Ricoh 06578 User Manual

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Appendix

Raise the mirror up and open the shutter when cleaning 

the CMOS sensor with a blower.

1

Turn the camera off and remove the lens.

2

Turn the camera on.

3

Select [Sensor Cleaning] in D4 menu and press D.

The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears.

4

Select [Mirror Up] and press E.

The mirror pops up and the grip lamps blink.

5

Clean the CMOS sensor with a blower.

6

Turn the camera off.

The mirror automatically returns to its original position.

u Caution

• Never use a spray blower or a blower with a brush. 

The CMOS sensor may be damaged. Do not wipe the CMOS 

sensor with a cloth.

• Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. 

If the power is turned off, this may cause damage to the 

shutter, CMOS sensor and the mirror.

• When the battery level is low, the message [Not enough 

battery power remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the 

monitor. Install a fully charged battery. If the battery capacity 

becomes low during cleaning, a warning beep will sound. 

In this case, stop cleaning immediately.

t Memo

• Please contact your nearest service center for professional 

cleaning as the CMOS sensor is a precision part.

• You can use the optional Image Sensor Cleaning Kit O-ICK1 

when cleaning the CMOS sensor.

Sensor Cleaning

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