Cleaning The Image Sensor - Sony α SLT-A58 Instruction Manual

Cleaning the image sensor

If dust or debris enters the camera and adheres to the image sensor (the part
that acts as the film), it may appear as dark spots on the photo image,
depending on the shooting environment. If there is dust on the image
sensor, clean it following the steps below.
Notes
• Do not use a spray-type blower as doing so may scatter water droplets inside the
camera body.
Cleaning the image sensor automatically using the
camera's cleaning mode
1
Press the MENU button, then
select 3 using b/B on the
control button.
2
Select [Cleaning Mode] using v/
V, then press the center of the
control button.
3
Select [Enter] using v, and press the center of the control
button.
The image sensor vibrates for a short time, and eliminates dust from the
sensor.
4
Turn off the camera.
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MENU button