Nikon S4100 Manuel D’Utilisation

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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

A

Battery inserted in the camera 
cannot be charged.

• Confirm all connections.
• Off is selected for Charge by computer in 

the setup menu.

• When charging by connecting the camera to 

a computer, battery charging stops when the 
camera is turned off.

• When charging by connecting the camera to 

a computer, battery charging stops when the 
computer is suspended (sleeping), and the 
camera may turn off.

• Depending upon computer specifications, 

settings, and status, charging the battery 
inserted in the camera may not be possible 
via computer connection.

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Camera cannot be turned on.

• Battery is exhausted.
• The camera cannot be turned on while 

connected to an electrical outlet via the 
Charging AC Adapter.

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18

Camera turns off without 
warning.

• Battery is exhausted.
• Camera has turned off automatically to save 

power.

• The camera and battery may not work 

properly at low temperatures.

• 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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137, 
141

Monitor is blank.

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

power switch, the shutter-release button, A 
button, 

c button, or b (e 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 audio/video 

cable.