Leica 20 002, Instruction Manual

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Care/Storage
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CARE/STORAGE
We recommend the following if the camera will not be used for an
extended period of time:
– Switching the camera off
– Remove the memory card
– Remove the battery (after approx. 2 months the set date and
time will be lost)
CAMERA HOUSING
• Keep your equipment meticulously clean, as any kind of dirt
residue presents a breeding ground for micro organisms.
• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt
should first be moistened with a watered-down detergent and
can then be wiped away with a dry cloth.
• Wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it out thoroughly and use it
to wipe down the camera. Then wipe it down thoroughly with a
dry cloth.
• Wipe the camera with a clean, lint-free cloth to remove stains
and fingerprints. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the
camera housing can be removed with a small brush. Take care
not to touch the shutter blades.
• Store the camera in a closed and padded container to prevent
friction damage and protect it against dust accumulation.
• Keep the camera in a dry, sufficiently ventilated place, where it
will not be subjected to high temperatures and humidity. Make
sure to remove all moisture from the camera if it was used in
humid conditions.
• Do not store the camera in a leather case for extended periods
of time to prevent fungal contamination.
• Empty you camera bag completely if it ever gets wet during use.
Your equipment might otherwise be subjected to moisture and
tanning residue released by the moist leather.
• All mechanical bearings and sliding surfaces on your camera are
lubricated. Remember to press the shutter button several times
every three months to prevent the lubrication points hardening if
the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. We
also recommend repeated adjustment and use of all the other
operating elements.
• When using your camera in tropical climates, make sure to
expose the equipment to daylight and fresh air as much as
possible to prevent fungal growth. Storage in airtight containers
or cases is recommended only in conjunction with a desiccant
like silica gel.
LENS
• A soft-bristle brush will usually suffice to remove dust from the
outer lenses. Remove more severe soiling with a clean, soft cloth
that is completely free of foreign matter. Wipe the lens in a circu-
lar motion from the center outward. We recommend using
microfiber cloths that come in a protective container and are
available from photography shops and other optical retailers.
These cloths are machine-washable at 40°C. Do not use fabric
softener and do not iron them. Never use spectacle lens
cleaning cloths, as these are soaked in chemicals, which could
damage the glass of the camera lenses.
• Attach a transparent UVA filter for optimal front lens protection
in unfavorable conditions (e.g. sand, salt water spray). Please
remember that the filter may create unwanted light reflections in
some backlight situations and in case of high contrasts.