General Information - Leica SL2-S Instruction Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please read the section about "Care/Storage" for more information
about what to do in case of problems.
CAMERA/LENS
(For system cameras)
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in
the base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information
will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a
dust-free environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in a
pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then
be accidentally introduced into the camera.
LCD PANEL
• Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is ex-
posed to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen careful-
ly with a soft, dry cloth.
• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the
camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level of
brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms up.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The battery must have a temperature between 0°C and + 35°C for
charging (otherwise the charger will not switch on or will switch
off again immediately).
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• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works
and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Rapid flashing of the two LEDs (> 2 Hz) when charging commences
indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceed-
ed, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or a short
circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the
battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met
and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer,
the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the
problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of
internal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by
ambient temperature and humidity. Do not expose the battery to
extreme temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time
(e.g. in a parked car in the summer or winter) to ensure a maxi-
mum service life.
• However, every battery has its limits – even in optimal conditions!
After several hundred charging cycles, the operating times will get
significantly shorter.
• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,
which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup battery
retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the backup
battery is depleted, it must be replenished by inserting a charged
main battery. The time and date will have to be set again after a
full depletion of both batteries.
• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery,
warning messages may appear and some functions may be re-
stricted or blocked entirely.
• Always remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via
the main switch before removing the battery. Leaving the battery
in the camera will result in a deep discharge after a few weeks.
Voltage levels will decrease significantly, as the camera uses a low
idle current to maintain settings.
• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant
regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.
• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery. The date
format is week/year.
MEMORY CARD
• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too
extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and qual-
ity. Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any
damage to the camera or memory card. As some "no name" cards
may not fully comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica
Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of function.
• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, as
fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of the
storage capacity.
• Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards
that have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be
necessary if you insert an unformatted memory card or a card
that was formatted in another device (e.g. a computer) for the first
time.
• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because electro-
magnetic fields, static electricity and any damage to the memory
card or camera defects may result in irretrievable damage or loss
of your data.
• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write protection
slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is located on
the non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card is protected
when the slider is set to its lower position, marked LOCK.
• All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.
Formatting will not be prevented by the deletion protection set for
individual pictures.
SENSOR
• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor
may result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures (in
system cameras). Alternatively, send your camera to the Leica
Customer Care department for sensor cleaning (see p. 286). This
service is not part of the warranty offering and will therefore incur
charges.
DATA
• All data, including personal information, may be changed or de-
leted due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge,
accidents, malfunctions, repairs and other measures.
• Please note that Leica Camera AG does NOT accept liability for
direct or consequential damage due to the manipulation or de-
struction of data and personal information.
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