Nikon Coolpix 5700 - Command Dial Problem

My Command Dial has stopped working. No matter what I try to select, -
mode, exposure comp, ASA, etc, it does not work. Has anyone had this
problem and if so, what was the solution. Is there a way to re-set the
entire camera?

Marsden

 

You can try some electronic tuner-cleaner. My older 990 had a problem with
the mode switch and also the command dial as of late. I use Radio Shack
tuner-cleaner cautiously applied so it can down into the contacts and soak
up the excess with a rag. Apply and work the switch /dial. May take a
couple tries to work the cleaner down to the contacts. better to go easy
than flood things.
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Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 ()
http://EdwardGRuf.com

 

Is the dial electrical? I would have assumed it would be an optical
encoder, like car stereos or video games.

Bob

 

To be honest, I have no idea. I just suggested what worked on the command
dial on my 990. One reason to apply sparing and mop up the excess.
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Ed Ruf Lifetime AMA# 344007 ()
http://EdwardGRuf.com