Cleaning The Ccd - FujiFilm FinePix S1 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the CCD

This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element. This CCD
is located behind the shutter screen.
If dust or other soiling attaches to the surface of the CCD and pictures
are then taken, this soiling may appear as spots in the image,
depending on the camera settings and the type of subject. If this
occurs, the CCD must be cleaned. Because the surface of the CCD is
extremely fragile, wherever possible the camera should be returned to
an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for cleaning (for a charge).
Any repairs carried out by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility to
CCDs that were scratched or damaged during cleaning by the customer
will be charged to the customer. Note that such repairs will probably
involve replacing the CCD and will be expensive.
Note
Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD
• Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory, it is carefully
checked for dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure
that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards.
• Bear in mind also that some types of soiling on the CCD surface cannot be
removed even by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility.
Should this occur, you can use features such as the despeckling function
provided in the image processing software to remedy the problem.
Note
Preventing Soiling of the CCD
• Change the lens in an area free of soling and dust.
• While the lens is detached from the camera, always fit the camera body cap
provided onto the camera. Check that the body cap and lens are free of any
soiling or dust.
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