Leica D-LUX 5 Quick Start Guide

LEICA D - LUX 5

Anleitung / Instructions / Notice d'utilisation /
Istruzioni / Instrucciones

Dear Customer,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this LEICA
D-LUX 5. Please read these instructions carefully and keep them handy for
future reference.

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.

Notice:

Please note that the actual controls, components, menu items, menu screen
illustrations etc. of your LEICA D-LUX 5 may look somewhat different from
those shown in the illustrations in these instructions.

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Information for Your Safety

To reduce the risk of fire, burns, or shock hazard and annoying
interference:

• Use only the recommended accessories.

• Do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture, dripping or

splashing water and make sure no objects filled with liquids such as
vases are placed on the equipment.

• Do not expose to heat above 60 xC (140 oF).

• Do not remove the cover (back): there are no user serviceable parts

inside.
Refer servicing to your Leica dealer, an authorized Leica service
station / the Leica distributer in your country (for addresses, see
Warranty Card), or the Leica Customer Service department (for
address (>74)).

• The mains outlet must be located near the connected equipment and

it must be easily accessible.

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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.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Leica
Model No.: LEICA D-LUX 5
Responsible party/
Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.

This 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.

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Allendale, New Jersey 07401

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e-mail: [e-mail]

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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(U.K. only)

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-ampere and that 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 dealer.

CAUTION!

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 stated below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified
electrician.

 IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue: Neutral, Brown: Live.
As these colours 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 which is marked
with the letter N or coloured Black or Blue.
The wire which is coloured Brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Brown or Red.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER
WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL
WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER
E, BY THE EARTH SYMBOL  OR
COLOURED GREEN OR
GREEN/YELLOW.

THIS PLUG IS NOT WATERPROOF­KEEP DRY.

 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.

2. Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.

Fuse cover

Figure A Figure B

Figure A Figure B

Fuse
(5 ampere)

Fuse
(5 ampere)

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∫ About the battery

CAUTION

Battery (Lithium ion battery)

• Use the specified unit to recharge the battery.

• Do not use the battery with equipment other than the specified unit.

• Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.

• Do not touch the plug terminals (i and j) with metal objects.

• Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.

If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes, wash it
off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the
same or equivalent type recommended by Leica Camera AG (>46).
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions (>44).

Do not heat or expose to flame.

•

• Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a

long period of time with doors and windows closed.

Warning

Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC

or incinerate.

(140 oF)

(U.S. only)

A recyclable lithium ion/polymer battery powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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∫ About the charger

CAUTION!

• DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THE CHARGER IN A BOOKCASE,

BUILT-IN CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE IT IS
WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT CURTAINS
AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

•

DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE CHARGER’S VENTILATION OPENINGS WITH
NEWSPAPERS, TABLECLOTHS, CURTAINS, AND SIMILAR ITEMS.

• DO NOT PLACE SOURCES OF NAKED FLAMES, SUCH AS LIGHTED

CANDLES, ON THE CHARGER.

•

DISPOSE OF BATTERIES IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER.

Charger

This charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But

• In the U.S.A. and Canada, the charger must be connected to a 120 V AC

power supply only.

• When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a

plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

• The charger is in the standby condition when it is connected.

The primary circuit is always “live” as long as the charger is connected to an
electrical outlet.

∫ Cautions for Use

•

Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.

• Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.

• Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory >46).

Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).

• If you use the camera on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on the

camera may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.

• Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise

adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.

• Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong

magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.

• Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely

affect the camera, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.

• If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops

functioning properly, turn the camera off and remove the battery. Then reinsert
the battery and turn the camera on.

Do not use the camera near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.

• If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded

pictures and/or sound may be adversely affected.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and

Cd

used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or

accompanying documents mean that used electrical and

electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with

general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products

and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection

points, in accordance with your national legislation and the

Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you 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.

For more information about collection and recycling of old

products and batteries, please contact your local municipality,

your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you

purchased the items.

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]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you

wish to discard these items, please contact your local

authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol

examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical

symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by

the Directive for the chemical involved.

