20 Most Recent Nikon Coolpix S4000 Digital Camera - Page 7 Questions & Answers

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How do i change language?

Press the Menu button. Select Setup (the wrench icon, or else the last item). Select Language (either the waving flag icon, or else "xxx/Language" where xxx is Language in whatever language is currently selected. No matter the language, it should still say "Language" in English after the slash. In that menu, each language is labeled in that language, so you should see "English" as one of the options. Select that, and everything should be back in English.
1/1/2011 6:54:21 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Jan 01, 2011
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Camera says "Card cannot be

Hi,

Remove the memory card and you will find a switch on the left side of the card. It must be locked, so slide or push the lock on other side to open it and then insert the card back to the Camera.

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Ron


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12/31/2010 8:36:55 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 31, 2010
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Hi! Why the

This maybe not the problem of your camera, its your PC, your PC don't stand HD play. In another word, your graphics is too old, if you play the initial video on it, it will not be fluent. You can edit your video to 720P by software. Anything help?
12/31/2010 2:20:09 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 31, 2010
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How I could download photos

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.
12/30/2010 5:55:54 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 30, 2010
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I have a brand new

Go into the Setup menu, select "Date," and set the current date and time and your timezone.
12/27/2010 5:31:41 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 27, 2010
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How can i change the

Press the Menu button. Select Setup (the wrench icon, or else the last item). Select Language (either the waving flag icon, or else "xxx/Language" where xxx is Language in whatever language is currently selected. No matter the language, it should still say "Language" in English after the slash. In that menu, each language is labeled in that language, so you should see "English" as one of the options. Select that, and everything should be back in English.
12/25/2010 7:30:01 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 25, 2010
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How to transfer photos from

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

You can get the current versions of all (free) Nikon software from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61
12/22/2010 5:07:26 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 22, 2010
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My camera will not allow

you should be able to transfer pictures from your camera by connecting the data cable to camera and pc and select the data transfer mode (if this mode will not be automaticaly selected) , and for video recording you should select the video function from your camera and should work
12/22/2010 8:37:36 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Dec 22, 2010
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I just find it weird with the no lens problem. See

The island? Maybe sand got in the camera's lens holder - the cyllinder-shaped part that comes out. Or dust from the bag. Try a vacuume cleaner to take out any such thing but do not scratch the lens! Good luck
11/30/2010 9:00:06 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 30, 2010
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I just purchased my Nikon Coolpix S4000 in June

could be a lose wire in the charger so the connection isnt getting through
i lost my camera charger, so i went to a store an bought an adapter for cameras and they are REALLY cheap!
you just put you camera battery into the adapter which goes directly into the sockets
so if you can t find any other solution this will probably be cheaper than by another charger for the camera!
:)
11/23/2010 3:47:02 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 23, 2010
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COOLPIX S4000 CAMERA LENS STRUCKED

Hello

The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair center for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance. Also, please be so kind to let me know if you found this helpful.

Regards
Andrea
11/20/2010 1:03:01 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 20, 2010
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Everytime my boyfriend tries to

If this happens only if you are trying to take videos, then you might be having memory issues. Do you have a memory card inserted on the camera? If there is none, then the camera is using its internal memory which is only 45MB; this is too small if you have stored a lot of pictures on the camera already, thus it runs out of memory easily.

However, if you are using a memory card, try to free up some memory on it since recording videos requires a lot of space and when the camera detected that problem, it automatically shuts itself off. If this does not solve the problem, try to format your SD card using your camera. Just be advised that doing this would delete all stored pictures or videos on the memory so make sure you copy them first on your computer.

To format your memory card,
Tap MENU, then select the "wrench" symbol or the Setup Menu. Then select Format Card. You will be asked to Format the card so just click Yes. Wait for the process to finish and then try taking videos again.

Please let me know how this goes. Thank you for using FixYa.
11/13/2010 3:09:52 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 13, 2010
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I didn't drop my camera or anything and when I

Hello

The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair centre for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance. Also, please be so kind to let me know if you found this helpful.

Regards
Andrea
11/11/2010 10:15:08 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 11, 2010
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When I hook my camera to a usb port on my HP 763

Consider NOT connecting the camera to the computer.

