Cleaning the CCD

BCheck whether the dust has been removed from the

CMoisten the bottom 5 mm (0.2 in) of the Sensor swab

CCD surface.

evenly with cleaning fluid.

-The blower has removed the dust (There are no oily

marks or fingerprints).

RTurn the camera off and mount the lens or body cap on the camera.

-There are oily marks or fingerprints left on the CCD that

cannot be removed with the blower. RProceed to stepC.

CAUTION

 

When you turn the camera off, the mirror drops down

CAUTION

and the shutter closes at the same time. Ensure that

 

your fingers are not caught inside the camera.

Do not use the swab when it is dry or not moistened

 

with cleaning fluid.

ZEnsure that you have the cleaning equipment

DSlowly and gently wipe using only one side of the

ready

• Cleaning swabs

sensor swab just once across the full width of the CCD

from left to right.

Sensor Swab (Photographic Solutions, Inc.)

 

*For information on suppliers outside Japan, visit

the web site listed below (http://www.photosol.com/swabproduct.htm).

• Cleaning fluid Anhydrous ethanol

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