Inserting and removing the card/the battery

Preparations

Inserting and removing the card/the battery

••Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].

Push the release slider to the [OPEN] position and open the card/battery door

Release slider

	Do not touch the	Latch
	terminals	Latch
	terminals

Charged battery (check orientation) Card

(check orientation: terminals face monitor)

[OPEN] [LOCK]

Insert battery and card, making sure that they are correctly aligned

••Battery: Push it in until it is locked by the latch.

••Card: Push it down until it clicks into place.

Close the door and push the release slider to the [LOCK] position

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Leica 18115, 18461 manual Inserting and removing the card/the battery, Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF, Release slider

Contents

Leica D-LUX Table of contents Sequence of operations About recording modes Snapshot mode Taking pictures Locking the exposure and/or Setting the exposure series102 103 Playback Miscellaneous Camera handling Condensation When the lens or the monitor is fogged upBefore use Forcing it into a full bag Carefully observe copyright laws Always take a test shot firstNo compensation for missed shots Also refer to Usage cautions and notes →216 Scope of Delivery Accessories Order No Names of the components About the hot shoe cover Aperture ring Flash open switchCard/Battery door Microphone Dial Status indicator20 21 LCD monitor →200 21 ND/FOCUS lever Terminal cover Locks the exposure and focus settings. →103 Switches between picture taking and playback mode. →152Switches the displayed screens. →127 Playback button Attaching lens cap and shoulder strap Attach the lens capAttach the shoulder strap Detach the battery after charging is completed Charging the batteryInsert the battery into the charger Connect the charger to the electrical outlet Remaining battery capacity Remaining battery capacity Recording still pictures Recording conditions by Cipa standard Recording motion pictures Viewing picturesRecording conditions Inserting and removing the card/the battery Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFFRelease slider Pull the latch in the direction of the arrow Latch To remove the batteryTo remove To remove the card Compatible memory cards Built-in memory approx MBCard Following SD standard-based cards Recording capacity guidelines pictures/recording time Recording picture capacity still pictures Recording time capacity motion pictures When the Avchd recording mode is usedWhen the MP4 recording mode is used S indicate hour, minute and second Setting time and date Press MENU/SETButton For details about how to set the menu →25 Select Clock Set from the Setup or Rec menuChanging settings Set the date and time Perform steps . →23 Setting the menu Switching menu type Menu type Clock Set Using the Setup menuFor setting time, date, and display format For details →24 World Time To record Location When you come back from your travel destinationTo set summer time Travel Date Shutter Vol BeepBeep Tone Shutter Tone Settings VolumeSettings 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 Cust.Set Mem Setting LCD Mode reduces the operating time LCD ModeThis function is not available in playback mode LCD Display / Viewfinder EVF Disp.Style / LCD Disp.Style Setting the position of the guidelinesSettings / / / OFF Guide Line Settings on / OFF Histogram Video Rec Area Remaining DispHighlight MF Resume Expo.MeterLens Resume MF Assist Sleep Mode Settings 10MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MIN. / OFF Auto LCD Off Settings 30 MIN. / 5MIN. / 2MIN. / 1 MINEconomy Play on LCD Auto Review Start Mode No.Reset USB Mode ResetSettings Reset Rec. settings? / Reset setup parameters? Output 3D Playback Settings 3D / 2DHdtv Link Rotate Disp Menu Resume Settings on / OFF / SET Register or change user nameScene Menu For saving the last operated menu position Version Disp Format Language S. DemoAmount of camera shake is shown on a graph Guide Entering Text → Select , and then press MENU/SETEditing text Turn on the power Rotate the mode dial to select the recording modeSequence of operations Take pictures Taking still pictures Shutter buttonRecording motion pictures Motion picture button Holding the camera About the direction detect function Set to the desired recording mode About recording modes Snapshot mode About Backlight CompensationAutomatic Scene Detection Press the dial to finalize the setting Press the dialDetermining the extent of the area rendered sharply Shallow depth Extended depth Field Using the built-in flash Open the built-in flashClosing the built-in flash Motion Deblur Color ModeSetting Description IHandheld Nite Shot IHDR Press to set AF Tracking To cancel AF Tracking → Press againTo cancel AF Lock → Press AF Tracking Switching to Snapshot Plus Mode Press the dial Press to select an item to adjustPress to make adjustments Adjusting brightness, coloring, and depth of field About setting items Program mode Setting displayProgram