Nikon Coolpix S7 User Manual

167
Error Messages
Technical Notes
File contains no 
image data
rFile not created with 
COOLPIX S7c.View file on computer or 
other device.–
This file cannot be 
played back.
All images are hid-
denDate and time are not set 
for pictures to be dis-
played by calendar mode 
or list-by-date mode.––
Pictmotion cannot 
be created.Error occurred when cre-
ating Pictmotion movie.
Start creating Pictmotion 
movie from the beginning.65
Pictmotion cannot 
be played back.Pictmotion files have 
been deleted or...

168
Error Messages
Technical Notes
This image has been 
retouched. Cannot 
retouch to reduce 
blur.Image cannot be com-
pensated using vibration 
reduction.Copies from small pic-
ture, crop, or vibration 
reduction option cannot 
be adjusted using vibra-
tion reduction.57
Communications 
error
EUSB cable disconnected 
during transfer or print-
ing.If PictureProject displays 
error, click [OK] to exit. 
Resume operation after 
turning camera off and 
reconnecting cable.83, 88
[USB] option incorrect....

169
Error Messages
Technical Notes
Wireless Transfer Mode
DisplayProblemSolutionc
Transfer error Error during image trans-
fer.Check signal strength. 
Move the camera closer 
to the profile device or 
remove obstruction 
between the camera and 
device.–
Profile not regis-
tered. Set up profile.No profile devices are 
configured for wireless 
transfer.Configure profile devices 
using Wireless Camera 
Setup Utility or PD-10 
wireless printer adapter.134, 
158
Battery exhausted. 
Transfer terminated.Battery...

170
Error Messages
Technical Notes
Connection error. Wireless connection to 
the profile was termi-
nated.Check signal strength. 
Move the camera closer 
to the profile device or 
remove obstruction 
between the camera and 
device.–
User information 
incorrectCamera is not certified to 
connect to the wireless 
network.Start Wireless Camera 
Setup Utility, connect 
camera and computer, 
and reconfigure to con-
nect to the network.134
Mailbox is full The online album is full. Delete unnecessary pic-...

171
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-most 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.
• Flash lamp blinks red: wait until flash 
has charged.
• USB...

172
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 phenomenon is caused by a strong external static
charge. Turn the camera off, remove and replace 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 described above may result in the...

173
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Pictures are blurred • Use flash.
• Use anti-shake mode.
•Use A.
• Use tripod and self-timer.32
49
104
34
Bright specks appear in pictures 
taken with flashFlash is reflecting off particles in air. Turn 
flash off.33
Flash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash turns off 
automatically in T modes other than 
[Time-lapse movieA] and [Stop-motion 
movie], some scene modes, when [Con-
tinuous] or [Multi-shot 16] is selected for 
[Continuous], or when option other...

174
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Playback
Pictures are too dark 
(underexposed)• Flash is off.
• Flash window is blocked.
• Subject is beyond flash range.
• Adjust exposure compensation.
• Subject is backlit. Select L ([Back 
light] scene mode) or use fill flash.32
26
32
101
32, 46
Pictures are too bright 
(overexposed)Adjust exposure compensation. 101
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...

175
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Custom Pictmotion background 
music tracks are not listedMemory card contains no background 
tracks. If background tracks were 
deleted when memory card was format-
ted, copy tracks to card again.68
Pictures not displayed on televi-
sion• Choose correct video mode.
• A/V cable and USB cable are both con-
nected to the COOL-STATION: discon-
nect USB cable.126
–
PictureProject does not start 
when camera is connected• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• USB cable is...

176
Troubleshooting
Technical Notes
Wireless Transfer
ProblemCause/Solutionc
The camera is not detected by 
the Wireless Camera Setup Util-
ity.• Set the camera to L (auto) mode.
• Select [PTP] for [Interface] > [USB] in 
the setup menu.24, 
126
SSID is not displayed. • Configure a profile device.
• SSID is set to hide.
• Signal strength is poor.
• Move the camera closer to the access 
point or computer. 
• Remove obstruction between the 
camera and profile device. 
• Adjust the direction of the camera...