3Manual Sensor Cleaning
While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. Doing any of the following will cut off the power and close the shutter. The shutter curtains and image sensor may then get damaged.
•Setting the power switch to <2>.
•Removing or inserting the battery.
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 cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror may 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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