About dirt on the image sensor This camera features an interchangeable lens system so dirt may get inside the camera body when changing lenses. Depending on the recording conditions, dirt on the image sensor may appear on the recorded picture. Do not change lenses where there is a lot of dust, and always attach the body cap when a lens is not attached to the camera, so that dirt or dust does not get inside the camera body. Remove any dirt on the body cap before attaching it. Clean any dirt on the image sensor using the steps below. Removing dirt on the image sensor Black spots may appear on the recorded picture if dirt or dust gets on the image sensor. The image sensor is very delicate and easily scratched. If it becomes necessary to clean the image sensor, always use the following steps. � Use the AC adaptor when cleaning. If you use the battery and the remaining battery power becomes low during cleaning, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and the mirror may be damaged. 1 Detach the lens. (P16) 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Set [NO RELEASE WITHOUT LENS] in the [CUSTOM] menu to [OFF]. (P87) 4 Set the focus mode lever to [MF]. (P42) 5 Set the shutter speed to [B] (Bulb). (P39) 6 Press and hold the shutter button. � The mirror goes up and the shutter curtains open. 7 Clean the image sensor. � Blow off the dust on the surface of the image sensor with a commercially available blower brush. Be careful not to blow too strongly. � Do not put the blower brush further inside than the lens mount.
� Do not let the blower brush touch the image sensor as the image sensor may get scratched. � Do not use any objects except a blower brush to clean the image sensor. 8 Release the shutter button. � The shutter curtains close and the mirror goes down when the camera is turned off. Be careful that the blower brush does not get caught in the shutter curtains. 9 Turn the camera off. � Battery The battery is a rechargeable lithium ion battery. Its ability to generate power comes from the chemical reaction that takes place inside it. This reaction is susceptible to the surrounding temperature and humidity. If the temperature is too high or too low, the operating time of the battery will become shorter. After use, be sure to remove the battery. Bring charged spare batteries when going out. � Be aware that the operating time of the battery becomes shorter in low temperature conditions such as at a ski resort. � When you travel, do not forget to bring the AC adaptor (supplied) so that you can charge the battery in the country that you are traveling in. If you drop the battery accidentally, check to see if the body of the battery and the terminals are damaged. � Inserting a damaged battery in the camera will damage the camera.
