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Leica 18485 Digital Camera User Manual

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1. Radio transmission from the wireless access point are getting weak Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point There is no reply from the server or it has exceeded the communication processing time Try again after a while Depending on the wireless access point connection may be automatically disconnected after specific time has passed Reconnect the connection again Connection failed Check the following regarding the smartphones you intend to connect The smartphone does not operate Change the access point to connect to in the smartphone Wi Fi settings to this camera There is no free storage space on the smartphone Some files cannot be sent because of destination limit Transfer completed Some files are left because of destination limit Check the file format of the image to send Sending motion pictures may fail if the file size is too large Split the motion picture using Video Divide 161 Cannot get IP address Please set wireless AP s IP address setting to DHCP Turn on DHCP settings of the IP address of the connected wireless access points Cannot connect to server If a message is displaying asking to update the root certificate agree to update the root certificate ODA Miscellaneous Troubleshooting Try checking these items 225 234 first If the problem persists performing Reset in the Setup menu may resolve the is
2. o o o o o o o o o o 1 Set toi GA i i or iS depending on the subject and brightness e The flash cannot be used when recording motion pictures or in the s s C3 1 es Ga G and 3D Scene modes The available flash range when Sensitivity setting is AUTO Max Wide approx 0 6m 7 0m 2 23 Max Tele approx 0 8m 2 3m 2 7 mShutter speed range for each flash mode Setting Shutter speed SA NO amp 1 60 2 1 4000s 5 G 1 2 3 1 4000s 2 Varies according to the Min Shtr Speed setting 3 When Min Shtr Speed is set to AUTO and camera shake is detected when Stabilizer is turned to ON the maximum speed is 1 4 second Also varies according to Snapshot Mode and the Scene modes etc aff Taking pictures Close up pictures m Recording modes N OB O B M g a Only 3D Photo Mode can be set For maximum enlargement of a subject the camera has to be very close to it Setting to AF Macro AFW4 enables you to take pictures from a shorter distance than the normal focus range up to 3cm 1 16 for max Wide a Press lt Use the cursor buttons to select AF Macro Ar and then press MENU SET P im ga AFW display 78 Taking pictures Focus range When a subject is too close to the camera the picture may not be properly focused E Shortest focusing dist
3. Still pictures cannot be recorded in the following cases e When Rec Quality is set to VGA The flash is set to Forced Flash Off Since the electronic shutter is used for motion pictures the recorded still pictures may be distorted Compared to normal still picture recording the resolution may be lower You cannot record pictures in RAW file format Only pictures in JPEG file format with the Quality setting s can be recorded 43 Basics Viewing still pictures When a memory card is in the camera pictures are played back from the card without a card from the built in memory To let the camera start with Playback mode keep the playback button pressed while turning it on Press lt gt to select a picture to be displayed e When the buttons are held down the pictures are scrolled quickly forward or backward e Pictures can also be selected with the control dial View pictures mi Number of displayed picture Total picture number TOEO TEMARA Retouch Folder File number To switch to Recording mode press the playback button again or press the shutter button halfway t may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a computer When the camera is switched to playback mode the lens barrel will be retracted after approx 15 seconds This camera is compliant with the unified DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard
4. aida Playback Playing back pictures recorded using the serial exposure function If only one still picture is left in a picture group after deletion or other operations it will not be formed into a group Serial exposure pictures will not be grouped if recorded without setting the clock When pictures set to Favorite are played back using Slide Show or Filtering Play the pictures cannot be displayed in a group The following operations cannot be performed while a representative first serial exposure picture is being displayed e Auto Retouch e Creative Retouch e Cropping of Playback menu The serially exposed pictures recorded by another device may not be recognized as picture group pictures f the total number of still pictures exceeds 50 000 subsequently recorded pictures will not be grouped 144 Playback Different playback methods Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways To change the Playback mode refer to and perform the following steps Press MENU SET in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed Use the cursor buttons to select Playback Mode menu and then press MENU SET 3 Press A YW to select the Playback mode and then press MENU SET 2D 3D Settings Switches the output format between 2D and 3D pictures Only available during HDMI output 205 All Plays back all pictures 44 Slide Show Automatica
5. 105 For taking pictures that match the scene being SCN Scene Mode recorded 108 For taking pictures using different picture COL Creative Control Mode effects such as Dynamic Monochrome or Miniature Effect 96 Continued on the next page 25 Basics Basic settings operation Aim the camera and shoot Taking still pictures Microphones Press the shutter button halfway to focus Press the shutter button fully to take the picture Shutter button mRecording motion pictures Press the motion picture button to start recording Press the motion picture button again to stop recording 3 button m Holding the camera Flash AF Assist Lamp e To avoid camera shake hold it with both hands Microphones keeping your arms close to your body while standing with your feet slightly apart Do not touch the lens barrel Do not cover the microphones when recording motion pictures Do not cover the flash or the lamp Do not look at them from close range Wrist strap e Make sure to hold the camera as still as possible at the moment the shutter button is pressed We recommend using the supplied wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera Playing back pictures Press the Playback button 4 View pictures 44 During motion picture panorama picture playback Play pause Previous Next Stop Press the OFF ON button to turn off the camera OFF ON
6. 135 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Color Mode m Recording modes A A O 8 M c SCN COL E Settings STANDARD VIVID Vivid looking picture Happy For taking a picture with a higher level of color brightness and vividness B amp W SEPIA 1 Except Snapshot Mode 2 Snapshot Mode only AF Assist Lamp m Recording modes N O OG W 6 me 3 The following modes are fixed to OFF Scenery Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Sunset Through window Switches on the lamp in poor light to facilitate focusing e The AF Assist Lamp has an effective range of approx 1 5m 5 feet E Settings ON The lamp lights up in poor ambient light when the shutter button is pressed halfway AF3 appears The lamp does not light up regardless of the ambient light taking pictures of animals in OFF the dark etc Do not cover the lamp with your fingers or look at it from close range Red Eye Removal E Recording modes N B O B W o E co 4 The setting is set to OFF except in the following Scene modes Portrait Soft Skin Night Portrait Baby This mode automatically detects red eye and corrects still picture data when recording with the flash modes with red eye reduction A 5 m Settings ON OFF Depending on the circumstances it may not be possible to correct red eye When this functio
7. E Sending Images Stored in the Camera You can select and send recorded images Details of the playback menu Favorite or Print Set settings will not be sent Some images taken with a different camera may not be able to be sent Images that have been modified or edited with a computer may not be able to be sent 198 Wi Fi NFC About connections mChanging the settings for sending images After you have completed connecting you can change the sending settings such as the resolution of the pictures to be sent by pressing the DISP button Item Description Resize the image to send Original Change e You can select the resolution for Change from M or S The aspect ratio does not change Size 199 Wi Fi NFC Wi Fi Setup menu For configuring the settings required for the Wi Fi function Wi Fi Setup cannot be changed when connected to Wi Fi excluding Network Address e For details on how to select the Setup menu settings refer to 52 Q select Wi Fi Setup in the Wi Fi menu Use the cursor buttons to select item and then press MENU SET Item Description Device Name Press the DISP button You can change the name of Enter the desired device name this unit e Refer to Entering Text 65 for information on how to enter text e Up to 32 characters can be entered NFC Operation ON The NFC function works Makes N
8. MULTI Use the cursor buttons to select MULTI and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select size and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select a still picture and then press the DISP button up to 100 pictures gt izi To cancel CE Resolution before after resi Q uton beforeafter resizing Bress the DISP button again 26 27 To execute 5 Press MENU SET Ee Resize setting A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed The picture quality is reduced after resizing The following pictures cannot be resized e Motion pictures e 3D still pictures e Panorama pictures e Still pictures on which date or other texts had already been stamped e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting R 2 or RAW 163 Playback For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Cropping This mode allows you to enlarge the decisive parts of still pictures cropping i e by cutting off unwanted areas Use the cursor buttons to select a still picture and then press MENU SET 2 Select the area to crop and then press MENU SET on ol E o Enlarges the Changes the selected section position of the section A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed e You can also enlarge the selected section with the control dial Original Face Recognition information w
9. Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being taken Press the shutter button fully during the motion picture recording Still Picture Size 140 Maximum number of pictures 9M 6M 15 pictures 2M e The clicking sound made when the shutter button is operated may be recorded e When still pictures are recorded while simultaneously using the lens s zoom function the zooming may stop e Using Miniature Effect in Creative Control mode a still picture may be recorded with a slight delay from the time when the shutter button is pressed fully Serial exposure function When the serial exposure function has been set in advance a series of still pictures can be recorded while taking a motion picture e When the serial exposure setting is set to 2a or still pictures are automatically recorded using the Gah setting e Even at the qf or Eff setting the focus is fixed at the first picture When you press the shutter button halfway while taking a motion picture the camera will automatically refocus on a subject This refocus movement is recorded i e it will be visible When priority is to be given to the motion pictures press the shutter button fully and record the still pictures Still pictures can also be extracted after motion picture recording is completed 49 When the shutter button is pressed halfway the resolution and the number of recordable pictures are displayed
10. 182 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Leica C Image Shuttle for Android only Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services 1 Connect to a smartphone 175 2 Select E from Leica C Image Shuttle 3 Drag the picture and send it to the social networking service etc e The picture will be sent to the social networking service e Functions can be assigned to the top bottom left and right as you wish 183 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone tablet You can acquire location information from a smartphone and write it on images afterwards Refer to 156 for how to write the location information on the images recorded by the camera Read the Help in the Leica C Image Shuttle menu for further details on how to operate Caution Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy the personal rights etc of the persons when you use this function Use it at your own risk f you have changed the clock setting of the camera or the smartphone after Time sync perform Time sync again On the smartphone you can set the acquisition interval of location information and check the transfer status of location information Refer to Help in the Leica C Image Shuttle menu for details When using Leica C Image Shuttle for iOS If you press the Home or On Off
11. App StoreS Enter Leica C Image Shuttle into the Enter Leica C Image Shuttle into the search box search box Select Leica C Image Shuttle and Select Leica C Image Shuttle and install it install it e The icon will be added to the The icon will be added to the menu feica menu feica 2 Not available in China To download in China please visit the site below www leica camera com e Use the latest version e The service may not be able to be used properly depending on the type of smartphone being used e When downloading the app on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract 1 To connect this unit with Wi Fi Direct Android OS 4 0 or above is required and the device must be compatible with Wi Fi Direct 2174 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone tablet You can easily establish a Wi Fi connection on the camera by pressing and holding the WIFI button or using the NFC function Preparation Install Leica C Image Shuttle in advance 174 1 Press and hold the WIFI button 0 The information SSID and password required for directly connecting your smartphone to the camera is displayed To change the connection method Press the DISP button and select the connection method The same screen can be displayed by selecti
12. OFF The still picture is printed with the date superimposed on it Items may not be displayed if incompatible with the printer To arrange AA 2 pictures or BR 4 pictures in the same still picture set the number of prints for the still picture to 2 or 4 To print to paper sizes layouts not supported by this camera set to d and make settings on the printer Consult your printer s instructions Even with completed Print Set settings dates may not be printed depending on the shop or printer used 216 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays The screens shown here are only examples The actual display may vary Recording Mode 25 SAF j a Backlight Compensation 30 33 137 Rec Format 139 FHD Rec Quality 139 Resolution 128 i si Ro V3 ta E O Fa Quality 129 Flash Mode 75 AF frame metering area 39 Stabilizer gt 38 137 abilizer 38 Histogram 57 geny ng Motion Deblur 32 Camera shake alert 38 White Balance 131 Color Mode 136 Creative control adjustment GE display 97 Battery capacity 17 Focus 39 Wind cut 141 Intelligent exposure 134 AF macro 78 Macro zoom 80 Manual Focus 87 AF Lock 86 Coloring 36 Exposure series Mode 119 Auto Bracket 91
13. 11x14 size prints 6M For printing up to A3 11x14 size prints 2M Suitable for display on a high definition television The aspect ratio becomes J3 Continuous AF m Recording modes N B O B M o M Starry Sky is fixed to OFF With this mode on the focus is constantly adjusted during motion picture recording or the focus position is fixed at the start of recording E Settings ON OFF Fixes the focus position at the start of motion picture recording 140 Taking pictures Using the Motion Picture menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Wind Cut m Recording modes N B O B M i m Not available when using Miniature Effect This mode automatically detects wind noise captured by the microphones and suppresses it if it is too loud E Settings AUTO Wind noise is automatically suppressed depending on volume OFF When Wind Cut is set to AUTO the sound quality may differ from that of normal recordings sfai Playback Changing the picture information displays etc You can change the display of picture information file number etc and recording information settings used for recording etc during playback 1 Press the DISP button to change the displays Additional recording Basic picture information information recording date and time etc Flash Sensitivity etc No information Du
14. 26 Basics Using the control ring Using the control ring is an easy and convenient way to adjust several settings depending on the camera mode selected In Snapshot Mode Items that can be set by the control ring vary depending on recording modes Following are the pre assigned settings Recording mode Setting GY Snapshot Mode Step zoom 74 P Program mode ISO Sensitivity 130 A Aperture priority mode Aperture value 92 S Shutter priority mode Shutter speed 93 M Manual exposure mode Aperture value 94 4 Panorama Shot mode Different picture effects 105 SCN Scene Mode Step zoom 74 COL Creative Control mode Different picture effects 96 e The control ring can be used to change to your preferred settings 118 e You can also perform operations with the control dial Some operations may differ under certain recording conditions such as manual exposure mode When Manual Focus is set it is assigned to focus setting 87 97 Basics Using the Quick menu Using the Quick menu you can change camera settings with the control ring E Press the Q MENU S button Q MENU S e The menu and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode Turn the control ring to change the setting e You can also change settings with the control dial Press MENU SET 28 Basics Snapsho
15. Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker 4 brighter Depth of field Less lt More Vividness Black amp white lt gt Gaudy coloring 100 Taking pictures Creative Control mode For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 Cross Process This effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising colors E items that can be set 97 z Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker A brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Colorin Greenish coloring Bluish coloring 9 Yellowish coloring Reddish coloring Toy Effect This effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken by a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral light E Items that can be set 97 5 Underexposure Overexposure Brighiness darker lt gt brighter Depth of field Less lt gt More Coloring Orangish color lt gt Bluish coloring 101 Taking pictures Creative Control mode For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 Miniature Effect This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama E Items that can be set 97 A Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker 4 brighter Vividness Subdued coloring lt Gaudy coloring mDefocusing a picture Press the FN button Press A W or lt P to move the focusing area frame Turn the co
16. Using the Motion Picture menu 139 Rec Format ee 139 Rec Quality 139 Still Picture Size 140 Continuous AF 140 Wind Cussen 141 Table of contents Playback Changing the picture information displays tCriirisirsaris sas 142 Playing back pictures recorded using the serial exposure function 143 Different playback methods 145 2D 3D Settings eaei eie 145 Selecting pictures to play back 146 Selecting according to picture type 147 Selecting a picture according to category or a person in the picture eecee 148 Selecting according to the recording daare aaee r E aa 149 Selecting favorite pictures 149 Playing back pictures in order automatiCall yiii 150 Searching by recording date 152 Retouching pictures 153 Auto Retouch 7153 Creative Retouch ccceceeeeeeeeeees 154 Using the Playback menu 156 Location Logging sssini 156 Mte Editen Text Stamp si FRECOUIGH i taiiissesessisdiddasrei le Mido Divide sisisi 161 RESIZE Jerre en r eE Se 162 ChoOppiNG riani seen 164 Favorite ee Print Set EENE E T 166 Protect reini E 167 Face Rec Edit 168 Wi Fi NFC Wi Fi Function and NFC Function 170 Airplane Mode rissies 172 What you can do with the Wi Fi fUNCtiOn sssseesssneseenssennrnnnnnnnn 173 Operating the camera using a Smartphone wsccceccssececeseacccs
17. again e You can also perform these operations with the control dial Fast rewind 2 steps 2 Fast forward 2 steps Single frame rewind Single frame forward while paused while paused 2 The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you turn the control dial again If A is pressed during fast forward or rewind it will return to normal playback speed The volume can be adjusted with the zoom lever t may not be possible to properly play back the motion pictures recorded using other cameras Some information will not be displayed for motion pictures recorded in AVCHD Motion pictures can be viewed on your computer using the available software 209 With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 Motion pictures recorded with Miniature Effect in Creative Control Mode play back at approximately 8x speed With camera models 18 485 486 489 490 Motion pictures recorded with Miniature Effect in Creative Control Mode play back at approximately 10x speed 48 Basics Viewing motion pictures Extracting still pictures from motion pictures You can save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture Display the picture that you want to extract as a still picture by pausing the motion picture during playback 2 Press MENU SET e A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor button s and then press MENU SET Still pictures are saved with an Aspect Ratio setti
18. AF AE Lock m Recording modes N B O 8 M amp For details 86 133 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Metering Mode m Recording modes N O O B M E SEN This function allows adapting the metering mode to different subjects and situations E Settings Metering Mode Metering characteristics Conditions mj Multi Metering The brightness is detected in different sections of the frame The exposure is then based on the probable main subject Normal usage high probability of automatically correctly exposed main subjects even with greater brightness differences O Center Weighted The metering sensitivity is concentrated on the center while also registering the rest of the frame Use when subject is in the center or to deliberately base the exposure on an off center subject provided subject is of medium brightness ea Spot Only a small area in the center is registered Use to base the exposure on very small subject parts provided these parts are of medium brightness i Exposure m Recording modes N O O 6B M 1 SCN COL Automatically adjusts contrast and exposure to give more lifelike colors when there is significant contrast between the main subject and the background When i Exposure works the color of i changes E Settings ON OFF Even if Sensitivity is set to 80
19. For details see your computer s instructions e If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to format the card Do not format the card This will erase recorded pictures mComputer specifications You can connect the camera to a computer that can detect a mass storage device device that stores a large volume of data e Windows Windows 8 Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP e Mac OS X v10 1 v10 8 Some motion pictures recorded in AVCHD may not be scanned correctly by copying a file or folder e When using Windows be sure to use the available software to copy motion pictures recorded in AVCHD e When using Mac you can copy motion pictures recorded in AVCHD using iMovie 11 For details about iMovie 11 please contact Apple Inc 208 Connecting to other devices Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the available software Using the Adobe Photoshop Lightroom software available for download see below you can import the image data recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer for still and motion pictures Three preparatory steps are necessary when initially installing the software to utilize it 1 Install the software to your computer Register your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage a Open an account at http owners leica camera com As a result you will receive access to the Owners are
20. Play or Slide Show mRecording tips when registering face pictures e Make sure the person s eyes are open and mouth closed have the person face the camera directly and make sure the outline of the face the eyes and eyebrows are not hidden by hair Make sure there are no heavy shadows on the face During registration the flash is not used mif the camera seems to have difficulty recognizing faces when recording e Register additional pictures of the same person s face indoors and outdoors or with different expressions or angles e Register additional pictures at the place you are recording e If a registered person is no longer recognized re register that person 122 Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function Face Recognition searches for faces similar to those registered but there is no guarantee it will always recognize these faces In some cases the camera cannot recognize or incorrectly recognizes even registered people depending on their expression or the environment Even if Face Recognition information is changed the Face Recognition information for previously recorded pictures is not changed For example if a name is changed pictures recorded before the change are not categorized for Face Recognition in Category Selection During an exposure series recording information relating to Face Recognition is only added to the first picture f you press the shutter button halfway the
21. Plays back only the pictures set as Favorite 149 E About operations during Filtering Play During Filtering Play the operation when A is pressed in the 1 picture Playback screen is different Select the operation you want to perform and press MENU SET e Retouch Retouching pictures 153 Burst Play Plays back only serially exposed pictures one after another 143 Play Video Plays back only motion pictures 48 e Play Panorama Plays back panorama pictures 107 e Change Date Changes the recording date to display 149 e Filtering Off Switches Playback mode to All 145 mCanceling filtering During Filtering Play only pictures under the set filters are displayed In the following cases filtering will be canceled e When A is pressed in the 1 picture Playback screen and Filtering Off is selected e When AII is selected from the Playback Mode menu e When switching to Recording mode e When the camera is turned off 2446 Playback Selecting pictures to play back Selecting according to picture type Selected according to a picture type such as still pictures only or motion pictures only then play them back Select Picture Only Video Only 3D Play in Filtering Play and then press MENU SET 146 Picture Only Plays back only still pictures Also applies to panorama and continuously recorded pictures Video Only Plays back only AVCHD and MP4 motio
22. RH when the monitor is on e Using an SDHC Memory Card e Using the supplied battery Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on When Stabilizer is set to ON e Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash output every second recording e Zooming from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every recording Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature of the battery decreases The number is reduced if the intervals are longer e g to approx one quarter for 2 minute intervals under the above conditions 17 Preparations Charging the battery mRecording motion pictures When using the monitor Rec Format AVCHD MP4 Rec Quality FHD FHD Available recording time approx 70 min approx 80 min Actual available recording time approx 30 min approx 35 min The time you can actually record when repeatedly turning the camera on and off starting and stopping recording and using the lens zoom function Recording conditions Temperature 23 C 73 4 F humidity 50 RH Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen e The recording time for a single motion picture take is limited to 29 minutes or approx 4 GB except in the case of the camera models 18 485 486 487 489 490 491 which allow longer recording times when Rec Quality of AVCHD motion pictures is set to HD Viewing pictures When using the mon
23. Self timer 89 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays EARNS ID Brightness 36 DOREA Exposure Compensation 90 AF Tracking 34 83 AF Assist Lamp 136 Metering mode 134 AE Lock 86 ISO Sensitivity 130 Defocusing control 31 36 97 Aperture value 38 92 94 Minimum shutter speed 135 Shutter speed 38 93 94 Number of recordable pictures 200 221 R29m00s Remaining recording time 40 ate AN W SCQVIVID an rar Recording state Da EAF KOKOA S Storage destination 20 Date Stamp 138 Custom Set 115 Monitor luminance 56 PZ Veal Tay Fag MN Elapsed recording time 40 Monitor Power Save 59 m and s indicate minutes and seconds With camera models 18 484 488 h m and s indicate hours minutes and seconds With camera models 18 485 486 487 489 490 491 218 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays Current date time World time 127 Name 112 124 Age in years months 112 124 Destination settings 126 Travel elapsed days 126 Focus range 79 Zoom gt 71 219 J BAW SCAM cco a DONEA i izera KON ay ra MN apeo Miscellaneous The screens shown here are only examples The actual display may vary In