The best way to download pictures from your camera to your computer involves removing the memory card from the camera and plugging it into a card reader (either built-in to the computer or connected via USB or FireWire). This is likely to be faster than connecting the camera to the computer, and won't run down your camera's batteries.

Once the card is plugged in, it will appear to your computer as a removable drive. You can use the operating system's drag&drop facility to copy pictures from the card to the computer's hard drive. Or you can use any photo cataloging program.
11/9/2010 7:45:47 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 09, 2010
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I dropped my nikon coolpix

Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera


This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digital camera. Some common error messages that might show up on the LCD's of cameras with this problem include "E18 lens error", or "lens error, restart camera". Some cameras might show nothing at all, but merely make a beeping noise as the lens goes out, then in, then the camera shuts off. Sometimes the lens won't even move.

The problem is actually quite common throughout all camera brands. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended. Believe it or not, one BIG contributor to lens errors is using a camera case. Sand, gunk, case fibers, etc... accumulate at the bottom of the case. These materials love to cling to the camera by electrostatic build-up from the camera rubbing against the side of the case (especially those cases with soft fibrous intreriors). Once these materials work their way into the lens mechanism, that's all she wrote. I have many cameras, and NEVER use a case for this very reason.

A camera owner that suffers this problem may have no recourse for having the camera repaired. Many camera makers will not honor repairing this problem under warranty as they claim it is due to impact damage to the camera, or sand or debris getting into the lens gearing mechanism (neither of which is covered under warranty). The quoted repair cost is usually close to or more than what the camera is actually worth.

Fortunately, about half the cameras that suffer this failure can easily be fixed by one of the following methods. None of these methods involve opening the camera, although some have potential to cause other damage to the camera if excessively done. If the camera is still under warranty, before trying any of these, please please first contact your camera's maker to see if they'll cover the repair, or to determine how much they'll charge for the repair. Who knows, you might get lucky. But if they quote you a number that's higher than the value of your camera, you may want to consider the following methods.

The methods are listed in the order of risk of damaging your camera. Thus make sure you try them in the listed order. And remember, these fixes (especially #6 and 7) should only be considered for a camera that's out of warranty, who's cost of repair would be excessive, and would otherwise be considered for disposal if unrepaired:

Fix #1: Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes. Put a fresh set of batteries back in (preferably rechargeable NiMH 2500mah or better) and turn the camera on. If that didn't work, try pressing and holding the Function or OK button while turning the camera on.

Fix #2: Remove the batteries, then remove the memory card. Then install new batteries, and turn on the camera. If you get an Error E30, it means you don't have a memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the memory card and turn it on one last time.

Fix #3: Insert the cameras Audio/Video (AV) cable, and turn the camera on. Inserting this cable ensures that the camera's LCD screen remains off during the start process. Thus extra battery power is available to the camera's lens motor during startup. This extra power can be useful in overcoming grit or sand particals that may be jamming the lens. If the AV cable doesn't fix the lens error by itself, consider keeping this cable installed while trying fixes 4, 5, and 7 as a means to provide extra help to these fixes. But note that I DON'T recommend keeping the cable installed during Fix 6 as you may damage the AV port while tapping the camera. Reinsert the cable only AFTER tapping the camera.

Fix #4: Place the camera flat on its back on a table, pointed at the ceiling. Press and hold the shutter button down, and at the same time press the power-on button. The idea is that the camera will try to autofocus while the lens is extending, hopefully seating the lens barrel guide pins in their slots.

Fix #5: Blow compressed air in the gaps around the lens barrels with the idea of blowing out any sand or grit that may be in there jamming the lens. Other variations include blowing with a hair dryer in "no heat" setting, or sucking the gaps with a vacuum (careful with this one).

Now we're entering into the realm of potentially damaging your camera in conducting the fix. There is definitely some risk here, so take care when conducting the following two fixes.

Fix #6: Repeatedly tap the padded/rubber usb cover on a hard surface with the intent of dislodging any particles that may be jamming the lens. Other variations include hitting a side of the camera against the palm of your hand. A lot of people have reported success with this method. HOWEVER, there is also some potential for damaging or dislodging internal components with this method, such as unseating ribbon cables, or cracking LCD screens.

