turned on.17
12
137
31
112
111
14
Monitor is hard to read.•Adjust monitor brightness.
•Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.132
146
Camera turns off without 
warning.•Battery is exhausted.
•Camera has turned off automatically to save 
power.
•Battery is cold.
•The camera turns off if the Charging AC 
Adapter is connected while the camera is on.
•The camera turns off if the USB cable 
connecting it to a computer or printer is 
disconnected. Reconnect the USB cable.22
137
147
14
113, 
115, 
120
Date and time of recording are 
not correct.•If camera clock has not been set, “Date not 
set” indicator blinks with shooting and movie 
recording. Pictures and movies recorded 
before clock is set are dated “00/00/0000 
00:00” or “01/01/2010 00:00” respectively. Set 
the correct time and date from the Date 
option in the setup menu.
•Check camera clock regularly against more 
accurate timepieces and reset as required.18, 129
129
No indicators displayed in 
monitor.Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.132
Date imprint not available. Camera clock has not been set. 18, 129
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Electronically Controlled Cameras
In extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the 
camera may stop functioning. In most cases, this phenomenon is caused by a 
strong external static charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, 
then turn the camera on again. In the event of continued malfunction, contact 
your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative. Note that disconnecting 
the power source as described 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.The current shooting mode is one that does not 
support Date imprint.133
Camera settings reset.Clock battery is exhausted; all settings were 
restored to their default values. 130
Monitor turns off, and the 
power-on lamp blinks rapidly.Battery temperature is high. Turn off camera and 
a llow  bat ter y to  cool down  be for e re sumin g use . 
After the lamp blinks for three minutes, the 
camera will turn off automatically. Pressing the 
power switch also turns off the camera.17
Battery inserted into the 
camera is not charged when 
the camera is connected to a 
computer.•The battery is not charged when the camera 
is turned off.
•Charging stops if the computer enters sleep 
mode while the battery is charging. The 
camera may be turned off.
•Depending upon computer specifications, 
settings, and status, it may be impossible to 
charge the battery inserted into the camera 
via computer connection.117
ProblemCause/SolutionA
No picture taken when shutter-
release button is pressed.•When camera is in playback mode, press the 
A button or the shutter-release button.
•When menus are displayed, press the d 
button.
•Battery is exhausted.
•When flash lamp blinks, flash is charging.8, 28
10
22
31
ProblemCause/SolutionA
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