Pentax Silkypix K-500, Operating Manual

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Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning the CMOS sensor
with a blower.
Please contact a PENTAX Service Center for professional cleaning as
the CMOS sensor is a precision part. Cleaning services involve a fee.
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.
Removing Dust with a Blower
• The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor.
• This camera may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS
sensor. It is not a malfunction.
• You can use the optional imagesensor cleaning kit to clean the CMOS
sensor.
• Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. They may scratch
the CMOS sensor. Also, do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth.
• Do not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to
p
.
• To prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CMOS sensor, keep
the body mount cover on the camera when a lens is not attached.
• When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery power remaining to clean
sensor] is displayed on the monitor.
• When cleaning the sensor, use the optional AC adapter kit or install a fully
charged battery. If the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning,
the self-timer lamp blinks rapidly. In this case, stop cleaning immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power
is turned off, this may cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor and
the mirror.
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