❚❚Manual Cleaning

If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image sensor option in the setup menu (0 314), the sensor can be cleaned manually as described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized service personnel.

1Charge the battery.

A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image sensor. Be sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding.

2Remove the lens.

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

3 Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.

 

Turn the camera on and press the G

 

button to display the menus.

 

Highlight Lock mirror up for

 

cleaning in the setup menu and press

 

2 (note that this option is not

 

available at battery levels of Hor

G button

below).

 

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