Shift Setting Standard Select Program Diagram from the Rec menuProgram Diagram Example of Program Shift Aperture priority mode Rotate the aperture ring to select the aperture value Shutter speed priority mode Rotate the dial to select the shutter speed Setting the shutter speed Manual exposure modeSetting the aperture value Select shutter speed and aperture value Light balance approximation Using Creative Control Mode Press to select the effect and then MENU/SET Using Creative Control Mode Items that can be set For the Creative Control menu setting procedures. →64Expressive Retro High Key Low Key Sepia This effect creates a picture with sepia toneDynamic Monochrome Impressive Art High Dynamic Cross Process This effect allows you to play with color effectsToy Effect With camera model 18 Defocusing a pictureMiniature Effect With camera models 18 461 / 18 Soft Focus Star Filter Selecting the color to be retained One Point ColorSmooth Defocus Radial Defocus Using Scene Mode Soft Skin How to select a scene →75Portrait Scenery If the camera shakes too much, it may not be able to Night Scenery SportsNight Portrait Handheld Baby FoodTo record age and name Pet Through SunsetGlass Takes clear pictures of scenes such as sunsets 3D Photo Mode Recording procedureTips for recording pictures Press the motion picture button again to end recording Taking motion picturesPress the motion picture button to start recording About zoom operation Taking motion pictures Avchd Progressive With camera model 18 About the recording format for recording motion picturesAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures MP4 About recording modes Selected scene Scenes for motion picture Exposure series function Press to select the setting and then MENU/SET About aperture value Resolution of high-speed motion pictures Press to select HS and then MENU/SETHigh Speed Video Registering your own settings and recording Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Set mode dial to / Custom mode When changing the menu settingsCustom Using the zoom lens Zoom In/Out Optical Zoom Extended optical zoom Zoom Digital Zoom Step Zoom stop positions When the aspect ratio is 11 When Burst Shooting is set toSelect the focal length Step Zoom Using Autofocus Switch the focus selector switch to or Switching AF Mode Select AF Mode from the Rec menuPress to select Autofocus mode items and then MENU/SET Face Detection Focusing on off-center subjects Return to desired composition Spot focusingAim the AF area at the subject Locking the focus 100 Changing the position and size of the AF area Using Manual Focus together with Autofocus 101 Close-up pictures Switch the focus selector switch toShortest focusing distance 102 103 Adjust the composition and then take the pictureLocking the exposure and/or focus Point the camera at the subject Press the AF/AE Lock button Focus with the ND/FOCUS lever Manual focusing104 Align with the index Focus manually on a subject 105 Enlarged display MF assistShot AF Using the built-in flash 106Close the built-in flash 107 Press to select a mode and then MENU/SETChanging the flash mode Select Flash in the Rec menu Shutter speeds for each flash mode Available flash modes in each exposure modeAvailable flash range when the Sensitivity setting is Auto Available, Not available Default setting Setting the ISO Sensitivity Setting guide109 Aspect ratio Maximum resolution 110About extended ISO Setting White Balance 111 112 =Color temperature in degrees KelvinSetting the White Balance manually AWB operational range Performing White Balance fine adjustments Use to perform fine adjustments and then press MENU/SETSetting the White Balance using a color temperature 113 114 White Balance bracketing 115 Using with self-timer 116 117 To cancelSelf-timer indicator Flashes for the set delay time Take the picture Setting the exposure series function 118 119 When , or Is set, the resolution will be lowerSetting Speed Focus, exposure, White Balance 120 Select the aspect ratio switch Changing the aspect ratio for still pictures121 Use cursor buttons to select on and then press MENU/SET 122Select Aspect Bracket in the Rec menu Aspect Bracket 123 Using the built-in ND filterModes other than in Program AE Mode Press the ND/FOCUS lever to activate the ND filter Press the dial to select Exposure Compensation display Compensating the exposure124 Select the Exposure Compensation value Auto Bracket 125 126 Switching the displays Press the Disp button to switch the display127 128 Using the level gaugeUsing the level gauge Correct the camera angle Using the Quick menu 129 How the Face Recognition function works During recording Using the Face Recognition function130 During playback Record a picture with the face 131Select Face Recog. in the Rec menu Registering faces 132 Press to select the item for editing and thenTips for registering face pictures 133 Editing or deleting information about registered facesInformation about registered faces can be edited or deleted 134 Using the Rec menuSettings Photo Style Picture