Nikon Coolpix P2 Digital Camera - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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). 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, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use any photo management program such as Picasa ( http://picasa.google.com ).

Have you formatted the memory card? When you buy a new memory card, you must go in your camera's menu and find the "format memory" selection and perform the format function. Once formatted by your camera, it should work.

You should try some photo recovery software to rescue the pictures on your SD card, here are some you may rely on. Both programs can also recover videos and music.

Photo Recovery Software (for Windows)
Mac Photo Recovery Software (for Mac OS X)

Be careful: Before your pictures are recovered, do not attempt to save more files to the memory card in case the original files(your pictures) are overwritten.

This link can find details about everything you can try to fix it without sending it to a repair shop: Fixing-lens-error-on-digital-cameraHope helps.

Having gone over two months without a response to my query, I assume my suggestion to use a card reader solved the problem.

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Turn the computer on and wait for it to start up. After confirming that the camera
is off, connect the UC-E6 USB cable (provided with your camera) as shown below.
Check to be sure the connector is in the correct orientation and insert the
plug straight. Do not insert or disconnect it forcibly. Connect the camera directly
to the computer; do not connect the cable via a USB hub or keyboard.
Turn on your cameram,be sure to select Mass storage before reconnecting the camera.
Or you can transfer your photos using an card reader ...

PictureProject was retired years ago, replaced by Nikon Transfer and Nikon ViewNX. You can download the current versions of all (free) Nikon software from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

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, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

You can download the current versions of all (free) Nikon software from
http://support.nikontech.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/61

You might want to consider NOT connecting your camera to your 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, the same way you copy any other files. Or you can use Nikon Transfer or any other photo cataloging program.

Hello - It just means that your date/time has to be setup in the menu. It probably lost the time when you switched out batteries.

Turn the dial on the top of your camera to Setup and a Setup menu will appear. Go down to Date and set the date and time. when your finished move the dial back to the normal (image of camera) setting.

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From what you said - it sounds more like a sensor problem in the camera.
If the screen looks OK while sizing up a picture , then 'click' Image is stored on sensor which is read as one LARGE matrix of dots and stored into memory.
If the white lines start at this point - ie. viewing the picture while in camera and then after download.
Then, the problem started at the sensor.
I just did a (www.goggle.co.uk) and did a search for problems - and NONE apart from Wi-Fi connections to Windows7 -- all reviews were great.
I would connect Nikon to see what they recommend

Hello - from what you said - it sounds more like a sensor problem in the camera.
If the screen looks OK while sizing up a picture , then 'click' Image is stored on sensor which is read as one LARGE matrix of dots and stored into memory.
If the white lines start at this point - ie. viewing the picture while in camera and then after download.
Then, the problem started at the sensor.
I just did a (www.goggle.co.uk) and did a search for problems - and NONE apart from Wi-Fi connections to Windows7 -- all reviews were great.
I would connect Nikon to see what they recommend . -- Ray

You should be able to take the memory card out of the camera and insert it in the computer in a card reader slot. If your computer does not have these card slots you can get a card reader at a computer store and hook it up with a USB cord. try someone like radio shack to see if you can get a new cord for your camera, they have many different types and adapters to chose from.

Lens errors are fairly common. 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 ... Unfortunately, many cameras that fall prey to this can only be corrected by professional repair. But, here are some things that you can do that may correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try.

Go into the menu and find "reset" and follow the on-screen instructions to return to factory default settings

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 a photo cataloging program, such as Nikon Transfer for Apple iPhoto.

1) Can you try another PC ? (Could be a USB fault)
2) Could be you need another battery (Nikon EN-EL8)
3) Can you charge it by means other than a USB port ?

Here's a handy web site :-

http://www.retrevo.com/s/Nikon-P2-Digital-Cameras-review-manual/id/200dj489/t/1-2/

Sounds like the sensor or stabilization circuit may be going bad and it may not be worth the cost of a repair. If the camera is less than a year old send it to Nikon for repair along with the sales receipt. if more than a year old; do you want to put more than $150 into it?

Blame Microsoft updates. Start using a card reader.

Try jiggling the lens. Use compressed air to blow out any grit around the lens barrel. If that doesn't do it, you'll need to get the camera serviced.