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Nikon Coolpix s3500 Troubleshooting
Released in February of 2013, identified by model 26379.
The LCD screen would not come on.
No matter how many times I try to power the device on and off the LCD is still black.
Drained/Bad battery
If the LCD screen is not coming on, the device may be dead.
Connection Issue
If the USB cable is connecting the computer and camera, the LCD screen will not come on.
Charging Issue
If the camera is charging, the LCD screen will be blank.
Rear Buttons Issues
The rear buttons that help navigate through the functions of the camera are not operating properly.
Buttons getting stuck
If the rear buttons become stuck, or lodged, try pushing and pressing in the opposite direction that it is stuck in.
Button has become detached
If the rear buttons fall off the device, the buttons must be replaced.
Malfunctioning buttons
If the rear buttons are not functioning properly, it is possible that the internal mechanism of the button is bad and needs to be completely replaced.
Shutter release malfunction
The device will not allow me to take any pictures because the shutter button is no longer operating properly.
Shutter release button is stuck
If the shutter release button becomes stuck, it could possibly be caused by a build up of dirt. Try to clean out with compressed air.
No operation of shutter release button
If the shutter release button is not functioning at all, it must be replaced.
Memory card and battery door has become detached from the device
The memory card and battery door has detached from my camera and I can not get it back on
Broken memory card and battery door
If the battery door has detached from the camera and can no longer hold the battery into place, then the door must be replaced.
Flash will not fire
I keep trying to take pictures, but my flash will not work.
Flash settings issue
If your flash will not fire, first, check and make sure that the flash is turned on.
Camera modes issue
If you have your camera in the blink proof mode, your flash will not operate properly. Try disabling blink proof and then take your picture.
5 Comments
Nikon coolpix s3500 has power. Last photo taken is stuck in view finder. Camera will not turn on. Lens is in retracted (closed) position.
yeek3dad - Reply
My camera screen is not on
Balu Cherukuri - Reply
After switch on my camera zomm ed is giving me tik tik sound why?
Balu Cherukuri - Reply
My camera will not turn on using the power switch. If I hold the button down, the camera will sound once and the flash light on the back of the camera will blink on and off. If I push the power button down again, it will stop. Nothing on the screen whatsoever.
David Steppy - Reply
I put in a new battery and USB not showing as connected.
Barbara Murray - Reply