20 Most Recent Nikon Coolpix 4100 Digital Camera - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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The could be copied by using USB cable comes with the camera after installing the drivers if the computer needs, the drivers could be installed from CD with the camera.
the second option is using card reader, which is easiest way, just put the SD card in card reader and copy all the data to computer,
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Fixing a Lens Error on a Digital Camera

This has to be THE most common failure mode for a digital camera. Some common error messages that might show up on the LCD's of cameras with this problem include "E18 lens error", or "lens error, restart camera". Some cameras might show nothing at all, but merely make a beeping noise as the lens goes out, then in, then the camera shuts off. Sometimes the lens won't even move.

The problem is actually quite common throughout all camera brands. 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. Believe it or not, one BIG contributor to lens errors is using a camera case. Sand, gunk, case fibers, etc... accumulate at the bottom of the case. These materials love to cling to the camera by electrostatic build-up from the camera rubbing against the side of the case (especially those cases with soft fibrous intreriors). Once these materials work their way into the lens mechanism, that's all she wrote. I have many cameras, and NEVER use a case for this very reason.

A camera owner that suffers this problem may have no recourse for having the camera repaired. Many camera makers will not honor repairing this problem under warranty as they claim it is due to impact damage to the camera, or sand or debris getting into the lens gearing mechanism (neither of which is covered under warranty). The quoted repair cost is usually close to or more than what the camera is actually worth.

Fortunately, about half the cameras that suffer this failure can easily be fixed by one of the following methods. None of these methods involve opening the camera, although some have potential to cause other damage to the camera if excessively done. If the camera is still under warranty, before trying any of these, please please first contact your camera's maker to see if they'll cover the repair, or to determine how much they'll charge for the repair. Who knows, you might get lucky. But if they quote you a number that's higher than the value of your camera, you may want to consider the following methods.

The methods are listed in the order of risk of damaging your camera. Thus make sure you try them in the listed order. And remember, these fixes (especially #6 and 7) should only be considered for a camera that's out of warranty, who's cost of repair would be excessive, and would otherwise be considered for disposal if unrepaired:

Fix #1: Remove the batteries from the camera, wait a few minutes. Put a fresh set of batteries back in (preferably rechargeable NiMH 2500mah or better) and turn the camera on. If that didn't work, try pressing and holding the Function or OK button while turning the camera on.

Fix #2: Remove the batteries, then remove the memory card. Then install new batteries, and turn on the camera. If you get an Error E30, it means you don't have a memory card installed, so turn it off, slip in the memory card and turn it on one last time.

Fix #3: Insert the cameras Audio/Video (AV) cable, and turn the camera on. Inserting this cable ensures that the camera's LCD screen remains off during the start process. Thus extra battery power is available to the camera's lens motor during startup. This extra power can be useful in overcoming grit or sand particals that may be jamming the lens. If the AV cable doesn't fix the lens error by itself, consider keeping this cable installed while trying fixes 4, 5, and 7 as a means to provide extra help to these fixes. But note that I DON'T recommend keeping the cable installed during Fix 6 as you may damage the AV port while tapping the camera. Reinsert the cable only AFTER tapping the camera.

Fix #4: Place the camera flat on its back on a table, pointed at the ceiling. Press and hold the shutter button down, and at the same time press the power-on button. The idea is that the camera will try to autofocus while the lens is extending, hopefully seating the lens barrel guide pins in their slots.

Fix #5: Blow compressed air in the gaps around the lens barrels with the idea of blowing out any sand or grit that may be in there jamming the lens. Other variations include blowing with a hair dryer in "no heat" setting, or sucking the gaps with a vacuum (careful with this one).

Now we're entering into the realm of potentially damaging your camera in conducting the fix. There is definitely some risk here, so take care when conducting the following two fixes.

Fix #6: Repeatedly tap the padded/rubber usb cover on a hard surface with the intent of dislodging any particles that may be jamming the lens. Other variations include hitting a side of the camera against the palm of your hand. A lot of people have reported success with this method. HOWEVER, there is also some potential for damaging or dislodging internal components with this method, such as unseating ribbon cables, or cracking LCD screens.

