Leica X-U (Typ 113) Instruction Manual
Leica X-U
Instructions
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FOREWORD
Dear Customer,
we wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using your new
Leica X-U (Type 113).
This robust outdoor camera is protected specifically against moisture
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and dust, which means you can take pictures in extreme conditions
without worry. The camera comes with a special program for
optimized underwater photography. Make sure to read all notes and
explanations on pages 94-97 before you use your Leica X-U
underwater for the first time!
The Leica Summilux 23mm f/1.7 ASPH. lens with its very high optical
performance ensures excellent image quality for underwater
exposures. With fully automatic program control, the Leica X-U offers
photography fun at its best. Alternatively, you can take over picture
composition yourself at any time using the manual settings. You can
select from numerous special functions to improve the picture quality
even in critical exposure conditions. Please read these instructions in
its entirety so that you can make the most of your Leica X-U.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please check the scope of included accessories for completeness
before using your Leica X-U for the first time.
a. Leica BP-DC8 rechargeable battery
b. Battery case
c. BC-DC8 battery charger with interchangeable plugs
d. Carrying strap
e. Lens cap with safety strap
f. Accessory shoe cover
This product is licensed under the AVC Patent Portfolio license for the personal
use of a consumer or other uses in which the consumer does not receive remuneration to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC standard (“AVC video”)
and/or (ii) decode AVC video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a
personal activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to
provide AVC video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
For more information please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C. website at http://www.
mpgegla.com.
Any other use, including but not limited to providing AVC video in exchange for
remuneration may require a separate license agreement with MPEG LA, L.L.C.
For more information please visit the MPEG LA, L.L.C. website at http://www.
mpgegla.com.
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FOR US ONLY:
FCC Note:
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.
Trade Name: LEICA
Model No.: LEICA X-U (Typ 113)
Responsible party/
Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.
1 Pearl Count, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.: +1 201 995 0051
Fax: +1 201 995 1684
technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com
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.
LEICA X-U
(Typ 113)
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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.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FOR CANADA ONLY:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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IMPORTANT
Make sure to carefully read the information on this and the following
pages if you wish to use your Leica X-U in or underwater. Here you
will fi nd descriptions of custom functions for this area of use.
NOTES ON WATER AND DUST RESISTANCE
• The water and dust resistance of the Leica X-U complies with
protection class IP68 in accordance with the classifi cations set out
by JIS/IEC. The fi rst digit refers to the resistance against particles,
the second refers to the resistance against moisture/water. Please
consult the relevant technical literature for details on classifi cation
criteria.
• In the case of Leica X-U, IP68 means that the camera can be
operated at a water depth of max. 15m/49ft for up to 60 minutes.
Notes on water and dust resistance
Prerequisite for faultless operation is the strict compliance at all
times with the information and instructions provided below. This
does, however, not constitute a comprehensive guarantee in terms
of unconditional water and dust resistance and in that context
complete protection against possible damage.
• Protection type IP68 refers to sweet and salt water, but not to any
other liquids. It specifi cally does not cover the penetration of water
impacting the camera with high pressure (e.g. when jumping or falling into the water with the camera, under waterfalls, hose water or
high-pressure water cannon impact, etc.).
• The camera will maintain its water and dust resistance only within
the temperature range of 0°C to 40°C/32°-104°F. Please ensure
that the camera will only be operated and stored under permissible
conditions, i.e. not in direct sunlight, on a radiator, the dashboard
of a car, etc. We furthermore advise against any use of the camera
in hot water, e.g. hot springs, baths.
• The camera is to some extent impact-resistant. It has successfully
passed impact tests in accordance with MIL-STD-810G, method
516.5. This does, however, not constitute a comprehensive
guarantee in terms of protection against possible damage under
any circumstance.
Please consult relevant technical literature for details on classifi cation criteria.
• Excessive pressure, dropping or other impacts may negatively
impair the camera's water and dust resistance. Make sure to have
the camera checked by an authorized customer service (fee-based)
following any of these events.
• The internal workings of the camera are not water-proof and must
therefore be carefully protected.
