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_ If the battery is dropped, check the housing and
the contacts for any damage. Using a damaged
battery can damage the camera.
_ Batteries have a limited service life.
_ Take damaged batteries to a collection point so
that they can be properly recycled.
_ Never throw the battery into a fire, as it can
explode.
For memory cards
_ Whilst a picture is being stored or the memory
card is being read, it may not be removed, the
camera turned off or exposed to vibrations.
_ Do not store the memory card where it will be
exposed to high temperatures, direct sunlight,
magnetic fields or static discharge.
_ Do not drop the memory card or bend it, as this
could damage the card and result in loss of the
saved data.
_ Always remove the memory card, if you will not
be using the camera for a long period of time.
_ Do not touch the contacts on the back of the
memory card and keep them free of dirt, dust
and moisture.
Storage
_ Always remove the battery and memory card
when storing the camera.
_ You should preferably store the camera in a clo-
sed and padded container so that nothing can
damage it and it is protected from dust.
_ Store the camera somewhere that will not have
high temperatures.
Data structure on the memory card
If the data saved on a card is transferred to a
computer, the following
folder structure is used:
_ The 100LEICA, 101LEICA etc. folders can be
used to store up to 999 pictures.
_ The MISC folder can be used to store pictures
with print order settings (DPOF).
