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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 dealer
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.
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 dealer. Should this occur, you can use features
such as the despeckling function provided in the image
processing software to remedy the problem.
Checking the condition of the
CCD surface
ASelect [MIRROR LOCK-UP (CLEANING)] for the
[ MAINTENANCE] in the [SET UP] menu.
See “Using the [SET UP] menu” (➝p.138).
BPress n or o to select [OK]
CPress MENU/OK.
[- - - - - -] is displayed in the
control panel.
DPress the shutter button all the way down.
The mirror will be raised and the shutter
curtain will open, and a row of dashes will
blink in the control panel.
MIRROR LOCK-UP (CLEANING)
MIRROR LOCK-UP (CLEANING)
SET
SET
OK
OK
CANCEL
CANCEL
MIRROR LOCK-UP OK?
MIRROR LOCK-UP OK?