Nikon COOLPIX 8800 - User Manual

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Questions and Answers

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Stephanie NielsenAug 14, 2025
What to do if my Nikon Digital Camera is not taking pictures?
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  Susan HessAug 14, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera is not taking pictures when you press the shutter-release button, ensure it is not in playback mode by switching to shooting mode. Also, check that the battery isn't exhausted; if it is, replace or charge it. If the camera displays 'CARD IS NOT FORMATTED', format the memory card. Or, if it shows 'NO CARD PRESENT', insert a memory card. Finally, if the flash indicator is blinking, wait for the flash to charge. If the number of remaining exposures is zero, free up memory or reduce image quality settings.
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Wanda MorganAug 18, 2025
Why are my Nikon COOLPIX 8800 pictures blurred?
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  Hunter NelsonAug 18, 2025
  Pictures may appear blurred if the subject was not in the focus area when the shutter-release button or AE / AF-L button was pressed. If the camera can not focus on a subject using autofocus, use focus lock. Camera shake can also cause blur; try turning vibration reduction (VR) on or choosing a faster shutter speed. If a faster shutter speed causes underexposure, use flash, raise the ISO, or select a larger aperture. To minimize blur at slow shutter speeds, mount the camera on a tripod and use the self-timer or remote control.
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Larry HermanAug 21, 2025
How to fix too dark (underexposed) pictures on Nikon COOLPIX 8800 Digital Camera?
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  jzimmermanAug 21, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera pictures are too dark (underexposed), try the following: Turn on the flash, clear the flash window if it's blocked, move closer to the subject if it's out of flash range, increase exposure compensation, reduce shutter speed if it's blinking, or open the aperture if the f/-number is too high.
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Rose HuangAug 25, 2025
How to reduce noise in pictures taken with my Nikon COOLPIX 8800 Digital Camera?
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  tmcdonaldAug 25, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera pictures contain randomly spaced bright pixels ('noise'), it might be because the sensitivity (ISO equivalency) is too high or the shutter speed is too slow. Try reducing the sensitivity (ISO equivalency) or using a faster shutter speed.
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Caroline McgeeAug 28, 2025
What to do if the flash does not fire on my Nikon COOLPIX 8800?
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  brittanysaundersAug 28, 2025
  If the flash on your Nikon Digital Camera does not fire, the flash might be off. Turn on the flash.
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ginacopelandAug 31, 2025
Why is the monitor hard to read on my Nikon Digital Camera?
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  Joseph GarciaAug 31, 2025
  The monitor on your Nikon Digital Camera might be difficult to read due to bright ambient lighting. Try using the electronic viewfinder. Also, the monitor might need a brightness adjustment or cleaning.
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Daisy CabreraSep 3, 2025
Why is the control panel blank on my Nikon COOLPIX 8800 Digital Camera?
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  Misty BruceSep 3, 2025
  If the control panel on your Nikon Digital Camera is blank, the possible causes are: the battery is low, exhausted, or cold; the camera is off or in energy-saving mode; the battery is not correctly inserted or the battery-chamber cover is not properly latched; the AC adapter is not properly connected; the camera is shooting a time-lapse movie or interval-timer shooting is in progress. To resolve this, replace or charge the battery, warm up the battery, turn the camera on, ensure the battery is correctly inserted and the battery-chamber cover is properly latched, reconnect the AC adapter, press the shutter-release button halfway, or wait for the time-lapse movie or interval-timer shooting to finish.
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mark96Sep 7, 2025
What to do if my Nikon COOLPIX 8800 display shows unusual characters?
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  Brandon TurnerSep 7, 2025
  If your Nikon Digital Camera is failing to function as expected due to unusual characters in the display, this could be due to a strong external static charge. To solve this, turn the camera off, remove and replace the battery, and turn the camera on again, or disconnect and reconnect the AC adapter, and turn the camera on again.
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woodsamanthaSep 10, 2025
What to do if PictureProject doesn't start with my Nikon Digital Camera?
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  martinjasmineSep 10, 2025
  If PictureProject does not start when your Nikon Digital Camera is connected or a memory card is inserted, ensure the camera is on. Also, check that the AC adapter is properly connected or the batteries are charged. Verify the USB cable connection or that the card is properly inserted. If connected to a computer running Windows 2000, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE, and the USB item in the setup menu is set to PTP, change the USB item in the setup menu. Finally, ensure the camera is registered in Device Manager (Windows only).

Nikon COOLPIX 8800 Specifications

General

Megapixel	8 MP
Sensor type	CCD
Maximum image resolution	3264 x 2448 pixels
Digital zoom	10 x
Optical zoom	4 x
Focal length range	500 mm
Interface	USB 2.0
Minimum RAM	64 MB
Power source	AC Adapter EH-54
Dimensions (WxDxH)	116 x 121 x 85 mm
Camera shutter speed	1/3000 - 2 s
Minimum storage drive space	60 MB
Minimum system requirements	USB port 800 x 600 with 16-bit colors CD-ROM
Compatible operating systems	Mac OS X (10.1.5 or later), Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me, or Windows 98 SE pre-installed models
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)	135 - 350 mm
Display diagonal	1.8 \
I/O ports	DC in; Audio/Video (NTSC or PAL)out; Digital I/O (USB).
Bundled software	Nicon view image software
Built-in microphone	Yes
Product color	Black
Battery type	Rechargeable
Flash modes	Red-eye reduction
Compatible memory cards	cf, microdrive