• Faults caused by water penetration due to improper handling are
not covered by the Leica guarantee.
• This camera does not fl oat - make sure to secure it in deep water!
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HANDLING
These notes describe the special measures required to ensure water
and dust resistance in addition to the other relevant descriptions in
these instructions.
CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD
Before opening the cover
• Ensure that the camera is not wet or dusty or that any dirt
particles/contaminants adhere to it, e.g. grease from sun creams
or tanning oils. Dry or clean the camera thoroughly as needed with
a soft dry cloth, bellows or brush.
• Make sure that your hands are clean and dry.
• Change the battery preferably at a location where the camera will
be safe from water or dust.
• Hold the camera upright if possible to prevent the penetration of
water or dust residue lodged at the edge of the cover.
• Open the cover of the battery compartment/memory card slot
only after all foreign particles have been removed and the camera
is completely dry.
After opening the cover
• Perform a careful visual inspection of the door, the seal around the
battery compartment and the memory card slot. Any remaining
water or any visible moisture/droplets and any foreign particles,
e.g. sand or hair must be removed immediately with a soft dry
cloth. The sealing plate must not be cracked or deformed; make
sure to have it replaced if in doubt. This task must be completed by
an authorized customer service (fee-based).
Make sure that the rechargeable battery/memory card is
completely dry and clean before insertion.
• Any moisture remaining on the inside of the battery/memory card
door may result in condensation (see below) and faults.
After closing the cover
• Make sure that the locking latch and slider click into place
correctly and/or are in their end positions.
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Notes on water and dust resistance
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In or underwater
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• Do not open the battery compartment door underwater.
• Do not expose the camera to impacts.
Cleaning After Use in or Underwater
• The camera should be dried/cleaned within one hour after use in/
under water or in rain/snow. Failing to do so may result in a variety
of faults and/or in a weakening of the water and dust resistance.
The same applies for failing to remove residue from sun lotion, bath
salts, detergent/soap, organic solvents, oils or the remains of
alcohol/beverages. Make sure your hands are dry and clean when
cleaning the camera, and that the camera is not exposed to water
or foreign particles during cleaning. Never use any detergents,
cleaning agents or chemicals (e.g. alcohol, solvents, benzene).
• Rinse the camera for around 10 minutes in a container filled with
Notes on water and dust resistance
tap water or under running water if it was used in salt water or in a
sandy/dusty environment. Shake it a bit to remove any particles
lodged in micro-openings but do not use any pointy objects (water
or particles in these openings could result in a deterioration of the
recorded sound quality). Make sure that all buttons and switches
operate smoothly and are not hampered or blocked by foreign
particles.
• Tiny air bubbles escaping from the camera housing are normal and
not sign of a fault.
• Wipe the camera dry after cleaning and leave it to dry out
completely in a well ventilated and shady location. Best would be
to place it on a clean dry cloth. Any remaining moisture in any of
the openings can then safely escape.
• Never use hot air (e.g. a hair dryer) for drying.
• Open the door of the battery compartment/memory card slot only
after all foreign particles have been removed and the camera is
completely dry.
• Additional general cleaning information can be found on page 160 ff.
Condensation
• Even if no water has penetrated the inside of the camera, the
moisture in the air could still result in condensation (fogging up).
This can be the case in particular if there is a notable difference
between the temperature of the camera and the environment,
which will result in condensation in and on the lens and monitor.
• Open the battery compartment/memory card slot door preferably
at a location with steady temperature. Avoid locations with
prevailing high temperatures/humidity, as well as sandy or dusty
places.
• Remove the battery and the memory card and leave the door open
to allow the air in the camera to adapt to the ambient temperature.
This will allow the condensation to evaporate.
• Please contact your electronics shop or a Leica Customer Care
department if the condensation persists.
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UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEO RECORDING
Color rendering underwater is significantly different from that outside
the water. Specific components of the light spectrum are filtered out
with increasing depth. Without an additional light source, red
disappears at a depth of around 5 meters, orange at around 15
meters, and yellow at approx. 30 meters depth (16/50/100ft).
