Miscellaneous / 184
The LEICA DIGILUX 1 is designed exclusively for
private use. Do not use if for long-term observation
or other commercial purposes.
_ If used for a very long time, the resulting
temperature inside the camera can cause
malfunctions.
LCD monitor/Viewfinder/
Lens front ring/LCD monitor
_ If the camera is exposed to significant temper-
ature fluctuations, condensation can form on the
monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft, dry cloth.
_ If the camera is very cold when turned on, the
monitor screen will initially be slightly darker
than normal. As soon as the LCD element
warms up, it will reach its normal brightness
again.
The LCD monitor is manufactured using a
high-precision process. This ensures that, of
the total of around 200,000 pixels, more than
99.99 % work correctly and only 0.01% remain
dark or are always light. However, this is not a
malfunction and does not impair the reproduction
of the image.
Viewfinder
_ Never point the viewfinder and the lens at the
sun, as this can lead to serious damage to
internal components.
Lens front ring
_ Only attach the intended accessories to the
lens, other objects cannot be attached.
_ If you want to fit an attachment, you first of all
have to unscrew the front ring anticlockwise.
_ If an attachment is fitted, the corners of the
image may get darker when zooming in the
wide-angle range (vignetting). For more details,
please refer to the manuals for the relevant
accessories.
Condensation
If condensation has formed on or in the camera,
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.
Maintenance instructions
For the camera
_ Unplug the mains/charging unit before you
clean the camera.
_ Only clean the camera 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.
For the battery
The rechargeable lithium ion battery produces a
current through internal chemical reactions.
These reactions are also influenced by the external
temperature and humidity. Very high or low
temperatures reduce the life of the battery.
Always remove the battery, if you will not be using
the camera 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 camera uses a low idle current
(to save the date) even when it is turned off. A
totally discharged battery cannot be recharged.
_ Store the battery only when it is discharged. For
very long storage periods, it should be charged
up and discharged again around once a year.
_ Always keep the battery contacts clean and
freely accessible. Protect the contacts from
metal objects such as paper clips or pieces of
jewellery, which can cause short circuits. A
short circuited battery can get very hot and
cause combustion.
