Inserting And Removing The Memory Card - Leica M9 Instructions Manual

Inserting and removing the memory card

The LEICA M9 saves the picture data on an extremely
compact SD (Secure Digital) or SDHC (high capacity)
card.
SD/SDHC memory cards are small, light and inter-
changeable external storage media. SD/SDHC memo-
ry cards, particularly those with a high capacity, pro-
vide significantly faster read/write times and signifi-
cantly faster recording and review of the data. An SD/
SDHC card has a write protection switch, which can
be used to block unintentional storage and deletion of
pictures. This switch takes the form of a slider on the
non-beveled side of the card; in the lower position,
marked LOCK, the data on the card is protected.
SD/SDHC memory cards are available from different
suppliers and with different capacities and read/write
speeds.
Note:
Do not touch the memory card contacts.
1. Set the main switch (1.18) to OFF
2. Remove the bottom cover (1.35) of the camera.
To do this:
a. lift up the toggle (1.36) on the bottom cover,
b. turn it to the left as far as the stop, and
c. lift off the bottom cover.
3. Insert the memory card into the slot (1.42) with the
contacts at the back and with the beveled corner
pointing downwards. Slide it completely into the
slot against the spring resistance until you hear it
click into place.
.
4. Replace the bottom cover. To do this:
a. insert it into the retaining clip (1.9) on the side of
the camera,
b. push it down,
c. lock it by turning the toggle to the left as far as
the stop, and
d. push the toggle back down.
To remove the memory card, switch off the camera
and follow this procedure in reverse order. To release,
the card must first be pressed slightly further in – as
indicated on the base of the camera.
Notes:
• The range of SD/SDHC cards available is too exten-
sive for Leica Camera AG to fully test all available
types for compatibility and quality. Therefore, we
recommend for example the "Extreme III" or "Pro-
fessional" cards from the leading brands "SanDisk"
and "Lexar".
• Although no damage to the camera or the card is to
be expected when using other card types, because
some unbranded cards in particular do not fully
comply with the SD and SDHC standards, Leica
Camera AG cannot provide any guarantee of func-
tion.
• If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that
it is aligned correctly.
• If you remove the bottom cover or take out the
memory card, the monitor displays the respective
warning messages instead of the normal display:
– Attention Bottom cover removed
– Attention No memory card
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