Underwater Program
Your Leica X-U comes equipped with an underwater mode, which
includes an adapted white balance function (only during recording/
exposure) to counteract this effect. The standard white balance
function is unavailable in that mode, and pressing the WB button will
display the relevant menu item as disabled.
Enabling/Disabling the Function
Press the cross pad downward
• With the underwater mode enabled,
header, and the display for the white balance setting will disappear.
will appear to the left of the
All other camera functions remain available during underwater
photography or video recording.
Another important point to remember is that the available light
diminishes with increasing depth/distance and that particles
suspended in the water can severely impair image quality. The same
applies for images taken with flash, specifically in terms of the lesser
reach of the flash.
Note:
We recommend using the integrated flash up to a water depth of 5
meters/16ft only. In greater depths, the use of an external,
underwater-capable flash device with a wireless connection to the
camera is recommended that can be triggered by the in-built camera
flash (available from other manufacturers at specialist retailers).
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Notes on water and dust resistance
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The CE identification of our products documents compliance with
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the fundamental requirements of the applicable EU directives.
WARNING MESSAGES
• Modern electronic components react sensitively to electrostatic
discharge. As you can easily pick up charges of tens of thousands
of volts by walking on synthetic carpets for example, a discharge
can occur when you touch your camera, particularly if it is placed
Warning Messages
on a conductive surface. If only the camera housing is touched,
this discharge is harmless to the electronics. However, despite
built-in safety circuits, outer contacts such as those in the flash
shoe should not be touched if at all possible for safety reasons.
• For any cleaning of the contacts, do not use an optical micro-fiber
cloth (synthetic); use a cotton or linen cloth instead! Before
touching the contacts, you can make sure you discharge any
electrostatic charge by deliberately touching a heating or water
pipe (conductive, grounded material). Please also avoid dirt
deposits and oxidation on the contacts by storing your camera in a
dry location with the lens cap and flash shoe/viewfinder cap on.
• Use only the recommended accessories to prevent faults, short
circuits, or electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers); repairs
must be done at authorized service centers only.
LEGAL INFORMATION
• Please ensure that you strictly observe copyright laws. The
recording and publication of pre-recorded media such as tapes,
CDs, or other published or broadcast material may contravene
copyright laws.
• This also applies to all of the software supplied.
• The SD logo is a registered trademark.
Other names, company and product names referred to in these
instructions are trademarks or registered trademarks of the
respective companies.
DISPOSAL OF ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EU, and for other European
countries with segregated waste collection systems.)
This device contains electrical and/or electronic components and
must therefore not be disposed of in general household waste!
Instead, it must be disposed of at a recycling collection point
provided by local authorities. This costs you nothing. If the device
contains standard or rechargeable batteries, these must be
removed first and also be disposed of in line with relevant regulations. Further information on the subject is available from your local
administration, your local waste collection company, or in the store
where you purchased this device.
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Camera Manufacturing Date
The manufacturing date of your camera is printed on the label on the
Guarantee Card and/or on the packaging.
