Flash does not work and flash button does not pull up selection, otherwise the camera seem to work fine. When I tried to reset to original settings the busy icon comes on.

Try a factory reset. In the menu go to the third spanner and select 'Clear settings'

To pop up the flash put the camera in manual mode (M) and press the flash release button and it should pop up.

Please note that:

1. You can not use the Flash when the Camera is set to Burst or Multi Burst mode.

2. You can not use the Flash when the ISO or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

3. You can not use the Flash when mode dial is set to Movie.

Also try these steps and check:

4. Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the flash is turned ON.

Please set the Landscape mode or Snow mode or Beach mode in the Scene Selection and check if the flash is working.

5. Try initializing the Camera and check if it works normally.

NOTE: Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.

6. Please press the Menu button on the Camera. Then, select the SETUP menu and select the SETUP 1 option of the Camera. Then, select the Initialize option to OK.

7. Try to power reset the Camera and check if it helps to resolve the issue. I suggest that you reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.

8. If the issue still persists then the Camera requires service.


Good Luck!!!!!!!

Please note that:

1. You can not use the Flash when the Camera is set to Burst or Multi Burst mode.

2. You can not use the Flash when the ISO or Twilight mode is selected in the Scene Selection.

3. You can not use the Flash when mode dial is set to Movie.

4. Ensure that the battery is fully charged and the flash is turned ON.

Please set the Landscape mode or Snow mode or Beach mode in the Scene Selection and check if the flash is working.

5. Try initializing the Camera and check if it works normally.

NOTE: Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.

6. Please press the Menu button on the Camera. Then, select the SETUP menu and select the SETUP 1 option of the Camera. Then, select the Initialize option to OK.

7. Try to power reset the Camera and check if it helps to resolve the issue. I suggest that you reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.

8. If the issue still persists then the Camera requires service.


Good Luck!!!!!!!

Hello!

Please turn off the Camera and pull out the Battery then press and hold the Power button for 30 seconds. Next, reinsert the Battery and turn ON the Camera then reset it to the original factory settings. Furthermore, please ensure that the Battery pack in the Camera is fully charged.

Follow the steps given below to reset the Camera to the original factory settings:

Press the Home button then select Settings, Main Settings 1 using the control button. Next, select Initialize and OK.
This will reset the Camera to the original factory settings. If the issue persists then the issue is related to the image sensor of the Camera and service will be required to get it fixed.

Hello!

Please consider the troubleshooting given below:
(a) Remove the Battery from the Camera then press and hold the power button for 30 seconds.
(b) Reinsert the Battery pack and turn ON the Camera. Please make sure that the Battery pack is fully charged.
(c) Next, try resetting the Camera to the original factory settings if the menu options are accessible on the Camera.
Perform the steps given below to reset the Camera to the original factory settings:
(i) Press the Menu button on the Camera to access the menu options.
(ii) Press the right arrow on the control button to select (Setup) setting, then press the right arrow again.
(iii) Press up/down/left/right arrow to select the Setup 1option.
(iv) Next, select the Initialize Option and select OK.
Performing the above mentioned steps will reset the Camera to the original factory settings.

If the issue persists even after performing the above mentioned steps then service will be required.

Hi!

The error E:91 indicates a hardware malfunction in the Camera. In this case, you may try resetting the Camera to the original factory settings.
Follow the steps given below to reset the Camera to the original factory settings:
(a) Press the Menu button to display the menu screen.
(b) After pressing the right arrow on the control button, go to the (setup) setting, then press the right arrow again.
(c) Next, press the left/right/up/down arrow on the control button to select "Setup 1" option.
(d) Then, select the "Initialize" option OK, OK.
(e) Set the clock if date and time screen appear.
(f) Next, turn off the Camera and remove the Battery pack and press and hold the power button for 30 seconds.
(g) Then, reinsert the Battery pack and turn the Camera ON.

Performing all the above steps will reset the Camera to the original factory settings. After resetting the Camera to the original factory settings, please check the operation of the Camera.
If the Camera continues to display the error E:91 then service will be required.

Regards,
Pacific.

Option 1:

Try Initializing the Camera as follow; Initializing the Camera will reset the settings of the Camera to the factory settings including date and time. It will not delete any data saved in the Camera.

1. Please press the Menu button on the Camera.
2. Then, select the SETUP menu and select the SETUP 1 option of the Camera.
3. Then, select the Initialize option to OK.

Option 2:
If issue persists try Power reset the Camera by removing the battery from the Camera and inserting it after 1 minute.

If the issue still persists then Service may requires to resolve it.

hi try to reset ur camera...To do such reset, turn on the camera and hold the menu button down for longer than 5 seconds. A message should hopefully come up on your LCD asking if you want to reset the camera. Select Yes...thank u!!!
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Hi,
I know some of the common things for the digital camera. I want you to try these.

-------->If the built-in flash does not function, then the camera may be set to Auto and will only flash when taking pictures in poorly illuminated environments.
-------->Set the camera to the Forced flash setting so it will flash regardless of the surrounding brightness.

IMPORTANT: If the Forced flash setting is already enabled and the flash is still not working, then the issue may be due to another camera setting. Even if the Forced flash setting is enabled, the flash will still not work in the following circumstances:

* When shooting MPEG movies
* When set to the Twilight mode
* If an external flash is connected


The information above should resolve your issue. However, if the issue still persists, you can try resetting the camera to factory specifications.
Some cameras have a RESET button built into them or a menu option to reset the camera to the default settings.
Refer to the instruction manual supplied with your camera for specific information regarding the availability of a RESET button or menu option to reset the default settings. Otherwise, continue with the manual reset procedure below.

1. Turn off the camera.
2. Ensure the camera is not connected to an AC power adapter.
3. Remove the battery from the camera for 15 seconds.
4. Reinsert the battery.
5. Turn on the camera.

If all the above fails you, then i doubt that Impact damage would have caused the flash not to work.
But i know you are not going to like this solution. No other way , you have to contact Nikon service centre for repair.

i hope this helps to fix your problem.
Thanx for using fixya.
Cheers.

for anyone who wants to know how i solved my problem with the flash saying it cannot be changed...

If you go into the camera settings; look under rec mode. It might be in "burst" mode. Flash will only work while in "normal" mode.