Fix #7: Try forcing the lens. More people have reported success with this method than with any of the other methods. HOWEVER, there's obviously some potential for damaging your camera by using this method. Variations include gently pulling, rotating, and/or twisting the lens barrel while hitting the power button. Attempt to gently straighten or align the barrel if it's crooked or twisted. Another variation includes looking for uneven gaps around the lens barrel, and then pushing on the side of the lens barrel that has the largest gap (note pushing the lens barrel all the way in is NOT recommended as it may become stuck there). While doing any of the above, listen for a click that indicates that the lens barrel guide pins may have reseated in their guide slots. If you hear this click, immediately stop and try the camera.

11/3/2010 2:21:48 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Nov 03, 2010
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How to connect a Nikon coolpix S4000 to a

HI there after download the software install the it then connect the camera via data cable and make sure the camera connectivity setting is USB connection. After that open the software. You can see all the photos on that software page. Just save them.
Another way with our software data cable.
Remove the memory card and fit it on the card reader and connect it on the PC. then go in my computer and open the driver. You can found there folder's. Just copy them and paste on your computer. All the image will transfered on your PC then. Thanks.
i hope it will gives you success. meds ?
10/1/2010 5:40:07 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Oct 01, 2010
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Have Nikon Coolpix s210. Lense

Hello

The problem is that the lens has become stuck in the barrel. There are some DIY solutions you could try, but the probability is that you will have to get it fixed by a professional.

Use these at own risk as it may further damage the camera.

Firstly , try connecting your ac adapter or usb cable.

Try holding the shutter button while switching on the camera.

Look at the lens , and if some of the lens 'circles' is misaligned or not concentric then try wiggling it (while holding camera lens down).

Try gently pushing or pulling the lens when it extends but this is risky as it may cause the lens barrel to slip out of its guidance system.

Another way to do this is to place the camera lens down on a hard surface and then power it up. Be sure to use a soft cloth or something similar as to not scratch your lens or casing. Let the lens push the camera up and down a few times and sometimes the little resistance provided by the camera is enough to get things going again.

Try hitting your camera near the lens on the body with the soft tissue on the palm of your hand.

Other than that , I would take the camera to a repair center for a evaluation to see if it would cost more to repair than to replace the camera.

If it is still under warranty I would suggest you take it in before trying any of these steps and remove any off-brand batteries or accessories as some stores are really fussy about warranty repairs on camera's with non-brand accessories.

You can also have a look at THIS link.

Hope the advise is useful. please do not hesitate to let me know if you need any further assistance.

Regards
Andrea
9/29/2010 8:33:25 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Sep 29, 2010
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I had my nikon s4000

Hello

Yes, i second you on the first solution...

But, now that it is done already, we need to try something else to resolve theproblem.

OK, firstly you will need to understand that water damage is a very bad thing. That is why the brand companies don't give warranty on this particular problem.

OK, firstly, you need to take out the battery and the memory card.

Place the camera in a sealed container filled with 2 cups of rice. Keep in the container for about 48 hours.

If this does not work, it is most probably a circuit error, die to water damage.

Please let me know if this works. Also, do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards
Andrea
9/19/2010 2:53:01 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Sep 19, 2010
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When I play back a recording on my camera, it is

Sounds like your computer is having trouble decoding the video. You might try a newer video playback program, such as VLC (http://www.videolan.org).
9/16/2010 3:45:21 AM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Sep 16, 2010
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My camera was working completely

Since this camera is fairly new, it may be worth your while to go to the http://www.nikon.com website and call the support repairs department. Even if the camera is not under warranty, you may be able to get repairs for little or nothing.
This may depend on if it is a common problem.
Before you call, make sure the battery is either new or charged fully.
If the camera has been dropped, accidentally got water inside, or other damage in most cases will void all kinds of warranties.
If the camera simply stopped working with full charge or new batteries, then you indeed should call Nikon.
9/11/2010 8:01:37 PM • Nikon Coolpix... • Answered on Sep 11, 2010
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