The date format used is: Year/Month/Day
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Warning Messages
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CONTENT
Foreword .............................................................................................92
Package Contents ................................................................................92
Content
Underwater Operation ..........................................................................94
Notes on Water and Dust Resistance .................................................94
Handling ...........................................................................................95
Changing the Battery/Memory card ................................................95
Cleaning After Use in or Underwater ...............................................96
Underwater Photography/Video Recording ........................................97
Underwater Program ......................................................................97
Warning Messages ...............................................................................98
Legal Information .................................................................................98
Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment ....................................98
Designation of Parts ...........................................................................102
Quick-Start Guide ..............................................................................104
Detailed Instructions
Preparation
Attaching the Carry Strap .............................................................106
Charging the Battery .....................................................................106
Changing the Battery/Memory Card .............................................110
Key Settings/Controls
Main Switch .................................................................................114
Frame Rate ................................................................................114
Shutter Button ..............................................................................115
Menu Controls ..............................................................................116
Basic Camera Settings
Menu Language ............................................................................120
Date/Time ...................................................................................120
Automatic Camera Shutdown .......................................................120
Key Tones and Shutter Sounds .....................................................120
Monitor Settings ...........................................................................121
Basic Image Settings
File Format/Compression Rate .....................................................122
JPEG Resolution ............................................................................122
White Balance ..............................................................................123
ISO Sensitivity ..............................................................................125
Image Properties ..........................................................................126
Picture Mode
Distance Setting ..............................................................................128
Automatic Distance Setting/Autofocus .........................................128
AF Auxiliary Light .......................................................................128
Autofocus Metering Methods .....................................................129
Manual Distance Setting ...............................................................131
Auxiliary Function for Manual Distance Setting ...........................131
Exposure Metering and Control
Exposure Metering Methods .........................................................132
Histogram ....................................................................................133
Exposure Control ..........................................................................134
Automatic Program ....................................................................135
Changing the Preset Shutter Speed/
Aperture Combinations ...........................................................135
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Aperture Priority ........................................................................136
Shutter Speed Priority ................................................................136
Manual Settings .........................................................................137
Metering Memory Lock ..............................................................137
Exposure Compensation ............................................................138
Automatic Bracketing ................................................................139
Flash Photography
Using the Built-in Flash Unit ..........................................................140
Flash Modes .................................................................................141
Flash Range..................................................................................142
Synchronization Point ...................................................................143
Flash Exposure Compensation ......................................................143
Additional Functions
Video Recording ...........................................................................144
Sound Recording ..........................................................................145
Self-timer .....................................................................................146
Formatting the Memory Card ........................................................147
Selecting the Working Color Space ...............................................148
Creating new Folder Numbers .......................................................148
User Profiles .................................................................................149
Image Stabilization .......................................................................149
Playback Mode
Playback Modes ...........................................................................150
Standard Playback ........................................................................150
Video Playback .............................................................................151
Image Selection ............................................................................152
Enlarging Images/Simultaneous Playback of 16 Images ................152
Detail Selection ............................................................................153
Deleting Images/Recordings ........................................................154
Image Protection/Clearing Delete Protection ................................155
Viewing Pictures in Portrait Format ...............................................156
Miscellaneous
Data Transfer to a PC ....................................................................157
Wireless Data Transfer ..................................................................157
Working with Raw Data (DNG).......................................................158
Installing Firmware Updates ..........................................................158
Accessories ..................................................................................159
Replacements ..............................................................................159
Safety and Care Instructions .........................................................160
Index .................................................................................................166
Appendix
Displays ..........................................................................................168
Menu Options .................................................................................176
Technical Data ...................................................................................178
Leica Service Addresses ....................................................................180
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Content
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
Illustrations in the front and rear cover pages
Front view
1. Eyelets for carrying strap
2. Flash unit
3. Lens
4. Self-timer LED/AF auxiliary light
Designation of Parts
Top view
5. Distance setting/focusing ring
a. Index for distance setting
6. Shutter button
7. Main switch
8. Video button
9. Aperture setting dial
10. Shutter speed dial
11. Speaker
12. Accessory shoe
13. Microphone
Rear view
14.
MENU/SET button
– to access the menu
– to save menu settings and exit sub-menus and menus
15.
ISO button to access the sensitivity menu
16.
WB button to access the white balance menu
17.
DELETE/FOCUS button
– to access the delete menu
– to access the menu for the distance metering method
– to activate the AF metering range frame
18.
