Cleaning The Image Sensor - Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 Instruction Manual

Cleaning the image sensor

If dust or debris enters the camera and lands on the image sensor, it may
appear on the photo image, depending on the shooting environment. If
there is dust on the image sensor, use a commercially available blower and
clean the image sensor following the steps below. You can easily clean the
image sensor using only the blower and the anti-dust function.
Notes
• Cleaning can be performed only when the battery level is
battery icons) or more. Low battery power during cleaning can cause damage to the
shutter. The cleaning should be completed quickly. The use of an AC Adaptor/
Charger (sold separately) is recommended.
• Do not use a spray blower because it may scatter vapor inside the camera body.
1
Confirm that the battery is fully charged (page 19).
2
Press the MENU button, then
select 3 with b/B on the
multi-selector.
3
Select [Cleaning mode] with v/V
on the multi-selector, then press
the center of the multi-selector.
The message "After cleaning, turn
camera off. Continue?" appears.
4
Select [OK] with v on the multi-selector, and press the center
of the multi-selector.
After the image sensor vibrates for a short time, the mirror in front is lifted.
5
Detach the lens (page 21).
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MENU button