LEICA M11 Monochrom Rangefinder Camera - Manual (Page 12)

GENERAL INFORMATION 12
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please read the section about “Care/Storage” for more information
about what to do in case of problems.
CAMERA/LENS
(For system cameras)
• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera and lenses, as
this information will be extremely important in case of loss.
• Depending on model, you will find the serial number of your camera
on the flash shoe or engraved in the underside of the camera.
• Make sure to always have a lens or the camera bayonet cover
attached to prevent dust or other foreign bodies penetrating the
camera.
• That is why you should always replace lenses quickly and in a
dust-free environment.
• Never store the camera bayonet cover or the lens back cover in a
pants pocket, as they will attract lint and dust, which could then
be accidentally introduced into the camera.
LCD PANEL
• Condensation may form on the LCD panel if the camera is exposed
to great temperature fluctuations. Wipe the screen carefully with a
soft, dry cloth.
• The screen image will initially be slightly darker than normal if the
camera is very cold when it is switched on. The normal level of
brightness will be reached as soon as the LCD panel warms up.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
• The rechargeable battery must only be charged within a specific
temperature range. See chapter “Technical Data” (p. 182) for
details about operating conditions.
• Lithium-ion batteries can be charged at any time, regardless of
their current charge level. A partially charged battery will charge
to full capacity faster than a fully discharged one.
• The rechargeable batteries come only partly charged ex works
and should therefore be charged fully before their first use.
• A new battery only reaches its full capacity after it has been fully
charged and – by using it in the camera – depleted 2 to 3 times.
This depletion process should be repeated roughly every 25
cycles.
• Battery and charger heat up during the charging process. That is
normal and not a malfunction.
• Rapid flashing of the two LEDs (> 2 Hz) when charging commences
indicates a charging error (e.g. maximum charging time exceed-
ed, voltages or temperatures outside permitted ranges or a short
circuit). Disconnect the charger from the mains and remove the
battery. Ensure that the above temperature conditions are met
and then restart the charging process. Please contact your dealer,
the Leica representative in your region or Leica Camera AG if the
problem persists.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of inter-
nal chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by ambient
temperature and humidity. Do not expose the battery to extreme
temperatures (high or low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a
parked car in the summer or winter) to ensure a maximum service
life.
• The replaceable battery supplies power to a backup battery,
which is permanently installed in the camera. This backup battery
retains the date and time for some weeks. Once the backup