General Precautions - Leica M Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices with
powerful magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g.
induction ovens, microwave ovens, television sets or computer
monitors, video game consoles, cell phones, radio equipment).
• If you place the camera on or very close to a television set, its
magnetic field could interfere with picture recordings.
• The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric
motors, can damage the stored data or the pictures.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio
transmitters or high-voltage power lines. Their magnetic fields
can also interfere with picture recordings.
• If the camera malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic
fields, remove the battery and turn the camera on again.
• Protect the camera 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 camera's housing
or the surface finish.
• As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals,
they should not remain in contact with the camera for a long
time.
• Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the camera, 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 camera, e.g. when it is
snowing or raining and on the beach. Moisture can cause
malfunctions and even permanent damage to the Leica M and
the memory card.
• Ensure that the accessory shoe cover is always fitted when no
flash is in use.
• Do not touch the contacts of the accessory shoe.
• If salt water spray gets onto the camera, 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.
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