Troubleshoot these tricky issues
YourNikon Coolpixpoint-and-shoot camera is usually steady and reliable as it delivers stunning images.
Here’s a look at common Nikon Coolpix error messages and how to troubleshoot them.
You’ll see many of these errors across various models of Nikon cameras.
Most of the time, this is a memory card problem.
The card could be corrupted or incompatible with your camera.
To solve the issue, use a memory card with a faster write speed.
Visit Nikon for a list ofmemory cards you’re free to use.
Consult the owner’s manual to learn what memory cards are compatible with your camera.
In some cases, you may lose pictures because of this incompatibility.
In these cases, going back a few pictures seems to solve the problem.
Corruption
You may have either a corrupted memory card or a corrupted photo file.
‘Image Cannot Be Saved’ error alert
There are a couple of culprits behind this message.
Memory Card Issues
The memory card is once again an oops message suspect.
Look through the camera’s tweaks menu to either reset or turn off the sequential photo file-numbering system.
Delete unwanted pictures and then stash your image again.
‘Lens Error’ Message
The Lens fault signal is common with point-and-shoot Nikon cameras.
It means that a lens housing can’t open or close properly.
Obstructions
With a Lens oops message, something could be stopping the lens from opening or closing.
ensure the lens housing doesn’t have any foreign particles or grime on it that could cause problems.
Sand is a common culprit in cases of a jammed lens housing.
verify no obvious obstruction is in the way.
Battery
Another cause of the Lens glitch notice is a low or deadcamera battery.
ensure you have a fully charged battery, and then see if this solves the problem.
Card Compatibility
Use a memory card that’s compatible with your Nikon camera.
Incompatible memory cards can cause all sorts of problems.
Malfunctions
The memory might be malfunctioning, or it may have been formatted with a different camera.
If this is the case, reformat the memory card with this camera.
Formatting a memory card erases all its data.
The System oops message is a general oops message that could be due to several things.
Here are some simple troubleshooting steps to try:
The battery might be causing a problem.
See if this solves the problem.
Malfunctioning Memory Card
Another error could be sparked by a malfunctioning or wrongly formatted memory card.
Replace the card and see if the error goes away.
In this case, reset the camera by removing the battery and memory card for at least 10 minutes.
Reinsert these items, then see if the camera works again.
Different Nikon camera models' error messages may differ.