PL AY button
– to activate the (continuous) playback mode
– to return to full 1:1 picture review
19. Direction buttons
– to set distances manually
– to scroll through menus and sub-menus
– to set a value for exposure compensation, bracketing and flash
exposure compensation
– to zoom in/out of viewed images
to set longer shutter times
20. Cross pad
– to scroll through menus and sub-menus
– to scroll through saved images
– to move the AF metering range frame
– to open menus for exposure compensation, automatic
bracketing and flash exposure compensation (
EV+/-)
– to access/create settings in the flash mode menu/access
sub-menus (
)
– to access/create settings in the self-timer menu/exit menus
and sub-menus without saving the settings (
)
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21. INFO button
– to select monitor displays in recording and playback mode
– to reset the manually offset autofocus metering frame to the
center
– to save menu settings and exit sub-menus and menus
22. Status LED
a. Flashing:
Distance setting not available/
reading/writeing of picture data
b. Continuously on:
Distance and exposure setting completed and saved
23. Monitor
Bottom view
24. Door for battery compartment/memory card slot with
a. Locking/unlocking lever
b. Locking/unlocking slider
25. Tripod thread A ¼, DIN 4503 (¼")
26. Memory card slot
27. Battery compartment
28. Battery locking slider
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Designation of Parts
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QUICK-START GUIDE
Required parts:
– Camera
– Rechargeable battery
– Charger with appropriate mains plug
– Memory card (not supplied)
Quick-Start Guide
Note:
The settings recommended here allow you to take good photographs
easily, quickly, and reliably when you first start to try out your Leica
X-U. For details of the various modes/functions, refer to the relevant
sections on the specified pages.
Please take particular note of the information about underwater use
on pages 94-97.
Preparation:
1.
Attach an appropriate mains plug to the charger (see p. 109)
2.
Insert the battery in the charger (see p. 109)
3.
Connect the charger to a mains socket
4.
Set the main switch of the camera to
5.
Insert the charged battery into the camera (see p. 110)
6.
Insert the memory card (see p. 112)
7.
Remove the lens cap
8.
Set the main switch to S (see page 114)
9.
Select your preferred menu language (see p. 116/120)
10.
Set the date and time (see p. 116/120)
OFF
(see p. 114)
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Taking photographs:
Set the dials for the shutter speed and aperture to A
1.
2.
Set the exposure metering method to (see p. 116/132)
3.
Set the distance setting ring to
4.
Set the autofocus metering method to
AF
11 P oi n t (multi-field)
(see p. 130)
5.
Select the desired trimming
6.
Press the shutter button to the first pressure point to activate
and save focusing and exposure metering (see p. 115)
7.
Push the shutter button all the way down to take the picture
Viewing photographs:
Press the
To view other pictures:
Press right or left on the cross pad
Zooming in:
PL AY
button
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Quick-Start Guide
Press the direction button right (+) (see p. 152)
Deleting pictures:
Press the
DELETE/FOCUS
button and select the desired function
from the displayed menu (see p. 154)
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DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING THE BATTERY
Your Leica X-U is powered by a lithium ion battery.
PREPARATION
ATTACHING THE CARRY STRAP
Preparation
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Caution:
• Only the battery types specified and described in these instructions and/or specified and described by Leica Camera AG may be
used in this camera.
• These batteries may only be used in the units for which they are
designed and may only be charged exactly as described below.
• Using the battery contrary to these instructions and using battery
types not specified in these instructions may result in an explosion.
• The batteries must not be exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or
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condensation for extended periods. Batteries must not be placed in
a microwave oven or in a high-pressure vessel, as this may cause
an explosion.
• Never throw batteries into a fire, as this may cause an explosion!
• Damp or wet batteries must not be charged or used in the camera
under any circumstances.
• Always ensure that the battery contacts are clean and freely accessible.
• While lithium ion batteries 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.
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• If a battery is dropped, check the casing and the contacts
immediately for any damage. Using a damaged battery can damage
the camera.
• A battery must be removed from the camera or charger immediately and replaced if it develops noise, becomes discolored,
deformed, or overheated or if it shows any sign of leakage.
Continued use of a damaged battery may cause overheating and a
risk of fire and/or explosion.
• Keep leaking or smoldering batteries away from heat sources.
Leaked fluid can catch fire.
• Only the charger specified and described in these instructions, or
chargers specified and described by Leica Camera AG, may be
used. The use of other chargers that are not approved by Leica
Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in extreme
cases, serious or life-threatening injuries.
• The charger supplied should be used exclusively for charging this
battery type. Do not attempt to use it for other purposes.