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Table of Contents

Information for Your Safety .......................................................................39

Scope of Delivery......................................................................................46

Accessories...............................................................................................46

Names of the Components .......................................................................47

Charging the Battery.................................................................................50

About the Internal Memory/the Card.........................................................53

Inserting and Removing Card and Battery................................................54

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ..................................................................55

• Changing the Clock Setting ................................................................55

Setting the Menu.......................................................................................56

Selecting the [REC] Mode.........................................................................57

Program Mode ..........................................................................................59

• Program Shift......................................................................................60

Snapshot Mode.........................................................................................61

• Scene Detection..................................................................................62

• AF Tracking Function..........................................................................62

Exposure Compensation...........................................................................63

Aperture- and Shutter-Priority Modes .......................................................64

• Aperture-Priority Mode [±] .................................................................64

• Shutter-Priority Mode [´] ...................................................................64

Manual Exposure Mode ............................................................................65

Recording Motion Pictures........................................................................66

Playing Back Pictures ([NORMAL PLAY]) ................................................67

Deleting Pictures.......................................................................................68

Using the Instructions on the supplied CD-ROM ......................................69

Technical Data..........................................................................................70

Leica Service Addresses ..........................................................................73

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Scope of Delivery Accessories

Order No.

Rechargeable battery
BP-DC10-E
BP-DC10-U

Charger
BC-DC10-E
BC-DC10-U

Mains cable
EU
UK
AUS
TW
CN
KR

Shoulder strap 423-092.001-014
Lens cap 423-092.001-018
Lens cap string 423-092.001-019
CD with instr. PDFs 423-092.001-016
USB cable 423-092.001-020
AV cable 423-092.001-022
Battery case 424-036.001-000
Hot shoe cover 423-092.001-015
Button template for

Canada / Taiwan
Short instructions 93 357 -360

Notice regarding
registration and SW
download

Warranty Card 439-399.100-026

18 719
18 720

423-092.001-010
423-092.002-010

423-068.801-019
423-068.801-020
423-068.801-023
424-025.002-000
423-082.805-004
423-082.805-005
(delivery differs
depending on markets)

423-092.001-025

(delivery differs
depending on markets)

93 367

Everready case 18 722
Leather case 18 723
Soft leather case 18 724
Hand grip D-LUX 5 18 715
Electronic Viewfinder

EVF1
HDMI mini cable 14 491
LEICA CF 22

Flash unit
Mini tripod 14 320
Tabletop tripod 14 110
Ball and Socket head 14 100

Order No.

18 716

18 694

Notes:

• Cards are optional. You can record or play back pictures on the internal

memory when you are not using a card.

• Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before

using the camera.

• The items and their shape may differ depending on the country or area where

the camera was purchased.

• Please dispose of all packaging appropriately (>44).

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Names of the Components

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1 Lens
2 Self-timer indicator

AF Assist Lamp
3Flash
4 Shoulder strap eyelet
5 Focus selector switch

6 LCD monitor
7 [AF/AE LOCK] button
8 Playback button
9 Status indicator
10 [MENU/SET] button
11 [DISPLAY] button
12 [Q.MENU]/Delete button

13 Rear dial

Rear dial operation is indicated as follows in these instructions:

e.g.:
Rotate to the left or to the right

12354

67138

e.g.:
Press

1091112

1

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14 Cursor buttons

15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23

24

25

26

27

3/[FOCUS] button
4/Function button

Assign Menu to 4 button. It is convenient to register a Menu that is used
often.
[FILM MODE]/[QUALITY]/[METERING MODE]/[WHITE BALANCE]/
[AF MODE]/[I.EXPOSURE]/[GUIDE LINE]/[ REC AREA]/
[REMAINING DISP.]/[FLASH]/[AUTO BRACKET]/[ASPECT BRACKET]

2/Self-timer button
1/ISO

Cursor button operation, e.g. when one of them should be pressed, is
indicated as follows in these instructions:

or Press 4

15 Aspect ratio selector switch
16 Microphone
17 Zoom lever
18 Motion picture button
19 Flash open switch
20 Hot shoe cover

• Keep the hot shoe cover out of reach

of children to prevent swallowing.
21 Mode dial
22 Shutter button
23 Camera ON/OFF switch

24 [HDMI] socket
25 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
26 Lens ring front
27 Lens barrel

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28 Tripod thread

28 29

31

30

• When you use a tripod, make sure

the tripod is stable when the camera
is attached to it.

29 Speaker

• Do not cover the speaker with your

fingers.

30 Card/Battery door

• We recommend using a battery with sufficient power when recording

motion pictures.

31 Release lever

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