20 Most Recent Nikon Coolpix 3200 Digital Camera - Page 3 Questions & Answers

The 3200 uses SD cards. It will not work with SDHC cards.

Try the procedures in this tip.

You don't need a driver.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 any photo cataloging program such as Nikon Transfer or Windows Photo Gallery.

Try the procedures in this tip.

Try the procedures in this tip.

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.

If you're using rechargeable batteries, you must charge them outside the camera using a separate charger. Connecting the camera to a computer discharges the batteries, not charges them.

Make sure your memory card is an SD card and not an SDHC card. If it's larger than 2GB then it won't work with the 3200.

they aren't compatible for instance your camera will only recognize cards up to 1 gig and your card is a 2 gig card, or your card is bad try it in something like a computer. possibly your camera is bad try a very small card in it and see if it works.

The system control board has competely failed or it has detected a problem with the camera, either way! not cost effective to repair.

i have the same problem, mine also wont charge

When the light does not come on while charging as you suggested might be the battery is dead but even when batteries die the indicator foe charging still comes on.
From a professional point of view i would say it is more likely the charger is spoilt this means the camera does not supply power to the unit.
Hope this solution has been helpful?

I'm afraid that USB port has been damaged and is drawing excessive current causing the error message. You are at least fortunate in that your computers' ports are protected since the camera could have otherwise caused damage. Using a basic multimeter one could probably measure across the pins 1 & 4 to determine if the camera's input is shorted; it should in no case measure less than 5-6 Ohms regardless of lead polarity. The current capability of a USB port varies by version but is between 500 & 900 Milliamperes.

Sorry, you can't use this camera as a webcam. Most digital cameras cannot be used as webcams, you can buy an inexpensive webcam for about $25.

Thomas

You can download the manual at
http://www.nikonusa.com/pdf/manuals/coolpix/CP3200_2200_en.pdf

i think you should change the battery, my coolpix 4300 had the same problem as yours, and after i replace the battery with the new one, the indicator never showed again

No guarantees, but I suggest you scrub the battery contacts with a standard pencil eraser and try again. The current drawn by our modern electronics is so little that even a light film of oils from our fingers can cause intermittent contact.

Take a look on the left hand side of your SD card. You should see yellow orange switch that stands out from the blue of the rest of the card.
When it is in the down position then the card is write protected.

Slide the switch up and you should be able to write images to the card without a problem.

... unless the card is toast.

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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.