Pentax 17811 - K-7 Digital Camera SLR, Operating Manual

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1
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
2
Turn the camera on.
3
Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [ R Set-up 4] menu and
press the four-way controller (
5
).
The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.
4
Press the four-way controller (
2
)
to select [Mirror Up] and press
the
4 button.
The mirror is locked in the up position.
If you used the Dust Alert function to
detect dust on the sensor within the last
30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears
on the monitor. It allows you to clean the
sensor while checking the location of the
dust.
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.
• The self-timer lamp blinks and [ Cln ] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning
the sensor.
• The camera may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS
sensor. It is not a malfunction.
Sensor Cleaning
Cancel
Mirror Up
Raises mirror and open shutter
for access to clean sensor.
Turn the power off to finish
OK OK