Preparation

Inserting/Removing the Battery

Check that the camera is turned off and that the lens is retracted.

Close the flash.

1 Slide the card/battery door to open it.

3 1 Close the card/battery door.

2Slide the card/battery door to the end and then close it firmly.

Please be sure to use genuine LEICA batteries (BP-DC4-U/J/E).

2Insert:

Insert the charged battery paying attention to the direction of the battery.

Remove:

Slide the lock 1 to remove the battery.

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If you will not be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery. Store the removed battery in the battery carrying case (supplied). (P115)

When fully charged battery has been inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock setting is stored (in the camera) for at least 3 months even if the battery is removed. (The storing may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently.) If more than 3 months has passed, the clock setting will be lost. In this case, set the clock again. (P22)

Do not remove the card and the battery while the card is being accessed (P17). The data on the card may be damaged.

The supplied battery is designed only for use with this camera. Do not use it with any other equipment.

Ensure the camera is off before removing the battery. Camera settings may be lost if you remove the battery while it is on.

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Leica D-Lux 2 manual Inserting/Removing the Battery

D-Lux 2 specifications

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