Nikon D5300 - Manual (Page 263)

243 Technical Notes
❚❚Manual Cleaning
If foreign matter can not be removed from the image sensor using the Clean image
sensor option in the setup menu (
0 241), the sensor can be cleaned manually as
described below. Note, however, that the sensor is extremely delicate and easily
damaged. Nikon recommends that the sensor be cleaned only by Nikon-authorized
service personnel.
1
Charge the battery.
A reliable power source is required when inspecting or cleaning the image
sensor. Be sure the battery is fully charged before proceeding.
2
Remove the lens.
Turn the camera off and remove the lens.
3
Select Lock mirror up for cleaning.
Turn the camera on and press the G
button to display the menus. Highlight Lock
mirror up for cleaning in the setup menu
and press
2 (note that this option is not
available at battery levels of H or below).
4
Press J.
The message shown at right will be displayed in the
monitor.
5
Raise the mirror.
Press the shutter-release button all the way down. The
mirror will be raised and the shutter curtain will open,
revealing the image sensor.
6
Examine the image sensor.
Holding the camera so that light falls on the image sensor,
examine the interior of the camera for dust or lint. If no
foreign objects are present, proceed to Step 8.
G button