24. Set and press MENU SET A maximum of 30 characters can be entered Maximum of 9 characters for Face Recog names Up to 15 characters can be entered for N F J and Maximum of 6 characters for Face Recog names 65 Taking pictures Switching between monitor and viewfinder Using the viewfinder allows checking subject and framing regardless of the ambient light conditions gI Press the LVF button E About diopter adjustment Turn the diopter adjustment wheel until you are able to clearly see all the displays in the viewfinder Diopter adjustment wheel When adjusting the diopter align your eye in the center of the viewfinder 66 Taking pictures Switching displays You can select the type of displays e g turn off the recording information such as icons for various settings and the level gauge 70 u Press the DISP button to change displays With additional information With basic information Without information With basic information With additional information level gauge and with level gauge Set Histogram to display a histogram 57 67 Taking pictures Using reference lines to assist composition E Recording modes A O O SW o You can utilize the viewfinder or the monitor for still pictures to carefully and precisely position your subject the composition along the reference lines The following guidelines can b
25. Still pictures recorded in a RAW file cannot be printed The still pictures recorded in JPEG file format at the same time as the RAW file can be printed Motion pictures cannot be printed aA Connecting to other devices Printing multiple pictures 1 Use the cursor buttons to select Multi Print in step B 213 Use the cursor buttons to select item and then press MENU SET e Multi Select Scroll between pictures with the cursor buttons and then select pictures to print with the DISP button Press the DISP button again to erase selection Press MENU SET when selection is complete Select All Prints all pictures Print Set DPOF Prints the pictures selected in Print Set 166 Favorite Prints the pictures selected as Favorite 165 3 Use the cursor buttons to select Print start and then press MENU SET Print settings 216 Select Yes if the print confirmation screen is displayed An orange e displayed during printing indicates an error message Printing may be divided into several pictures if printing a large amount of pictures Remaining sheets display may differ from the number of pictures set for printing Printing with date and text E Printing date without Text Stamp Printing in store Only the recording date can be printed Request date printing in the store e Making Print Set 166 settings on the camera in advance allows setting
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27. any purpose other than as a wireless LAN device mThe use of the Wi Fi function of this camera is presumed to be in countries where this camera is sold There is the risk that the camera violates the radio transmission regulations if used in countries other than those where this camera is sold and Leica Camera AG takes no responsibility for any violations EThere is the risk that data sent and received via radio transmission may be intercepted by a third party E Do not use the camera in areas with magnetic fields static electricity or interference such as near microwave ovens Radio transmission may not reach the camera e Using the camera near devices such as microwave ovens or cordless telephones that use the 2 4GHz radio wave band may cause a decrease in performance in both devices m Do not connect to the wireless network you are not authorized to use When the camera utilizes its Wi Fi function wireless networks will be searched automatically When this happens wireless networks that you are not authorized to use SSID may be displayed however do not attempt to connect to the network as it may be considered as unauthorized access SSID refers to the name that is used to identify a network over a wireless LAN connection If the SSID matches for both devices transmission is possible m Before Use To use the Wi Fi function on this camera a wireless access point or a destination device equipped with the wireless LAN funct
28. cameras You cannot retouch the pictures in a picture group as a group Retouch each picture in a picture group separately after displaying it Auto Retouch is cannot be used in the following cases e Motion pictures e Panorama pictures e 3D still pictures e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting 3 or RAW 153 Playback Retouching pictures Creative Retouch This mode allows you to retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply e New pictures are created after editing pictures with Creative Retouch Before starting to edit make sure that there is enough free space in the built in memory or the memory card Select a still picture to retouch during playback and then press A Use the cursor buttons to select Creative Retouch and then press MENU SET 3 Press A Y to select effect The picture retouched with the selected effect is displayed e When No Effect is selected you can restore a picture to its original condition before retouching Setting Effect Expressive This effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color Retro This effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished picture Old Days This effect adds a bright soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image High Key This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the entire 9 y picture Low Key This effect creates a d
29. card with this camera if it has already been formatted with a computer or another device 64 f the write protect switch is set to LOCK the card cannot be used to record or delete pictures and it cannot be formatted It is recommended that you copy important pictures to your computer as electromagnetic fields static electricity or faults may cause data Switch to be damaged 20 Preparations Saving your pictures Recording capacity guidelines pictures recording time The number of pictures you can take and the recording time vary in proportion to card capacity and depending on recording conditions and type of card Estimated remaining number of pictures or recording time ______ switch with Remaining Disp 58 i Displayed when no card is inserted pictures will be saved to the built in memory Recording picture capacity still pictures Picture Size Built in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB 12M 17 380 6260 12670 5M 29 650 10620 21490 st 0 3M 460 10050 162960 247150 e When the number of recordable pictures exceeds 99 999 99999 is displayed 221 Preparations Saving your pictures m Recording time capacity motion pictures h m and s indicate hours minutes and seconds When Rec Format is AVCHD Rec Quality 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB FHD THD 14m00s 4h10m00s 8h26m00s When R
30. cursor buttons to select a period for deleting location information and then press MENU SET e A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed Location information may not be written if there is not enough free space on your memory card f the card is locked you cannot write location information to pictures or delete received location information You can only write location information to pictures recorded with this camera Location information will not be written to pictures that were recorded after you selected Send location data 184 Location information will not be written to AVCHD motion pictures 157 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Title Edit This mode allows you to give titles etc to your favorite still pictures Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 2 Select a still picture SINGLE MULTI Use the cursor buttons to up to 100 pictures with the same text select a still picture and then Use the cursor buttons to select a still picture and then press the DISP button Title Edit setting M Title Edit already set pre MENU SET a DW sad KEE To cancel M wii Press the DISP button again To execute Press MENU SET 3 Cance 3 Enter characters Entering text 65 To delete a title Delete all the characters in the characte
31. date and display format 23 World Time Sets the local time at travel destination 127 Travel Date Records the number of days elapsed in your travels 126 Airplane Mode Disables the Wi Fi function 172 Beep Changes or mutes the beep shutter sounds E Settings Beep Level 1 QX BK Low High Mute Beep Tone 30 30 Changes beep tone Shutter Vol 2 2 2X Low High Mute Shutter Tone 30 gt O Changes shutter tone 54 Basics Using the Setup menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Speaker Volume Adjusts the volume of sound from the speakers 7 levels E Settings 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 This function cannot adjust TV speaker volume when connected to a TV Cust Set Mem Registers the current camera settings 115 Fn Button Set Registers frequently used functions from the Rec Setup or other menus to the FN button for faster operation 117 Control Ring Set Changes the settings assigned to the control ring 118 Monitor Display Viewfinder Adjusts brightness and color of the monitor or viewfinder image It is suggested to use the default settings These are intended to provide a preview of the actual picture as accurately as possible Press A F to select the setting item and then lt gt to make adjustments Press MENU SET Some subjects m
32. frame rate is adjusted automatically in accordance with the movements of people animals or other subjects Intelligent Burst Approx 2 10 mode pictures sec When a fast moving subject is recorded the 100 frame rate becomes faster and the number of pictures that can be recorded in a series is restricted to about 10 AF e The subject is brought into focus as far as this Bi Approx 2 is allowed by the frame rate excluding MF pictures sec However when the function is operating during motion picture recording the focus is fixed to the first picture 100 EA e The pictures are taken with the exposure and Approx 5 White Balance continually being adjusted pictures sec The frame rate may be reduced under certain recording conditions 3 Snapshot Mode only 4 The number of pictures is limited by the picture taking conditions and the type and or status of the memory card used Continued on the next page 119 Taking pictures Exposure series function Pe No of Setting Speed Description pictures Approx 10 e Focus exposure and White Balance are fixed in m pictures sec the first picture i Focus exposure and White Balance are fixed in gape 40 pictures sec the first picture 40 e The resolution setting may be reduced e Focus exposure and White Balance are fixed in A the first picture 2 Ea CO PICtUrESISEC The recordable range is reduced no e The resolution
33. it from close range Do not use the flash at close distances to other subjects heat light may damage subject The effect of red eye reduction varies depending on the subject and is affected by factors such as distance to the subject whether the subject is looking at the camera during preliminary flash and so on In some cases the effect of red eye reduction may be negligible Flash settings may be changed when changing the recording mode Scene mode flash settings are restored to default when the Scene mode is changed The picture edges may become slightly dark when using flash at short distances and short focal lengths close to max W This may be remedied by zooming a little No pictures can be taken if these marks e g A are flashing flash is charging f the flash illumination on a subject is insufficient neither the proper exposure nor a proper White Balance is achieved The flash effect may not be sufficient in the following cases e When the shutter speed is fast e When Burst is set to E Flash charging may take time if battery is low or if using flash repeatedly 76 Taking pictures Using the built in flash E Available flash modes in each exposure mode o Available Not available Default setting D P S Scene Mode A M A 1 _ a Ww SA o t o o o o o o o o o o o o o amp o o o o o o o o 5 z o o
34. it may take some time to focus Depending on the environment when taking motion pictures the screen may turn black for an instant or noise may be recorded because of static electricity electromagnetic fields etc The available recording time displayed on the screen may not decrease regularly f data is repeatedly recorded and deleted the total available recording time on the memory card may be reduced To restore the original capacity use the camera to format the card Be sure to save all important data to your computer or other media before formatting as all data saved to the card will be erased Stabilizer functions regardless of the settings before a motion picture is taken The following functions are not available Extended optical zoom flash Face Recog Rotate Disp for pictures taken vertically For certain memory cards recording may end while in progress The aspect ratio may change in motion pictures compared to still pictures Also if the aspect ratio is different for still pictures and motion pictures the angle of view will change when taking a motion picture The recordable area is displayed by setting Video Rec Area 57 to ON f Extended optical zoom is used before pressing the motion picture button these settings will be cleared and the aspect ratio will be changed significantly 42 Basics Taking motion pictures Recording still pictures while taking a motion picture
35. it will be transferred to the smartphone 181 Hold the smartphone close to this area within 5mm 3 16 Press lt gt to select Yes and then MENU SET Hold the smartphone close to this area of the camera again e When the connection is complete live images captured by the camera will be displayed on your smartphone Connected smartphones are registered to the camera From the next time and on you can connect by performing steps and 178 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone You can register up to 20 smartphones If the number exceeds 20 registrations will be deleted starting from the smartphone touched first f you perform Reset Wi Fi Settings smartphone registration will be deleted f the communication environment is bad the NFC function may not be usable f there is not a response immediately shift the position slightly Do not bump your smartphone strongly against the camera See the instructions of your NFC compatible smartphone for more information about smartphone operation and settings Metal objects between the camera and the smartphone may interfere with communication Also any stickers etc near the NFC area may affect communication performance You can still connect to the smartphone even if the camera is turned off The camera lens may extend when the power is turned on after making a connection Be careful that the movement does not cause
36. menu Beep Level and Shutter Vol only The settings for the following functions are fixed Setup menu Fn Button Set Composition Guide Control Ring Set Step Zoom e Auto Power Off 5MIN e Auto Review 2SEC Rec menu e Quality s Fine e Sensitivity Biso White Balance AWB AF Mode Face Detection Quick AF ON e Metering Mode J Multi Metering e i Exposure ON e i Resolution i Z OOM AF Assist Lamp ON e Red Eye Removal ON Stabilizer ON E 23 area focusing when a face cannot be recognized Motion Picture menu e Continuous AF ON e Wind Cut AUTO The following functions cannot be used Histogram Video Rec Area Exposure Comp Auto Bracket WB Adjust Min Shtr Speed Digital Zoom a7 Basics Program mode m Recording modes A J A S5 M E SCN COL The camera automatically sets both shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject You can change various settings in the Rec menu E A B Press halfway to focus Press fully to take the picture f a warning is displayed about camera shake use o Stabilizer a tripod or Self Timer r eammerel f aperture and shutter speed are shown in red you will not get an appropriate exposure You should either use the flash change Sensitivity settings or D set Min Shtr Speed to a slower speed PAS shake a
37. of time The complete zooming range is not accessible If the zoom ratio stops at 3x Macro Zoom has been set 80 File numbers are not recorded in sequence File numbers are reset when new folders are created 211 File numbers have jumped backwards The battery was removed inserted with the camera turned on Numbers may jump backwards if folder file numbers are not correctly recorded s234 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes The camera may become warm if used for long periods of time but this is not a fault Keep the camera as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment such as microwave ovens TVs video games etc If you use the camera on top of or near a TV the pictures and or sound on it may be disrupted by electromagnetic fields Do not use the camera near cell phones because doing so may result in noise adversely affecting the pictures and or the sound e Recorded data may be damaged or pictures may be distorted by strong magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors Electromagnetic fields generated by microprocessors may adversely affect the camera disturbing the pictures and or the sound If the camera is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops functioning properly turn it off and remove the battery or disconnect the supplied charger AC adapter Then reinsert the battery or reconnect the charger AC adapter and turn the camera on Do no
38. or 100 when i Exposure is activated pictures may be taken at a higher ISO Sensitivity than the setting 2434 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Min Shtr Speed m Recording modes M A S M SCN COL For setting the minimum shutter speed Slower shutter speeds can be employed to achieve brighter pictures in dark locations provided the increased danger of camera shake is considered m Settings AUTO 1 250 1 125 1 60 1 30 1 15 1 8 1 4 1 2 1 Since slower shutter speeds increase the risk of camera shake we recommend using a tripod and or the self timer As pictures may become dark when using faster shutter speeds such as 1 250 we recommend to prefer bright locations in such cases MIN flashes red when the shutter button is pressed halfway if the picture may be underexposed e MIN is displayed on the screen for settings other than AUTO i Resolution m Recording modes N B OG W I SEN You can use the camera s Intelligent Resolution technology to record still pictures with sharper outlines and clearer resolution m Settings ON ZOOM OFF About i ZOOM 73 Digital Zoom m Recording modes N O O O U For extending the zoom range 4 times further than with Optical Extended optical zoom Note that enlarging will decrease picture quality with Digital Zoom For details 73 a Settings ON OFF
39. picture 93 Taking pictures Manual exposure mode E Recording modes P A 5 0 a SCN COL If you e g wish to create a specific effect based on over or under exposure or want to make sure a series of shots is exposed identically regardless of differing brightness you can do so by manually setting aperture and shutter speed T Set the mode dial to M Turn the control ring to select the aperture value and the control dial to select the shutter speed e If Manual focusing is set 87 Press A twice to allow setting the aperture value with the control dial e If the control ring settings have been changed 118 Press A to allow setting the aperture value with the control dial Aperture values that can be set 1 Shutter speeds that can be set F2 0 F8 0 250 1 4000s 1 You may not be able to select some values depending on the focal length the lens is set to zoom position 2 You may not be able to select some values depending on the set aperture value About the exposure meter Set shutter speed Set aperture value A proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red mRecording motion pictures in M Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set 94 Taking pictures Manual exposure mode Light balance approximation Indicates a correct exposure m Indicates overexposure For a standard exposure use a faster shutter speed and or increase the ap
40. picture and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to set number of pictures and then press MENU SET repeat steps and when using MULTI up to 999 pictures SINGLE MULTI e Date print setting release Press the DISP button m To clear all Select CANCEL in step and then Yes Date print setting cannot be made for still pictures that have been taken with Date Stamp and pictures with a Text Stamp applied Depending on the type of printer the printer settings may take priority over camera settings Print Set is not available for files that are not compliant with the DCF standard Some DPOF information set by other equipment cannot be used In such cases delete all of the DPOF information and then set it again with this camera Print settings cannot be made for motion pictures You cannot select the Print Set setting for still pictures recorded with the Quality setting RAW 166 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 This mode allows you to set protection to disable picture deletion e g of important pictures Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select a picture and then press MENU SET SINGLE MULTI Picture protected Picture protected e To cancel Press MENU SET again E To clear all Select CANCEL in step and then Yes Even
41. select the copy method direction and then press MENU SET m gt Copies all pictures from the built in memory to the card go to step j ein Copies 1 picture at a time from the card to the built in memory Use the cursor buttons to select the picture and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select Yes and then press MENU SET To cancel Press MENU SET Copying pictures may take several minutes Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during copying If identical names folder file numbers are present in the copy destination a new folder for copying will be created when copying from built in memory to a card iN 5 Identically named files will not be copied from a card to the built in memory s iv The following settings are not copied Set them again after copying Print Set Protect Favorite Only pictures from Leica digital cameras except Digilux Digilux 4 3 Digilux Zoom may be copied Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD format cannot be copied 169 Wi Fi NFC Wi Fi Function and NFC Function m Using the camera as a wireless LAN device When using equipment or computer systems that require more reliable security than wireless LAN devices ensure that the appropriate measures are taken for safety designs and defects for the systems used Leica Camera AG will not take any responsibility for any damage that arises when using the camera for
42. selected a Gee Se e To cancel Press the DISP button again e To execute Press MENU SET e Pictures can also be selected with the control dial e You can select All Delete Except Favorite in Delete All if there are pictures that have been set as Favorite 165 A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET e The process may take time depending on the number of pictures deleted 51 Refer to the procedure below for an example on how to operate the menus Example Changing AF Mode in the Rec menu in Program AE mode Press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Rec menu and then press MENU SET e Items can also be selected by turning the control dial Menu White Balance ode Qar Quick AF ON Select auto focus mode Menu description gt Cance Operation guide Setting items that can be selected Er Selected setting Setting description Press the Q MENU button several times The menu closes and the monitor returns to the previous screen In recording mode the menu screen can also be exited by pressing the shutter button halfway 52 Basics Menu sections In recording mode In playback mode z Playback Menu Sup WA gt Cance Select amp Set Rec You can perform settings such as tones Sensitivity Aspect Ratio and Resolution Motion Picture You can select the
43. setting may be reduced An exposure series can be recorded even in a Complice wih low light conditions with flash Flash Burst i EZ conditione Focus exposure and flash level are all fixed to the settings for the first picture 1 The number of pictures is limited by the picture taking conditions and the type and or status of the memory card used 2 When Quality is set to 38 or RAW pictures are not recorded 3 Only in Program AE Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority modes Note on the resolution setting Aspect Ratio 5M 3M 0 3M 2 5M 0 3M 4 5M 2 5M 0 3M 3M 0 3M 16 9 3 5M 2M 0 2M 3 5M 0 2M 3 5M 2 5M 0 2M 2M 0 2M mTo cancel the exposure series mode In step select C or 282 120 Taking pictures Exposure series function Pictures taken with the Ay or Ely setting are recorded together as a group picture group 143 Depending on changes in the brightness of the subject the second and subsequent pictures may be recorded brighter or darker when using the exposure series function at the Gly 2a 2h or E setting The frame rate may be reduced if shutter speed is reduced in darker locations The pictures taken using the exposure series mode at the Wy or Wdy setting may be distorted if the subjects were moving or the camera was moved The flash is set to Forced Flash Off Excluding J Flash Burst Settings will b
44. the camera to drop The NFC function cannot be used in the following cases e When connected to a television computer or printer e When recording motion pictures e During motion picture playback during slide shows and during panorama playback including pauses in each case e While sending pictures by Wi Fi e While recording still pictures during self timer countdown e While editing e When the Airplane Mode is ON After Leica C Image Shuttle is forced to end or after the connection has been canceled it is necessary to hold the smartphone close to the camera again Taking pictures via a smartphone tablet remote recording 1 Connect to a smartphone 175 2 Select KA from Leica C Image Shuttle e The recorded images are saved in the camera e Motion pictures can also be recorded Some settings are not available e When the camera is in Panorama Shot mode or when Scene Mode is set to 3D Photo Mode recording will be in Program AE mode The screen differs depending on the operating system 179 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone 1 Connect to a smartphone 175 2 Select E from Leica C Image Shuttle Drag the picture and save it to the smartphone e When the picture is tapped it is played back at a larger size Motion pictures cannot be played back e Functions can be assigned to the
45. the memory card pictures are played from the card if inserted from the built in memory if not Has the file name of the picture been changed on a computer If so it cannot be played back on the camera During Filtering Play only pictures under the set filters are displayed Cancel filtering 146 The folder file number displayed as The picture is black The picture was edited on a computer or taken on a different device The battery was removed immediately after the picture was taken or the picture was taken with low battery capacity Use Format to delete 64 Picture display takes a lot of time during Multi Playback When you have many pictures that were edited with Resize Retouch etc it may take several minutes for all pictures to be displayed during Multi Playback An incorrect date is displayed in Calendar Search The picture was edited on a computer or taken on a different device Clock Set is incorrect 24 An incorrect date may be displayed in Calendar Search on pictures copied to a computer and then back to the camera if computer and camera dates differ White round spots like soap bubbles appear on the recorded picture If you take a picture with the flash in a dark place or indoors white round spots may appear on the picture caused by the flash reflecting particles of dust in the air This is not a fault A characteristic of this is that the number of round spots and their
46. top bottom left and right as you wish 180 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone E Easily transferring pictures in the camera You can establish a Wi Fi connection using the NFC function and easily transfer the picture on display simply by holding the smartphone close to the camera Pictures can be transferred as soon as they are recorded so you can easily transfer them to your friends and family s smartphones Leica C Image Shuttle must be installed to use this function Preparations On the camera Set NFC Operation to ON 200 On your smartphone e Check if your smartphone is a compatible model Set Wi Fi function to ON Install Leica C Image Shuttle in advance 174 181 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone On the camera play back the picture you wish to transfer to a smartphone Start Leica C Image Shuttle on the smartphone you are transferring the picture to While the 6 is displayed on the connection screen of the Leica C Image Shuttle hold the smartphone close to the camera It may take some time to complete connecting e If you are transferring multiple pictures repeat steps and E Multiple pictures cannot be transferred in one batch Hold the smartphone close to this area within 5mm 3 16 t may take several minutes to complete the picture transfer depending on the prevailing conditions
47. 0 pixels e Taking pictures in portrait orientation Approx 1440 x 8000 pixels Panorama pictures may not be created or pictures may not be recorded properly in the case of the following subjects or in the following recording conditions e Subjects that have totally monotone areas or a pattern sky beach etc e Moving subjects persons animals vehicles waves or flowers swaying in the wind etc e Subjects whose colors or patterns change quickly such as an image appearing on a display e Dark locations e Locations with a flickering light source fluorescent lamp candle light etc When set to High Key the effect may be difficult to see depending on the brightness of the subject When set to Impressive Art stitches may stand out While recording with Soft Focus Star Filter you cannot see the effects on the monitor or the viewfinder The settings will be stored when the camera is turned off E About panorama playback Panorama pictures can be enlarged by operating the zoom lever the same way as with other still pictures If you play back panorama pictures in the same way as playing back a motion picture the panorama pictures are scrolled automatically 48 e Unlike motion picture playback you cannot perform fast forward or fast rewind while the panorama pictures are scrolling automatically You can perform single frame forward or rewind while the automatic scrolling operation is paused 107 Tak
