cCaution:
Do not remove the memory card from the camera while the card is being formatted.
Note:
Quick Format does not securely delete the data from the memory card. To securely “flush” the memory card so that no data can be recovered from the card, use Full Format to format the card.
Cleaning the Camera Body
Clean your camera thoroughly several times a year to keep it in good working condition. Before you perform any maintenance procedure on the camera, be sure to read the Safety Instructions in the Quick Reference Guide. Then follow these guidelines to clean the camera:
❏Be sure to turn off the camera before cleaning.
❏Use a clean, dry cloth to keep the camera free of dust.
❏Do not use abrasive cleaners.
❏If necessary, clean the battery contacts with a dry cloth.
Cleaning the CCD Sensor
If dark spots appear on the same place on all the pictures you take, there may be dust particles on the CCD image sensor inside the camera. To clean the CCD sensor, you need a hand blower and a cable shutter release with a shutter lock feature.
cCaution:
❏Do not use blower cans that use compressed air.
❏Do not touch the sensor with your finger or a cloth. Doing so may damage the sensor and may affect image quality.
❏Do not let the blower tip enter the camera body or touch the sensor surface. The shutter or sensor may be damaged if the shutter is accidentally released.
1.Remove the memory card from the camera.
2.Turn the shutter speed dial to B and attach the cable release.
3.Insert a fully charged battery and turn on the camera.
cCaution:
Do not use a low battery. If the battery dies and the shutter closes during cleaning, the camera may be damaged.
4.Cock the shutter, then remove the lens or lens hole cover.
5.Lock the shutter open using the cable release.
6.Blow off the dust carefully using the hand blower.
7.After cleaning, unlock the cable release and close the shutter.
8.Attach the lens or lens hole cover and remove the cable release.
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