Operation Manual

106 / Charging the battery
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Leica M9 is powered by a lithium ion battery (A).
Attention:
• Only the battery type speci ed and described in
this manual and/or battery types speci ed and
described by Leica Camera AG may be used in the
camera.
• These batteries may only be used in the units for
which they were designed and must be charged
exactly as described below.
• Using these batteries contrary to the instructions
and using non-speci ed battery types may result in
an explosion under certain circumstances.
• These batteries should not be exposed to heat, sun-
light, humidity or moisture for long periods. Like-
wise, the battery may not be placed in a microwave
oven or a high- pressure container to prevent a risk
of  re or explosion.
• A safety valve in the battery ensures that a possible
overload pressure caused by inappropriate use is
vented correctly.
• Only the charger speci ed and described in this
manual or the Leica charger, order no. 14 463, are
to be used. The use of other chargers not approved
by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to the
batteries and, in extreme cases, to serious or life-
threatening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for
charging batteries of this type. Do not attempt to
use it for other purposes.
• Ensure that the mains outlet used is freely
accessible.
• The supplied in-car charging cable must not be
attached as long as the charger is connected to
the mains.
• The charger and battery may not be opened.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized
workshops.
Notes:
• The battery should be charged before the Leica M9
is used for the  rst time.
• The battery must have a temperature of 0°–35°C/
32°–95°F to be charged (otherwise the charger will
not switch on, or will switch o again).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time,
regardless of their current charge level. If a battery
is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is
charged to full capacity more quickly.
• Batteries warm up during the charging process.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
• If the two LEDs (1.40/1.41)  ash quickly once
charging has begun (>2Hz), this indicates a charging
error. In this case, disconnect the charger from
the mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the
above temperature conditions are met and then
restart the charging process. If the problem persists,
please contact your dealer, the Leica o ce in your
country or Leica Camera AG.