132Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, the Self CleaningSensor Unit operates (approx. 3.5 sec.) to automatically shake off any dust onthe front of the sensor. Normally, you need not be aware of this operation.However, you can execute the sensor cleaning at anytime as well as disable it.1 Select [Sensor cleaning].Under the [7] tab, select [Sensorcleaning], then press <0>.2 Select [Clean nowf].Turn the <5> dial to select [Cleannowf], then press <0>.3 Select [OK].Turn the <5> dial to select [OK],then press <0>.X During the sensor cleaning, the<f> icon will be displayed on theLCD monitor. When the cleaningends, the screen will return to step 2.In step 2, select [Auto cleaningf] and set it to [Disable].X Whenever you set the power switch to <1/J> or <2>, thesensor cleaning will not be executed.3 Automatic Sensor CleaningCleaning the Sensor NowDisabling Automatic Sensor CleaningThe user-executed cleaning takes about 4 sec. to complete. During thesensor cleaning, the shutter will make 3 shutter-release sounds. Thecamera is not taking pictures.For best results, do the sensor cleaning while the camera bottom isplaced on a table or other surface at a perpendicular angle.Even if you repeat the sensor cleaning multiple times, the result will notimprove that much. Right after the sensor cleaning is finished, the[Cleaning nowf] option will remain disabled temporarily.COPY
