Operating Instructions

Inserting and removing the memory card
The LEICA DIGILUX 1 saves the picture data on an
extremely compact SD (secure digital) card. Alter-
natively, MultiMediaCards can be used. SD mem-
ory cards and MultiMediaCards are small, light and
removable external storage media. SD memory
cards, particularly those with high capacity, allow
pictures to be taken and reviewed much more
quickly. They have a write protection switch,
which you can use to lock the card against data
being unintentionally saved or deleted. This switch
takes the form of a slider on the non-bevelled side
of the card; the data is protected in the lower
position, marked with “LOCK”.
SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards are avail-
able from various suppliers and with various
capacities.
A 64 MB SD memory card is included with the
LEICA DIGILUX 1.
Note:
When using MultiMediaCards, the monitor screen
can temporarily go off during video recording, this
is not a malfunction.
1. Set the main switch (1.25) to
OFF.
2. Open the door (1.28) of the memory card slot.
First of all move the door slightly backwards
to unlock it. The spring-loaded door then opens
automatically.
3. Insert the memory card (A) into the slot with
the contacts at the back and with the bevelled
corner pointing downwards. Push it in against
the spring resistance until you hear it click into
place.
4. Close the door again, by pressing it down and
sliding it forwards until it locks into place.
To remove the memory card, follow these instruc-
tions in reverse order. For unlocking, the card – as
specified in the door – must first of all be pushed
a little further in.
Notes:
Do not touch the memory card contacts.
If you cannot insert the memory card, check that
it is aligned correctly.
If you cannot close the door after removing the
memory card, try it again after inserting and
removing the memory card.
When you open the door (1.28) or remove the
memory card, the green LED (1.21) flashes; when
re-inserting the red LED (1.20) lights up while the
data is read in.
Do not open the cover or remove either the
memory card or the battery while the red LED is
flashing, i. e. while picture data is being saved.
Otherwise, the data on the card can be destroyed
and the camera may malfunction.
As electromagnetic fields, electrostatic charge, as
well as defects on the camera or the card can
lead to damage or loss of the data on the memory
card, we recommend that you also transfer the
data to a computer and save it there (see p. 181).
For the same reason, we recommend that you
always store the card in the yellow antistatic pla-
stic pouch supplied.
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