48. AF lock the AF Assist Lamp will not turn on 83 Taking pictures Using Auto focus Focusing based on metering in 23 areas With this mode focusing is based on the closest registered object in the 23 metered areas The focus setting is fixed to 1 area focusing during motion picture recording Focusing on a small part of the frame Focusing is based on the subject registered in the center of the picture Recommended when focusing is difficult or when it is supposed to be based on a specific off center detail e You can freely position the AF area 85 Focus is fixed to m 1 area focusing in the following cases e Starry Sky Scene mode e Miniature Effect in Creative Control mode 84 Taking pictures Using Auto focus mChanging the position and size of the AF area When AF Mode is set to 1 area focusing you can move the position or change the size of the AF area Select AF Mode from the Rec menu Use the cursor buttons to select m from the AF Mode items and press the DISP button To move the AF area Press A V 4 gt To change the size of the AF area Turn the control dial e To restore the AF area to its initial state position and size Press the DISP button Press MENU SET This is not possible during motion picture recording When the AF area is small it may be difficult to focus When Metering Mode is set to spot f
49. FC function setting OFF e It is set to ON at the time of purchase Wi Fi Password Setting a password will automatically display the password input To prevent incorrect operation screen when the Wi Fi function is used or use of the Wi Fi function Setup by a third party and to protect Enter any 4 digit numbers as the password Close the menu after saved personal information changing settings it is recommended that you Delete protect the Wi Fi function with A confirmation screen is displayed It is executed when Yes is a password selected Exit the menu after it is executed e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text 65 Make a copy of password If you forget the password you can reset it with Reset Wi Fi Settings in the Setup menu however other settings will also be reset Network Address A MAC Address is a unique address that is used to identify Displays the MAC address and network equipment IP address of this unit IP address refers to a number that identifies a computer connected to a network such as the Internet Usually the addresses for homes are automatically assigned by the DHCP function such as a wireless access point Example 192 168 0 87 Approved Regulations Displays certification note 200 Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen You can view pictures on a TV by connecting your camera to it
50. Instructions Table of contents Preparations Before USC cccccessesssseeseeseseeessesseeneeees 7 Scope of Delivery 9 ACCESSOTIES eseececeteeeteeeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeee 9 Names of the components 10 Cursor buttons Control dial Attaching the wrist strap Charging the battery Inserting the battery Charging the battery 15 Battery Capacity sanaaa 17 Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time 17 Inserting and removing the Memory card uri 19 Saving your pictures cseeeeeee 20 Recording capacity guidelines pictures recording time Setting language time and date Changing time sSettingS ceeeeeee Basics Basic settings operation Using the control ring Using the Quick menu Snapshot mode Using the flash Automatic Scene Detection 0 30 Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply cssceesseesseeeeseeteees 31 Happy color settingS cceceeeeeeeeees 32 Motion Deblur iHandheld Nite Shot HDR eset shes betsy aces 33 AF Tit CKING eeinetan aeieea naiiai eects 34 Snapshot Plus Mod f sssiii sssi 35 About Snapshot Mode setting items 37 Program mode Automatic focusing AF Taking motion pictures Recording modes Recording still pictures while taking a Motom PiCtUrEs adiar Viewing still pictures Enlarged viewing es Simult
51. Press the WIFI button _ DoD A Use the cursor buttons to select New Connection and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select Send Images While Recording and then press MENU SET elect a functior E Remote Shooting amp View Send Image Recording w Send Images Stored in the Can Continued on the next page 186 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Select Via Network or Direct to connect 190 On your smartphone When connecting with Via Network Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select a wireless access point and set Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 When connecting with Wi Fi Direct or WPS Connection in Direct Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of the camera and then enter the password Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 A window indicating that the smartphone is connecting to the camera is displayed Press the Back button on Android devices Select Close on iOS devices Select the device you wish to connect to e When the connection is established the screen is displayed To change the send setting Press the DISP button 199 Take still pictures e The still pictures are sent automatically after taking them To change the setting o
52. The shutter speed is restricted as follows based on the Sensitivity setting Sensitivity Shutter speed AUTO Hiso Automatically changes depending on the Sensitivity setting 80 1600 250 1 4000s 2000 3200 30 1 4000s 4000 12800 8 8 1 4000s 3 Only when Extended ISO is ON 130 Taking pictures e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Extended ISO m Recording modes N A O 8 M c SCN COL For extending the Sensitivity setting to H 12800 m Settings ON OFF White Balance m Recording modes N O 6O B M 6 m o For setting the color depending on the light source to ensure the desired color rendition E Settings AWB automatic Automatic adjustment in accordance with the light source x clear sky Matched to the colors under a clear sky amp cloudy sky Matched to the colors under a cloudy sky M shade Matched to the colors in the shade 0 Incandescent lighting Matched to the colors under incandescent lights am set mode For setting a metered white balance value WSET set mode settings For setting a white balance value manually When AWB Automatic White Balance is set the color rendition is adjusted in accordance with the light source However if the scene is too bright or too dark or if other extreme conditions apply the pictures may appear reddish or bluish The White Balance may not operate correc
53. Viewing still pictures Viewing pictures by their recording date 1 Turn the zoom lever toward the W side several times Use the cursor buttons to select the recording date and then press MENU SET OB ol ijn na 13 na e Pictures are displayed in Multi Playback 30 picture screen The cursor will appear on the first picture taken on the selected date e You can also select the date with the control dial Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen Pictures taken without clock settings are displayed with the date January 1st 2013 Pictures taken with destination settings made in World Time are displayed in the calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination s time zone aT Basics Viewing motion pictures This camera was designed to play motion pictures using the AVCHD MP4 and QuickTime Motion JPEG formats Select a picture with the motion picture icon and then press A Playback starts 0 010S ii 7 MOGS Recording time Motion picture icon differs depending on the recording mode and picture quality setting mOperations during motion picture playback A Pause play V Stop lt Fast rewind 2 steps Single frame rewind while paused p gt Fast forward 2 steps Single frame forward while paused MENU SET Extracting still pictures from motion pictures while paused 49 1 The fast forward or rewind speed increases if you press lt gt
54. When recording motion pictures e With the Scene mode 3D Photo Mode 74 Taking pictures Using the built in flash E Recording modes 4 A OG W o CoL i Press gt to display Flash Use the cursor buttons to select the desired mode and then press MENU SET Modes function Application A Auto iA e Automatically judges whether or not to flash Normaliuse VN Auto Red Eye Automatically judges whether or not to flash For pictures of subjects indark reduce red eye places 4 Forced Flash On For pictures with backlight or under Always flash bright lighting e g fluorescent 5 Slow Sync Red Eye e Automatically judges whether or not to flash For pictures of subjects against a reduce red eye slow shutter speed to take nightscape tripod recommended brighter pictures Forced Flash Off For situations in which flash use is Never flash prohibited or undesirable 1 Only in the GJ mode 2 Two flashes will be emitted Do not move until after the second flash The interval between flashes varies according to brightness of subject When Red Eye Removal in the Rec menu is set to ON the icon changes to AQ SQ red eye is automatically detected and the picture data is corrected only if the camera has detected a face 75 Taking pictures Using the built in flash Do not put your hands over the light emitting area of the flash 10 or look at
55. a b Register your camera at My products by entering its serial number Do so by following the respective instructions c Then select software download You will be requested to enter the TAN code which you will find on a sticker on the Guarantee Card e The key with which you can activate the software will be sent to you by email 3 Activate the software with the key numbers you have received Do so by following the respective instructions appearing after opening the software mUsing the software 1 Connect the camera to your computer Use Adobe Photoshop Lightroom to copy still and motion pictures to your computer For details on how to operate the software refer to the online assistance Files and folders containing copied AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played back or edited if they have been deleted modified or moved using Windows Explorer or similar methods 209 Connecting to other devices Copying still and motion pictures Preparation Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is e When importing pictures from inserted straight the built in memory remove Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Also do not insert into the wrong socket Doing so may cause damage to the camera any memory cards Turn on the camera and computer Access sending data Do not disconnect the USB cable while Access is displ
56. a protected picture is erased when formatting the internal memory the memory card The protection set in this camera may not be effective in other devices When you set the write protect switch on the card to the LOCK position the picture is not erased 167 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Face Rec Edit This mode allows you to edit or delete the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition Use the cursor buttons to select REPLACE or DELETE and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select the picture and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select a person and then press 3 MENU SET If DELETE go to step B e Persons whose Face Recognition information has not been registered cannot be selected Use the cursor buttons to select the person to replace instead of another and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Yes and then press MENU SET When Face Recognition information is deleted it cannot be restored Pictures for which all Face Recognition information has been deleted are not categorized in Face Recognition during Category Selection Recognition information cannot be edited in protected pictures 168 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 This mode allows you to copy pictures between the built in memory and the memory card Use the cursor buttons to
57. again Consult your dealer or your nearest Leica Customer Care center if the display still remains Some pictures cannot be copied Copy could not be completed Pictures cannot be copied in following cases A picture of same name already exists in the built in memory when copying from a memory card The file is not of DCF standard 44 The picture was taken or edited on a different device Not enough space on built in memory Not enough memory on the card There is no space left in the built in memory or the memory card When you copy pictures from the built in memory to the card batch copy the pictures are copied until the capacity of the card becomes full Built In Memory Error Format built in memory Displayed when formatting the built in memory via a computer etc Reformat directly using the camera The data will be deleted Memory card error This card cannot be used in this camera Format this card The card format cannot be used with this camera Save the needed data on a computer or an other device and then use Format on the camera 64 Insert SD card again Try another card Access to the card has failed Insert the card again Try with a different card 222 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays Memory card parameter error The card is not of SD standard Use a card compatible with the camera SD memory cards 8 MB to 2 GB SDHC me
58. again while the file is processed Stabilizer mode does not work Through window The camera prioritizes focusing on distant subjects Suitable for taking pictures such as a landscapes through windows of a train vehicle or building f there are stains such as dust or a reflection on the window the camera may focus on it instead of a subject The color of pictures may appear unnatural due to the color of the window You may be able to reproduce the appropriate color by adjusting the White Balance 113 Taking pictures Scene Mode e How to select a scene 108 3D Photo Mode Pictures are recorded continuously while moving the camera horizontally and two pictures selected automatically are combined to make a single 3D picture To view 3D pictures a television that supports 3D is required This camera will play back in 2D 205 e 3D still pictures are recorded in the MPO format 3D e The resolution is fixed to 2M J Start the recording and then pan the camera horizontally straight from left to right e A guide is displayed while recording Move the camera approximately 10cm 4 within approximately 4 seconds using the guide Tips for 3D pictures e Stationary subjects should be preferred Bright locations or outdoor situations should be preferred Press the shutter button halfway to fix focus and exposure press it fully and then pan the camera Hold the camera so th
59. ake a picture using a large resolution setting the screen will become dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken However this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect 102 Taking pictures Creative Control mode For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 This effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally blurring the entire picture E items that can be set 97 A Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Degree of x defocusing Slight defocusing lt Strong defocusing The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording When you take a picture using a large resolution setting the screen will become dark for a certain period of time after the picture is taken However this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect This effect adds reflections in the shape of a cross to all small and very bright light sources E Items that can be set 97 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker lt brighter Depth of field Less lt gt More Length of the rays Rays of light is eee of light short lt lt Rays of light is long The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording When you take a picture using a large resolution setting the screen will become dark for a cer
60. ance The shortest focusing distance is the distance from the front lens element s surface to the subject This distance changes gradually depending on the zoom position Focus Mode Zoom Taree LA MF AF Max W 3cm 13 16 50cm 1 7 Max T 80cm 2 7 80cm 2 7 The focus range is displayed when operating the zoom etc Distance setting range When set to this mode it may take some time until distant subjects come into focus Using a tripod and Self Timer is recommended Also we recommend that you close the flash to set to Forced flash off Moving the camera after focusing is likely to result in poorly focused pictures with close subjects due to the severely reduced depth of field The resolution may be reduced at the edges of the picture 79 Taking pictures Macro Zoom m Recording modes N G O 6B O sc a This mode cannot be set in the following modes Toy Effect Miniature Effect To take even larger images of the subject setting to Macro Zoom enables the subject to appear even larger than when using AF Macro AF Ei Press lt Use the cursor buttons to select Macro Zoom 4 and then press MENU SET Adjust the magnification with the zoom lever P am B ii a The zoom position is fixed at Reduce Enlarge 6 g K the Wide end Bhs Focus range is 3cm 13 16 00 Magnification 1x to 3x In Macro Zoom hig
61. aneous viewing of several pictures 46 Viewing pictures by their recording date 47 Viewing motion pictures s 48 Extracting still pictures from motion PICIU S ich See ecad ute ieee sac eerie 49 Deleting pictures cccssseeeeeeeees 50 Deleting multiple up to 100 all pictures 51 Menu control Menu sections Table of contents Using the Setup menu 00 54 Clock Set isrener 54 Word TIME ni 54 Travel Date Airplane Mode B p rnans Speaker Volume cscceeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 55 Cust Set Mem esceeseeeeseeseeeeeeeeteeeteeee 55 Fn Button Set Control Ring Set Monitor Display Viewfinder 55 Monitor Luminance ccccceeeeeeeees 56 Composition Guide cceeeeeeeeees 56 Histogram r Video Rec Area ccesceeesesseeeeeeeteeeeeeee 57 Remaining Disp ccccecceeeeeeeeeeeees 58 Lens Resume 58 MF Assist 58 Economy 59 Auto REVIEW sers ederrac saaa 60 Self Timer Auto Off cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeee 60 No Reset 60 Reset 61 Reset Wi Fi Settings USB Mode 2404triscnsnneamusnaine OUD DUE eisiata ioiii HDTV Link i SD Playback 2 2cna nscatti canna iie 62 Rotate DIS cic ceceseeccesnestteaitessgias coves 63 Version DISP i seic cccedezeiecesesvacceeseriorneesied 63 FOMA t 2 cccccctevcescheecte
62. arker somber appearance for the entire picture to y emphasize the bright sections Sepia This effect creates a picture with sepia tone Dynamic Monochrome This effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere Impressive Art An effect with strong contrast that illustrates a surreal and dramatic atmosphere High Dynamic This effect creates a picture with a well balanced brightness for the entire picture from dark areas to bright areas Cross Process This effect creates a unique atmosphere with surprising colors e Use the cursor buttons to adjust coloring then press MENU SET Toy Effect This effect creates a picture that resembles pictures taken by a toy camera with a reduced amount of peripheral light e Use the cursor buttons to adjust coloring then press MENU SET Continued on the next page 154 Playback Retouching pictures Setting Effect Miniature Effect This effect blurs peripheral areas to give the impression of a diorama This effect creates a soft appearance by intentionally slightly reducing sharpness in the entire picture This effect adds reflections in the shape of a cross to all small and very bright light sources This effect creates a monochromatic picture and retains only the color you selected that is only objects of the selected color retain their color Use the cursor buttons to move the fra
63. at the subject is slightly to the right of the center on the screen at the start of the recording This makes it easier to position the subject in the center of the recorded picture 3D still pictures cannot be recorded when holding the camera vertically The zoom lens is fixed to the shortest focal length the utmost W position The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted However it is increased to make the shutter speed faster Motion pictures cannot be recorded Stabilizer mode does not work When any of the recording conditions listed below exist it may be impossible to record any images at all Or there may be no 3D effect or the image may be distorted even if a picture is recorded e When the subject is too dark or too bright When the subject s brightness changes e When the subject is moving When the subject lacks contrast siid Taking pictures Registering your own settings in Custom mode Registering your preferred recording mode Rec menu settings etc to Cust Set Mem and setting the mode dial to C1 C 2 allows you to switch quickly to those settings Cust Set Mem m Recording modes N B O B M B Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the Rec menu Motion Picture menu Setup menu etc Select Cust Set Mem from the Setup menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 3 Use the cur
64. ate on the pictures with Date Stamp or Text Stamp f the clock is set the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed Changing time settings When resetting date and time select Clock Set from the Setup menu or Rec menu Clock settings will be saved for approx 3 months even after the battery is removed provided a fully charged battery was inserted into the camera for 24 hours beforehand Select Clock Set from the Setup or Rec menu For details about how to set the menu 52 2 Set the date and time Perform steps 23 24 Basics Basic settings operation Press the OFF ON button to turn on the camera 1 For taking pictures with extended automatic C9 Snapshot Mode settings 29 For taking pictures with automatic exposure P Program AE Mode control gt 38 The exposure is determined by the 2 A Aperture Priority Mode automatically controlled shutter speed based on the manually set aperture value 92 The exposure is determined by the S Shutter Priority Mode automatically controlled aperture value based on the manually set shutter speed 93 M Manual Exposure The exposure is determined by the manually Mode set aperture value and shutter speed 94 Cl For taking pictures with previously registered C2 lGustom Mods settings 115 4 Panorama Shot Mode For taking panorama pictures
65. atible with this camera f you do not know if your TV is HDTV Link HDMI compatible see the TV s instructions f the HDTV Link setting on the camera is ON operations via the camera buttons will be limited Ensure that the TV you are connecting to has been set up to enable HDTV Link HDMI consult your TV s instructions for details 203 Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen Preparation Set HDTV Link to ON 62 Connect the camera to an HDTV Link HDMI compatible TV set with an HDMI micro cable 201 Turn on the camera and then press the playback button To let the camera start with Playback mode Keep the playback button pressed while turning it on 3 Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen e When operating refer to the HDTV Link instructions mg Other related operations Turning the camera OFF The camera can also be turned off when the television is turned off with the remote control Automatic input select e This function automatically switches the TV input to the camera screen whenever the camera is turned on while it is connected via an HDMI micro cable The TV can also be switched on via the camera from Standby Mode if Power on link on the television is set to on provided it has this function e If HDTV Link HDMI does not function correctly 232 904 Connecting to other devices Viewing 3D stil
66. ay appear slightly darker than normal immediately after the camera is turned on Normal brightness will return once the internal components have warmed up The monitor and the viewfinder are made with extremely high precision technology However there may be some dark or bright spots red blue or green on the screen This is not a malfunction The monitor and viewfinder screens are controlled with extremely high precision greater than 99 99 but some pixels under 0 01 may be inactive The spots will not be recorded on pictures on the built in memory or a card 236 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes About charging the battery The time required for charging varies depending on conditions of battery usage Charging takes longer at high or low temperatures and when the battery has not been used in some time The battery will be warm during charging and for some time thereafter The battery will run out if not used for long periods of time even after being charged Do not leave any metal items such as clips near the contact areas of the power plug Otherwise a fire and or electric shocks may be caused by short circuiting or the resulting heat generated Frequently charging up the battery is not recommended Frequently charging the battery reduces the maximum usage time and can cause the battery to expand If the available battery power is significantly reduced the battery is reac
67. ay look different from their actual appearance but the recorded picture will not be affected 55 Basics e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Monitor Luminance Improves monitor image visibility E Settings AX The brightness is adjusted automatically depending on how bright it Auto Power Monitor is around the camera xX L The brightness is increased for easy viewing outdoors Power Monitor OFF Auto Power Monitor cannot be selected in playback mode Power Monitor returns to ordinary brightness if there is no operation for 30 seconds when recording Press any button to make the screen brighter again Because the picture shown on the monitor emphasizes brightness some subjects may look different than their actual appearance but this will not affect the recorded picture Setting Monitor Luminance reduces the operating time Composition Guide Selects guideline display and the specific type By setting the basic composition you can take more impressive still pictures 68 56 Basics Using the Setup menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Displays the distribution of brightness in a picture e g Example if the graph peaks at the right this means that a majority m of the picture will be is brighter than average A peak in the center represents a correct exposure This can be used as a reference f
68. ayed Connect camera and computer Do not use any other USB cables except a genuine Leica USB cable of the supplied type Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction Use the cursor buttons on the camera to select PC and then press MENU SET Operate with your computer e You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer Files and folders containing copied AVCHD motion pictures cannot be played back or edited if they have been deleted modified or moved using Windows Explorer or similar methods To cancel the connection e Windows Execute Safely Remove Hardware on the taskbar e Mac Open the Finder and click the eject icon that appears on the sidebar 210 Connecting to other devices Using with your computer mCopying to your computer without using Adobe Photoshop Lightroom You can save pictures to use on your computer by dragging and dropping folders and files into separate folders on your computer E pcm Still motion pictures SD G1 00LEICA Up to 999 pictures folder L1000001 JPG lt Still pi Windows F JPG Still pictures f A L1000999 JPG RWL Still pictures recorded in Drives are displayed RAW file in My Computer or j 101LEICA MP4 MP4 Motion Pictures Computer folder L GA999LEICA MPO 3D still pictures Mac misc DPOF files Favorite Drives are display
69. be displayed correctly The level gauge may not be displayed correctly or the direction detect function may not operate correctly if the pictures are taken with the camera pointing sharply up or down 70 Taking pictures Using the zoom lens E Recording modes A A O6 8 W o You can determine how much of a subject is to be captured how large a subject is to be rendered by selecting the appropriate focal length i e by zooming a Zooming In Out To widen the angle of view use shorter focal lengths hence wideangle also makes subjects appear further away To make subjects appear closer use longer focal lengths telephoto also narrows the angle of view e The zooming speed is determined by how far the zoom lever is turned in the respective direction Distance setting range Zoom ratio Digital Zoom range When Extended optical zoom is set Optical Zoom range i Zoom range Zoom position Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming Adjust the focus setting after zooming The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are approximations The camera may make a noise and vibrate while zooming this is not a malfunction 71 Taking pictures Using the zoom lens Zoom functions The zoom ratio changes when the resolution is changed mg Optical zooming Zooming in up to 7 1x is possible if pictures without J4 have been selected by Picture Size in the Rec men
70. button of a smartphone while Rec loc Info is working location information recording is stopped The smartphone may fail to acquire location information in China and the border area in the neighboring countries of China As of March 2013 164 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone or tablet mSending method and pictures that can be sent JPEG RAW MP4 AVCHD 3D Sending a picture each time one is recorded Send Images While Recording Sending selected pictures Send Images Stored in the Camera o ren Some images may not be played back or sent depending on the device See the instructions of the destination device for more information about picture playback For more details about picture sending methods 198 Preparation Install Leica C Image Shuttle in advance 174 See the part of the instructions that applies to your objective Sending a picture each time one is recorded Send Images While Recording 186 Sending selected pictures Send Images Stored in the Camera 188 When sending images on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract 185 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone mSending a picture each time one is recorded Send Images While Recording 1
71. calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination s time zone 152 Playback Retouching pictures Auto Retouch You can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance e New pictures are created after editing pictures with Auto Retouch Before starting to edit make sure that there is enough free space in the built in memory or the memory card e Example picture Select a still picture to retouch during playback and then press A Use the cursor buttons to select Auto Retouch and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select ON and then press MENU SET A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the new retouched still picture is saved e When OFF is selected you can restore a picture to its original condition before retouching Operation from the Playback menu Select Retouch in the Playback menu and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Auto Retouch and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select picture and then press MENU SET Read Step J above to perform further steps The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures Some still pictures may have higher noise levels after retouching t may not be possible to use Auto Retouch with still pictures that have already been retouched t may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other
72. can create a still picture with less subject blurring and less noise by combining a series of exposures This mode is preset to ON E Settings Press MENU SET Use the cursor button s to select Rec menu and press MENU SET Press A to select iHandheld Nite Shot and then MENU SET Press A to select either ON or OFF and then MENU SET When the camera is fixed in place on a tripod or by other means iHandheld Nite Shot will not be identified lt 32 Basics When there is for example strong contrast between the background and the subject iHDR records multiple still pictures with differing exposures and combines them to create a single still picture rich in gradation This mode is preset to ON E Settings Press MENU SET Use the cursor button s to select Rec menu and press MENU SET Press A to select IHDR and then MENU SET Press A to select either ON or OFF and then MENU SET This function is automatically activated only when E is displayed on the monitor In the case that a single picture is going to be composed from an exposure series a message indicating that multiple pictures are to be recorded appears on the screen and an exposure series is carried out Note that serial recording will not take place if the camera determines that it can compensate for the difference in contrast without composing the picture from a series The camera does not combine pictures in the fo
73. ckers indoors The monitor may flicker for a few seconds after turning on This is an operation to correct flicker caused by lighting such as fluorescent lights LED lights etc and is not a malfunction The monitor is too bright too dark Monitor Luminance is activated 56 Use Monitor Display to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor 55 Black blue red green dots or interference appear The monitor looks distorted when touched This is not a fault and will not be recorded on the actual pictures Pressing the LVF button does not switch between monitor and viewfinder When it is connected to a computer or printer the camera can only display pictures on the monitor No flash is emitted The flash is set to Forced Flash Off 75 The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases e Auto Bracket Burst Excluding Ea Flash Burst Scene Modes Scenery Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot HDR Sunset Starry Sky Through window 3D Photo Mode Creative Control Mode Panorama Shot Mode Multiple flashes are emitted Red eye reduction is active 75 Flashes twice to prevent eyes appearing red Burst is set to Flash Burst 228 Miscellaneous Playback Pictures have been rotated Rotate Disp is activated 63 Pictures cannot be viewed There are no recorded pictures There are no pictures in the built in memory or
74. d buttons Be especially careful because these conditions may damage the camera and such damage may not be repairable e In extremely dusty or sandy places In the rain or by the shore where the camera may be exposed to water m Condensation When the lens the monitor or the viewfinder is fogged up Condensation may occur when the camera is exposed to sudden changes of temperature or humidity Avoid these conditions which may fog up the lens the monitor or the viewfinder cause mold or damage the camera f condensation does occur turn off the camera and wait about two hours before using it Once the camera adjusts to the surrounding temperature the fogging will clear naturally Preparations Before use E Always take a test shot first Before important events when you intend to use the camera at weddings for example always take a test shot to make sure that pictures and sound record correctly E No compensation for missed shots Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card prevent recording mCarefully observe copyright laws Unauthorized use of recordings which contain works with copyright for purposes other than personal use is prohibited under copyright law Recording of certain material may be restricted even for the purpose of personal use m Also refer to Usage cautions and notes 235 Please note that t
75. d properly The aspect ratio of panorama pictures is different from that of regular still pictures and some panorama pictures may not be printed correctly Use a printer with support for panorama pictures Refer to the instructions for the printer We recommend adjusting the size of a picture in accordance with print paper using the software available 209 233 Miscellaneous The menu is not displayed in the desired language Change the Language setting 64 The camera rattles if shaken This sound is made by the lens movement and is not a fault The red lamp is illuminated when pressing the shutter button halfway in dark locations AF Assist Lamp is set to ON 136 The AF Assist Lamp is not illuminated AF Assist Lamp is set to OFF 136 In bright locations the lamp is not necessary and therefore it does not light up The camera gets hot The camera may become a little warm during use but this does not affect performance or quality The lens makes a clicking noise When brightness changes the lens may make a clicking noise and the monitor or viewfinder brightness may also change but this is due to aperture settings being made Does not affect recording The clock is incorrect The camera has been left for a long period Reset the clock 24 A long time was taken to set the clock the clock will be behind by the same lapse
76. de Higher resolution lt gt Lower resolution Sharper Less detailed Lower recording Higher recording capacity capacity 128 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 m Recording modes N BOS M This function allows you to select the file format e g JPEG and or RAW and in the case of JPEG the compression rate RAW is especially suited for the subsequent comprehensive editing of the image data using respective software such as Adobe Photoshop Lightroom which is available after registering your camera on the Leica Camera AG homepage 209 The JPEG setting Fine delivers higher image quality than Standard due to its lower compression rate while the latter has the advantage of smaller files E Settings Fine Gives priority to picture quality by saving pictures in aa JPEG file format with a low compression rate Standard Gives priority to file size by saving pictures in JPEG file aes format using a standard compression rate RAW RAW Fine RAW Saves pictures in JPEG and RAW file format wz RAW Standard RAW RAW Saves pictures in the RAW file format only 2 3D Fine Simultaneously saves 3D picture data MPO and pictures in JPEG file format Only when 3D Photo 3D Standard Mode Scene mode is set 1 f you delete a RAW file from the camera the corresponding JPEG file is also dele
77. e device you wish to connect to e When the connection is established the screen is displayed To change the send setting Press the DISP button 199 Select SINGLE or MULTI To change the setting or disconnect Press the WIFI pulton A m When SINGLE is selected x Select the picture Select Set m When MULTI is selected Select the picture repeat If selected again the setting will be canceled Select OK e The number of pictures that can be sent by MULTI is limited e A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed 189 Wi Fi NFC About connections After selecting the Wi Fi function select the connection method If you are out and unable to use your wireless access point or temporarily connecting to equipment you do not ordinarily use or in a similar situation it is convenient to make a direct connection If you are connecting with the same settings as used previously you can quickly start using the Wi Fi function by connecting with History Connection or Favorite Connection KO m f i Wireless access point Connection method Description Via Network Connects through a wireless access point 191 Direct Your equipment connects directly to the camera 194 190 Wi Fi NFC Connecting at home through a network Select a connection method to the wireless access point WPS refers to a func
78. e stored even if the camera is turned off When Snapshot Mode is set or Scene mode is set to Night Portrait or Night Scenery 22 and Ely cannot be selected t may take a while to store the pictures that were taken using the exposure series mode If you continue to record while storing the number of pictures that can be taken will be reduced A high speed memory card is recommended when recording using the exposure series mode You cannot change the focal length zoom during serial exposures 121 Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function E Recording modes A B HS M w e 1 Not available in the following modes Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Starry Sky 3D Photo Mode 2 Not available in the following modes Miniature Effect Soft Focus e The default Face Recog setting is OFF e When face pictures are registered the setting will be ON automatically How the Face Recognition function works During recording The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure e When registered faces that have set names are recognized the names are displayed up to 3 persons During playback The name and age are displayed if this information is registered The names that have been set for the recognized faces are displayed up to 3 persons Only pictures of the selected registered persons are played back Category Selection in Filtering
79. e that you can record for the available memory card or the built in memory E Settings Displays the number of pictures that can be recorded 3 Displays the remaining recording time Lens Resume Zoom Resume Saves the zoom position when turning the camera off E Settings ON OFF MF Resume The camera will remember the manual focus setting when it is turned off and when the focus mode is set to anything else than MF The next time the camera is turned on or the focus mode is set to MF it will return to the saved focus position E Settings ON OFF Sets whether to enlarge the focus point when Manual Focus mode is used 88 58 Basics e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Economy Turns off the camera or the monitor while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption Auto Power Off Automatically switches off the camera while not in use E Settings 2MIN 5MIN 10MIN OFF To restore Turn on the camera again This mode is not available in the following cases e When connected to a computer printer e During motion picture recording playback e During Slide Shows Settings are fixed to 5MIN in Snapshot Mode Monitor Power Save The monitor is switched off to minimize power consumption E Settings ON OFF This mode reduces the picture quality of the monitor display during recording t
80. e used Composition principle Rule of Thirds Offset Guideline Description This composition creates a more interesting photo by offsetting the subject from the center Example for an off center positioned flower Example for an off center positioned person Diagonal This composition gives an alternate perspective lines by aligning the subject along the diagonal lines Tunnel This composition is intended to emphasize the depth of long narrow subjects Radiation 1 This composition adds an expansive perspective to your photo by aligning the subject along the radial lines Radiation 2 This composition can enhance your photo by drawing attention to wandering elements of the scene S shape 68 Taking pictures Using reference lines to assist composition How to select guidelines 1 Press the FN button Use the cursor buttons to select the guideline to display and then press MENU SET Composition Guide e You can also select guidelines with the control dial e Explanations and examples of the composition will be displayed in turn when you press the DISP button e If the guideline s allows horizontal flipping use lt gt to flip e To turn off guideline display select No Guide When other functions are registered to the FN button Select Composition Guide from the Setup menu and press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to s
81. eative control adjustment display 97 TEE ISO Sensitivity 130 Aperture value 38 92 94 Shutter speed 38 93 94 The displaying is performed in the following priority order title travel destination name Baby Pet and name Face Recog When the number of days elapsed from day of departure is displayed age in years months is not displayed 221 Miscellaneous Message displays The following explains the meaning of major messages displayed on the monitor or the viewfinder and how to respond to them This memory card cannot be used A MultiMediaCard was inserted Not compatible with the camera Use a compatible card Some pictures cannot be deleted This picture cannot be deleted Non DCF pictures 44 cannot be deleted Save the needed data on a computer or other device and then use Format on the camera 64 No additional selections can be made The number of pictures that can be deleted at once has been exceeded More than 999 pictures have been set as Favorite The number of pictures allowing Title Edit Text Stamp or Resize multiple settings at once has been exceeded Cannot be set on this picture Print Set Title Edit or Text Stamp cannot be made for non DCF pictures 44 Please turn camera off and then on again System Error The lens is not working correctly Turn the camera on
82. ec Format is MP4 Rec Quality Built in memory 2 GB 32 GB 64 GB FHD 11m00s 3h22m00s 6h50m00s HD 22m00s 6h27m00s 13h04m00s VGA 2m00s 50m00s 14h12m00s 28h46m00s The time displayed in the table is the total time Remaining time for continuous recording is displayed on the screen e The recording time for a single motion picture take is limited to 29 minutes or approx 4 GB except in the case of the camera models 18 485 486 487 489 490 491 which allow longer recording times when Rec Quality of AVCHD motion pictures is set to HD 22 Preparations Setting language time and date The clock is not set when the camera is shipped e Disconnect the camera from the charger AC adapter The eames is turned on 2 Press MENU SET while the message is displayed C B m 3 Press A Y to select the language and then MENU SET The Please set the clock message appears Press MENU SET Press lt gt to select the items year month day hour minute display order or time display format and then A to set a Wj 00 i Jan 2013 G lt To cancel Press the Q MENU button GJ Press MENU SET to set 7 Press MENU SET To return to the previous screen Press the Q MENU 5 button 223 Preparations f the clock is not set the correct date cannot be printed when you order a photo shop to print the picture or when you stamp the d
83. ed on L PRIVATE the desktop oy be P Displayed as LEICA AVCHD Motion pictures in AVCHD NO_NAME or Untitled 1 New folders are created in the following cases When the number of files in a folder exceeds 999 When using memory cards already containing the same folder number for example pictures taken with other cameras etc e When recording after performing No Reset 2 This folder is not created in the built in memory Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards When the battery begins to run out during communication a warning beep sounds Cancel communication via your computer immediately Setting the USB Mode to PC removes the need to make the setting each time the camera is connected to the computer For more details consult your computer s instructions 211 Connecting to other devices Using with your computer mFor PTP mode The camera can be connected to your computer even if USB Mode 61 is set to PictBridge PTP Only picture output can be performed e If you cannot connect to your computer in PTP mode set USB Mode to PC and reconnect It may not be possible to import if there are 1000 or more pictures on the card e Motion pictures 3D still pictures or RAW pictures cannot be read 212 Connecting to other devices You can connect directly to a PictBridge compatible printer for printing e Some print
84. ed properly Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect it to the camera f the charging lamp does not light up or if it flashes even when the camera is properly connected to the charger AC adapter or your computer charging has been put in pause status because the temperature is not in the appropriate range for charging This is not a malfunction Reconnect the USB cable and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself 16 Preparations Battery capacity When using the camera the remaining battery capacity is displayed Battery capacity SSS S ACO gt ECO gt dO gt ashes red oF Tee If the battery symbol flashes red recharge or replace the battery Guidelines for the number of recordable pictures and operating time The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to surrounding environment and usage conditions Figures may be reduced if flash zoom or other functions are used frequently or in colder climates E Recording still pictures When using the monitor Number of recordable pictures approx 250 pictures E By CIPA standard Recording time approx 125 min Recording conditions by CIPA standard CIPA is an abbreviation of Camera amp Imaging Products Association Program mode e Temperature 23 C 73 4 F Humidity 50
85. elect the guideline s to display and press MENU SET Press the Q MENU button several times Taking still pictures with guideline s Align your subject along the guideline s and then press the shutter button When pictures are taken in portrait orientation the guideline s are automatically changed to the portrait orientation The guideline s will not appear on the actual still picture 69 Taking pictures Using the level gauge m Recording modes A O O 8B M If you want to make sure that the camera is not tilted up down to the left or to the right for example when you take a picture of a landscape use the level gauge indication as a reference ED Press the DISP button to switch the display mm ee Press the button until the level gauge is displayed A Correct the camera angle E Using the level gauge The yellow line indicates the current angle horizontal line Correct the angle of the camera so that it matches the white line Tilting up or down Tilting left or right e In this case it is facing e In this case the camera is upward tilted to the right When the camera s angle is near level the level gauge will turn green e When pictures are taken in portrait orientation the level gauge is automatically switched to portrait orientation Even when the angle is more or less correct there may be an error of about 1 degree When the camera is moved the level gauge may not
86. ent Press the Q MENU 5 button less depth of field When you record motion pictures the camera controls the aperture within the appropriate exposure range and the depth of field may not change for some subject brightness levels You can use Snapshot Plus Mode to adjust brightness and coloring 35 f the camera is turned off or the recording mode is changed the depth of field setting returns to AUTO 31 Basics Snapshot mode Happy color settings When Color Mode is set to Happy pictures are recorded with vivid coloring E Settings Press MENU SET Use the cursor button s to select Rec menu and press MENU SET Press A W to select Color Mode and then MENU SET Press A to select Happy and then MENU SET Motion Deblur Motion Deblur automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimize the subject blurring This mode is preset to ON E Settings Press MENU SET Use the cursor button s to select Rec menu and press MENU SET Press A to select Motion Deblur and then MENU SET Press A to select either ON or OFF and then MENU SET When Motion Deblur is set to ON amp appears on the screen The subject may be recorded with a lower resolution than that set iHandheld Nite Shot If a night scene is detected automatically while the camera is handheld iHandheld Nite Shot
87. ent depending on the wireless access point Refer to the instructions of the wireless access point When the radio transmission is interrupted the condition may improve by moving the location or changing the angle of the wireless access point The camera may not automatically connect when the network SSID of the wireless access point is set not to broadcast Set the network SSID of the wireless access point to broadcast Is any device such as microwave oven cordless phone etc that uses 2 4GHz frequency operated nearby Radio transmissions may get interrupted when used simultaneously Use them sufficiently away from the device Is the 5GHz 2 4GHz switchable wireless access point connected to other equipment using the 5GHz band The use of a wireless access point that can use 5GHz 2 4GHz simultaneously is recommended It cannot be used simultaneously with this camera if it is not compatible When the battery indicator is flashing red the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted A message such as Communication error is displayed The wireless access point is not displayed Or it cannot be connected Check if the wireless access point to connect is in operating state The camera may not display or connect to a wireless access point depending on the radio transmission condition Perform the connection closer to the wireless access point t may not be dis
88. er 96 Taking pictures Creative Control mode The flash is set to Forced Flash Off The display of a picture reflecting a selected effect in the preview screen or recording screen may differ from the recorded pictures A setting that was selected in Creative Control mode is retained even after the camera is turned off The following Rec menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually Sensitivity White Balance i Exposure Min Shtr Speed Color Mode E Adjusting the brightness depth of field of a selected effect etc Press A e Press A again if Manual focusing is set 4 Press A Y to select an item to adjust AA Adjusts the brightness Adjusts depth of field Adjusts the setting conditions of the selected effect etc The settings to be adjusted vary depending on the selected effect e AUTO is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment The items that can be adjusted differ depending on the selected effect Turn the control ring to make adjustments You can also make adjustments with lt p and the control dial To return to automatic adjustment Press the Q MENU S button Press MENU SET When you record motion pictures the camera controls the aperture within the appropriate exposure range and the depth of field may not change for some subject brightness levels s97 Taking pictures For the Creative Contr
89. ers can print directly from the camera s memory card For details see the instructions for your printer Preparation Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it e When printing pictures from the built is inserted straight in memory remove the memory card Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Also do not insert into the wrong socket Doing so may cause damage to the camera e Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer as needed e Turn on camera and printer e Do not disconnect the USB cable when the cable disconnection icon is displayed may not be displayed with some printers USB cable Connect camera and printer Do not use any other USB cables except a genuine Leica USB cable of the supplied type Using cables other than the above may cause a malfunction Use the cursor buttons on the camera to select PictBridge PTP and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select a picture to print and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Print start and then press MENU SET Print settings 216 To cancel print Press MENU SET 213 Connecting to other devices Turn off the camera before inserting or removing memory cards Disconnect the USB cable after printing When the battery begins to run out during communication a warning beep sounds Cancel printing and disconnect the USB cable
90. erture value nin Indicates underexposure For a standard exposure use a slower shutter speed and or reduce the aperture value n the case of deviations from the standard exposure the numbers for aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red The monitor or the viewfinder brightness may differ from the recorded picture The shutter speed setting range changes depending on the Sensitivity setting Sensitivity Shutter speed 80 1600 250 1 4000s 3200 30 1 4000s 6400 H 12800 8 1 4000s 95 Taking pictures Creative Control mode E Recording modes f P A S M c SCN You can select your own settings from various effects and take pictures while confirming these effects on the monitor GD set the mode dial to coL 2 Press A Y to select an effect and then MENU SET Creative e If you press the DISP button an explanation of the effect appears mChanging the selected picture effects Creative Control menu Press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Creative Control menu and press MENU SET Press A F to select a setting and then MENU SET Control ring Turn the control ring to select the effect e You can also select effects with the control dial mRecording motion pictures in COL A motion picture is recorded at the optimum settings for the selected effects e You cannot record motion pictures with Soft Focus or Star Filt
91. f Travel Setup is set to SET after recording f settings are made before departure date the number of days to departure are not recorded To print Location or the number of days that have passed use Text Stamp Travel Date cannot be recorded for AVCHD motion pictures Location cannot be recorded for MP4 motion pictures This mode is not available when using Snapshot Mode The settings in other recording modes are applied 126 Taking pictures World Time For setting the recording date and time with the local time at your destination Select World Time from the Setup menu 52 A message will be displayed when setting for the first time In this case press MENU SET and skip to step amp j Use the cursor buttons to select Destination and then press MENU SET se the cursor buttons to select area an en press EB Use th buttons to select dth MENU SET Current time at selected City area name destination Difference to home time To set daylight savings Press A in step Press again to release the setting When daylight savings is set the current time is advanced by 1 hour If the setting is canceled the time automatically returns to the current time mWhen you come back from your travel destination Select Home and press MENU SET twice in step f you cannot find your destination in the area displayed on the screen set it based on the difference to your ho
92. formulated by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA and with Exif Exchangeable image file format Files that are not DCF compliant cannot be played back 44 Basics Enlarged viewing Viewing still pictures Current frame size Sa SLPS e Each time you turn the zoom lever toward the T side the magnification increases through four levels 2x 4x 8x and 16x The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower e To reduce the magnification Turn the zoom lever toward the W side To move the enlarged section s position Press A V 4 gt Enlarged playback is not available during motion picture or panorama picture playback 45 Basics Simultaneous viewing of several pictures Viewing still pictures Number of selected picture Total picture number Icon for panorama pictures Icon for motion pictures e Turning the zoom lever toward the W side repeatedly switches the display in the following order 1 picture screen full screen 12 picture screen 30 picture screen Calendar screen Turn the lever to the T side to return e When you select a picture using the cursor buttons and press MENU SET on the 12 picture or 30 picture screen the selected picture is displayed on the 1 picture screen full screen e Pictures can also be selected with the control dial Pictures displayed with cannot be played back 46 Basics
93. g Setup Start Slide Show Cance To select pictures for automatic play back If you have previously selected the pictures to display for Filtering Play from the Playback Mode menu the Slide Show will play back with the same criteria If you want to reselect pictures to play back Use the cursor buttons to select Filtering and then press MENU SET For details on how to select 146 e The filtering will not be canceled even after the Slide Show finishes e If you select All the filtering will be canceled To change settings such as music or display time Use the cursor buttons to select Setup and press MENU SET Effect NATURAL SLOW SWING URBAN OFF Duration 14SEC 2SEC 3SEC 5SEC Repeat ON OFF Sound OFF Music and audio will not play back AUTO With still pictures music will play back and with motion pictures audio will play back Music Music effect will play back Audio Audio is played back from motion pictures In the following case Effect is fixed to OFF The Duration setting is also disabled Motion Pic Only 150 Playback Playing back pictures in order automatically mOperations during Slide Show Cursor buttons The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the screen Pause play Volume down Volume up Previous Stop e If you do not perform any operation for approx 2 seconds the operat
