Sensor
Cosmic radiation (e.g. on flights) can cause pixel defects.
Condensation
If condensation has formed on or in the LEICA X1, you should switch it off
and leave it to stand at room temperature for around an hour. Once the
camera temperature has adjusted to room temperature, the condensation
will disappear by itself.
Care instructions
As any soiling also represents a growth medium for microorganisms, you
should take care to keep the equipment clean.
For the camera
• Only clean the LEICA X1 with a soft, dry cloth. Stubborn dirt should first
of all be covered with a well-thinned cleaning agent and then wiped off
with a dry cloth.
• To remove stains and fingerprints, the camera should be wiped with a
clean lint-free cloth. Tougher dirt in hard to reach corners of the camera
body can be removed with a small brush.
•
All mechanically operated bearings and sliding surfaces on your LEICA X1
are lubricated. Please remember this if you will not be using the camera
for a long period of time. To prevent the lubrication points becoming
gummed up, the camera shutter should be released a number of times
every three months. It is also recommended that you repeatedly move
and use all other controls.
For the lens
• Normally, a soft hair brush is sufficient to remove dust from the outer
lens element. However, in case of more stubborn dirt, they can be care-
fully cleaned with a very clean, soft cloth that is completely free of for-
eign matter, using circular motions from the inside to the outside. We
recommend micro-fiber cloths (available from photographic and optical
specialists) that are stored in a protective container and can be washed
at temperatures of up to 40°C (without fabric softener, never iron!).
Cloths for cleaning glasses, which are impregnated with chemicals,
should not be used as they can damage the lens glass.
• The generally recommended lens hood also protects the lens from unin-
tentional fingerprints and the rain.
For the battery
Rechargeable lithium ion batteries generate power through internal chemi-
cal reactions. These reactions are also influenced by the external tempera-
ture and humidity. Very high or low temperatures reduce the life of the bat-
tery.
• Always remove the battery if you will not be using the LEICA X1 for a
long period of time. Otherwise, after several weeks the battery could be-
come totally discharged, i.e. the voltage is significantly reduced.
• Lithium ion batteries should be stored only when partially charged, i.e.
not completely discharged or fully charged (in the corresponding display
2.1.5). For very long storage periods, it should be charged up for around
15 minutes twice a year to prevent total discharge.
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