Nikon cool pix keeps saying battery exhausted will not recharge only flashes red. New batteries unable to charge or use. Is there a setting? Using my cell phone miw??

SOURCE: I have a nikon cool pix camera that doesn't turn on

When there is nothing happening, it is hard to understand what is wrong.
Do the menus cone on or anything turn on?
If the camera comes on at all, then try setting all the menus to default.
If nothing comes on, no lights, nothing, then you are stuck.

If it will not turn on at all, I would recommend selling it at a site such as Ebay for repair parts, as is. At least you can get some money back, and buy another camera.

Also you may want to consider to call Nikon and trade-in or trade-up your camera for a re-furbished unit (a re-furbished unit will have everything just as it came from the factory. The support-repair department would be the place to get the number and information.

SOURCE: I put 4 new batteries

Hi williamlavon, use NiMh 2800 mAh or more and charger to solve.
Regards