Pentax K-x Black K-x Black K-x Manual - Page 290

288 • The self-timer lamp blinks while cleaning the sensor. • This camera features a CMOS sensor shifting shake reduction system, and it may generate a vibration sound while cleaning the CMOS sensor. It is not a malfunction. 1 Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2 Turn the camera on. 3 Select [Sensor Cleaning] in the [R Set-up 4] menu and press the four-way controller (5). The [Sensor Cleaning] screen appears. 4 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Mirror Up] and press the 4 button. The mirror is locked in the up position. If you used Dust Alert to detect dust on the sensor within the last 30 minutes, the Dust Alert image appears on the monitor. Clean the sensor while checking the location of the dust. Sensor Cleaning Raises mirror and open shutter for access to clean sensor. Turn the power off to finish Mirror Up Cancel OK OK 5 Clean the CMOS sensor. Use a brush-less blower to remove dirt and dust from the CMOS sensor. Using a blower with a brush may scratch the CMOS sensor. Do not wipe the CMOS sensor with a cloth. Appendix 11 6 Turn off the camera. 7 Attach the lens after the mirror returns to its original position.