Leica Digilux 2, Instructions Manual

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182 / Care and maintenance
Maintenance instructions
For the camera
• Unplug the mains/charging unit before you clean
the camera.
• Only clean the camera with a soft, dry cloth. Stub-
born dirt should first of all be covered with a well-
thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off with a
dry cloth.
For the battery
The rechargeable lithium ion batteries produce a cur-
rent through internal chemical reactions. These reac-
tions are also influenced by the external temperature
and humidity. Very high or low temperatures reduce
the life of the battery.
Always remove the battery, if you will not be using the
camera for a long period of time. Otherwise, after
several weeks the battery could become totally
discharged, i. e. the voltage is significantly reduced, as
the camera uses a low idle current (to save the date)
even when it is turned off. A totally discharged battery
cannot be recharged.
• Store the batteries only when they are fully dis-
charged. For very long storage periods, it should be
charged up and discharged again around once a
year.
• Always keep the battery contacts clean and freely
accessible. Protect the contacts from metal objects
such as paper clips or pieces of jewelry, which can
cause short circuits. A short circuited battery can
get very hot and cause severe combustion.
• If the battery is dropped, check the housing and
the contacts for any damage. Using a damaged
battery can damage the camera.
• Batteries have a limited service life.
• Take damaged batteries to a collection point so
that they can be properly recycled.
• Never throw the battery into a fire, as it can
explode.
For the mains/charging unit
• If the batteries are warm, the charging process
takes longer.
• If the mains/charging unit is used in the vicinity of
radio receivers, it can interfere with the reception;
make sure there is a distance of at least 1 m
between the devices.
• When the mains/charging unit is in use, it can
make a noise (buzzing) – this is quite normal and is
not a malfunction.
• When it is not in use, disconnect the mains/
charging unit from the mains as otherwise it uses a
certain (very small) amount of power even when
the camera is turned off and the battery is not
being used.
• Always keep the mains/charging unit contacts
clean.