3

Manual Sensor Cleaning

N

Dust that could not be removed by the automatic sensor cleaning can be removed manually with a commercially-available blower, etc. Before cleaning the sensor, detach the lens from the camera.

The image sensor is extremely delicate. If the sensor needs to be cleaned directly, having it done by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

1

Select [Sensor cleaning].



Under the [

5

3

] tab, select [

Sensor cleaning

], then press <

0

>.

2

Select [Clean manually].

3

Select [OK].



In a moment, the reflex mirror will lock up and the shutter will open.



“

CLn

” will blink on the LCD panel.

4

Clean the sensor.

5

End the cleaning.



Set the power switch to <

2

>.



If you use a battery, make sure it is fully charged.



If you use Battery Grip BG-E11 (sold separately) with AA/R6 batteries, manual sensor cleaning will not be possible.

For the power source, using the DC Coupler DR-E6 (sold separately) and

AC Adapter AC-E6N (sold separately) is recommended.

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3

Manual Sensor Cleaning

N



While cleaning the sensor, never do any of the following. If the power is cut off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains and image sensor may get damaged.

• Setting the power switch to <

2

>.

• Removing or inserting the battery.



The surface of the image sensor is extremely delicate. Clean the sensor with care.



Use a plain blower without any brush attached. A brush can scratch the sensor.



Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. If the power is turned off, the shutter will close and the shutter curtains or reflex mirror may get damaged.



Never use pressurized air or gas to clean the sensor. The blowing force can damage the sensor, or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor and scratch it.



If the battery level becomes low while you clean the sensor, the beeper will sound as a warning. Stop cleaning the sensor.



If a smudge that cannot be removed with a blower remains, having the sensor cleaned by a Canon Service Center is recommended.

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12

Printing Images and Transferring

Images to a Computer



Printing

(p.382)

You can connect the camera directly to a printer and print out the images on the card. The camera is compliant with

“ w PictBridge”, which is the standard for direct printing.



Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)

(p.389)

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) enables you to print images recorded on the card according to your printing instructions such as the image selection, quantity to print, etc. You can print multiple images in one batch or create a print order for a photofinisher.



Transferring Images to a Computer

(p.393)

You can connect the camera to a computer and operate the camera to transfer images recorded on the card to the computer.



Specifying Images for a Photobook

(p.397)

You can specify images on the card for printing in a photobook.

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