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Condensation
If condensation has formed on or in the LEICA S2, you should
turn it off and leave it to stand at room temperature for around
an hour. Once the camera temperature has adjusted to room
temperature, the condensation will disappear by itself.
Care instructions
As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorga-
nisms, you should take care to keep the equipment clean.
For the camera
• Only clean the LEICA S2 with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt
should first of all be covered with a well-thinned cleaning
agent and then wiped off with a dry cloth.
• To remove stains and fingerprints, the camera and lens
should be wiped with a clean lint-free cloth. Tougher dirt in
hard to reach corners of the camera body can be removed
with a small brush. Be careful not to damage the shutter bla-
des and mirror surface, for instance with the shaft of the
brush.
• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on
your LEICA S2 are lubricated. Please remember this if you will
not be using the camera for a long period of time. To prevent
the lubrication points becoming gummed up, the camera
shutter should be released a number of times every three
months. It is also recommended that you repeatedly move
and use all other controls.
For lenses
• Normally, a soft hairbrush is sufficient to remove dust from
the outer lens elements. However, in case of more stubborn
dirt, they can be carefully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth
that is completely free of foreign matter, using circular mo -
tions from the inside to the outside. We recommend micro-
fiber cloths (available from photographic and optical special -
ists) that are stored in a protective container and can be
washed at temperatures of up to 40°C (without fabric softener,
never iron!). Cloths for cleaning glasses, which are impreg -
nated with chemicals, should not be used as they can damage
the lens glass.
• For optimum front lens protection in unfavorable photographic
conditions (e.g. sand, salt water spray), use transparent UVa
filters. However, you should bear in mind that, like all filters,
they can cause unwanted reflections in certain backlight sit -
uations and with high contrasts. The generally recommended
lens hood also protects the lens from unintentional finger-
prints and the rain.
For the battery
Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through inter-
nal chemical reactions. These reactions are also influenced by
the external temperature and humidity. Very high or low tempe-
ratures reduce the life of the battery.
• Always remove the battery if you will not be using the LEICA S2
for a long period of time. Otherwise, after several weeks the
battery could become totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is
significantly reduced, as the LEICA S2 uses a low no-load cur-
rent (to save the date and time) even when it is turned off.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored in a partially charged
condition, i.e. not completely discharged or fully charged
(indicated in the top panel display (1.11)), For very long stor -
age periods, they should be charged for around 15 minutes
twice a year to prevent total discharge.
• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely
accessible. While lithium ion batteries are proof against short
circuits, they should still be protected against contact with
metal objects such as paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited
battery can get very hot and cause severe burns.
• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts
immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can
damage the LEICA S2.
• Batteries have only a limited service life.
• Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure cor -
rect recycling.
• Never throw batteries into a fire as this can cause them to
explode.
For the charger
• If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can in -
terfere with the reception; make sure there is a distance of at
least 1m between the devices.
• When the charger is in use, it can make a noise (buzzing) – this is
quite normal and is not a malfunction.
• When it is not in use, disconnect the charger from the mains
as otherwise it uses a certain (very small) amount of power
even when no battery is inserted in it.
• Always keep the charger contacts clean, and never short-cir-
cuit them.
For memory cards
• While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being
read, it may not be removed, nor may the LEICA S2 be turned
off or exposed to vibrations.
• For safety, memory cards should only ever be stored in the
antistatic cover supplied.
• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to
high temperatures, direct sunlight, magnetic fields or static
discharge.
• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage it and
result in loss of the stored data.
• Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the
LEICA S2 for a long period of time.
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