Care/Storage; Pixel Mapping - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

CARE/STORAGE

We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time:
– Switch off the camera
– Remove the memory card
– Remove the battery (after approx. 2 months the set date and time
will be lost)
CAMERA HOUSING
• Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt residue
presents a breeding ground for micro organisms.
• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should
first be moistened with a watered-down detergent and can then
be wiped away with a dry cloth.
• Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and use
it to wipe down the camera. Then wipe it down thoroughly with a
dry cloth.
• Wipe the camera with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove stains and
fingerprints. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera
housing can be removed with a small brush. Take care not to
touch the shutter blades.
• Store the camera in a closed and padded container to prevent
friction damage and protect it against dust accumulation.
• Keep the camera in a dry, sufficiently ventilated place, where it
will not be subjected to high temperatures and humidity. Make
sure to remove all moisture from the camera if it was used in
humid conditions.
• Do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods of
time to prevent fungal contamination.
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• Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use.
Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and
tanning residue released by the moist leather.
• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are
lubricated. Remember to press the shutter button several times
every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if
the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. We
also recommend repeated adjustment and use of all the other
operating elements.
• When using your camera in tropical climates, make sure to expose
the equipment to sunlight and fresh air as much as possible to
prevent fungal growth. Storage in airtight containers or cases is
recommended only in conjunction with a desiccant like silica gel.
LENS
• A soft-bristle brush will usually suffice to remove dust from the
outer lenses. Remove more severe soiling with a clean, soft cloth
that is completely free of foreign matter. Wipe the lens in a circular
motion from the center outward. We recommend using microfiber
cloths that come in a protective container and are available from
photography shops and other optical retailers. These cloths are
machine-washable at 40°C. Do not use fabric softener and do not
iron them. Never use spectacle lens cleaning cloths, as these are
soaked in chemicals, which could damage the glass of the camera
lenses.
• Attach a transparent UVA filter for optimal front lens protection
in unfavorable conditions (e.g. sand, salt water spray). Please
remember that the filter may create unwanted light reflections in
some backlight situations and in case of high contrasts.
• Lens caps also protect the lens against accidental fingerprint
smudges and rain.
• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your lens are
lubricated. Make sure to periodically move the focus ring and the
aperture setting ring to prevent seizing if the lens will not be used
for an extended period of time.
VIEWFINDER/LCD PANEL
• Switch off your camera and leave it to stand at room temperature
for around 1 hour if condensation has formed on or in the camera.
The condensation will disappear, once the camera temperature
has reached room temperature.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries should only be stored partially
charged, i.e. not fully depleted or fully charged. The camera LCD
panel will show the current charge level of the battery. Charge
the battery twice a year for around 15 minutes to avoid deep dis-
charge in case of very long storage periods.
MEMORY CARDS
• Make sure to store memory cards in their anti-static container
when not in use.
• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high
temperatures, direct sunlight, magnetic fields or static electricity.
Always remove the memory card if the camera will not be used for
an extended period of time.
• We recommend formatting the memory card from time to time,
because fragmented residual data from deleted files may block
some of its storage capacity.
SENSOR

PIXEL MAPPING

Defective pixels may appear on the image sensor of digital cameras
over time. The camera compensates for these defective pixels auto-
matically by calculating the data captured by other pixels surround-
ing defective ones. This feature requires a process known as "pixel
mapping" to recognize and register defective pixels. The camera
does this automatically every two weeks. The function can also be
accessed manually if needed.
▸ Select in the main menu
Camera Settings Camera Settings
▸ Select
Pixel Mapping Pixel Mapping
▸ Select
Yes Yes
• Pixel mapping is executed. The process may take a few seconds.
• The message appears.
Please Restart the Camera Please Restart the Camera
▸ Switch the camera off and on again
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