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• The exposure
time may be extremely
long when using the Dust Alert
function.
Note that if the direction
of the lens is changed before processln£
is
complete,
dust will not be detected properly.
• Depending
on the subject conditions
or temperature,
dust may not be
detected properly.
• The Dust Alert image can only be displayed
during sensor cleaning within 30
minutes from the time the image is saved.
If 30 minutes elapse, save a new
Dust Alert image and then perform
sensor cleaning.
• The saved Dust Alert image cannot be displayed
in Playback
mode.
• The Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory
Card is not
inserted
• Regardless
of the camera settings,
the Dust Alert image will be taken with
specific shooting
conditions.
• Press the INFO
button or turn the e-dial when the Dust Alert image is
displayed
to view it at full screen display.
Removing
Dust wilh a Blower
Raise
the mirror
up and open
the shutter
when
cleaning
the CMOS
sensor
with
a blower.
Please
contact
PENTAX
Service
Center
for professional
cleaning
because
the CMOS
sensor
is a precision
part.
Cleaning
services
involve
a fee.
You
can
use
the optional
lmagesensor
Cleaning
kit O-ICK1
(p.292)
when
cleaning
the CMOS
sensor.
i Do n0t Use a spray tYpe b!ower.
Do not Clean the Sensor when the ShUtter Speed is Set to BU lb.
• Always cap the !ens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating
on the CMOS sensor when no lens is on the camera,
• When the battery level is tow, the message
[Not enough battery power
remaining
to clean sensor]
is displayed
on the monitor.
-it is recommended
to use the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional) when cleaning
the sensor.
If you are not using the AC adapter kit K-AC84 (optional),
please
change batteries With ample power remaining.
!f the battery Capacity
becomes
low during cleaning, a warning
beep wi!l sound: Pleas e stop
cleaning
immediately.
-Do
not put the tip of the b!ower inside the tens mount area. If the power is
turned off, this may cause damage
to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the mirror.

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