• Ensure that the power socket used is freely accessible.
• Heat is generated during charging. Therefore batteries must not be
charged in small, enclosed or unventilated spaces.
• The battery and charger must not be opened. Repairs may only be
carried out by authorized service centers.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries
can cause suffocation.
First Aid:
• Battery fluid coming into contact with the eyes may cause
blindness. Immediately rinse the eyes thoroughly with clean water.
Do not rub the eyes. Seek medical attention immediately.
• Direct skin contact of leaked battery fluid may cause injury. Rinse
the affected areas with clean water. Medical treatment is not
required.
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Preparation
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Notes:
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• The battery can only be charged outside the camera.
• Batteries must be charged before starting up the camera.
• For the battery to charge, it must have a temperature of between
0°C and 35°C/32°-90°F (otherwise the charger does not turn on
or turns off again).
• Lithium ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
Preparation
their current charge level. If a battery is only partly discharged
when charging starts, it is charged to full capacity faster.
• Lithium ion batteries should only be stored partly charged, i.e. not
when fully discharged or fully charged. For very long storage
periods, batteries should be charged for around 15 minutes twice a
year to prevent total discharge.
• The batteries warm up during the charging process. This is normal
and not a malfunction.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by use in the camera – discharged 2 or 3 times. This
discharge procedure should be repeated roughly every 25 cycles.
• Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal
chemical reaction. This reaction is influenced by ambient
temperature and humidity. To maximize the life of the battery, it
should not be exposed to extremely high or low temperatures for
long periods (e.g. in a parked car in summer or winter).
• Even under perfect conditions of use, every battery has a limited
service life. After several hundred charging cycles, operating times
become significantly shorter.
• In line with the applicable regulations, batteries should be disposed of
at an appropriate collection point for proper recycling.
• The rechargeable battery supplies another back-up battery that is
built into the camera. This back-up battery ensures that the date
and time data entered is retained for up to 2 days. If this back-up
battery runs out it must be recharged by inserting a charged main
battery. Once the rechargeable battery has been inserted, the full
capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after about 60 hours.
This process does not require the camera to be turned on.
However, the date and time will have to be set again.
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time. Turn the camera off using the main switch before
removing the battery. Failing to do so would result in a deep
discharge of the rechargeable battery, as the camera uses a low
no-load current (to save the settings) even when it is turned off.
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PREPARING THE CHARGER
The charger must be fi tted with the appropriate plug for the local
sockets.
PLACE THE BATTERY IN THE CHARGER
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Preparation
Plug
Attaching Removing
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1
Note:
The charger automatically adjusts to the relevant mains voltage.
2
CHARGE STATUS DISPLAY
Correct charging is indicated by the red status LED. When it turns
green, the battery is fully charged.
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CHANGING THE BATTERY/MEMORY CARD
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Turn off the camera, i.e. set the main switch to
Open the battery compartment/memory card slot
Important:
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Do not open the battery compartment door underwater.
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Inserting the battery
OFF
1
"Click"
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Removing the battery
2
1
Note:
Removing the battery with the camera turned on can delete the
settings you have made in the menus and may damage the memory
card.
Charge level display
The charge level of the battery is indicated on the monitor (see p. 168).
Notes:
• Remove the battery if you will not be using the camera for a long
period of time.
• The date and time must be reset within 2 days after the capacity of
the built-in backup battery in the camera has expired.
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Preparation
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Inserting the memory card
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You can use SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards in your Leica X-U.
Removing the memory card
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Preparation
1
2
"click"
"click"
Notes:
• Do not touch the memory card contacts.
• If the memory card cannot be inserted, check that it is aligned
correctly.
• The range of SD/SDHC/SDXC cards available is too large for Leica
Camera AG to test all available types for compatibility and quality.
Although using other card types is not likely to damage the camera
or the card, some "no name" cards do not comply with the SD/
SDHC/SDXC standards and Leica Camera AG is unable to provide
any guarantee that they will function correctly.
• Video recordings in particular require a high write speed.
