Removing Dust With A Blower - Pentax K-7 Operating Manual

• The exposure time may be extremely long when using the Dust Alert
function. Note that if the direction of the lens is changed before processing 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.
• Dust Alert image cannot be saved when an SD Memory Card is not inserted.
• Regardless of the camera settings, Dust Alert image will be taken with
specific shooting conditions.
• Press the M button or turn the rear e-dial (S) when displaying the Dust
Alert image to view it at full screen display.

Removing Dust with a Blower

Raise the mirror up and open the shutter to clean 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 Imagesensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 (p.303) when
cleaning the CMOS sensor.
• Do not use a spray type blower.
• Do not clean the sensor when the mode dial is set to p.
• Always cap the lens 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 low, [Not enough battery power remaining to clean
sensor] is displayed on the monitor.
• It is recommended to use the AC adapter kit K-AC50 (optional) when cleaning
the sensor. If you are not using the AC adapter kit K-AC50, please use a
battery with ample capacity remaining. If the battery capacity becomes low
during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. Please stop cleaning
immediately.
• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is
turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter, CMOS sensor or the
mirror.
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