Cleaning After Use In Or Underwater - Leica X-U 113 Instructions Manual

EN In or underwater
• Do not open the battery compartment door underwater.
• Do not expose the camera to impacts.

Cleaning After Use in or Underwater

• The camera should be dried/cleaned within one hour after use in/
under water or in rain/snow. Failing to do so may result in a variety
of faults and/or in a weakening of the water and dust resistance.
The same applies for failing to remove residue from sun lotion, bath
salts, detergent/soap, organic solvents, oils or the remains of
alcohol/beverages. Make sure your hands are dry and clean when
cleaning the camera, and that the camera is not exposed to water
or foreign particles during cleaning. Never use any detergents,
cleaning agents or chemicals (e.g. alcohol, solvents, benzene).
• Rinse the camera for around 10 minutes in a container filled with
tap water or under running water if it was used in salt water or in a
sandy/dusty environment. Shake it a bit to remove any particles
lodged in micro-openings but do not use any pointy objects (water
or particles in these openings could result in a deterioration of the
recorded sound quality). Make sure that all buttons and switches
operate smoothly and are not hampered or blocked by foreign
particles.
• Tiny air bubbles escaping from the camera housing are normal and
not sign of a fault.
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• Wipe the camera dry after cleaning and leave it to dry out
completely in a well ventilated and shady location. Best would be
to place it on a clean dry cloth. Any remaining moisture in any of
the openings can then safely escape.
• Never use hot air (e.g. a hair dryer) for drying.
• Open the door of the battery compartment/memory card slot only
after all foreign particles have been removed and the camera is
completely dry.
• Additional general cleaning information can be found on page 160 ff.
Condensation
• Even if no water has penetrated the inside of the camera, the
moisture in the air could still result in condensation (fogging up).
This can be the case in particular if there is a notable difference
between the temperature of the camera and the environment,
which will result in condensation in and on the lens and monitor.
• Open the battery compartment/memory card slot door preferably
at a location with steady temperature. Avoid locations with
prevailing high temperatures/humidity, as well as sandy or dusty
places.
• Remove the battery and the memory card and leave the door open
to allow the air in the camera to adapt to the ambient temperature.
This will allow the condensation to evaporate.
• Please contact your electronics shop or a Leica Customer Care
department if the condensation persists.