Sony DSLR-A200W Instruction Manual - Page 31

Cleaning, Cleaning the LCD monitor, Cleaning the lens, Cleaning the camera surface - kit

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Preparing the camera Cleaning Cleaning the LCD monitor Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove fingerprints, dust, etc. Cleaning the lens • When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower brush. In case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution directly onto the lens surface. • Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror. Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower. If dust lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image. Turn the camera to the cleaning mode, then clean it using a blower (page 32). Do not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera. Using this may cause a malfunction. • Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as thinner, or benzine. Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing. • Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths, insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc. • Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand. • Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time. 31

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Preparing the camera
Cleaning
Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit (not supplied) to remove
fingerprints, dust, etc.
When cleaning the lens surface, remove dust using a blower brush. In
case of dust that sticks to the surface, wipe it off with a soft cloth or tissue
paper slightly moistened with lens cleaning solution. Wipe in a spiral
pattern from the center to the outside. Do not spray lens cleaning solution
directly onto the lens surface.
Do not touch the inside of the camera, such as lens contacts, or the mirror.
Since dust on the mirror or around the mirror may affect the autofocus
system, blow away dust using a commercially available blower. If dust
lands on the image sensor, it may appear on the photo image. Turn the
camera to the cleaning mode, then clean it using a blower (page 32). Do
not use a spray blower to clean the inside of the camera. Using this may
cause a malfunction.
Do not use a cleaning solution containing organic solvents, such as
thinner, or benzine.
Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water,
then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they
may damage the finish or the casing.
Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths,
insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.
Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand.
Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.
Cleaning the LCD monitor
Cleaning the lens
Cleaning the camera surface