Operating Instructions

Note:
Remove the lens cap when turning the camera on
in one of the record modes. Otherwise, an error
message appears (see p. 119).
Inserting and removing the battery
The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is powered by a powerful
and fast-charging lithium ion battery. This type of
battery should be used exclusively in the camera,
and the battery should only be charged with the
equipment provided for this purpose.
1. Set the main switch (1.25) to
OFF.
2. Open the battery compartment door (1.41) by
turning the locking lever (1.40) to the right. The
spring-loaded door then opens automatically.
3. Inset the battery into the compartment with its
contacts facing forwards. Press it into the
compartment until the light grey sprung locking
catch moves over the battery to hold it in
place.
4. Close the battery compartment door by turning
the locking lever to the left.
To remove the battery, follow these instructions in
reverse order. The light grey sprung locking catch
in the battery compartment must be pushed to
the side to unlock the battery.
Notes:
Remove the battery, if you will not be using the
camera for a long period of time. When doing so,
turn the camera off using the main switch first.
Each time the battery is inserted, the date and
time must be reset, unless it has been removed
for less than 5 minutes (see p.123).
The battery supplied is designed to be used ex-
clusively with this camera. Do not use it in any
other equipment.
Charging the battery
1. Set the main switch (1.25) to OFF.
2. Insert the battery.
3. Open the door (1.33) for the connecting
sockets. First of all move the door slightly bak-
kwards (in the direction of the arrow) to unlock
it. The spring-loaded door then opens automati-
cally.
4. First insert the mains/charging unit (C) plug
into the lowest socket (1.37), marked “DC-IN”,
then insert the smaller plug on the mains lead
into the mains/charging unit and finally plug
the unit into the mains socket.
The green LED (1.21) then begins to flash to indi-
cate that charging is in progress. When charging
is complete, the LED is first of all lit continuously,
before it finally goes out.
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