LEICA SBP PRO 1 Lithium-Ion Battery for S Typ 007 (7.3V, 2300mAh) User Manual

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Additional functions

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

TRANSFERRING DATA TO A COMPUTER

The Leica S is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface for transferring data to a

computer. This allows fast data transfer to computers with the same kind

of interface. The computer used must either have a USB port (for direct

connection of the Leica S), or be equipped with a card scanner for CF or

SD/SDHC/SDXC cards. Furthermore, an up-to-date USB 3.0 driver must

be installed

If the Leica S is connected to the computer with the LEMO

USB 3.0

cable, it is automatically recognized by the operating system. Use the

Windows

Explorer to copy/save the picture data to your computer.

Note:

Apple

Mac

computers allow the transfer of video files only up to a

maximum file size of 4 GB. If larger video files are copied, an error mes-

sage is displayed.

Important:

• Use only the LEMO

USB cable supplied.

• While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer, the

connection may not under any circumstances be broken by removing

the USB cable, as otherwise the computer and/or the Leica S may

crash, and the memory card may even be irreparably damaged.

• While data is being transferred from the Leica S to the computer, the

camera must not be turned off or turn itself off due to a lack of battery

capacity, as otherwise the computer can crash. For the same reason

the battery must never be removed from the camera while the connec-

tion is active. If the battery capacity is about to run out during data

transfer, stop the data transfer, turn off the camera (see p. 15) and

charge the battery (see p. 8).

Connecting and transferring the data using card scanners

The picture data can be transferred to a computer using a commercially

available card scanner for CF or SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards. These

devices, as well as further information, can be obtained in a computer

accessories store.

Data structure on the memory card

The

100LEICA

101LEICA

, etc. folders can each hold up to 9999

pictures.

Leica Image Shuttle

The exclusive Leica Image Shuttle software enables you to remotely

control the camera from a computer and to directly store the image data

on the computer's hard drive for "tethered shooting". All of the key cam-

era functions can be controlled. This convenient solution provides ideal

support in the studio and on location.

Leica Image Shuttle is available as a free download when you register

your Leica S on the Leica Camera AG website. Further details on the

download of the two programs can be found on the registration card in

the camera packaging.

System requirements

Microsoft

Windows

Vista

/ 7; Mac OS X 10.6 or higher. In some

Windows versions it is possible that the operating system will display a

warning about a missing Windows signature. Please ignore this message

and continue with the installation.

Installing firmware updates

Leica is constantly working on developing and optimizing its products. As

digital cameras have many functions that are purely controlled electroni-

cally, some of these improvements and enhancements to the functions

can be installed on the camera at a later date. Leica provides firmware

updates at irregular intervals for this purpose. Information about any

resulting changes or additions to the details in this manual can be found

at:

http://www.s.leica-camera.com/downloads-overview

You can check in the sub-menu of menu item

Camera Information

whether your camera and/or the attached lens has the latest firmware

version (see also pp. 16-19 and 66).

You can easily download new firmware yourself from our

website and install it on your camera.

1. Format a memory card in your Leica S

2. Switch off the camera and insert the card into a card scanner –

either integrated or connected to your computer. (A scanner is

required for firmware updates)

3. Download the firmware file under the link:

https://owners.leica-camera.com/login

4. Save the firmware file S-X_xxx.FW to the highest level of the card

folder structure. X_xxx stands for the relevant version.

5. Eject the card properly from your card scanner, insert it into the

camera and close the cover.

6. Turn on the camera

7. In the menu, under

SETUP

, select the item

Camera Information

• If the camera detects a newer firmware version than the one

installed, this will be indicated in the respective line (

Camera

Lens

) by characters in front of and behind the firmware number.

8. Open the corresponding sub-menu

• Apart from the two version numbers, the sub-menu contains a

confirmation prompt.

9. Start the update with

Yes

or reject with

• A progress screen appears during the process.

• The update process begins. This can take several minutes.

• After a successful update, a corresponding message is displayed

for confirmation.

Note:

If the battery is not charged sufficiently, a corresponding warning mes-

sage is displayed.

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