Optimus S3000 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, 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.

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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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