Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 157)

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Maintenance
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Cleaning the Image sensor (CMOS)
Terminate the cleaning.
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Set the < > switch to < >.
s The camera will turn off and the shutter will close.
The mirror will also go down.
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Set the < > switch to < >. You can start
shooting again.
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During the sensor cleaning, never do any of the following that would turn off
the power. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and it may damage the
shutter curtains and image sensor.
• Do not turn the <
> switch to <OFF>.
• Do not open the CF card slot cover.
• Do not remove the battery.
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Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power
goes out, shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may be
damaged.
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Do not use a blower brush. The brush can scratch the CMOS sensor.
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Never use cleaning sprays or blower sprays. The pressure and freezing action of the
spray gas may damage the surface of the image sensor.
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When the battery is exhausted, the beeper will sound and the < > icon will blink on
the LCD panel. Set the < > switch to < > and replace the battery. Then start
from step 1 again.