Precautions and care instructions
General precautions
Do not use the LEICA X1 in the immediate vicinity of devices with powerful
magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, micro
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wave ovens, television sets or computer monitors, video game consoles,
cell phones, radio equipment).
• If you place the LEICA X1 on or very close to a television set, its mag-
netic field could interfere with picture recordings.
• The same applies for use in the vicinity of cell phones.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors, can
damage the stored data or the pictures.
• If the LEICA X1 malfunctions due to the effects of electromagnetic
fields, remove the battery and then switch the camera on again.
Do not use the LEICA X1 in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or
high-voltage power lines.
• Their magnetic fields can also interfere with picture recordings.
Protect the LEICA X1 from contact with insect sprays and other aggressive
chemicals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol may not be used for clean-
ing.
• Certain chemicals and liquids can damage the LEICA X1 body or the sur-
face finish.
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As rubber and plastics sometimes emit aggressive chemicals, they should
not remain in contact with the LEICA X1 for extended periods.
Ensure that sand and dust cannot get into the LEICA X1, e.g. on the beach.
• Sand and dust can damage the camera and the memory card. Take par-
ticular care when inserting and removing the card.
Ensure that water cannot get into the LEICA X1, e.g. when it is snowing or
raining and on the beach.
• Moisture can cause malfunctions and even permanent damage to the
LEICA X1 and the memory card.
• If salt water spray gets onto the LEICA X1, wet a soft cloth with tap
water, wring it out thoroughly and wipe the camera with it. Then wipe
down thoroughly with a dry cloth.
Monitor
• If the LEICA X1 is exposed to significant temperature fluctuations, con-
densation can form on the monitor. Wipe it carefully with a soft dry
cloth.
• If the LEICA X1 is very cold when switched on, the monitor will initially
be slightly darker than normal. It will revert to its normal brightness
once it has warmed up.
The monitor is manufactured using a high-precision process. This ensures
that, of the total of around 230,000 pixels, more than 99.995% work cor-
rectly and only 0.005% remain dark or are always light. However, this is not
a malfunction and it does not impair the reproduction of the picture.
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