Why is the monitor off and power lamp flickering on Nikon Digital Camera?
If the monitor is turned off and the power-on lamp flickers on your Nikon Digital Camera, it indicates that the battery temperature is high. Turn off the camera and allow the battery to cool down before resuming use.
How to fix Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera if it cannot focus?
If your Nikon Digital Camera cannot focus, ensure the subject is not too close; try using macro close-up, Scene auto selector, or Close-up scene mode. If the subject is difficult for autofocus, set AF assist to Auto in the setup menu. Make sure the subject is within the focus area when pressing the shutter-release button halfway. Check that the focus mode is not set to manual focus. You can also try turning the camera off and then on again.
Why won't my Nikon Digital Camera battery charge when connected to computer?
If your Nikon Digital Camera's battery cannot be charged by connecting the camera to a computer, it could be due to several reasons: Charge by computer is set to Off in the setup menu. Battery charging stops when the camera is turned off or when the computer is suspended (sleeping). Depending on computer specifications, settings, and status, charging may not be possible via computer connection.
How to fix incorrect date and time of recording on my Nikon CoolPix P500?
If the date and time of recording are not correct on your Nikon Digital Camera, it is likely that the camera clock has not been set. In this case, still pictures have a time stamp of “00/00/0000 00:00”, and movies are dated “01/ 01/2011 00:00.” To fix this, set the correct date and time using Time zone and date in the setup menu.
Why are the colors unnatural on my Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera?
If your Nikon Digital Camera is displaying unnatural colors, it could be that the white balance or hue settings do not match the light source.
Why won't the display switch to the monitor (or viewfinder) when I press the x button on my Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera?
You cannot switch the display in the following situations: while recording or playing back movies, while recording or playing back voice memos, during interval timer shooting, while connected to a printer, or while displaying image deletion screens. Also, you cannot switch the display while displaying a certain error message.
Why is the date not appearing on pictures even when Print date is enabled on my Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera?
The date is not appearing on pictures because a shooting mode that does not support Print date is selected. The date cannot be imprinted onto a movie, or on still images saved during movie recording.
What to do if the monitor and viewfinder are blank on my Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera?
If the monitor and viewfinder are blank on your Nikon Digital Camera, it could be due to the camera being off, the battery being exhausted, or the camera being in standby mode to save power. Also, the monitor and viewfinder cannot be used simultaneously, or the camera may be connected to a computer via USB, or to a TV via A/V or HDMI cable, or interval timer shooting is in progress. Press the x button to alternate between displays.
Why doesn't the flash fire on my Nikon Digital Camera?
If the flash on your Nikon Digital Camera does not fire, check if the flash is set to W (Off). Also, some scene modes do not allow the flash to be turned on. If Blink proof is set to On in smart portrait mode, or if another function is restricting the flash, it may not fire.
Why does my Nikon CoolPix P500 Digital Camera turn off without warning?
Your Nikon Digital Camera might turn off without warning because the battery is exhausted, or the camera has turned off automatically to save power. It can also happen if the Charging AC Adapter is connected while the camera is on, the USB cable connecting it to a computer or printer is disconnected, the inside of the camera has become hot, or the camera and battery are too cold. Reconnect the USB cable and leave the camera off until the inside has cooled, then try turning it on again.
Lens and Zoom| optical zoom | 36x |
|---|---|
| wide angle | 22.5 mm |
| telephoto range | 810 mm |
Display| screen size | 3 inches |
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| screen resolution | 921, 000 dots |
| vari-angle monitor | Yes |
Power| battery type | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL5 |
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| battery life | 220 shots |
| charging adapter | EH-69P |
Image Sensor| sensor type | CMOS |
|---|---|
| effective pixels | 12.1 megapixels |
| ISO sensitivity | ISO 160-3200 |
Weight and Dimensions| dimensions | 115.5 x 83.7 x 102.5 mm |
|---|---|
| weight | 494 g |
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