Sony UWP-D27 2-Person Camera-Mount Wireless Omni Lavalier Microphone System (UC90: 941 to 960 MHz) - Manual (Page 589)

Help Guide
Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
ILCE-7C α7C
Cleaning Mode
If dust or debris gets inside the camera and adheres to the surface of the image sensor (the part that converts the light to
an electric signal), it may appear as dark spots on the image, depending on the shooting environment. If this happens,
follow the steps below to clean the image sensor quickly.
Hint
For how to check the amount of dust on the image sensor, and for further details on cleaning methods, please refer to the
following URL.
https://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/support/ilc/sensor/index.php
Note
Make sure that the remaining battery level is (3 remaining battery icons) or more, before performing the cleaning.
Do not use a spray type blower as it may scatter water droplets inside the camera body.
Do not put the tip of a blower into the cavity beyond the lens mount area, so that the tip of the blower does not touch the image
sensor.
Do not subject the product to any shock during cleaning.
When cleaning the image sensor with a blower, do not blow too hard. If you blow the sensor too hard, the inside of the product
may be damaged.
Confirm that the battery has been charged sufficiently. 1
MENU → (Setup) → [Cleaning Mode] → [Enter].
The image sensor vibrates a little to shake off the dust.
2
Turn off the product following the instructions on the screen. 3
Detach the lens. 4
Use the commercially available blower to clean the image sensor surface and the surrounding areas.
Hold the camera slightly face downward so that the dust falls out.
5
Attach the lens. 6
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