419Technical NotesImage Sensor CleaningIf you suspect that dirt or dust on the image sensor is appearingin photographs, you can clean the sensor using the Clean imagesensor option in the setup menu. The sensor can be cleaned atany time using the Clean now option, or cleaning can beperformed automatically when the camera is turned off. If imagesensor cleaning fails to resolve the problem, contact a Nikon-authorized service representative.❚❚ “Clean Now”Holding the camera base down, selectClean image sensor in the setup menu,then highlight Clean now and press J.The camera will check and clean theimage sensor. No other operations canbe performed until cleaning is complete;do not remove or disconnect the powersource until cleaning ends and the setupmenu is displayed.
