Nikon S3100 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 into 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, it may be impossible to 
charge the battery inserted into the camera 
via computer connection.

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Camera cannot be turned on

• Battery is exhausted.
• When connecting to an electrical outlet using 

a Charging AC Adapter, the camera cannot be 
turned on.

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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 USB cable connecting the camera to the 

computer or printer has been disconnected. 
Reconnect the USB cable.

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Monitor is blank.

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

power switch, shutter-release button, A 
button, 

c button, or b (e movie-record) 

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 audio/video 

cable.

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