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SENSOR
Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects.
CONDENSATION
If condensation has formed on or in the Leica X-E, you should switch 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 disap-
pear by itself.
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 X-E 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 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.
• All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your Leica X-E
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 THE LENS
• Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer lens
element. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be carefully
cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is completely free of foreign mat-
ter, using circular motions from the inside to the outside. We recommend
micro-fiber cloths (available from photographic and optical specialists) that
are stored in a protective container and can be washed at temperatures of
up to 40°C/104°F (without fabric softener, never iron!). Cloths for cleaning
glasses, which are impregnated with chemicals, should not be used as they
can damage the lens glass.
• The lens cap included in the delivery also protects the lens from uninten-
tional fingerprints 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 X-E for a long
period of time. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could become
totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is significantly reduced.
• Lithium ion batteries should be stored only when partially charged, i.e.
not completely discharged or fully charged (in the corresponding display
(2.1.5/2.2.5). For very long storage periods, it should be charged up for
around 15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge.
• The battery must have a temperature of 0°–35°C/32°–95°F to be charged
(otherwise the charger will not switch on, or will switch off again).