Fix #7: Try forcing the lens. More people have reported success with this method than with any of the other methods. HOWEVER, there's obviously some potential for damaging your camera by using this method. Variations include gently pulling, rotating, and/or twisting the lens barrel while hitting the power button. Attempt to gently straighten or align the barrel if it's crooked or twisted. Another variation includes looking for uneven gaps around the lens barrel, and then pushing on the side of the lens barrel that has the largest gap (note pushing the lens barrel all the way in is NOT recommended as it may become stuck there). While doing any of the above, listen for a click that indicates that the lens barrel guide pins may have reseated in their guide slots. If you hear this click, immediately stop and try the camera.

It sounds as though it's your memory card that's locked.Remove it and slide the little lever on the left hand side of the card so that it isn't in the lock position.

You may have moved the little slider on your memory card that makes the card write protected. Remove the card and slide the little switch on the left hand side.

To have pictures in the memory of your computer you have either taken photos without a memory card installed or accidentally copied them to your camera's memory.
To copy them to your memory card, you need to have the memory card inserted. Put the camera in view mode, press menu, select copy and select the first option.

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On the selector dial press the left arrow next to the clock icon. This brings up the timer selector. Press the down arrow to select on and then select. This sets the timer. Now position your camera and press the shutter button. There is a 10 second delay between pressing the shutter button and the picture being taken. If you want to take another picture with the timer, you have to reset it.

check the all ports USB with other thing , conect and chek if it works, if all is ok , then install the cd camera and after conect the camera again

http://uscamera.com/636-084-2236.htm

Time to start using a card reader.

Yes you can use it as a web camera. Attach A/V output to a A/V to USB convertor and use a webcam software. Then you may use it as a
webcam.

I have found a manual below, I suspect all you will need to do is reset it?
http://safemanuals.com/314159.php?k=dab264927522afbebbe79cacbccb25e8&ID=418269&q=NIKON%20COOLPIX%204100&cM=-1

Do what the pros do...use a card reader.

This cameras battery is CIPA rated for over 300 pictures. Youexperience is definitely NOT to be expected with this camera. Theproblem could be a faulty charger, defective battery or even somethingawry in the camera causing it to continue to drain the battery evenafter being turned off. If you purchased this from a "real store" Isuggest taking it back pronto. If you are "on your own" with thisproblem, I would begin by charging the battery overnight. On the nextday take a boat load of photos with the flash on and see how long itlasts. Charge it fully again the next night. The following day just letit sit in the camera 24 hours. Next, check it for remaining chargehaving taken no pictures at all. If it is drained dead, then charge itfully again overnight and then take it out of the camera and let it sitfor at least 24 hours. Next, put it in the camera and check it out.Hopefully, all this testing will determine whether it is the camera orthe battery. It is more difficult to determine whether the charger isacting up, but if in step one the camera only managed 50 on so picturesbefore going off, then that points toward either battery or charger andnot camera. If the battery drains dead sitting in the camera but notwhen sitting on the shelf, then that points toward the camera being theproblem.

if this should not work, locate your camera model from the link below and then perform an upgrade.

http://help.nikon.ca/app/answers/detail/a_id/14356/~/current-firmware-downloads-available-for-nikon-products

SD cards have a slide switch along one edge. Slide it toward the contacts to enable write, away from the contacts to protect. If that doesn't fix it, there may be a problem with the detector inside the card slot.

Use a card reader instead of your camera.

Ensure the battery is ok and charges to its max, try with a newer battery.

use alkaline or rechargeable

buy an ac adaptor (minninum dc in port 10$

Check to be sure there isn't an obstruction that is keeping the lens from extending and be sure the battery is fully charged. If you find and clear an obstruction, just turn the camera off and back on and it should be okay. If none of this helps you will have to have a NIkon authorized repair service work on it for you. You can send the camera to Nikon for service or you can look up an authorized dealer in your area.