Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Select OK, Clean the image sensor

Cleaning the Image Sensor (CMOS)

The image sensor is like the film in a film-based camera. If any dust or other foreign matter adheres to the image sensor, it may show up as a dark speck in the images.

To avoid this, follow the procedure below to clean the image sensor. Note that the image sensor is a very delicate component. If possible, you should have it cleaned by a Canon Service Center.

•While you clean the image sensor, the camera must be turned on. Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2 (optional accessory, see page 174) or a battery. If you use a battery, make sure the battery level is sufficient. Before cleaning the image sensor, detach the lens from the camera.

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Insert the DC coupler (→p.26) or a battery into the battery compartment and set the < > switch to <>.

On the menu, select [Sensor clean.].

•Press the <> button.

•Turn the < > dial to select [Sensor clean.], then press < >.

sIf you are using a battery having enough power, the

screen shown in step 3 will appear.

•If the battery is exhausted, a warning message will appear and you will not be able to proceed further. Either recharge the battery or use a DC coupler and start from step 1 again.

Select [OK].

•Turn the < > dial to select [OK], then press < >. s The mirror will lock up and the shutter will open.

s “ ” will blink on the LCD panel.

Clean the image sensor.

•Use a rubber blower to carefully blow away any dust, etc., on the surface of the image sensor.

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