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• The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor.

•This camera features a CMOS sensor shifting shake reduction system, and it may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is not a malfunction.

1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

2 Turn the camera on.

3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [RSet-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5).

The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.

4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror Up] and press the 4button.

The mirror is locked in the up position.

If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor. Clean the sensor while checking the location of the dust.

Sensor Cleaning

Raises mirror and open shutter

for access to clean sensor. Turn the power off to finish

Mirror Up

Cancel

OK OK

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5 Clean the CMOS sensor.

Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth.

6 Turn off the camera.

7 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.