94. he actual controls and components menu items and other information for your camera may differ from those in the illustrations and screens provided in these instructions Some parts of displays for example some of the icons may be omitted from screens illustrated in these instructions Recording mode icons In recording modes that show icons in black you can select and execute indicated menus and functions C1and C2 will differ depending on the recording modes registered under custom settings Scope of Delivery Accessories Order No Order No Rechargeable battery C TWIST BP DC14 E 18 535 wraparound BP DC14 U 18 536 light gold 19 19 delivery differs dark red 18 785 depending on markets C SNAP protector Battery charger light gold 18 786 AC adapter dark red 18 787 ACA DC11 U 423 106 001 003 CCLUTCH ACA DC11 K 423 106 001 004 light gold 18788 ACA DC11 E 423 106 001 005 darkred 18789 ACA DC11 B 423 106 001 006 C C ACA DC11 A 423 106 001 007 ea rer iayo ACA DC11 C 423 106 001 008 C Bag delivery differs soft leather black 18 791 depending on markets n Wrist straps Wrist strap 423 068 801 015 e Alcantara light gold 18 792 CD with instr PDFs 423 112 001 016 Alcantara dark red 18 793 USB cable 423 112 001 010 2 Mini tripod 14 320 AV cable 423 105 001 010 Tabletop tripod 14 100 Button template for 423 112 001 018 020 Ca
95. her magnification results in lower picture quality When Macro Zoom is set Extended optical zoom or i Z OOM does not work When AF Tracking is set zoom macro is canceled When the Burst setting is set to Kdy or Ey the Macro Zoom cannot be set 80 Taking pictures Using Auto focus m Recording modes N O 6O B M When Auto Focus is enabled you only have to press the shutter button halfway to focus The focusing methods differ depending on the Rec mode and the AF Mode setting 1 Press lt Use the cursor buttons to select AF and then press MENU SET m Switching AF Mode Select AF Mode from the Rec menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Press A Y to select Auto Focus mode items and then MENU SET KH Face Detection For taking front on pictures of people 82 Te AF Tracking Automatically locks the focus on a moving subject 83 23 area focusing For subjects positioned off center 84 E 1 area focusing For precise focusing on small subjects 84 81 Taking pictures Face detection Recognizes faces up to 15 persons and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly AF frame Yellow When the shutter button is pressed halfway the frame turns green when the camera is focused White Displayed when more than one face is detected Other faces that are the same distance away as faces within the yellow AF frame are al
96. hing end of its lifespan Please purchase a new battery When charging e Wipe dirt from the battery terminals with a dry cloth Keep at least 1m 3 4 away from an AM radio this may cause radio interference Do not use a damaged or dented battery especially terminals e g by dropping can cause faults Do not peel off or scratch the covering on the battery e Using a battery with a part of or all of its covering removed or broken may cause malfunction About the supplied charger AC adapter 9 Keep at least 1m 3 4 away from an AM radio this may cause radio interference The charger AC adapter may generate whirring sounds when it is being used This is not a malfunction After use be sure to disconnect the power supply device from the electrical outlet A very small amount of current is consumed if it is left connected Lens Images may appear slightly white if the lens is dirty fingerprints etc Turn the camera on hold the extended lens barrel with your fingers and gently wipe the lens surface with a soft dry cloth Do not leave the lens exposed to direct sunlight Do not touch the lens cover as this may damage the lens Be careful when removing the camera from a bag etc When using a tripod or unipod Do not apply excessive force or tighten damaged screws This may damage the camera tripod thread or label Ensure that the tripod is stable Refer to the tripod inst
97. ica Customer Care department Language Changes display language Sets the language displayed on the screen O I S Demo Extent of camera shake is shown on graph estimate Coool Extent of camera shake MUNCA Extent of camera shake effect after correction During demo screen display the Optical Image Stabilizer switches ON and OFF every time MENU SET is pressed 64 Basics Entering Text Use the cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in the Scene modes Baby and Pet or to register locations in Travel Date etc 1 Use the cursor buttons to select characters Press MENU SET several times until the desired character is displayed G The character is inserted at the cursor position TE To change the character type Select 43 and press MENU SET Cursor position m To continue entering characters Use the cursor buttons to select and then press MENU SET e Push the zoom lever toward the T side e Turn the control dial to the right E Editing text Use the cursor buttons to select 4 and press MENU SET Then move the cursor to the character to edit e You can also use the zoom lever or control dial to reposition the cursor Use the cursor buttons to select Delete and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select the correct text and then press MENU SET 3 When you are finished entering text use the cursor buttons to select
98. ices For details 41 Rec Quality E Recording modes A O O G8 W o For setting the resolution of the motion picture that is recorded E Settings AVCHD in Rec Format Item Resolution Frame rate fps Bit rate FHD 1920x1080 50i 1 60i 2 approx 17 Mbps HD 1280x720 50p 60p 2 approx 17 Mbps MP4 in Rec Format Item Resolution Frame rate fps Bit rate FHD 1920x1080 25p 1 30p approx 20 Mbps HD 1280x720 25p 1 30p 2 approx 10 Mbps VGA 640x480 25p 1 30p 2 approx 4 Mbps 1 With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 2 With camera models 18 485 486 489 490 E About the motion picture icon Rec Format Resolution 139 Taking pictures Using the Motion Picture menu What is the bit rate This is the volume of data for a definite period of time the quality becomes higher when the number gets larger This camera uses the VBR recording method VBR is the abbreviation of Variable Bit Rate which is changed automatically depending on the recorded subject to record Therefore the recording time is shortened when a subject with fast movement is recorded e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Still Picture Size m Recording modes A B O SW m For setting Still Picture Size for when you take still pictures while recording motion pictures E Settings 9M For printing up to A3
99. ildren registered in the camera with Face Recognition mode under 3 years old are recognized 2 We recommend using a tripod and the self timer 3 When iHandheld Nite Shot is ON Depending on recording conditions different scene types may be determined for the same subject f the desired scene type is not selected we recommend manually selecting the appropriate scene mode When i amp or j g is detected Face Detection mode is activated and focus and exposure are adjusted for the recognized faces E About Backlight Compensation Backlight compensation is automatically activated in Snapshot Mode Backlight is a situation in which the main subject is comparatively small and located in front of a bright background In such situations a normal exposure would render such subjects too dark When the camera detects backlight FJ is displayed on the monitor Depending on the conditions backlighting may not be detected correctly 30 Basics Snapshot mode Determining the extent of the area rendered sharply You can also use Snapshot Mode to easily adjust the depth of field i e which parts are rendered sharply and which are not as with Aperture Priority mode Turn the control ring to determine the extent of the depth of field e AUTO is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment You can also make adjustments with lt 4 gt and the control dial e To return to automatic adjustm
100. ill not be copied when still pictures are cropped The picture quality is reduced after cropping The following pictures cannot be cropped e Motion pictures e 3D still pictures e Panorama pictures e Still pictures on which date or other texts had already been stamped e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting 3 or RAW 164 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 By labeling your favorite pictures with a star yr you can play back these only or you can exclude all pictures except your favorites Up to 999 pictures can be set as favorites Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select picture and then press MENU SET SINGLE MULTI ic Le ES jeer 34 5 iiai gt Exit Favorite picture setting Favorite picture setting To cancel Press MENU SET again E To clear all Select CANCEL in step J and then Yes You cannot select the Favorite setting for still pictures recorded with the Quality setting RAW 165 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 This mode allows you to make picture picture no date printing settings for when printing with DPOF print compatible shops or printers Ask at the shop to check for compatibility Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select
101. ing pictures Scene Mode E Recording modes amp P A S M o COL Using Scene Mode enables you to take pictures with optimum settings exposure coloring etc for given scenes 1 Set the mode dial to SCN Use the cursor buttons to select the type of scene and then press MENU SET eI em om wr cm 30 mChanging the selected scene mode Press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Scene Mode menu and press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select the type of scene and press MENU SET mRecording motion pictures in SCN For recording a motion picture at the optimum settings for the selected scene e Motion pictures cannot be recorded in 3D Photo Mode Some scene modes are switched to the following scene modes Selected scene mode Scene modes for motion picture Baby Portrait motion picture Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Starry Sky Low light motion picture Sports HDR Pet Normal motion picture Selecting a Scene mode inappropriate for the actual scene may affect the coloring of your picture The following Rec menu settings will be automatically adjusted and cannot be selected manually Sensitivity Metering Mode i Exposure Min Shtr Speed i Resolution Color Mode 108 Taking pictures Scene Mode How to select a scene 108 Improves the skin tone
102. ion guide is turned off To display the guide again press the DISP button Control dial Previous Next When URBAN has been selected the picture may appear in black and white as a screen effect When panorama pictures motion pictures or serially exposed pictures picture group are played back the Duration setting is disabled Part of Effect cannot be used when displaying pictures on a TV using an HDMI micro cable or when displaying pictures recorded in portrait position Screen effects do not operate during a 3D Play slide show Music effects cannot be added 151 Playback Searching by recording date This mode allows you to search for pictures according to the date they were recorded 1 Select Calendar from the Playback Mode menu 145 2 Use the cursor buttons to select the recording date to display e Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen 3 Press MENU SET to display a list of pictures from the selected date Use the cursor buttons to select picture and then press MENU SET f there is more than one picture recorded on the same date the first picture taken on that date will be selected You can display the calendar between January 2000 to December 2099 Pictures recorded without configuring Clock Set will show the date January 1st 2013 Pictures taken with destination settings made in World Time are displayed in the
103. ion is required mThe camera is compatible with NFC Using the NFC Near Field Communication function the camera and a smartphone can easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi Fi connection 170 Wi Fi NFC Wi Fi Function and NFC Function Wi Fi connection lamp Lit blue When the Wi Fi function is ON Flashing blue When sending data mPressing the WIFI button during a Wi Fi connection Pressing the WIFI button during a Wi Fi connection enables the following operation excluding Remote Shooting amp View Item Description Terminates the Wi Fi connection e Closing the connection Remote Shooting amp View 176 Terminates the Wi Fi connection and allows you to select a different Wi Fi connection Terminate the Connection Change the Destination Change Settings for Sending Images For details 199 Registering the current connection destination or the connection method you can easily connect with the same connection method the next time Network Address Displays the MAC and IP addresses of this camera 200 Register the Current Destination to Favorite 171 Wi Fi NFC Wi Fi Function and NFC Function The camera cannot be used to connect to a public wireless LAN connection Use a IEEE802 11b IEEE802 11g or IEEE802 11n compatible device when using a wireless access point We strongly recommend that y
104. is an image that could not be transmitted Is the size of the image too large Divide the motion picture using Video Divide 161 Reduce the image size at Size 199 and then send I have forgotten the password for the Wi Fi Execute the Reset Wi Fi Settings in the Setup menu 61 However all the information you have set on the Wi Fi Setup menu will be reset Transmission of the image fails midway Is the size of the image too large Transmit after dividing the motion picture with Video Divide 161 Reduce the image size at Size 199 and then send The image cannot be transmitted when the battery indicator is flashing red Motion pictures cannot be transmitted The file format of the motion picture that can be sent differs depending on the destination 185 Is the size of the image too large Transmit after dividing the motion picture with Video Divide 161 I cannot connect using the NFC function The smartphone is not NFC compatible This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android 2 3 3 or above Is the NFC function on the smartphone turned off The NFC Operation on the camera is set to OFF 200 The camera has a hard time recognizing some smartphone models If it is not recognized slowly shift the smartphone while it is next to the camera 231 Miscellaneous TV computer printer No image appears
105. is is not a malfunction Brightness or coloring of recorded pictures are different than in reality When recording under fluorescent or LED lighting fixtures etc increasing the shutter speed may introduce slight changes to brightness and color These are a result of the characteristics of the light source and do not indicate a malfunction When recording subjects in extremely bright locations or recording under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixtures mercury lamps sodium lighting etc the colors and screen brightness may change or horizontal stripes may appear on the screen 226 Miscellaneous Recording continued Reddish horizontal streaks appear on the monitor during recording This is characteristic of MOS sensors like the one in this camera It appears when the subject has a bright part Some unevenness may occur in the surrounding areas but this is not a malfunction It is recorded in motion pictures but is not on still pictures It is recommended that you take pictures while taking care not to expose the screen to sunlight or any other source of strong light Motion picture recording stops midway If the surrounding temperature is high or a motion picture is recorded continuously is displayed and recording may be stopped halfway through to protect the camera With some memory cards access display may appear briefly after recording and recording may end midway Use a card of SD S
106. itially displayed on the screen Press A e Press A again when focusing manually Use the control ring to select a compensation value and then press MENU SET e If the main subject is too dark Compensate the exposure to the direction e If the main subject is too bright Compensate the exposure to the direction e With an exposure compensation set the compensation value 4 1 3 for example is displayed in the bottom left corner of the screen e You can also press lt gt to set a compensation e You can also make settings with the control dial Depending on the brightness it may not be possible to set a compensation in some cases The exposure compensation value you set is retained even after the camera is turned off 90 Taking pictures Picture series with automatically changing exposures m Recording modes N O 6O B M m me 1 Not available in the following modes Handheld Night Shot HDR Starry Sky 3D Photo Mode 2 Not available in the following modes Toy Effect Miniature Effect Soft Focus Star Filter In this mode 3 pictures are automatically recorded with the selected exposure steps each time the shutter button is pressed When an Exposure Compensation is set the exposures are based on the set Exposure Compensation value 1 Press V Use the cursor buttons to select Auto Bracket and then press MENU SET The camera takes the first picture without compensatio
107. itor Playback time approx 150 min The number of recordable pictures or available operating time may vary according to the surrounding environment and usage conditions f the available battery power is significantly reduced the battery is reaching the end of its lifespan Please purchase a new battery 18 Inserting and removing the memory card e Make sure that the camera is turned off Move the lock release slider to the OPEN LOCK OPEN position and open the card battery door OPEN PLOCK lock release slider Insert the card all the way e Push it in down until it clicks into place Close the card battery door e Move the lock release slider to the LOCK position Make sure the orientation of the card is correct mTo remove the card Push it further down until it clicks then pull it out upright Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card Zz a f 7 A i out d Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing To remove the card turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo display on the monitor disappears Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data 19 Saving your pictures to an inserted memory card or the built in memory Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted or to the built in memory in if not m Built in memory approx 87 MB Picture
108. jects such as clips when carrying or storing it To remove the battery turn the camera off and wait until the Leica logo on the screen disappears Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data 14 Charging the battery Charging the battery We recommend charging in a location where the ambient temperature is between 10 C and 30 C 50 F to 86 F temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself Make sure that the camera is turned off lt Bi Align the marks to 4 and insert the plug Charger AC adapter Charging lamp Ey gt USB cable Always make sure the plug is aligned correctly and hold it straight to insert or remove it If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction the pins may be bent and cause faulty operation Computer Getting ready Turn on the computer mCharging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the charger AC adapter and the camera using the USB cable and plug the AC adapter into the electrical outlet e Charging must only be done indoors mCharging the battery through the computer Connect the camera to a computer using the USB cable t may not be possible to charge the battery from some computers depending on their specifications f the computer enters sleep mode during charging charging may be stopped f a notebook computer that is not connec
109. k is canceled when the lens is zoomed after locking exposure and or focus 86 Taking pictures Manual focusing m Recording modes N O O 8 W amp Use this function when you want to determine the focus setting yourself or when using Autofocus proves difficult 1 Press lt Use the cursor buttons to select MF and then press MENU SET Use the control ring to focus Focus setting indication _ MF Area Settings assigned to the control ring in each mode are made with the control dial m1 Shot AF When 1 Shot AF is registered in Fn Button Set 117 you can press the FN button once to temporarily activate Auto Focus and focus on a subject e First use 1 Shot AF to focus on an area close to the subject This makes it easier to adjust the focus with the control ring After zooming refocus The focus range displayed during manual focusing is a reference value Confirm the focus on the screen MF Assist screen The control ring cannot be used to focus if the control ring settings have been changed You can focus by pressing A and turning the control dial 87 Taking pictures Manual focusing mEnlarged display MF assist When MF Assist in the Setup menu is ON and you manually focus an enlarged section appears Shortly after you stop focusing manually the display switches to normal To change the position of an enlarged section Press MENU SET while manually f
110. l exposure mode Even if the scene is auto detected with Snapshot Mode it will be categorized in the same way 148 Playback Selecting pictures to play back Selecting according to the recording date For selecting the recorded date and playing only those pictures back Select Select Date in Filtering Play and then press MENU SET 146 Use the cursor buttons to select recording date and then press MENU SET To change the date to display Press A in the 1 picture Playback screen Use the cursor buttons to select Change Date and then press MENU SET Only months when pictures were taken are shown on the calendar screen If the clock was not set pictures will be displayed as January 1st 2013 Pictures taken with destination settings made in World Time are displayed in the calendar screen using the appropriate date for the destination s time zone Selecting favorite pictures For selecting pictures that were set in Favorite from the Playback menu and playing only those pictures back Select Favorite in Filtering Play and then press MENU SET 146 440 Playback Playing back pictures in order automatically For automatically playing pictures back in order Recommended when viewing on a TV ED select Slide Show from the Playback Mode menu 145 Use the cursor buttons to select Start and then press MENU SET Slide Show Start Filterin
111. l pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D capable TV and play back still pictures recorded in 3D you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV If the 3D capable TV has an SD card slot you can play back 3D still pictures by inserting the card into the slot Preparation Set 3D Playback to 3D 62 Connect the camera to a 3D capable TV using an HDMI micro cable to display the playback screen 201 Display still pictures recorded in 3D e When the HDTV Link setting on the camera is set to ON and the camera is connected to a HDTV Link HDMI compatible TV it automatically switches its input and the playback screen is displayed 3D appears on the thumbnail of the 3D still pictures To perform Slide Show playback of only still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D Play in Slide Show of the Playback Mode menu 150 To select and play back only still pictures recorded in 3D Select 3D Play in Filtering Play of the Playback Mode menu 146 205 Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen To switch the playback method for the still pictures recorded in 3D Select the picture recorded in 3D Select 2D 3D Settings on the Playback Mode menu and then press MENU SET 145 e The playback method will switch to 3D if it is playing back in 2D conventional image or to 2D if it is playing back in 3D If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing pictures rec
112. le is only connected to the camera A message disappears when the cable is also connected to another device This battery cannot be used Use a genuine Leica battery 9 The battery cannot be recognized as its terminals are dirty Wipe any dirt from the battery s terminals Recording failed Recording may be impossible if the recording location for a 3D image is too dark too bright or if the subject lacks contrast 223 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays Failed to connect wireless access point Connection failed No destination found Check the following regarding the wireless access point The wireless access point information set on the camera is wrong Check the authentication type encryption type and encryption key 193 The power of the wireless access point is not turned on The setting of the wireless access point is not supported by the camera Check the network setting of the destination Radio transmission from other devices may block the connection to a wireless access point Check other devices that are connected to the wireless access point and devices that use the 2 4GHz band No picture to send This is displayed when there is no image to transmit due to the restriction of the destination Check the file type of the image to transmit 185 Connection failed Please retry in a few minutes Network disconnected Transfer stopped
113. lens is foggy 7 Recorded pictures are too bright too dark Adjust the exposure 90 Min Shtr Speed is set to a fast speed Check the setting 135 Several pictures are taken when press the shutter button just once The camera is set to Auto Bracket or Burst Recorded pictures are not sharp The set mode is not appropriate for the distance to the subject Focusing ranges vary according to the recording mode The subject is outside of focus range 79 This can be caused by camera shake or subject movement 38 Recorded pictures are blurred The stabilizer function ineffective The shutter speed is slower in dark locations and the stabilizer function is less effective Hold the camera firmly with both hands keeping arms close to body Use a tripod and the self timer 89 when using slower shutter speeds with Min Shtr Speed Auto Bracket cannot be used There is only enough memory for 2 pictures or fewer Recorded pictures appear coarse or there is interference The ISO Sensitivity is high or the shutter speed is low The Default Sensitivity setting is AUTO interference may appear with indoor pictures Reduce the Sensitivity 130 Take pictures in brighter locations Stripes or flickering may appear under lighting such as fluorescent lighting and LED lighting fixtures This is characteristic of MOS sensors like the one in this camera Th
114. lert display Aperture value Shutter speed 286 Basics Automatic focusing AF When AF Mode is set to m 1 area focusing the subject parts targeted with the AF frame will determine the focus setting If a subject you want to record is not in the center follow the steps below E First adjust focus according to subject Aim the AF frame at E n Focus display the main subject When the focus setting is correct ps illuminated When the focus setting is not correct or impossible flashes Press down halfway and hold AF frame When the focus setting is correct green When the focus setting is not correct or impossible red Press fully AF frame Subjects environments which may make focusing difficult e Fast moving or extremely bright objects or objects with no color contrast e Taking pictures through windows or near objects emitting light e In the dark or with significant camera shake e When too close to an object or when both distant and close objects are contained within the AF frame The focus display flashes and a beep sounds when the focus Focus display setting is not correct or impossible Use the setting range displayed in red as a reference Even if the focus display is lit the camera may be unable to bring the subject into focus if it is out of range The AF frame display may be larger depending on recording conditions such as dark locations or the zoom
115. llowing cases e When the magnification ratio exceeds the maximum optical zoom ratio Burst mode e When the flash fires n the case of composition from an exposure series moving subjects may be captured in slightly different positions 33 Basics Snapshot mode AF Tracking This function enables the camera to continue to focus and adjust the exposure even in the case of moving subjects 1 Press lt to set AF Mode to AF Tracking To cancel AF Tracking Press lt Aim the AF Tracking frame at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway to lock e To cancel AF Lock Press MENU SET AF Tracking frame AF Lock successful Yellow AF Lock failed Red Lock Off Cancel The optimal scene for the AF locked subject is automatically identified Face Recognition will be inactive while using AF Tracking Under certain recording conditions such as when the subject is small or when it is dark AF Tracking may not operate correctly When you press the shutter button halfway to activate AF lock the AF Assist Lamp will not turn on 34 Basics Snapshot mode Snapshot Plus Mode When Snapshot Plus Mode is selected you can easily adjust the brightness and coloring in addition to the depth of field without compromising the user friendly operation of Snapshot Mode E Switching to Snapshot Plus Mode Use the Snapshot Mode menu to switch the
