Leica 6847, Instruction Manual

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General information

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMERA/LENS

• Make a note of the serial numbers of your camera (engraved in the 

base of the camera housing) and lenses, as this information will be 

extremely important in case of loss.

• 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.

• Leica releases firmware updates for lenses at irregular intervals. You 

can download any new firmware version from our homepage and 

transfer it to your lens. Please read the section “Installing firmware” (p. 

61) for more information.

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 battery must have a temperature b 10°C and + 30°C for 

charging, as the charger will otherwise not switch on or will switch off 

again.

• 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 exceeded, 

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 office in your 

country or Leica Camera AG if the problem persists.

• Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries generate power by way of internal 

chemical reactions. These reactions are influenced by ambient 

temperature and humidity. To ensure a maximum service life of the 

battery, it should not be exposed to extreme temperatures (high or 

low) for extended periods of time (e.g. in a parked car in the summer 

or winter).

• However, every battery has a limited service life! After several hundred 

charging cycles, this limitation will become evident as the operating 

times get significantly shorter.

• 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 battery is depleted, it 

must be replenished by inserting a charged main battery. The time and 

date will have to be set again after a full depletion of both batteries.

• As the battery capacity deteriorates or if using an older battery, 

warning messages may appear and some functions may be restricted 

or blocked entirely.

• Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended 

period of time. Make sure to switch the camera off via the main switch 

before removing the battery. Leaving the battery in the camera will 

result in a deep discharge after a few weeks. Voltage levels will 

decrease significantly, as the camera uses a low idle current to 

maintain settings.

• Dispose of damaged batteries in accordance with the relevant 

regulations at an approved collection point for proper recycling.

• The date of manufacture can be found on the battery.  

The date format is week/year.

MEMORY CARD

• The range of available SD/SDHC/SDXC cards on the market is too 

extensive for Leica Camera AG to test for compatibility and quality. 

Generally, any type of memory card may be used without any damage 

to the camera or memory card. As some "no name" cards may not fully 

comply with the SD/SDHC/SDXC standards, Leica Camera AG cannot 

provide any guarantee of function.

• We recommend formatting memory cards from time to time, because 

fragmented residual data from deleted files may block some of the 

storage capacity.

• Generally, it is not necessary to format (initialize) memory cards that 

have been previously used. Formatting will, however, be necessary if 

you insert an unformatted memory card or a card that was formatted 

in another device (e.g. a computer) for the first time.

• We recommend backing up your data on a PC, because electromag-

netic fields, static electricity and any memory card or camera defects 

could result in permanent damage or loss of your data.

• SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards come with a write protection 

slider to prevent accidental overwriting. This slider is located on the 

non-beveled side of the card. All data on the card is protected when 

the slider is set to its lower position, marked LOCK.

SENSOR

• Any dust or dirt particles stuck to the glass cover of the sensor may 

result in noticeable dark stains or specks on the pictures.

DATA

• All data, including personal information, may be changed or deleted 

due to incorrect or accidental operation, static discharge, accidents, 

malfunctions, repairs and other measures.

• Please note that Leica Camera AG does accept liability for direct or 

consequential damage due to the manipulation or destruction of data 

and personal information.