LEICA C-LUX 1 Instructions Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA C-LUX 1. Please read these Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK); THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Carefully observe copyright laws. Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be restricted. · Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of your digital camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the illustrations in these Operating Instructions. · SD Logo is a trademark. · Other names, company names, and product names printed in these instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the companies concerned. CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. (U.S. only) RBRC TM Li-ion A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to recycle this battery. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. 2 Before Use FCC Note: (U.S. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Trade Name: Model No.: LEICA C-LUX 1 Responsible party /Support Contact: e Lica Camera AG Osk r- arnack tr. 11 aB S D- 560 Solms 36 Tel.:+ (0 64 - 09 4 ) 4280 2 Fax (0 64 - 0- 33 :+ ) 4283 9 4 2 www.leica.camera.com info@ camera.com leicaThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003 LEICA C-LUX 1 3 Before Use Only for Great Britain Camera The rating plate is on the underside of the digital camera. IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three-pin plug, marked with the letter E or the Earth Symbol. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three-pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amperes and it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, the plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Leica Dealer. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13AMPERE SOCKET. If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician. Before Use Remove the Connector Cover. How to replace the Fuse The location of the fuse differ according to the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B). Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and follow the instructions below. Illustrations may differ from actual AC mains plug. 1) Open the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Figure A Figure B Fuse cover 2) Replace the fuse and close or attach the fuse cover. Figure A Fuse (5 ampere) Figure B Fuse (5 ampere) 4 Before Use Care for the camera · Do not strongly shake or bump the camera. The camera may stop operating normally, pictures may not be recorded or the lens may be damaged. · Sand or dust may cause a malfunction of the camera. When you use the camera on a beach etc., take care so that sand or dust does not get into the camera. · When you use the camera on a rainy day or on a beach, take care so that water does not get into the camera. · If seawater splashes onto the camera, wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it well, and use it to wipe the camera body carefully. Then, wipe it again with a dry cloth. About the LCD monitor · Do not press the LCD monitor strongly. It may cause uneven colours on the LCD monitor or a malfunction of the LCD monitor. · In a place with drastic temperature changes, condensation may form on the LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. · If the camera is extremely cold when you turn it on, the image on the LCD monitor is slightly darker than usual at first. However, as the internal temperature increases, it returns to the normal brightness. Extremely high precision technology is employed to produce the LCD monitor screen. However there may be some dark or bright spots (red, blue or green) on the screen. This is not a malfunction. The LCD monitor screen has more than 99.99% effective pixels with a mere 0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit. The spots will not be recorded on pictures on a card. About the Lens · Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong light sources. It may cause not only a malfunction of the camera but irreversible damage to your eye. · Do not press the lens strongly. · Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window. About Condensation (When the lens is fogged up) Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity is changed as follows: Be careful of condensation since it causes stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction. · When the camera is brought inside from the cold to a warm room. · When the camera is taken from the outside to an air-conditioned car. · When cool wind from an air conditioner etc. is directly blown onto the camera. · In humid places To prevent condensation, put the camera in a plastic bag until the temperature of the camera is close to the ambient temperature. In case of condensation, turn the camera off and then leave it for about 2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of the camera nears that of the ambient temperature. 5 Before Use If you will not be using the camera for a long time · Store the battery in a cool and dry place with a relatively stable temperature. [Recommended temperature: 15°C to 25°C, Recommended humidity: 40% to 60%] · Be sure to remove the battery and the card from the camera. · When the battery is left inserted in the camera for a long time, discharge takes place even if the camera is turned off. If you leave the battery inserted for an extended period of time, it will be excessively discharged and it may become unusable even after it is charged. · When storing the battery for a long period of time, we recommend a. to make sure it is not charged fully, i.e. a maximum of two segments are shown in the battery indication (P14), and b. to charge it to this level every 3 months. · When you keep the camera in a closet or a cabinet, we recommend storing it with a desiccant (silica gel). -If you see this symbolInformation on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product. Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation. For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information. Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal. 6 Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part to the desired mode. Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. Convenient or helpful information for use of the camera is described. About illustrations in these operating instructions Please note that the appearance of the product, the illustration or the menu screen are a little different from those in actual use. About illustrations of the cursor button In these operating instructions, the operations on the cursor button are described as illustrated as shown. e.g.: When you press the button : Normal picture mode (P24) Use this mode for normal recording. : Macro mode (P48) This mode allows you to take a close-up picture of a subject. : Motion picture mode (P58) This mode allows you to record motion pictures. : Scene mode (P49) This mode allows you to take pictures depending on the recording scenes. : Simple mode (P27) This mode is recommended for beginners. : Playback mode (P32) This mode allows you to play back recorded pictures. About indications in these operating instructions MENU SET REV Modes indicated here allow you to use the functions or settings described on this page. Set the mode dial to any of the modes to use the functions or settings. 7 Contents Before Use Information for Your Safety .......................2 About The Mode Dial ................................ 7 Advanced About the LCD Monitor ........................... 35 · Changing the information displayed ................. 35 · Brightening the LCD Monitor (Power LCD/High angle mode) ........ 37 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash ........................ 38 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer ......... 42 Compensating the Exposure ..................43 Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........44 Optical Image Stabilizer .......................... 45 Taking Pictures using Continuous Mode 46 Taking Close-up Pictures.......... ...