Leica M Edition 60, Instruction Manual

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CLEANING THE SENSOR
If any dust or dirt particles should adhere to the sensor cover glass,
depending on the size of the particles this can be identified by dark spots or
marks on the pictures.
The camera can be returned to the Leica Camera AG Customer Care
department (address: see p. 126) for chargeable cleaning of the sensor;
this cleaning is not covered by the guarantee.
However, you can carry out cleaning yourself:
1. Turn the main switch clockwise as far as it will go ( ).
2. Simultaneously press the shutter release and the function button. The
shutter opens, exposing the sensor for cleaning.
Note:
If the battery capacity is too low, the shutter will not open and
bc
(= battery
capacity) appears in the viewfinder to indicate this.
Carrying out cleaning:
Make sure you follow the instructions on the next page.
When cleaning is complete, turn off the camera with the main switch.
The shutter closes again after 10s.
Notes:
• Generally, to protect the camera against ingress of dust etc. into the
interior of the camera, it is important always to have a lens or a cover
fitted to the camera body.
• For the same reason, when changing lenses work quickly and in an
environment that is as dust-free as possible.
• As plastic parts can easily pick up a static charge and then attract more
dust, plastic lens caps and covers should only be stored for short periods
in pockets in clothing.
• As far as possible, the sensor should only be cleaned in a dust-free
environment to prevent further soiling.
• Lightly adhering dust can be blown off the sensor cover glass using clean
and, if necessary ionized gases such as air or nitrogen. It makes sense to
use a (rubber) bellows with no brush for this purpose. Special, low
pressure cleaning sprays such as "Tetenal Antidust Professional" can also
be used in line with their specified usage.
• If the particles cannot be removed from the sensor in this way, consult
Leica Customer Service.
• If the battery capacity falls to lower than 30% when the shutter is open, it
cannot be closed again as described above, only by turning off the
camera.
• Always make sure that the shutter window is clear, i.e. so that no object
can obstruct correct closing of the shutter, otherwise damage may occur.
Important:
• Leica Camera AG accepts no liability for damage caused by the user
when cleaning the sensor.
• Do not attempt to blow dust particles off the sensor cover glass using
your mouth; even tiny droplets of saliva can cause marks that are difficult
to remove.
• Compressed air cleaners with high gas pressure may not be used as they
can also cause damage.
• Avoid touching the sensor surface with any hard objects during cleaning.