Optimus S6000 User Manual

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If the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common problems 
below before consulting your retailer or Nikon-authorized service representative.

Problem

Cause/Solution

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Monitor is blank.

• Camera is off.
• Battery is exhausted.
• Standby mode for saving power: press the power 

switch, the shutter-release button, A button, 

c 

button, or 

b (movie-record) button.

• When flash lamp blinks, wait until flash has charged.
• Camera and computer are connected via USB cable.
• Camera and TV are connected via A/V cable or HDMI 

cable.

• When connecting to an electrical outlet using a 

Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be turned 
on.

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Monitor is hard to read.

• Adjust monitor brightness.
• Monitor is dirty. Clean monitor.

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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.

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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.

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No indicators displayed 
in monitor.

Hide info is selected for Photo info.
Select Show info.

Date imprint not 
available.

Camera clock has not been set.

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