CARE INSTRUCTIONS
• As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, you
should take care to keep the equipment clean.
FOR THE CAMERA
• Only clean the Leica S with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should rst of all
be covered with a well-thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off with a dry
cloth.
• To remove stains and ngerprints, 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 blades and mirror surface, for instance with the shaft of the
brush.
• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica S 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
• Dust on the outer lenses should be removed with a soft hair brush or care-
fully using a clean, dry, soft microfiber cloth. To remove marks or finger-
prints, wipe the lens carefully with such a cloth starting in the middle and
working towards the edge in a circular motion. The Leica Aquadura
®
coat-
ing makes it easy to clean. Do not exert excessive pressure, to maintain
this property for as long as possible. Never use acetone for cleaning.
• 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 reflec-
tions in certain backlight situations 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 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 Leica S for a long peri-
od of time. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become totally
discharged, i.e. the voltage is significantly reduced, as the Leica S uses a
low no-load current (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 (1.12)), If stored for very long periods, it should be charged up and
discharged again around once a year.
• 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 jew-
elry. 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 S.
• Batteries have only a limited service life.
• Take damaged batteries to a collection point to ensure correct recycling.
• Never throw batteries into a re as this can cause them to explode.
FOR THE CHARGER
• If the charger is used in the vicinity of radio receivers, it can interfere 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 nor-
mal 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 circuit them.
FOR MEMORY CARDS
• While a picture is being stored or the memory card is being read, it should
not be removed, nor should the Leica S be turned off or exposed to vibra-
tions.
• For safety, memory cards should only ever be stored in the supplied
antistatic container.
• Do not store memory cards where they will be exposed to high tempera-
tures, direct sunlight, magnetic fields or static discharge.
• Do not drop or bend memory cards as this can damage them and result in
loss of the stored data.
• Always remove the memory cards if you will not be using the Leica S for a
long period of time.
• Do not touch the terminals on the memory card and keep them free of dirt,
dust and moisture.
• It is recommended that memory cards be reformatted from time to time, as
fragmentation occurs when deleting, which can block some of the memory
capacity.
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