Error Messages
This section lists the indicators and error messages that appear
in the viewfinder and monitor.
A
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.
Monitor
Lock lens aperture ring
at minimum aperture
(largest f/-number).
Lens not attached
Before taking photos,
rotate the zoom ring
to extend the lens.
Shutter release
disabled. Recharge
battery.
This battery cannot be
used. Choose battery
designated for use in
this camera.
Initialization error.
Turn camera off and
then on again.
358 Technical Notes
Indicator
Viewfinder
B
(flashes)
F/s
(flashes)
F
(flashes)
d/s
(flashes)
d
(flashes)
d/k
(flashes)
Solution
Set lens aperture ring to
minimum aperture (highest
f-number).
• Attach non-IX NIKKOR lens.
• If non-CPU lens is attached,
select mode M.
A lens with a retractable lens
barrel button is attached with
the lens barrel retracted. Press
the retractable lens barrel
button and rotate the zoom
ring to extend the lens.
Turn camera off and recharge
or replace battery.
Use Nikon-approved battery.
Turn camera off, remove and
replace battery, and then turn
camera on again.
0
315
315
119
30
27, 31
330
28, 31
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