FujiFilm FinePix S1 Cleaning the CCD, 114, Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD

Cleaning the CCD

■This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element. This CCD is located behind the shutter screen.

If dust or other soiling attaches to the surface of the CCD and pictures are then taken, this soiling may appear as spots in the image, depending on the camera settings and the type of subject. If this occurs, the CCD must be cleaned. Because the surface of the CCD is extremely fragile, wherever possible the camera should be returned to an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for cleaning (for a charge).

Any repairs carried out by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility to CCDs that were scratched or damaged during cleaning by the customer will be charged to the customer. Note that such repairs will probably involve replacing the CCD and will be expensive.

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Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD

•Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory, it is carefully checked for dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards.

•Bear in mind also that some types of soiling on the CCD surface cannot be removed even by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility.

Should this occur, you can use features such as the despeckling function provided in the image processing software to remedy the problem.

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Preventing Soiling of the CCD

•Change the lens in an area free of soling and dust.

•While the lens is detached from the camera, always fit the camera body cap provided onto the camera. Check that the body cap and lens are free of any soiling or dust.

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