Operation Manual

164 / Precautions and care instructions
PRECAUTIONS AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use the Leica M9 in the immediate vicinity
of devices with powerful magnetic, electrostatic
or electromagnetic elds (e.g. induction ovens,
microwave ovens, television sets or computer
monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, radio
equipment).
• If you place the Leica M9 on or very close to a
television set, its magnetic eld could interfere with
picture recordings.
• The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell
phones.
• Strong magnetic elds, e.g. from speakers or large
electric motors, can damage the stored data or the
pictures.
• Do not use the Leica M9 in the immediate vicinity
of radio transmitters or high-voltage power lines.
• Their magnetic elds can also interfere with picture
recordings.
• If the Leica M9 malfunctions due to the eects
of electromagnetic elds, remove the battery and
then switch the camera on again.
• Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the
Leica M9 body or the surface nish.
• Protect the Leica M9 from contact with insect
sprays and other aggressive chemicals. Petroleum
spirit, thinner and alcohol may not be used for
cleaning.
• Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the
Leica M9 body or the surface nish.
• As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive
chemicals, they should not remain in contact with
the Leica M9 for extended periods.
• Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the Leica M9,
e.g. on the beach.
• Sand and dust can damage the camera and the
memory card. Take particular care when changing
lenses and when inserting and removing the card.
• Ensure that water cannot get into the Leica M9,
e.g. when it is snowing or raining and on the beach.
Moisture can cause malfunctions and even per-
manent damage to the Leica M9 and the memory
card.
• If salt water spray gets onto the Leica M9, wet a
soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly
and wipe the camera with it. Then wipe down
thoroughly with a dry cloth.