• Do not open the door and do not remove the memory card or the
battery while the status LED is lit to indicate that the camera is
accessing the memory. Otherwise, the data on the card may be
destroyed and malfunctions can occur in the camera.
• As electromagnetic fi elds, electrostatic charges, and defects in the
camera or the card can lead to damage or loss of the data on the
memory card, we recommend that you also transfer the data to a
computer and save it there.
• For the same reason, it is recommended that the card is always
stored in an anti-static case.
Closing the battery compartment/memory card slot door
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KEY SETTINGS/CONTROLS
MAIN SWITCH
Camera Operation
The Leica X-U is turned ON and OFF via the main switch:
–
OFF
– S = Single (individual exposures)
–
C = Continuous (serial exposures)
Frame Rate
Frequencies of 3 fps (
Select the menu option
settings in the sub-menu
• The monitor image appears when the camera is turned on.
Low ) or 5 fps (High ) are available:
Continuous Shooting
and the desired
Notes:
• Picture series are not possible when using the flash. If a flash
function is activated, only one picture is taken.
• If the main switch is set to
C and the self-timer is used at the same
time, only a single picture is taken.
• The maximum picture frequency of 5 fps is only available with
shutter speeds of
1
⁄60s or faster1s (1⁄4s at 3 fps).
• After a series with the maximum number of 7 pictures, the
frequency with which they are taken declines slightly. This is due to
the time required to transfer the data from the buffer memory to
the card.
• Regardless of how many pictures are taken in a series, the last
picture is always shown when they are reviewed. You can select
the other pictures in the series by pressing right or left on the
cross pad.
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SHUTTER BUTTON
The shutter button works in two stages. Pressing it gently (to the first
pressure point) activates the automatic distance setting/autofocus (if
set) and the exposure metering and control systems, and saves the
relevant settings/values. If the camera was previously in standby
mode, this reactivates it and the monitor image appears again.
Before pressing the shutter button all the way down, check that the
distance setting/autofocus (if active) and exposure metering are
complete (for details of exposure setting,
displays on the monitor refer to p. 132, 128 and 168).
Pressing the shutter button all the way down triggers exposure.
AF and the corresponding
Notes:
• The menu system can be used to select or set key acknowledgment (response) tones and shutter sound, and to adjust their
volume.
• The shutter button should be pressed gently and not jerkily to
prevent blurring.
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MENU CONTROLS
You can navigate in the menu using the MENU button and the cross
pad. Alternatively, you can also use the direction buttons.
ACCESSING THE MENU:
Press the
• The menu list appears. The active menu option is underlined in red,
Camera Operation
MENU/SET
with its characters in white. The relevantly current setting is
displayed on the right.
The white fi eld in the scrollbar on the left edge indicates which of
the fi ve pages of the menu list you are currently on.
button
SCROLLING THROUGH THE MENUS:
Press up/down on the cross pad or use the direction buttons
OPENING A SUB-MENU OPTION:
Press the cross pad downward
• The sub-menu list appears. The active sub-menu option is
underlined in red, with its characters in white.
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Selecting a setting/value in a sub-menu:
Press up/down on the cross pad or use the direction buttons
• The currently active option changes.
Confi rming a setting:
Press the
• The menu list appears again, and the confi rmed (new) setting is
MENU/SET
shown on the right in the active menu option line.
or
INFO
button
Exiting a sub-menu without confi rming a setting:
Press left on the cross pad or the shutter button
With the cross pad:
• The menu list appears again, and the retained (previous) setting is
shown on the right in the active menu option line.
With the shutter button:
• The monitor screen for picture mode appears.
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Exiting the menu:
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Press the
• The monitor image for picture mode appears.
or
MENU/SET
button again
Press the shutter release button
• The monitor image for picture mode appears.
Camera Operation
or
Notes:
• The menu is normally opened at the position of the last option set.
• For some options, there are settings in a second level of sub-
menus. Settings in these sub-menus are opened and made in
exactly the same way as described above.
Press the
• The monitor image for playback mode appears.
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PL AY
button
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