341Technical Notes
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.
7 Clean the sensor.
Remove any dust and lint from the
sensor with a blower.
Do not use a
blower-brush, as the bristles could
damage the sensor.
Dirt that can not
be removed with a blower can only be
removed by Nikon-authorized service
personnel.
Under no circumstances should you touch or
wipe the sensor.
8 Turn the camera off.
The mirror will return to the down position and the shutter
curtain will close.
Replace the lens or body cap.
A Use a Reliable Power Source
The shutter curtain is delicate and easily damaged.
If the camera
powers off while the mirror is raised, the curtain will close
automatically.
To prevent damage to the curtain, observe the
following precautions:
• Do not turn the camera off or remove or disconnect the power source
while the mirror is raised.
• If the battery runs low while the mirror is raised, a beep will sound
and the self-timer lamp will flash to warn that the shutter curtain will
close and the mirror will be lowered after about two minutes.
End
cleaning or inspection immediately.