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14. Miscellaneous
Before cleaning the camera, remove the battery, or disconnect the power plug from
the outlet. Then wipe the camera with a dry, soft cloth.
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When the camera is soiled badly, it can be cleaned by wiping the dirt off with a wrung wet cloth,
and then with a dry cloth.
• To wipe off the dust or dirt on the Zoom/MF ring, use a dry, dust-free cloth.
• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, kitchen detergents, etc., to clean the
camera, since this may damage the body or cause its coating to peel off.
• When using a chemical cloth, be sure to follow the accompanying instructions.
∫ For care of the eyecup on the viewfinder
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As the eyecup cannot be removed, gently wipe it with a dry and soft cloth, and be careful not to
remove it.
• If you wipe the eyecup too hard and it is removed, consult your Leica dealer or the nearest
Leica Customer Care center.
• Do not press the monitor with excessive force. Uneven colors may appear on the monitor and it
may malfunction.
• If the camera is cold when you turn it on, the picture on the Monitor/Viewfinder will be slightly
darker than usual at first. However, the picture will return to normal brightness when the internal
temperature of the camera increases.
• Do not exert pressure on the lens.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as sunlight may cause it to malfunction.
Also, be careful when placing the camera outside or near a window.
• When the lens’ front surface is soiled (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.), the picture may be
affected. Lightly wipe the surface of the lens with a soft, dry cloth before and after taking
pictures.
• Retract the lens when carrying the camera.
Cleaning
About the Monitor/Viewfinder
Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the Monitor/
Viewfinder screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or
green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. Though the Monitor/Viewfinder
screen parts are produced with highly controlled precision technology, some
pixels may be inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures
on a card.
About the Lens