Preparation

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

Initial setting

The clock is not set when the camera is shipped. When you turn the camera on, the following screen appears.

2 Select [D/M/Y], [M/D/Y] or [Y/M/D].

CLOCK SET

10: 00 20.DEC.2005

DMY

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

Take the lens cap off before setting the date and time.

Press the [MENU] button, the screen shown in step 1 appears.

The setting screen disappears in about 5 seconds. Switch the unit back on to show the above screen again. Alternatively, press the [MENU] button to show the menu screen (P23), select [CLOCK SET] on page 2/4 of the setup menu, and do steps 1 and 2.

1 Set date and time.

CLOCK SET

0 : 00 1 . JAN . 2005

DMY

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

w/q : Select the desired item.

e/r : Set date and time.

Close the menu by pressing the [MENU] button 2 times after finishing the setting.

Check if the clock setting is correct, after turning the camera off and on.

When a 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 time 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.

You can set the year from 2000 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

If you do not set the date, the date cannot be printed when you go to a photo studio for digital printing.

For the date print setting, refer to P96.

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Leica D-Lux 2 manual Setting Date/Time Clock Set, Select D/M/Y, M/D/Y or Y/M/D, Set date and time, Initial setting

D-Lux 2 specifications

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