Describe how to use a remote with the d 5000 Nikon camera

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Nikon-5000-Digital-Cameras-manual/id/200ag512/t/2/

You may download the CoolPix 5000 manual here.

Press the release mode dial lock release and turn the release mode dial to the remote control position.

Full details are in the "Release Mode" section of the manual (page 77 in my copy).

Well, it's either the battery is exhausted, or there is an object sitting in the lens sleeve.

It takes power for the Lens to retract. Recharge or replace batteries to get the lens to retract.

your description says will turn on..but it looks like you describe will NOT turn on.. a dead unit.. ok, i have same issue and lucky enough to have TWO of these, the second one with a very different problem. I will troubleshoot between the two and get one working, will post results back here.. preliminary web search suggests unit has a DC to DC onboard voltage converter and DOES incorporate a fuse or more.. hopefully only a fuse is blown.

On the screen I take it. But get a print or view images in computer to check how far this goes. It will need to go back to Nikon for a fix though.

Depending on how long you have had the camera - Nikon may come up with a free solution. Contact Technical Support at Nikon. The auto focus is not functioning as it should. Do make sure you are not covering any 'Windows' on the front of the camera when taking, shots.

hi, the symptoms you describe that shows there is a problem related to ccd. you not mentioned that when you bought the camera ? if it covers guaranatee, just run to the nikon shop.. it is serious.... god bless you....

When you turn the camera on it senses a device plugged into the USB port and must wait to determine what is connected (computer, remote, etc.). It may take up to ten seconds for the camera to realize that it is not connected to a computer and become ready to take photos. If you turn the camera on and then press the Shutter button on the Remote it will turn on almost instantly.