Canon EOS REBEL XS Instruction Manual page 29

Manual Sensor Cleaning *
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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 might get damaged,
• Setting the power switch to <OF}:>.
- Opening the battery compartment cover.
• Opening the card slot cover.
_, The surface of the }mage sensor _s extremely de{icate. Ciean the sensor
vlth care.
Use a plain biower without any brush attached. A urusn can scra-ccn the
sensor.
Do not insert the blower tip inside the camera beyond the lens mount. _f
the power is turned off the shutter will close and the shutter cur[alns or
reflex m_rror m_ght get damaged
Never use canneo air or gas [o clean the sensor. The Plowing force can
damage the sensor or the spray gas can freeze on the sensor.
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