Operation Manual

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Safety and care instructions

For the monitor

The monitor is equipped with an especially scratch-resistent glass

cover. Further protection is possible by applying the protection ﬁlm

available as an accessory.

For memory cards

• While a recording is being saved or a memory card is being read,

it must not be removed, and the camera must not be turned oﬀ

or exposed to vibrations.

• For safety, memory cards should always be stored in an

antistatic container.

• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high

temperatures, direct sunlight, magnetic ﬁelds or static

discharge.

• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage them

and result in loss of the saved data.

• Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the

camera for a long period of time.

• Do not touch the contacts on the rear of the memory cards and

keep them free of dirt, dust, and moisture.

• It is recommended to format memory cards from time to time,

as fragmentation occurs when deleting, which can block some

of the memory capacity.

CLEANING THE SENSOR

The camera is equipped with an automatic sensor cleaning

function.

Every time the camera is switched on, the sensor unit is subjected

to ultrasonic vibrations which removes most of the dust or dirt

particles adhering to the sensor cover glass.

If any particles remain in spite of this (depending on their size, they

can be identiﬁed by dark spots or marks on the recordings) the

camera can be sent to Leica Camera AG’s Customer Care

department (address: see p. 296) for the sensor to be cleaned at

a cost, i.e. this cleaning is not included in the guarantee.

You can also perform the cleaning yourself, as the shutter is

normally open, i.e. exposing the sensor.