Error Messages

This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear in the viewfinder and monitor.

Warning Icons

A flashing d in the monitor or s in the viewfinder indicates that a warning or error message can be displayed in the monitor by pressing the W (Q) button.

Indicator		Solution
Monitor	Viewfinder	Solution
Lens not attached	F/s (flashes)	Attach compatible lens (0 Compatible Lenses). If lens is not type E or G, select mode M (0 Mode M (Manual)).
Before taking photos, rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.	F (flashes)	A lens with a retractable lens barrel button is attached with the lens barrel retracted (0 Lenses with Retractable Lens Barrel Buttons). Press the retractable lens barrel button and rotate the zoom ring to extend the lens.
Shutter release disabled. Recharge battery.	d/s (flashes)	Turn camera off and recharge or replace battery (0 Charge the Battery, Insert the Battery and a Memory Card).
This battery cannot be used. It does not communicate properly with this camera. To use the camera safely, choose a battery designated for use in this camera.	d (flashes)	Use Nikon-approved battery (0 Other Accessories).
Initialization error. Turn camera off and then on again.	d/k (flashes)	Turn camera off, remove and replace battery, and then turn camera on again (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card, Camera Setup).
Battery level is low. Complete operation and turn camera off immediately.	—	End cleaning and turn camera off and recharge or replace battery (0 Use a Reliable Power Source).
Clock not set	s (flashes)	Set camera clock (0 Camera Setup, Time Zone and Date).
No memory card inserted	S/s (flashes)	Turn camera off and confirm that card is correctly inserted (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card).
Memory card is locked. Slide lock to “write” position.	( (flashes)	Memory card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-protect switch to “write” position.
Not available if Eye-Fi card is locked.	(/k (flashes)	Eye-Fi card is locked (write protected). Slide card write-protect switch to “write” position.
Cannot access this memory card. Insert another card.	(/k (flashes)	Use approved card (0 Approved Memory Cards). Format card (0 Format Memory Card). If problem persists, card may be damaged. Contact Nikon-authorized service representative. Error creating new folder. Delete files or insert new memory card (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card, Deleting Photographs). Insert new memory card (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card). Eye-Fi card is still emitting wireless signal after Disable has been selected for Eye-Fi upload (0 Eye-Fi Upload). To terminate wireless transmission, turn the camera off and remove the card.
This card is not formatted. Format the card.	T (flashes)	Format card or turn camera off and insert new memory card (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card, Format Memory Card).
Card is full	j/A/s (flashes)	Reduce quality or size (0 Image Quality and Size). Delete photographs (0 Deleting Photographs). Insert new memory card (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card).
—	● (flashes)	Camera cannot focus using autofocus (0 Getting Good Results with Autofocus). Change composition or focus manually (0 Focus Lock, Manual Focus).
Subject is too bright	s (flashes)	Use a lower ISO sensitivity (0 ISO Sensitivity). Use a third-party ND filter (0 Filters). In mode: S Increase shutter speed (0 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)) A Choose a smaller aperture (higher f-number; 0 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)) % Choose another shooting mode (0 The Mode Dial)
Subject is too dark	s (flashes)	Use a higher ISO sensitivity (0 ISO Sensitivity). Use flash (0 Using the Built-in Flash). In mode: S Lower shutter speed (0 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)) A Choose a larger aperture (lower f-number; 0 Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto))
No “Bulb” in S mode	A/s (flashes)	Change shutter speed or select mode M (0 Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto), Mode M (Manual)).
No “Time” in S mode	&/s (flashes)
—	N (flashes)	Flash has fired at full power. Check photo in monitor; if underexposed, adjust settings and try again.
—	N/s (flashes)	Use the flash (0 Using the Built-in Flash). Change distance to subject, aperture, flash range, or ISO sensitivity (0 Aperture, Sensitivity, and Flash Range, ISO Sensitivity, Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)). Lens focal length is less than 18 mm: use a longer focal length. Optional SB-400 or SB-300 flash unit attached: flash is in bounce position or focus distance is very short. Continue shooting; if necessary, increase focus distance to prevent shadows from appearing in photograph.
Error. Press shutter release button again.	O (flashes)	Release shutter. If error persists or appears frequently, consult Nikon-authorized service representative.
Start-up error. Contact a Nikon-authorized service representative.		Consult Nikon-authorized service representative.
Metering error		Consult Nikon-authorized service representative.
Unable to start live view. Please wait for camera to cool.	—	Wait for the internal circuits to cool before resuming live view or movie recording.
Folder contains no images.	—	Folder selected for playback contains no images. Select folder containing images from Playback folder menu or insert memory card containing images (0 Insert the Battery and a Memory Card, Playback Folder).
Cannot display this file.	—	File was edited on computer or does not comply with DCF standards and cannot be played back on camera.
Cannot select this file.	—	Images created with other devices cannot be retouched (0 Retouch).
This movie cannot be edited.	—	Movies created with other devices cannot be edited (0 Recording and Viewing Movies). Movies must be at least two seconds long (0 Trimming Movies).
No image for retouching.	—	Memory card does not contain NEF (RAW) images for use with NEF (RAW) processing (0 NEF (RAW) Processing).
Network access not available until camera cools.	—	Turn camera off and try again after waiting for camera to cool.
Check printer.	—	Check printer. To resume, select Continue (if available)^*.
Check paper.	—	Paper is not selected size. Insert paper of correct size and select Continue^*.
Paper jam.	—	Clear jam and select Continue^*.
Out of paper.	—	Insert paper of selected size and select Continue^*.
Check ink supply.	—	Check ink. To resume, select Continue^*.
Out of ink.	—	Replace ink and select Continue^*.

See printer manual for more information.