116. lly plays back recorded pictures one after another 150 Filtering Play Plays back the pictures after narrowing them down according to various conditions 146 Calendar Displays pictures by date of recording 152 f the pictures displayed with Slide Show or Filtering Play are the those selected selecting All will cancel the filtering The playback method automatically becomes All when the camera is turned on or when switching from Rec mode to Playback Mode 2D 3D Settings e For switching the Playback Mode above The playback method for the 3D pictures can be switched This menu is only displayed during HDMI output For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture 205 145 Playback Selecting pictures to play back Allows selecting the pictures to be displayed with set filters such as recording dates categories or favorite pictures 1 Select Filtering Play from the Playback Mode menu 145 Select the filtering method using the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Picture Only Plays back only still pictures 147 Video Only Plays back only motion pictures 147 3D Play Plays back only 3D still pictures 147 Category Plays back pictures that have been selected according to a category such Selection as Scene mode 148 Select Date Plays back only the pictures taken on the selected date 149 Favorite
117. ma Shot mode 0s00 105 Scene Mode Portrait SOM SKIN eiia 109 Scenery 109 Sports 110 Night Portrait a Night SC n ry iisc iien 110 Handheld Night Shot eee 111 IDR iieri a 14 Food Baby Registering your own settings in Custom mode Cust Set Mem CUStOM i Registering preferred functions to the FN button Changing the settings assigned to the control ring A Exposure series function 119 Using the Face Recognition PUNCH ON ror eee 122 Registering face pictures eeeeeee 124 Editing or deleting information about registered persons eceeeeseeeteeeeeeeeeees 125 Useful features for travel Travel Date 126 World Time 2127 Using the Rec menu 128 Aspect Ratio Picture Size OUT sste enei Sensitivity x Extended ISO rer ue ce sieeneeeeten sc 131 White Balance eee eeeeeseeeeerees 131 AP MOOG sinis iisrenrdsi aena QUICKAF isrann Face Recog j AF AE LOCK ccccsvsctecessveccssnnensveressxsccasininn Metering Mode cceeseeeseeeeeeeteees i Exposure Min Shtr Speed i Resolution i Digital ZOOM lssi ioninrsresnanssssesi Color ModE rassen AF Assist Lamp Red Eye Removal Motion Deblur Stabilizer Date Stamp sucess scersasncebiieeceumtceesanccuness 138 CNG CR Sein 138
118. manually is recommended The following menu options in the Motion Picture menu can be set Rec Format Rec Quality Still Picture Size Taking motion pictures in P Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set Taking motion picture in other recording modes For details refer to the pages relating to the respective recording modes E About the recording format for recording motion pictures This camera can record motion pictures in either AVCHD or MP4 formats AVCHD You can record high definition quality images with this format It is suitable for viewing motion pictures on a high resolution TV or for saving them to a disc MP4 This is a simpler video format best used when extensive editing is needed e You can record a motion picture to the built in memory only in MP4 using the VGA setting mAbout the compatibility of the recorded motion pictures Motion pictures recorded in AVCHD or MP4 may be played back with poor picture or sound quality or playback may not be possible at all even with equipment compatible with these formats Also the recording information may not be displayed properly In this case use the camera to play back 41 Basics Taking motion pictures f the surrounding temperature is high or during a longer recording take may be displayed and recording may be stopped automatically to protect the camera When using lens zoom function while taking motion pictures
119. me in the center of the screen select the color to retain and then press MENU SET Soft Focus Star Filter One Point Color e For more information about picture effects 98 104 e When you press the DISP button a description of the selected effect is displayed Press MENU SET A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the new retouched still picture is saved Operation from the Playback menu Select Retouch in the Playback menu and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Creative Retouch and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select a picture and then press MENU SET Read Step J 154 to perform further steps The retouch effect may be less apparent in some still pictures The effect may appear weak compared to that set with the Creative Control mode t may not be possible to retouch still pictures recorded with other cameras You cannot retouch the pictures in a picture group as a group Retouch each picture in a picture group after displaying it Creative Retouch is unavailable in the following cases e Motion pictures e Panorama pictures e 3D still pictures e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting 3 or RAW 155 Playback Using the Playback menu This menu allows you to specify picture protection resizing print settings and other settings for pictures you have take
120. me is not recorded to the end 4 Set the mode dial to L1 Check the recording direction and then press MENU SET If you take pictures left right or right left a horizontal guide is displayed If you take pictures up down or down up a vertical guide is displayed Changing picture effects Turn the control ring or the control dial to select a picture effect For more details about picture effects 98 104 If you do not want to add picture effects please select No Effect e You cannot select Toy Effect or Miniature Effect e You can adjust the brightness and setting condition of the selected effect For details 97 e If the control ring settings have been changed 106 Press the shutter button halfway to focus Continued on the next page 105 Taking pictures Panorama Shot mode Press the shutter button fully and pan the camera in a small circular motion in the selected direction to start recording e Taking pictures from left to right Recording direction and progress status approximation e Pan the camera so that you make a complete circle in approx 8 seconds Pan the camera at a constant speed You may not be able to take pictures successfully if you move the camera too quickly or too slowly Pan the camera in a small circular motion Press the shutter button fully again to end recording e You can also end recording if you st
121. me time f is displayed on the screen for pictures recorded at the destination when they are played back 127 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu You can perform settings such as color rendition Sensitivity Aspect Ratio and resolution For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Aspect Ratio m Recording modes N B O 6 W g 1 Not available when using 3D Photo Mode For setting the aspect ratio of pictures u Settings AE BA 2 Hl Picture edges may be cut off when printing be sure to check in advance Picture Size m Recording modes A O O B W me 2 Not available when using 3D Photo Mode Set the resolution number of pixels of pictures The number of pictures which can be recorded depends on this setting and on Quality E Settings Aspect Ratio 4 3 3 2 16 9 124 12M 10 5M 9M 9M 4000x3000 4000x2672 4000x2248 2992x2992 8M ae 7M as 6M as 6M ae 3264x2448 3264x2176 3264x1840 2448x2448 5M 4 5M Bas 3 5M fas 3 5M fas Resolution 2560x1920 2560x1712 2560x1440 1920x1920 3M ES 2 5M fa 2M a3 2 5M fa 2048x1536 2048x1360 1920x1080 1536x1536 0 3M 0 3M a 0 2M Bas 0 2M Bas 640x480 640x424 640x360 480x480 3 This setting is not available in Snapshot Mode A mosaic effect may appear depending on subject and recording conditions Picture Size is not available when Quality is set to RAW Setting gui
122. mes you used the Wi Fi function You can register items in the History to Favorite You can easily connect with the same settings as used previously by connecting from History or Favorite 1 Press the WIFI button mme Item Description History Connection Connects using the same settings as used previously Favorite Connection Connects using settings registered in Favorite Select the desired connection setting History Connection t 13P07m26d amp Direct DO Image Shuttle Ds rR gt Cance 195 Wi Fi NFC About connections m Registering History items to Favorite 1 Press the WIFI button A Select History Connection Select the item you wish to register and then press gt Enter a registration name e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text 65 Up to 30 characters can be entered A double byte character will be treated as two characters 196 Wi Fi NFC About connections Editing items registered in Favorite 1 Press the WIFI button A Select Favorite Connection Select the Favorite item you wish to edit and then press gt 4 Select the item Item Description Remove from Favorite Change the Order in For selecting the destination Favorite e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text Change the Registered 65 Name U
123. ming 4x further than with Optical Extended optical zoom Note that with Digital Zoom enlarging will decrease picture quality Set the Digital Zoom in the Rec menu to ON 135 Digital Zoom cannot be used in the following modes Snapshot Mode e When the Burst setting is set to ay or e With the Scene modes Handheld Night Shot HDR 3D Photo Mode e Creative Control Mode Toy Effect Miniature Effect e When the Quality setting is set to 3 3 or RAW This mode is fixed to ON when Macro Zoom is set When Digital Zoom is used simultaneously with i ZOOM you can only increase the zoom ratio up to 2x 73 Taking pictures Using the zoom lens m Step Zoom You can select to set the focal length in steps The displayed figures are the respective equivalent focal lengths for 35mm cameras e If recording in Snapshot Mode or Scene mode you can set Step Zoom with the control ring If the setting assigned to the control ring is Step Zoom Step Zoom will also be available for use in other modes 118 1 Turn the control ring When the control ring is operated the focal length is displayed on a standard picture aspect ratio of 4 3 as a reference The focal length will change in the following cases e When iHandheld Nite Shot is set to ON e When Burst is set to E e When Handheld Night Shot is set in Scene mode Step Zoom cannot be used in the following cases e
124. mode 1 Press MENU SET Use the cursor button s to select Snapshot Mode menu and then press MENU SET 3 Press lt gt to select Snapshot Plus Mode and then MENU SET 35 Basics Snapshot mode m Adjusting brightness coloring and depth of field Adjusts depth of field Adjusts coloring e AUTO is displayed in the icon during automatic adjustment Use the control ring to make adjustments Brightness Underexposure dark lt Overexposure bright Depth of field less lt gt more Coloring Warm colors lt gt Cool colors e You can also make adjustments with lt p and the control dial e To return to automatic adjustment Press the Q MENU S button Press MENU SET When you record motion pictures the camera controls the aperture within the appropriate exposure range and the depth of field may not change for some subject brightness levels f the camera is turned off or the recording mode is changed all settings return to AUTO 36 Basics About Snapshot Mode setting items Only the menu items which are displayed in Snapshot Mode can be set The settings selected in the Program AE or other modes will reflect on the menu items in the Setup menu that are not displayed The settings for the following items are different from other recording modes e Picture Size and Color Mode on the Rec menu Beep on the Setup
125. mory cards 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC memory cards 48 GB 64 GB Read Error Write Error Please check the card Data reading has failed Check whether the card has been inserted correctly 19 Data writing has failed Turn off the camera and remove the card Reinsert the card and turn the camera on again The card may possibly be damaged Try with a different card Cannot record due to incompatible format NTSC PAL data on this card Format the card after saving the necessary data on a computer etc 64 Insert a different card Motion recording was cancelled due to the limitation of the writing speed of the card Motion picture recording may be automatically terminated with certain cards If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class 20 the data writing speed drops If this happens we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and formatting it 64 A folder cannot be created The folder numbers in use have reached 999 Save the needed data on a computer or other device and then use Format on the camera 64 The folder number is reset to 100 when performing No Reset 60 Picture is displayed for 16 9 TV Picture is displayed for 4 3 TV The supplied AV cable is connected to the camera To remove the message immediately Press MENU SET To change the aspect ratio Change TV Aspect 62 The supplied USB cab
126. n For the setting procedures of the menu 52 The setting methods vary depending on the menu item Location Logging You can send location information latitude and longitude obtained with your smartphone tablet to this camera and write the location information to the pictures e Location information cannot be written to still pictures in the built in memory If you want to record location information on them copy the pictures in the built in memory to a memory card then perform Location Logging Preparation Send location information to this camera from your smartphone tablet 184 Use the cursor buttons to select Add Location Data and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select a period for writing location information and then press MENU SET e A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed e Location information is written to the picture e GPS is displayed for pictures that have location information written to it 156 Playback Using the Playback menu E Aborting writing location information Press MENU SET while location information is being written O is displayed for the period of the abort operation If selected again while O is displayed writing location information will resume where it left off E Deleting received location information Use the cursor buttons to select Delete Location Data and then press MENU SET uUse the
127. n the second with minus compensation and the third with plus compensation To change the exposure steps Press the DISP button and select an exposure step with lt gt Value displayed after an exposure step is set To cancel Auto Bracket In step select C or B This mode cannot be used with flash During motion picture recording Auto Bracket cannot be set 91 Taking pictures Aperture priority mode m Recording modes A P GS M I SCN COL Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in focus area in front of and behind the main subject to a lower number for a smaller in focus area 1 Set the mode dial to A 2 Turn the control ring to select the aperture value e You can also make settings with the control dial e When the aperture value is increased the depth of field expands i e more of the fore and background is rendered sharply When the aperture value is reduced the depth of field gets smaller i e less of the fore and background is rendered sharply Aperture values that can be set Automatically controlled shutter speed range F2 0 F8 0 8 1 4000s You may not be able to select some values depending on the focal length the lens is set to zoom position S About the exposure meter Shutter speed Automatically controlled adjustment Set aperture value A proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red J mReco
128. n is set to ON the flash icon changes to AQ SQ This function only works when the camera detects a subject as a face 136 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Motion Deblur m Recording mode A P A S M C1 C2 c SCN COL For details 32 iHandheld Nite Shot E Recording mode A P A S M Cl C2 c SCN COL For details 32 m Recording mode A P A S M Cl C2 SEN COL For details 33 Stabilizer m Recording modes N O O B M amp a Handheld Night Shot is fixed to ON The following modes are fixed to OFF Starry Sky 3D Photo Mode This mode automatically detects and reduces the effects of camera shake When recording motion pictures Active Mode stabilizer for motion pictures will automatically function This decreases image blurring when recording motion pictures while walking etc a Settings ON OFF Cases where the stabilizer function may be ineffective e When the camera is moved violently e When the lens focal length setting is long i e it is zoomed towards its utmost T position also in the Digital Zoom range e When taking pictures while following a moving subject e When the shutter speed becomes slower while taking pictures indoors or in dark places In Active Mode a stronger effect of the correction can be achieved with shorter focal lengths In the following case Active Mode will
129. n pictures 3D Play Plays back only 3D still pictures taken using 3D Photo Mode Scene mode siar Playback Selecting pictures to play back Selecting a picture according to category or a person in the picture For playing back pictures that have been selected according to a category such as Scene mode Also from among the pictures taken using the Face Recognition function 122 select a person in the picture and play back Select Category Selection in Filtering Play and then press MENU SET 146 Use the cursor buttons to select the setting and then press MENU SET Selects a person registered to Face Recognition and displays the pictures Me tee Use the cursor buttons to select a person and then press MENU SET Portrait etc ae eae P Rai with Portrait Soft Skin Night Portrait Scenery etc A e E E mode and Scenery Sunset Night Scenery Only displays pictures taken with Night Portrait Night Scenery etc Handheld Night Shot Starry Sky from Scene mode Events Only displays pictures taken with Sports from Scene mode Baby Only displays pictures taken with Baby from Scene mode Pet Only displays pictures taken with Pet from Scene mode Food Only displays pictures taken with Food from Scene mode Travel Date Only displays pictures taken when Travel Date is set CPanel Only displays pictures taken with Gy in seria
130. n point the camera at a different person and record recording information for a different person may be added to the picture Face recognition does not work during motion picture recording Even if Face Recognition information is registered pictures recorded when the name is OFF are not categorized for Face Recognition in Category Selection To change name information for pictures already recorded perform a REPLACE 168 in Face Rec Edit 123 Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function Registering face pictures Up to 6 person s face pictures can be registered along with such information as name and date of birth You can facilitate Face Recognition by the way you register faces for example register multiple face pictures of the same person up to 3 pictures in one registration 1 Select Face Recog from the Rec menu gt 52 Select MEMORY with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET 3 Select New with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET If 6 persons are already registered first delete a registered person 125 Take the face picture D Register Face Align the face with the guide and shoot WSA Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press gt MENU SET i If re recording select No ji l BA oe gt Cancel e Faces of subjects other than persons e g animals cannot be registered e When the DISP button is pressed an e
131. nada Taiwan only with camera Ball and Socket head 14 110 models 18 485 486 18 489 490 Short instructions 93 512 516 delivery differs depending on markets Guarantee Card 439 399 100 026 Notes e Memory cards are optional You can record or play back pictures to from the internal memory when you are not using a card SD SDHC SDXC memory cards are referred to as memory cards or cards in these instructions e Check that all items belonging to the scope of delivery are included before using the camera Depending on the country or area where the camera was purchased the items and their shape may differ from the descriptions and illustrations in these instructions e Always keep small parts in a safe place out of the reach of children e Please dispose of all packaging appropriately 9 Names of the components Mode dial 25 Use to select the recording mode Flash 75 Self timer indicator 89 AF Assist Lamp 136 Lights up flashes when the self timer is used or when the Auto Focus function is operated in dark locations Control ring 27 Allows controlling different previously selected functions during recording such as changing the focal length Lens barrel Microphones 26 40 Zoom lever 71 Use change the focal length enlarge or minimize a subject OFF ON button Use to turn the camera on and off Shutter button Speaker 55 cy Ca
132. nal information Disclaimer e Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction static electricity accidents breakdowns repairs or other operations Leica Camera AG will not be liable for any damage that occurs direct or indirect as a result of the alteration or loss of data containing personal information When ordering repairs or transferring disposing of the camera To protect your personal information please reset the settings 61 If any pictures are contained in the built in memory copy 169 them to a memory card if necessary and then format 64 the built in memory Remove the memory card from the camera When ordering repairs the built in memory and other settings may be returned to the initial purchase state If the above operations cannot be performed because of a camera malfunction consult your dealer or the nearest Leica Customer Care department When transferring or disposing of your memory card see When disposing of transferring memory cards in the previous section 236 238 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes The SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC AVCHD ye HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing DP LLC in the United States and other countries e AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corp
133. nd the memory card ensure that battery is removed to prevent damage through over discharge Do not leave in contact with rubber or plastic bags Store together with a drying agent silica gel if leaving in drawer etc Store batteries in cool 15 C to 25 C 59 F to 77 F places with low humidity 40 RH to 60 RH and no major temperature changes Charge the battery once per year and use completely before storing again Memory cards To prevent damage to cards and data e Avoid high temperatures direct sunlight electromagnetic fields and static electricity Do not bend drop or expose to strong impacts e Do not touch the terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet When disposing of transferring memory cards e If using the format or delete functions on your camera or computer this only changes the file management information and does not completely delete the data from within the memory card When disposing of or transferring your memory cards we recommend physically destroying the memory card itself or using commercially available computer data erasing software to completely delete the data from the card Data within memory cards should be managed responsibly Monitor Viewfinder Do not exert excess pressure on the monitor This may cause uneven display and damage the monitor In cold climates or other situations when the camera becomes cold the monitor or the viewfinder m
134. nd then press MENU SET Info Edit For editing a name or other registered information 124 Priority For setting the priority order for focus and exposure Select the registration order with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Delete For deleting information and face pictures of registered persons 125 Taking pictures Useful features for travel Travel Date If you set your travel schedule and record pictures the day of your trip on which the picture was taken will be recorded 1 Select Travel Date from the Setup menu 52 Use the cursor buttons to select Travel Setup and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select SET and then press 3 MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select the departure date and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select the return date and then press MENU SET To record Location Once the Travel Setup is set you can set the location Select Location in step amp above Use the cursor buttons to select SET and then press MENU SET Enter your location Entering text 65 The travel date is calculated from the set departure date and the date set in the camera s clock When the destination is set in World Time the elapsed days are calculated based on local destination time When Travel Setup is set to OFF the number of elapsed days is not recorded It is not displayed even i
135. ng items from the menu as follows Press the WIFI button Use the cursor buttons to select New Connection and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select Remote Shooting amp View and then press MENU SET To let the camera start with the Wi Fi mode Keep the WIFI button pressed while turning it on Operate the smartphone Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of the camera and then enter the password Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 e When the connection is complete live images being captured by the camera are displayed on the smartphone 175 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone m Changing the connection method To change the connection method Press the DISP button and select the connection method On the camera Select Via Network or Direct to connect 191 On your smartphone When connecting with Via Network 1 Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select the wireless access point you want to connect to and then set Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 When connecting with Wi Fi Direct or WPS Connection in Direct Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 Closing the connection Remote Shooting amp View After use close the connection with the smartphone When the connection is canceled you will be able to record and play back pictures on the camera as normal Pre
136. ng of 16 9 and Picture Size at 2M In the following cases saved pictures become 4 3 0 3M MP4 motion pictures with Rec Quality of VGA The resolution becomes slightly lower depending on the Rec Quality setting of the original motion picture t may not be possible to extract still pictures from motion pictures that were recorded with a different camera 49 Basics Deleting pictures Pictures will be deleted from the memory card if one is inserted or from the built in memory if not Deleted pictures cannot be recovered However pictures will not be deleted in the following cases e Protected pictures Card switch is in LOCK position e Pictures not of DCF standard 44 1 Press the button to delete the displayed picture A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Do not turn off the camera during deletion 50 Basics Deleting pictures Deleting multiple up to 100 all pictures A picture group 143 is handled as 1 picture All the pictures in the selected picture group are deleted o Press the 4 button while viewing a picture y Q MENU S Use A F to select Delete Multi Delete All and then press MENU SET Items can also be selected by turning the control dial Delete Multi Use the cursor buttons to select the picture and press the DISP button G Picture
137. ng pictures Scene Mode e How to select a scene 108 Handheld Night Shot For creating less blurry still pictures of night scenes with less noise by combining a series of still pictures E Tips After the shutter button has been pressed do not move the camera during the exposure series Stand at least 5m 16 feet away Since a series of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded it will take a few moments before you will be able to take another picture The camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single picture with rich gradation The individual pictures used to create the HDR picture are not saved You can minimize the loss of gradations in bright and dark areas when for example the contrast between background and subject is large mWhat is HDR HDR stands for High Dynamic Range and refers to a technique for creating a wide contrast range Tips After the shutter button has been pressed do not move the camera during the exposure series Since a series of still pictures are combined after they have been recorded it will take a few moments before you will be able to take another picture A subject that was in motion when it was captured may be recorded as an afterimage The camera may take a single still picture instead of several pictures under certain recording conditions Takes natural looking pictures of food 111 Taking pic
138. ngs will remain unchanged To change the currently registered settings overwrite the registered data using Cust Set Mem 115 in the Setup menu mChanging from one 2 custom setting to another C2 custom setting Custom menu Press MENU SET Select the Custom menu and press MENU SET Use A Y to select custom set and press MENU SET mRecording motion pictures in C1 C2 Records motion pictures in the registered recording mode 116 Taking pictures Registering preferred functions to the FN button m Recording modes N BOS M For registering frequently used functions from the Rec Setup or other menus to the FN button for faster operation Composition Guide is the function set at the time of purchase How to register Select Fn Button Set from the Setup menu and then press MENU SET 52 Use the cursor buttons to select the function to register and then press MENU SET Functions that can be registered Focus Area Set 85 Quality 129 Composition Guide 68 Histogram 57 AF AE Lock 86 1 Shot AF gt 87 Metering Mode 134 AF Mode 81 m Using registered functions 1 Press the FN button e The registered function is called up The Fn Button Set does not function in the following cases e Creative Control mode Miniature Effect One Point Color 117 Taking pictures Changing the settings assigned
