Pentax K Series K-x Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Appendix
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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
Use the four-way controller
(23) to select [Mirror Up] and
press the 4 button.
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.
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 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.
Sensor Cleaning
Cancel
Mirror Up
Raises mirror and open shutter
for access to clean sensor.
Turn the power off to finish
OK
OK