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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 X2, 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 X2 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 X2 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 X2 for a long pe- riod 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).

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