139. not function even when recording motion pictures e When Rec Quality is set to VGA in MP4 137 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Date Stamp m Recording modes N BOS M For taking still pictures with the recording date and time stamped on them E Settings W O TIME WITH TIME OFF Do not request date printing in store or make date printing on printer for still pictures with date stamps Date printing may be overlapped Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased The date cannot be stamped when Auto Bracket or Burst is set when recording a motion picture or when the 3D Photo Mode Scene mode is set The setting cannot be changed in Snapshot Mode In other recording modes the setting is applied Clock Set m Recording modes N B 6O B M i For setting the clock The function is the same as that in Setup menu 24 138 Taking pictures Using the Motion Picture menu You can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Rec Format m Recording modes A O O 6B M o For setting the file format of the motion picture that is recorded E Settings AVCHD This is a file format suitable for playback on high definition TVs MP4 This file format is suited for playing back motion pictures on a computer and other such dev
140. nt such as Blu ray disc recorders with support for each file format e See the instruction of the recorder for details for copying and playing back Dubbing playback pictures via AV cable Videos that are played on this camera can be dubbed on media such as a disc a hard disk or a videotape using a device such as a video recorder This method is useful as it allows dubbing to be performed even with devices that are not compatible with high definition images The picture quality will be reduced from high definition to standard definition Audio will be monaural 1 Connect camera and recorder A AV cable 2 Start playback on the camera Start recording on the recorder To stop recording dubbing Stop the recording on your recorder first before To recorder s input socket stopping the playback on the camera Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied type 9 When using a TV with a 4 3 aspect ratio always change the camera s TV Aspect setting 62 to 4 3 before dubbing Motion pictures copied in the 16 9 setting will appear vertically stretched when viewed on a 4 3 TV screen For details on dubbing and playback methods refer to your recorder s instructions 207 Connecting to other devices Using with your computer Still motion pictures can be copied from the camera to your computer by connecting the two Some computers can read directly from the camera s memory card
141. ntrol dial to select the size of the focusing area frame Press MENU SET e When you press the DISP button the initial setting condition is restored The monitor image is displayed with a slight delay compared to normal recording Portrait orientation recording does not affect the blurred part The left and right edges will be blurred No audio is recorded for motion pictures With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 When a motion picture is recorded the finished recording will be approximately 1 8th of the actual recorded time period If you record a motion picture for 8 minutes the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx 8x longer than actual recording When the recording mode is changed be sure to check the recordable time With camera models 18 485 486 489 490 When a motion picture is recorded the finished recording will be approximately 1 10th of the actual recorded time period If you record a motion picture for 10 minutes the resulting motion picture recording time will be approximately 1 minute The recordable time displayed on the camera is approx 10x longer than actual recording When the recording mode is changed be sure to check the recordable time f you stop recording motion pictures too soon the camera may continue recording for a certain time Hold the camera still until the camera stops recording When you t
142. o minimize battery consumption except for the Digital Zoom area Note however that there is no effect on the recorded picture The setting in Monitor Luminance is prioritized over the setting in Monitor Power Save for the brightness of the monitor 59 Basics Using the Setup menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Auto Review Automatically displays still pictures immediately after taking them E Settings SEC 2SEC Displays the picture for the set time before automatically returning to the recording screen HOLD Keeps the picture displayed until MENU SET is pressed OFF For Snapshot Mode the setting is fixed to 2SEC Motion pictures cannot be automatically reviewed Self Timer Auto Off The self timer is canceled if the camera is turned off E Settings ON OFF At the time of purchase the camera is set to ON so the self timer is canceled when it is turned off No Reset Resets picture file numbers The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001 e To reset a folder number to 100 First format the built in memory or card and reset the file numbers using No Reset Then select Yes on the folder number reset screen A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned Numbers cannot be reset once the folder number reaches 999 In this case save all necessary pictures to your computer and format
143. ocusing the new position of the AF area will be measured 85 Taking pictures Locking the exposure and or focus setting m Recording modes N B O B W AF lock only The Lock function is convenient for achieving perfect exposure and focusing based on the most important part of a subject For example if you wish to position it anywhere in the frame and also in the case of large brightness differences If an important subject detail is to be positioned off center Lock exposure AE and focus AF If the main subject is comparatively small and the rest of the frame is significantly brighter or darker Lock exposure AE Preparation To utilize the AF AE Lock function it is necessary to register it to the FN button 117 1 Aim the AF area at the subject Press the FN button to lock focus and or exposure To cancel AF AE Lock Press the FN button 3 Move the camera for the desired composition and then press the shutter button fully e When AE is set press the shutter button halfway to focus then press it fully m AF AE Lock presets By using AF AE Lock in the recording menu you can set whether to lock focus and or exposure AE Locks exposure only AEL is displayed on the screen AF Locks focus only AFL is displayed on the screen AF AE Locks focus and exposure AFL and AEL are displayed on the screen During Manual focusing only AE Lock can be used Loc
144. ocusing while the enlarged section is displayed Use the cursor buttons to move the enlarged section e To return to the original position Press the DISP button Press MENU SET MF assist is not displayed in the Digital Zoom area 88 Taking pictures Using the self timer m Recording modes A O OF 8 M We recommend using a tripod Setting the self timer to 2 seconds can also be used to prevent camera shake caused by pressing the shutter button 1 Press V Use the cursor buttons to select Self Timer and then press MENU SET To change the time setting Press the DISP button and select a time setting with A V 3 Take a picture Press the shutter button fully to release the shutter after the preset time Self timer indicator Flashes for set duration To cancel while in operation Press MENU SET To cancel self timer In step select C or B The self timer is canceled if the camera is turned off as Self Timer Auto Off is set to ON at the time of purchase 60 After the self timer indicator stops flashing it may then be lit for AF Assist Lamp This function cannot be used in the following case e Recording motion pictures 89 Taking pictures Exposure Compensation m Recording modes N G OG B M g co Not available when using Starry Sky Use this function to adjust the exposure in case you prefer a brighter darker rendition than the image in
145. of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions Tips The longer the set focal length i e the zoom lens is set to the T limit and a distant background is selected the greater the effect will be Soft Skin Smoothes skin colors in bright outdoor daylight conditions portraits from chest upwards Tips The longer the set focal length i e the zoom lens is set to the T limit and a distant background is selected the greater the effect will be Scenery Takes clear pictures of wide distant subjects 109 Taking pictures Scene Mode e How to select a scene 108 Sports Takes pictures of scenes with fast movement e g sports E Tips Stand at least 5m 16 feet away The shutter speed may slow down to 1 second Night Portrait Takes pictures of people and nightscapes with close to actual brightness Tips e Use flash e The subject should not move Using a tripod and or the self timer is recommended The shutter speed may slow down to 8 seconds After recording the shutter may stay closed up to 8 seconds to process the file This is not a malfunction Night Scenery Takes clear pictures of night scenes Tips Using a tripod and or the self timer is recommended The shutter speed may slow down to 8 seconds After recording the shutter may stay closed up to 8 seconds to process the file This is not a malfunction 110 Taki
146. ol setting on your HDTV compatible television set to off and then to on again Consult your TV s instructions for details Communication with the computer does not succeed The connection is not correct 210 Check whether computer has recognized camera Set USB Mode to PC 61 Turn the camera off and then back on again 232 Miscellaneous Troubleshooting TV computer printer continued The computer does not recognize the memory card it only reads the built in memory Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect with an inserted card The computer does not recognize the memory card When using an SDXC memory card Check whether your computer is compatible with SDXC memory cards Amessage prompting you to format the card may appear when you connect it Do not format the card If the Access indicator on the monitor does not go off turn the camera off before disconnecting the USB cable Printing does not work in spite of an existing connection to a printer The printer is not compatible with PictBridge Set USB Mode to PictBridge PTP 61 The edges of pictures are cut off when printing Erase any trimming or edgeless printing settings on the printer before printing Consult the printer s instructions The pictures were recorded in J aspect ratio If printing in a shop check if 16 9 sizes can be printed Panorama pictures are not printe
147. ol menu setting procedures 96 Expressive This effect creates a pop art style picture that enhances the color E Items that can be set 97 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Vividness Subdued coloring lt gt Gaudy coloring This effect creates the soft appearance of a tarnished picture E Items that can be set 97 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker 4 brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Coloring Yellowish coloring lt gt Reddish coloring Old Days This effect adds a bright soft and nostalgic feel to the overall image E Items that can be set 97 A Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker lt brighter Depth of field Less lt gt More Contrast Low contrast lt High contrast 98 Taking pictures Creative Control mode For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 High Key This effect creates a brighter and lighter toned appearance for the DT ad entire picture y E Items that can be set 97 4 F Underexposure Overexposure EEN Brightness darker A brighter a File Depth of field Less lt gt More x Coloring Pinkish coloring lt gt Light bluish coloring i i x Xa WAN SAK Low Key This effect creates a da
148. on TV The image is blurred or not colored The camera is not connected correctly 201 The television has not been switched to auxiliary input Check the Video Out setting NTSC PAL on the camera 62 With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 The TV screen display differs from that of the monitor The aspect ratio may be incorrect or the edges may be cut off with certain TVs Motion pictures on TV cannot be played back Card is inserted into TV Connect with the supplied AV cable 9 or an HDMI micro cable and play on the camera 201 The picture is not displayed on the full TV screen Check the TV Aspect settings 62 No sound is output from the camera speaker When the supplied AV cable 9 or an HDMI micro cable is connected to the camera no sound is output from the camera HDTV Link HDMI is not working Is the HDMI micro cable connected correctly 201 Check that the HDMI micro cable is fully inserted Is the camera s HDTV Link setting set to ON 62 The input setting may not be able to be changed automatically with certain TVs HDMI sockets In this case please change the input setting with your TV s remote control consult your TV s instructions for details Check the HDTV Link HDMI settings on the device you are connecting to Turn the camera off and on again Provided it has this function turn the HDTV Link control HDMI device contr
149. ons and then press MENU SET Press A at where you want to split a motion picture take to pause it Press V Il Video Divide e A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET e The original motion picture take that was split is not retained There will be only the 2 motion picture takes that were created after the split During splitting do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card or the battery If you do so the motion picture may be deleted Splitting a motion picture recorded in MP4 changes the order of pictures It is recommended to display with Calendar Calendar Playback or Filtering Play Motion pictures with a short recording time cannot be split 161 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 This mode allows you to reduce a picture s resolution to facilitate e mail attachment and use in web pages etc Still pictures taken with the smallest resolution do not allow further reduction m SINGLE Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select a still picture and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select size and then press F solution after change t A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed Continued on the next page 162 Playback Using the Playback menu
150. op panning the camera while taking pictures mChanging the recording direction or picture effects Press gt Use the cursor buttons to select the recording direction z Ea to change ica Press MENU SET i H Use the cursor buttons to select the picture effect and Ki press MENU SET Select amp Set 106 Taking pictures Panorama Shot mode The lens is fixed to its shortest focal length the utmost W position The focus exposure and White Balance are all fixed to optimal values for the first picture If the focusing or brightness of pictures recorded as part of a panorama picture after the first picture are significantly different from those of the first one the panorama picture as a whole when all pictures are stitched together may not have consistent focus and brightness The following functions are fixed to the settings indicated below Stabilizer OFF Date Stamp OFF White Balance cannot be set when applying picture effects Since several pictures are stitched together to create a panorama picture some subjects may be distorted or the joining sections of successively taken pictures that are stitched may be noticeable The resolution per horizontal line and vertical line of a panorama picture varies depending on the recording direction and number of stitched pictures The maximum resolution is as follows e Taking pictures in landscape orientation Approx 8000 x 108
151. or exposure compensation etc Dark OK Bright m Settings ON OFF When the histogram is not the same as that of the recorded picture under the following conditions it will be displayed in orange e In dark places e When manual exposure assist indicates settings other than 0 EV in Manual Exposure mode or during Exposure Compensation e When the flash fires The histogram displayed during recording is only a reference The histogram displayed during recording and that displayed during playback may be different The histogram is different from those displayed using image editing software on a computer The histogram will not be displayed in the following cases e Snapshot Mode e Playback Zoom e During motion picture recording e Multi Playback e When the HDMI micro cable is connected Video Rec Area Enables verification of the recordable area for a motion picture before recording E Settings ON OFF The recordable area displayed for motion pictures should be interpreted as a guideline When using Extended optical zoom the recordable area may not always be displayed for certain zoom ratios For Snapshot Mode the setting is fixed to OFF 57 Basics Using the Setup menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Remaining Disp Switches the display between the remaining number of still pictures you can take or the remaining recording time of a motion pictur
152. oration e Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories QuickTime e Windows and Windows Vista are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries o e iMovie Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc QUFi registered in the U S and other countries CERTIFIED e QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or QET registered trademarks of Apple Inc used under license SETUR therefrom App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc EB e Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc 239 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes e The Wi Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e The Wi Fi Protected Setup Mark is a mark of the Wi Fi Alliance e Wi Fi Wi Fi Protected Setup Wi Fi Direct WPA and WPA2 are marks or registered marks of the Wi Fi Alliance e This product uses DynaFont from DynaComware Corporation DynaFont is a registered trademark of DynaComware Taiwan Inc e Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH e Summicron is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG e Adobe Photoshop Lightroom is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated Other names company names and product names mentioned in these instructions are trademarks or registered
153. orded in 3D set to 2D Viewing 3D still pictures too close to a TV may cause eyestrain When an image is not suitable for 3D viewing due to excessive parallax etc e During Slide Show playback The image is displayed in 2D e During Filtering Play A message appears confirming whether to display the image in 3D or not When a 3D image is played back on a TV that is not 3D capable 2 pictures may appear side by side on the screen On the monitor of this camera 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D conventional pictures f you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing them back a black screen will be displayed for a few seconds f you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbnail after playing back 3D still pictures it may take a few seconds to start playing back or displaying the pictures When a TV has not been converted for viewing 3D still pictures do the necessary preparation on the TV For details about the necessary preparation of the TV read the instructions of the TV During 3D playback the Wi Fi Setup Playback menu Playback Zoom and delete operation cannot be used You can store 3D still pictures on a computer or a recorder 207 208 206 Connecting to other devices Copying still and motion pictures to a recorder Follow the correct method for your device card into the recorder You can copy pictures using equipme
154. ording date WITH TIME Stamps the recording date and time Name Stamps the name registered in Face Recognition m t Stamps the name registered in Baby or Pet Location Stamps the location registered in Setup menu s Travel Date Travel Date Stamps the Travel Date set in Setup menu s Travel Date Title Stamps the text registered in Title Edit Items set to OFF are not stamped Do not request date printing in a store or set date printing on a printer for still pictures with date stamps The date prints may overlap Stamping texts is not possible on the following pictures e Motion pictures e 3D still pictures e Panorama pictures e Still pictures on which date or other texts had already been stamped e Still pictures taken without setting the clock e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting 3 or RAW Characters may be cut off on certain printers The text is difficult to read when stamped on pictures of 0 3M or less Auto Retouch For details 153 Creative Retouch For details 154 160 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Video Divide Asingle motion picture take can be split into 2 parts This is convenient when you want to keep just the necessary scenes or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your memory card such as when traveling Select the motion picture take to split with the cursor butt
155. ou set an encryption to maintain information security We recommend that you use a fully charged battery when you send pictures When the battery indicator is flashing red the connection with other equipment may not start or the connection may be disrupted A message such as Communication error is displayed When sending images on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract Pictures may not be completely sent depending on radio transmission conditions If the connection is terminated while sending pictures pictures with missing sections may be sent Do not remove memory card or battery or move to an area without any reception while sending images The monitor display may become distorted for an instant while connected to the service however this will not affect the image being sent Airplane Mode To disable Wi Fi connection Set Airplane Mode to ON Select Airplane Mode from the Setup menu and then press MENU SET 52 Use the cursor buttons to select ON and then press MENU SET Electromagnetic fields from the camera can affect instruments and meters In airplane cabins or in other restricted areas Set Airplane Mode to ON 172 Wi Fi NFC What you can do with the Wi Fi function What you can do Operate the camera using a smartphone Record by smartphone Save pictures in the camera to the smartphone Send picture
156. p to 30 characters can be entered A double byte character will be treated as two characters The number of settings that can be saved in the history is limited We recommend that you register and save frequently used Wi Fi connection settings to Favorite 196 When selecting History or Favorite items you can view connection details by pressing the DISP button Performing Reset Wi Fi Settings deletes content registered in History and Favorite 197 Wi Fi NFC Settings for sending pictures When sending pictures first select New Connection then the method of sending pictures After you have completed connecting you can also change the sending settings such as the resolution of the pictures to be sent e When sending images on a mobile network high packet communication fees may be incurred depending on the details of your contract mSending Images While Recording A picture can be automatically sent to a specified device every time you take it Since the camera gives priority to recording sending may take longer is displayed on the recording screen while connected by Send Images While Recording and gf is displayed while files are being sent f you turn off the camera before you have completed sending or if you close the Wi Fi connection or in similar situations unsent files will not be resent You may not be able to delete files or use the playback menu while sending
157. peed Class 4 or higher If recording stops even when using a card of the recommended speed class the data writing speed has dropped If this happens we recommend backing up the data on the memory card and formatting it 64 Panorama picture recording stops before finishing If the pan motion of the camera is too slow the camera assumes that the operation has been aborted and stops recording If the pan motion of the camera is too shaky when it is moved toward the recording direction the camera stops recording To record panorama pictures pan the camera in a small circular motion parallel to the recording direction at a speed of approx 8 seconds per revolution guideline The subject cannot be locked AF tracking fails If the color of the subject is similar to that of its background AF Tracking may not function Aim the AF frame at an area of the subject with color specific to it 227 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder Pictures do not show on the monitor The camera is set for viewfinder display Press LVF button and switch to monitor display The brightness is unstable The aperture value is set while shutter button is pressed halfway This does not affect the recorded picture This symptom may also occur when the brightness changes because the zoom is operated or the camera is moved This is the automatic aperture operation of the camera and is not a malfunction The monitor fli
158. playback Piers iD zF Playback mode 145 valg Protected picture 167 Favorites 165 JOSEFA E Date text stamped display Aras Veo 138 159 Reon Color Mode 136 Retouched picture 153 154 Resolution 128 Quality 129 Battery capacity 17 Rec Format 139 FHD Rec Quality 139 30s Motion picture recording time 40 Exposure series 143 Histogram 57 Retouch 153 Motion picture playback 48 Panorama playback 107 Exposure series playback 143 m and s indicate minutes and seconds With camera models 18 484 488 h m and s indicate hours minutes and seconds With camera models 18 485 486 487 489 490 491 220 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays Folder File number 44 211 Picture number Total number of pictures 44 OBA ob Recording date time Ero T World time 127 Retouehn Name 112 124 Age in years months 112 124 Title 158 Destination settings 126 Travel elapsed days 126 ayaa Print settings 166 GPS With location information 156 Acquiring information icon 143 eeo 4 es ta Monitor luminance 56 Recording mode 25 Flash Mode 75 White Balance 131 Exposure Compensation 90 Cr
159. played even if the radio transmission works depending on the setting of the wireless access point Check the settings of the wireless access point The wireless access point may not be found depending on the radio transmission condition Perform the Manual Connection 192 Is the network SSID of the wireless access point set not to broadcast It may not be detected when it is set not to broadcast Enter and set the network SSID 193 Try the following Move the camera closer to the wireless access point Remove the obstacles between the camera and the wireless access point Change the direction of the camera It takes long time every time to connect to a smartphone It may take longer time to connect depending on the Wi Fi connection setting of the smartphone but it is not a malfunction The camera is not displayed in the Wi Fi setting screen of the smartphone It takes time to setup the connection Try switching the ON OFF of the Wi Fi function in the Wi Fi settings of the smartphone 230 Miscellaneous About the Wi Fi function continued It takes time to transmit an image Is the size of the image too large Transmit after dividing the motion picture with Video Divide 161 Reduce the image size at Size 199 and then send It may take longer time to transmit when distance to the wireless access point is far Transmit closer to the wireless access point There
160. played on a TV screen in portrait orientation OFF Rotate Disp cannot be used with motion pictures Still pictures taken with the camera facing up or down or those taken with other cameras may not rotate Pictures cannot be rotated during Multi Playback Pictures will only be displayed rotated on a computer if in Exif compatible 44 environment OS software Version Disp Checks the camera firmware version or displays software information When you press MENU SET while the version is displayed software information such as the license is displayed 63 Basics Using the Setup menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Use this mode when Built In Memory Error or Memory Card Error appears to format the built in memory or the memory card When a card the built in memory is formatted the data cannot be restored Check the content of the card the built in memory carefully before formatting To format the built in memory remove the memory card Only the inserted card will be formatted the built in memory will only be formatted if no card is inserted All protected pictures and other picture data will be deleted Do not turn off the camera or perform other operations during formatting Always format the cards with this camera Formatting the built in memory may take several minutes f you cannot format contact your dealer or your nearest Le
161. position i differ in every picture Thumbnail is displayed is shown on the screen The pictures may have been recorded on another device If so they may be displayed with poor picture quality Red areas of recorded pictures are rendered black When digital red eye correction AQ SQ is operating if a subject is recorded that has skin colored areas with red areas inside the digital red eye correction function may blacken the red areas We recommend setting the flash to A or or Red Eye Removal to OFF before recording Sounds of camera operations such as zooming are audible in motion picture recordings Camera operation sounds may be recorded as camera automatically adjusts the lens aperture during motion picture recording this is not a fault Motion pictures taken by this camera cannot be played in other cameras Even if a device is compatible with AVCHD and MP4 the motion pictures that were recorded with this camera may have bad picture quality or sound quality upon playback or may be unable to be played back Also there might be a case that a recording information does not display correctly 229 Miscellaneous About the Wi Fi function The camera cannot connect to the wireless LAN The radio transmission gets disconnected Use the camera within the communication range of the wireless LAN network Connection types and security setting methods are differ
