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LENS
• A camera lens can have the effect of a magnifying glass when exposed to direct
frontal sunlight. The camera must therefore be protected against extended exposure
to direct sunlight.
• Attaching the lens cap and keeping the camera in the shade or ideally in its camera
case, will help prevent damage to the interior of the camera.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• Use of the rechargeable battery type (BP-DC15) named and described in this man-
ual is mandatory.
• Improper use of the batteries or the use of unapproved battery types may result in
an explosion!
• Do not expose the rechargeable battery to sunlight, heat, humidity or moisture
for prolonged periods of time. Likewise, the batteries must not be placed in a
microwave oven or a high-pressure container as this would pose a fire or explosion
hazard!
• Do not under any circumstances charge or insert a damp or wet battery into the
camera!
• Keep the battery contacts clean and easily accessible. Although lithium-ion batter-
ies are secured against short circuits, they should still be protected against contact
with metal objects like paper clips or jewelry. A short-circuited battery can get very
hot and cause severe burns.
• When a battery is accidentally dropped, make sure to check the housing and the
contacts immediately for any damage. A damaged battery can damage the cam-
era.
• Never throw batteries into a fire as they may explode.
• Keep the battery away from sources of heat in case of leakage or if you smell burn-
ing. Leaked fluid can catch fire!
• The use of other chargers not approved by Leica Camera AG can cause damage to
the batteries – and in extreme cases – cause serious or life-threatening injuries.
• Make sure that the power socket is freely accessible at all times.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Batteries can cause suffocation when
swallowed.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of their current charge
level. A partially charged battery will charge to full capacity faster than a fully
discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works and should there-
fore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully charged and – by
using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times. This depletion process should be
repeated roughly every 25 cycles.
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