Olympus E-1 E-1 Reference Manual (English) - Page 171
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Maintenance CLEANING MODE The dust reduction function will remove most dirt or dust on the CCD. However, when dust or dirt is not removed completely, black dots may appear in the picture. If this happens, contact your Olympus Authorized Service Center to have the CCD physical cleaned. The CCD is a precision device and is easily damaged. When cleaning the CCD on your own, be sure to follow the instructions below. When cleaning the CCD, the specified AC adapter should be used (P. 21). If a battery is used and power runs out during cleaning, the shutter will close, which may cause the shutter curtain and mirror to break. 1 Remove the lens from the camera. 2 Set the power switch to ON. 3 In the menu, select T CLEANING MODE, and press . ~ "How to use the menus" (P. 38) 4 Press the OK button. ● The camera enters the cleaning mode. 5 Press the shutter button fully. ● The mirror goes up and the shutter curtain opens. 6 Clean the CCD. ● Carefully blow off any dust on the surface of the CCD by using a mechanical blower (commercially available). 7 Be careful not to catch the mechanical blower in the shutter curtain when turning the power off to finish cleaning. ● If the camera turns off, the shutter curtain closes, causing the mirror to fall. Shutter button OK button RESET LENS PC MODE ERASE SETTING 1 CLEANING MODE 2 CUSTOM RESET SETTING CANCEL SELECT OFF STORAGE NO GO Miscellaneous Note ● Be careful to not let the mechanical blower (commercially available) touch the CCD. If the blower touches the CCD, the CCD will be damaged. ● Never put the mechanical blower behind the lens mount. If the power turns off, the shutter closes, breaking the shutter curtain. 12 ● Do not use anything other than the mechanical blower. If high-pressure gas is sprayed onto the CCD, it will freeze on the CCD's surface, damaging the CCD. 171