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317Technical Notes
❚❚ 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.
1 Charge the battery.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or
cleaning the image sensor.
Be sure the battery is fully
charged before proceeding.
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 (note that this option is not
available at battery levels of H or
below).
G button