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❚❚ Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image
sensor option in the setup menu (0 313), 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.
1 Charge the battery or connect an AC adapter.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image
sensor.
Turn the camera off and insert a fully-charged EN-EL15 battery or
connect an optional EP-5B power connector and EH-5b AC adapter.
The Lock
mirror up for cleaning option is only available in the setup menu at battery
levels over J.
2 Remove 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.
4 Press J.
The message shown at right will be
displayed in the monitor and a row of dashes
will appear in the control panel and
viewfinder.
To restore normal operation
without inspecting the image sensor, turn
the camera off.
G button