Size Higher resolution135 Aspect ratio 169 Quality 136About RAW files Saves pictures in RAW file format. ∗ 137 138 Quick AFAF/AE Lock 139 Metering ModeSettings High / Standard / LOW / OFF Dynamic 140 Multi Expo 141 Settings Auto 1/250 1/125 1/60 1/30 1/15 1/8 1/4 1/2Resolution Min. Shtr Speed 142 For details →95Stabilizer Flash 143AF Assist Lamp For details →107 144 Settings 1ST / 2NDFlash firing timing chart Flash Synchro 145 Flash AdjustSettings -2 EV to +2 EV unit 1/3 EV Red-Eye Removal For details →54 146For details →53 Opt. Viewfinder 147 About interval recordingTime Lapse Shot 148 Date Stamp Settings W/O Time / with Time / OFF149 Recording date and time can be stamped on still pictures 150 Using the Motion Picture menuRec Mode Rec Quality Continuous AF Settings Auto / OFF151 Wind Cut Press the playback button Viewing your pictures Normal Play152 Press to select a picture to be displayed Enlarging the section that focusing was based on 153 154 Viewing several pictures simultaneously Multi Playback 155 Viewing pictures by their recording date Calendar Playback Displaying pictures in a group 156Representative picture display Playback for exposure series pictures/Continuous playback 157 Automatic scrolling display of panorama pictures 158Enlarged display Panorama playback Operations during motion picture playback Viewing motion pictures159 Playback starts Capturing still pictures from motion pictures 160 Splitting motion picture takes 161Select Video Divide in the Playback menu 162 Deleting pictures 163Press the button to delete displayed picture 164 To delete multiple up to 100/all picturesDelete Multi Different playback methods Playback Mode 2D/3D Settings165 166 Slide Show Operations during a Slide Show 167Use cursor buttons to select Start and then press MENU/SET Operation guide appears at the bottom right of the monitor Filtering Play 168Press to select the playback method and then MENU/SET Calendar Auto Retouch Retouching pictures169 Memory card Example picture 170 Creative RetouchPicture retouched with the selected effect is displayed Enter the desired characters Entering text →44 Using the Playback menu171 Title Edit 172 Text Stamp Video Divide 173Items that can be stamped For details →161 Picture and then press the Disp 174Resize Button for up to 100 pictures 175 Cropping 176 Leveling 177 FavoriteTo clear all To clear all settings Repeat steps When using Multi for up to 999 pictures SingleDate print setting/release → Press Disp button 178 179 Protect 180 Face Rec Edit Use cursor buttons to select Then press 181Use cursor buttons to select and then press MENU/SET Copying all pictures from the built-in memory to the card Turn on the TV Viewing on a TV screen182 Turn on the camera and then press the playback button 183 To connect with the Hdmi mini cable What is Hdtv Link HDMI? 184Hdtv Link Hdmi 185 Other related operations Power OFFWhen operating, refer to the Hdtv Link operating panel Preparation Set Hdtv Link to on →40 Display still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D Play in Slide Show of the Playback Mode menu →166186 Viewing 3D still pictures 187 Copying by inserting the SD card into a recorder Storing recorded still and motion pictures188 Dubbing playback pictures via the supplied AV cable Using the software 189 Using with your computer Computer specifications190 Connect the camera to the computer To cancel connection191 Operate with your computer Folder and file names on computer Windows When using Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or Mac OS192 Drives are displayed in My Computer or Computer folder 193 To cancel printPrinting Connect the camera to the printer 194 195 Printing multiple picturesPrinting with date and text Making print settings on the camera 196 Using the external electronic viewfinder 197To automatically display the playback screen on the monitor Using an external flash unit 198 199 200 During picture taking modeList of monitor displays 6 8 12 13 201 19 18 Focus range indication During manual focusing →104 During picture taking mode During zooming, for exampleWhen Step Zoom has been set →95 202 During playback mode 203 204 17 16 15 Message displays 205 Memory card parameter error 206 Other problems Monitor-related problemsPlayback-related problems 207 Min. Shtr Speed is set to fast speed. Check the setting →141 208 209 Cannot use WB Bracket 210 Subject appears distorted 211 Monitor 212 Playback 213 TV, computer, printer Edges of pictures are cut off when printing 214 215 Miscellaneous 216 When in useUsage cautions and notes As microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc Memory cards When not using the camera for a while217 Monitor 218 Charging the batteryWhen using a tripod or unipod Charger 219 3D viewingPersonal Information Leica Service Addresses 220 221

Leica 18115 Inserting and removing the card/the battery, Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF

Models: 18115 18461

Inserting and removing the card/the battery

••Set the camera ON/OFF switch to [OFF].

Release slider