3Manual Sensor CleaningN
While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor might get damaged.
•Setting the power switch to <2>.
•Opening the card/battery compartment cover.
The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care.
Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor.
Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror might get damaged.
Never use canned air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
If the battery level becomes low while you clean the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor.
If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.
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