162. r Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the available software 209 Copying still and motion pictures 210 Printi ned ccese cts sereen aines re Sannea Printing multiple pictures Printing with date and text is Making print settings on the camera 216 Miscellaneous Monitor Viewfinder displays In recording ln PlAYDACK iorra eerie aieas Message displayS ccceceeeseeeteeeteees Troubleshooting Usage cautions and notes ss Leica service addresses 000 Preparations Before use mCamera handling Keep the camera away from excessive vibration force D or pressure Avoid using the camera under the following conditions which may damage the lens the monitor the viewfinder or the camera body This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording e Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface Sitting down with the camera in your pants pocket or forcing it into a full bag Hanging accessories on to the camera strap e Exerting excessive force on the lens or the monitor The camera is not dust or splash resistant or waterproof Avoid using the camera in places with excessive dust or sand or where the camera can get exposed to water Avoid using the camera under the following conditions which present a risk that sand water or foreign material may enter the camera through the lens or gaps aroun
163. r disconnect Press the WIFI button You cannot change the settings while sending still pictures Wait until sending is complete 187 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone mSending selected pictures Send Images Stored in the Camera i Press the WIFI button Use the cursor buttons to select New Connection and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select Send Images Stored in the Camera and then press MENU SET Select a functior T Remote Shooting amp View wy Send Images While Recording Ef Send Image ored in tk n Continued on the next page 188 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Select Via Network or Direct to connect 190 On your smartphone When connecting with Via Network Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select a wireless access point and set Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 When connecting with Wi Fi Direct or WPS Connection in Direct Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 When connecting with Manual Connection in Direct Set the Wi Fi function to ON Select the SSID that matches the one displayed on the screen of the camera and then enter the password Start Leica C Image Shuttle 174 A window indicating that the smartphone is connecting to the camera is displayed Press the Back button on Android devices Select Close on iOS devices Select th
164. r input screen This mode is not available in the following cases e Motion pictures e 3D still pictures e Still pictures recorded with the Quality setting 83 4 or RAW To print the entered text use Text Stamp 158 Playback e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Text Stamp This mode allows you to stamp the recording date and time names travel destination travel dates etc on the recorded still pictures Use the cursor buttons to select SINGLE or MULTI and then press MENU SET 2 Select a still picture SINGLE MULTI up to 100 pictures Use the cursor buttons to Use the cursor buttons to select a still picture select a still picture and then and then press the DISP button press MENU SET amt mn L3 Text Stamp setting To cancel Press the DISP button again To execute Press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select Set and then press MENU SET Use the cursor buttons to select items and then press MENU SET 160 Use the cursor buttons to select settings and then press MENU SET 160 GJ Press the Q MENU button 7 Use the cursor buttons to select OK and then press MENU SET e A confirmation screen is displayed If you select Yes the operation is executed 159 Playback Using the Playback menu mgltems that can be stamped Shooting Date W O TIME Stamps only the rec
165. ra is connected to a TV or an other device Video Out With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 E Settings NTSC Video output is set to NTSC system PAL Video output is set to PAL system e KA TV Aspect This setting is available when an AV cable is connected m Settings 55 HDTV Link Enables automatic linking with other HDTV Link compatible devices and operability with a HDTV remote control when connecting via an HDMI micro cable 203 E Settings Operations may be performed via the remote control of the HDTV Link compatible device e Not all operations will be available e Operability of the camera s own buttons will be limited ON OFF Operations must be performed via the camera s own buttons 3D Playback Sets how a 3D still picture is output E Settings 3D 2D f you want to play back a picture in 2D conventional picture on a 3D television set to 2D This item of the menu functions when an HDMI micro cable is connected For the procedure for playing back a 3D still picture 205 62 Basics e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Rotate Disp Automatically rotates portrait still pictures E Settings Cie Rotates and displays pictures displayed on a TV screen as well as those displayed on the monitor of the camera in portrait orientation CI Rotates and displays only pictures dis
166. ratio Focus range 39 Basics Taking motion pictures m Recording modes A B OS M m me 1 You cannot take motion pictures in 3D Photo Mode 2 You cannot take motion pictures in Soft Focus and Star Filter You can record motion pictures with audio stereo 1 Press the motion picture button to start recording Rec Format 139 _ Microphones Rec Quality 139 Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time Do not cover the microphones when taking motion approx pictures Release the motion picture button again immediately after pressing it You can also change the lens focal length i e zoom while recording motion pictures The zoom speed will be slower than normal The zoom operating sounds may be recorded in some cases Still pictures can be taken during motion picture recording 43 2 Press the motion picture button again to end recording 40 Basics Taking motion pictures Recording modes Taking motion pictures in EY The camera automatically detects and sets the type of scene for motion pictures with optimal settings LQ When the scene does not i id correspond to any on the right ida iw e Inj mode focus and exposure will be set according to the face detected will be selected for nightscapes and other dark scenes If the camera does not select your desired Scene mode choosing an appropriate mode
167. rd Battery door 14 19 Open to insert and remove card and or battery Lock release slider 14 19 Tripod thread 237 Do not attach to a tripod using screws longer than 5 5mm 7 32 Doing so may damage the camera The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual camera 10 Preparations LVF button 66 Use to switch between viewfinder and monitor display Viewfinder 66 WIFI button 171 Charging lamp 15 Wi Fi connection lamp 171 Charging in progress Red When the Wi Fi function is ON Blue Motion picture button 40 Use to record motion pictures Use to select recording or playback mode FN bu 3117 Use to call HDMI socket 201 203 up registered Do not connect any other cables functions except a HDMI micro cable Doing DISP button so may cause malfunction 67 142 rr LAV OUT DIGITAL socket Use to change display 201 210 213 sets This socket is also used when Q MENU 9 I ol button charging the battery 15 Use to display the Quick Menu 28 and erase pictures 50 Wi Fi antenna Diopter adjustment wheel 66 Turn to adjust viewfinder image sharpness Monitor 55 56 217 NFC antenna 177 The illustrations and screens in these instructions may differ from the actual camera 11 Preparations Names of the components Cursor buttons Con
168. rding motion pictures in A Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set When the resulting picture would be too bright or too dark i e incorrectly exposed the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red The monitor or the viewfinder brightness may vary from the recorded picture 92 Taking pictures Shutter priority mode m Recording modes A P A BM E SCN COL When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject set with a faster shutter speed When you want to create a trailing effect set to a slower shutter speed 1 Set the mode dial to S 2 Turn the control ring to select the shutter speed E You can also make settings with the control dial At faster shutter speeds moving subjects are rendered sharper At slower shutter speeds moving subjects are rendered less sharp Shutter speeds that can be set Automatically controlled aperture value range 8 1 4000s F2 0 F8 0 S About the exposure meter Set shutter speed Aperture value Automatically controlled A proper exposure is not possible in the range indicated in red mRecording motion pictures inS e Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set When the resulting picture would be too bright or too dark i e incorrectly exposed the numbers for the aperture value and shutter speed are shown in red The monitor or the viewfinder brightness may differ from the recorded
169. recording format and resolution and other settings Setup You can perform settings for convenience of use such as the clock setting and changing of the beep sounds Wi Fi You can perform settings required to use a Wi Fi connection and Wi Fi functions Playback Mode You can choose the playback method to see Slide Show or to select the pictures to be shown etc Playback You can specify picture protection resizing print settings and other settings for pictures you have taken The operation screen examples in these instructions may differ from the actual screen display or some parts of the screen display are omitted The menu types and items that are displayed vary according to the mode The setting methods vary depending on the menu item The following menus are also displayed depending on the recording mode e In the Snapshot Mode Snapshot Mode menu 35 e In the Creative Control mode Creative Control menu 96 e In the Scene Mode Scene Mode menu 108 e In the Custom mode Custom menu 116 53 Basics Using the Setup menu Clock Set Economy and Auto Review are important for clock setting and battery life Please check these before use e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 In Snapshot Mode only Clock Set World Time Airplane Mode Beep Composition Guide Language and O 1 S Demo are set Clock Set Sets time
170. ring enlarged viewing Motion Picture Playback Slide Show You can only turn the displays on or off During Multi Playback or calendar screen Displays cannot be changed 442 Playback Playing back pictures recorded using the serial exposure function Pictures taken with the or 0 setting are recorded together as a group picture group m Representative picture display A representative picture first of the exposures is displayed when it is displayed together with other still or motion pictures bo coal pr All the pictures in a picture group can be deleted or 2 edited together e Continuous playback can be performed using the same operations as for motion pictures 48 Number of exposure series pictures Display within each picture group Cih Still pictures recorded by a single exposure series can be displayed separately or as a list Press V while the representative first exposure series picture is being displayed The display within each picture group appears on the screen ch ET On the display within each picture group only the series of pictures are displayed e To return to the representative screen display Press V mRe acquiring the picture group information When the camera is turned on the y acquiring information icon may appear While is displayed pictures cannot be deleted and the Playback menu cannot be used Only All or Calendar is available as the Playback Mode
171. rker somber appearance for the entire picture to emphasize the bright portions E items that can be set 97 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker 4 brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Coloring Reddish coloring lt t Bluish coloring This effect creates a picture with sepia tone E items that can be set 97 3 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker brighter Depth of field Less lt gt More Contrast Low contrast lt High contrast 99 Taking pictures For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 Dynamic Monochrome This effect creates a monochromatic picture with a higher contrast and more dramatic atmosphere E items that can be set 97 z Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Contrast Low contrast lt High contrast Impressive Art An effect with strong contrast that illustrates a surreal and dramatic atmosphere E Items that can be set 97 Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker lt gt brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Vividness Black amp white lt Gaudy coloring High Dynamic This effect creates a picture with a well balanced brightness for the entire picture from dark to bright areas E Items that can be set 97
172. rring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery To ensure that safe products are used we urgently recommend to use only the Leica battery BP DC14 9 m Power supply The camera can be used while the battery is being charged i e when switched on the camera is powered directly via the USB cable AC adapter electrical outlet connection The battery may get drained during recording If it does the camera will switch itself off The camera can only be switched on with an inserted battery Switch off the camera before connecting or disconnecting the charger AC adapter 243 x Charging the battery Inserting the battery To charge the battery insert it into the camera Move the lock release slider to OPEN LOCK the OPEN position and open q the card battery door OPEN PLOCK lock release slider Insert the battery all the way e Push it in until it is locked by the latch 3 Close the card battery door e Move the lock release slider to the LOCK position Make sure to insert the battery in the correct orientation mTo remove the battery Move the latch in the card battery compartment in the direction of the arrow Use only the Leica battery BP DC14 9 f you use other batteries Leica Camera AG cannot guarantee this camera s performance Remove the battery from the camera after use Keep the battery in a plastic container making sure that it is kept away from metallic ob
173. ructions You may not be able to remove the card or the battery when using a tripod or unipod 237 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes About 3D viewing Anyone who is hypersensitive to light suffers from heart disease or is otherwise unwell should avoid viewing 3D pictures e Viewing 3D pictures may have an adverse effect to the individual If you feel tired uncomfortable or otherwise strange when viewing 3D pictures stop viewing at once Continuing to view may cause illness e After stopping viewing please rest appropriately When viewing 3D pictures we recommend taking a break every 30 to 60 minutes e Viewing for extended periods may cause eye fatigue Short sighted or long sighted persons those with differences in the sight of their right and left eyes and those with astigmatism are advised to correct their vision by wearing glasses etc Stop viewing if you can clearly see a double image while viewing 3D pictures There are differences in the way that different people experience 3D pictures Please correct your sight appropriately before viewing 3D pictures e You can change the 3D setting of your television or 3D output setting of the unit to 2D Personal Information To protect personal information we recommend that you set a Wi Fi password 200 If names or birthdays are set in Baby Mode or in the Face Recog function keep in mind that the camera and recorded pictures will contain perso
174. ryption key Check the wireless access points instructions and settings when saving a wireless access point f no connection can be established the wireless access point s radio transmission may be too weak Refer to Message displays 222 and Troubleshooting 225 for details Transmission speed may decrease or may not be usable depending on the environment it is used in 193 Wi Fi NFC Connecting when you are out direct connectio You can select the connection method to your equipment Select a connection method with which your equipment is compatible Connection method Description Set the device to Wi Fi Direct mode Wi Fi Direct Select Wi Fi Direct Select the device to connect to e Read the instructions of your device for details WPS Push Button Select WPS Push Button Set the device to WPS mode e You can wait longer for a connection by pressing the DISP button WPS Connection on this unit WPS PIN code Select WPS PIN code Enter the PIN code of the device into the camera Enter the SSID and password into the device Manual Connection The SSID and password are displayed on the connection waiting screen of the camera 194 Wi Fi NFC About connections Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously History Connection Favorite Connection The camera keeps a history of ti
175. s can be copied between cards and the built in memory 169 The access time for the built in memory may be longer than the access time for a card Compatible memory cards The following SD standard based cards can be used Type of Card Capacity Notes SD Memory Cards 8 MB 2 GB Can be used with devices compatible with the SDHC Memory Cards 4GB 32GB _ espective formats Before using SDXC Memory Cards check that SDXC Memory Cards 48 GB 64GB your computer and other devices support this type of card Use a card of SD Speed Class 4 or higher for recording motion pictures Only the cards listed on the left with the given capacities are supported SD speed class refers to a specification for sustained write speeds Confirm the SD speed by checking the card label or other card related materials Example GLass While the camera is accessing the card or the built in memory for an operation such as picture writing reading deleting or formatting do not turn off the camera or remove the battery or the card and if connected to the mains through the charger AC adapter do not interrupt this connection Do not subject the camera to vibrations impact or static electricity The card or the data on the card may be damaged and the camera may no longer operate normally If an operation fails due to vibration impact or static electricity perform it again Please reformat the
176. s for numbers of copies and date printing to be designated before giving the card to the store e When printing still pictures of 16 9 Aspect Ratio check in advance that the store can accept this size Using a printer The recording date can be printed by setting Print Set on the camera or by setting Print with Date 216 to ON when connecting to a printer compatible with date printing Time and date can be set to be printed on the picture when taking the picture by activating the Date Stamp function in the Rec menu 138 215 Connecting to other devices Making print settings on the camera The setting options include the number of printed pictures and their size Make the settings before selecting Print start Use the cursor buttons to select the item and then press MENU SET Item Settings Print with Date ON OFF Num of prints Sets the number of pictures up to 999 pictures Paper Size When is selected the printer settings take priority Page Layout printer takes priority JPW 1 picture no border E 1 picture with border JA 2 pictures RA 4 pictures Use the cursor buttons to select setting and then press MENU SET When setting Print with Date to ON check the date printing settings on the printer printer settings may be prioritized To print a picture on which text or a date has been stamped set Print with Date to
177. s set to m Even if the camera is turned off the set White Balance is remembered It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are too bright or too dark In this case adjust the brightness and try to set the White Balance again m AWB operational range 10000K 9000K 8000K Blue sky t Cloudy sky rain 7000K gt Shade 6000K 000K Sunlight t White fluorescent lighting 4000K 3000K 2000K t Incandescent lighting Sunset sunrise Candlelight K Color temperature in degrees Kelvin 132 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 AF Mode m Recording modes N BOS M I For details 81 m Recording modes N B O BO W 5 amp Mm The following modes are fixed to OFF Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Starry Sky The focus is automatically adjusted when camera blurring is low even when the shutter button is not pressed Increases battery consumption E Settings ON OFF Focusing may take slightly longer than usual when simultaneously changing the lens focal length zooming or when changing the distance to the subject Press the shutter button halfway if focusing is difficult Quick AF will not work while AF Tracking is operating Face Recog E Recording modes A B O B W o For details 122
178. s to social networking services Only for Android app Connect easily transfer Pressand Hold the device pictures easily hold close to the camera You can easily use the Wi Fi function by pressing and holding the WIFI button or using the NFC e Hereafter these instructions use the term smartphone for both smartphones and tablets except for cases of specific differences 174 function 173 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone You can remotely operate the camera using a smartphone The Leica C Image Shuttle must be installed on your smartphone Installing the smartphone tablet app Leica C Image Shuttle The Leica C Image Shuttle is an application provided by Leica Camera AG that allows your smartphone to perform the following operations of a Wi Fi compatible Leica compact digital camera e Taking pictures via a smartphone tablet remote recording 179 Saving pictures in the camera to the smartphone 180 e Sending pictures in the camera to social networking services Only for Android app 183 e Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone tablet 184 For Android apps For iOS apps Supported Android 2 2 Android 4 2 1 iOS 4 3 iOS 6 1 os Installation Connect your Android device to a Connect the iOS device to the procedure network network Select Google Play Store Select
179. seeedessisvecscs 174 Installing the smartphone tablet app Leica C Image Shuttle eee Connecting to a smartphone tablet Connecting to a smartphone using NEG UMGHON wise cestccconcstacastve cieeteuessaterentiese 177 Taking pictures via a smartphone tablet remote reCording cesceeseeeeeeeeees 179 Saving pictures in the camera to the SIMAMPNOME seere 180 Sending pictures in the camera to social networking SEFrViCeS ccceeeeeeeteeeteees 183 Sending location information to the camera from a smartphone tablet 184 Operating the camera to send pictures to a smartphone or tablet ceeeee 185 About connections ceeeeee 190 Connecting at home through a network ecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 191 Connecting when you are out direct connection ceeeeeseeeeeeeeees 194 Connecting quickly with the same settings as used previously History Connection Favorite Connection eeeeeeeees 195 Settings for sending pictures 0 198 Wi Fi Setup Menu 200 Table of contents Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen seee 201 HOT Link HDMI risorse 203 Viewing 3D still pictures 0 eee 205 Copying still and motion pictures tO amp FECOMEL cecsceecssteeeteeeseneeeeeees 207 Copy by inserting the memory card into the recorder a Dubbing playback pictures via Using with your compute
180. so focused Face Detection is not available in the following cases e With the Scene modes Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Starry Sky e Creative Control mode Miniature Effect Soft Focus e Panorama Shot mode f the camera misinterprets a non human subject as a face in 8 Face Detection setting switch to another setting f conditions prevent the face from being recognized such as when the movement of the subject is too rapid the AF Mode setting switches to 4 23 area focusing 82 Taking pictures Automatically locking the focus on a moving subject Aim the AF Tracking frame at the subject and then press the shutter button halfway P aes BR AF Tracking frame 167 When the subject is recognized the AF Tracking frame changes from white to yellow and the subject is automatically kept in focus If AF Lock fails the frame flashes red To switch off AF Tracking Press MENU SET e The focus range is the same as macro recording Under certain recording conditions such as when the subject is small or dark T AF Tracking may not operate correctly AF Tracking is not available in the following cases e Starry Sky Scene mode e Creative Control mode Sepia Dynamic Monochrome High Dynamic Toy Effect Miniature Effect Soft Focus e Panorama Shot mode e Color Mode B amp W SEPIA When you press the shutter button halfway to activate
181. sor buttons to select custom set for registration and then press MENU SET A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET The custom settings registered in C1 can be used with the C of the mode dial It is convenient if the custom setting used often is registered since it can be used by just setting the mode dial The custom settings registered in C2 1 C2 2 or C2 3 can be selected in the C2 of the mode dial Up to 3 custom settings can be registered so select the one matching the needs Some menu items are not saved such as Clock Set and Beep 115 Taking pictures Custom m Recording modes f P A S M c SCN COL Settings registered in Cust Set Mem can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial toC1 C2 Set the mode dial to C1 C2 Custom mode e When set to C The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in e When set to C2 Perform steps 2 Use the cursor buttons to select custom set Custom e Use lt and P to confirm the registered settings Only the main menu items are displayed Press MENU SET to enter the settings The camera switches to the recording mode and settings of the selected custom set mWhen changing the menu settings Even if the menu settings are changed temporarily when C1 C2 1 C2 2 or C2 3 is selected for using the custom set the currently registered setti
182. ss the Q MENU S button e A confirmation screen is displayed Select Yes with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET 176 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Connecting to a smartphone using NFC function Using the NFC Near Field Communication function the camera and a smartphone can easily exchange the information needed to establish a Wi Fi connection Compatible models This function can be used with NFC compatible devices with Android 2 3 3 or above Not available in certain models See the instructions of your NFC compatible smartphone for more information about smartphone operation and settings Preparations On the camera Set NFC Operation to ON 200 On your smartphone e Check if your smartphone is a compatible model e Set Wi Fi function to ON e Install Leica C Image Shuttle in advance 174 177 Wi Fi NFC Operating the camera using a smartphone Start Leica C Image Shuttle on your smartphone After it has started a screen is displayed from which you select a connection destination 4 While the 8 is displayed on the connection screen of the Leica C Image Shuttle hold the smartphone close to the camera It may take some time to complete connecting e When the connection is complete live images captured by the camera will be displayed on your smartphone e If you connect during playback of one picture
183. sue 61 Note that except for some items such as Clock Set all settings are returned to their values at the time of purchase Battery power The charging lamp turns off before the battery is fully charged Charging is being performed in a place with extremely high or low temperature Reconnect the supplied USB cable 9 and retry charging in a place where ambient temperature is 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F temperature conditions also apply to the battery itself When the USB cable is reconnected after the battery is fully charged the charging lamp will light for approximately 15 seconds The camera does not work even if it is turned on The battery is not inserted correctly 14 or needs recharging The camera switches off as soon as it is turned on The battery needs recharging The camera is turned off automatically If you connect to a TV compatible with HDTV Link HDMI with an HDMI micro cable 201 and turn off the TV with the remote control for the TV the camera also turns off If you are not using HDTV Link HDMI set HDTV Link to OFF 62 225 Miscellaneous Recording Pictures cannot be recorded The built in memory the card is full Free space by deleting unwanted pictures 50 Recorded pictures look white The lens is dirty fingerprints etc Turn the camera on to extend the lens barrel and clean lens surface with a soft dry cloth The
184. t confirm SSID encryption type encryption key of the wireless access point you are using Use the cursor buttons to select the wireless access point you are pial to and then press MENU SET e Pressing the DISP button will search for a wireless access point again e If no wireless access point is found refer to When connecting with Manual Input 193 If network authentication is encrypted Enter the encryption key For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text 65 192 Wi Fi NFC About connections mWhen connecting with Manual Input 1 On the screen of step of If you are not sure about the WPS compatibility connecting by Manual Connection select Manual Input 192 Enter the SSID of the wireless access point you are connecting to and then select Set e For details on how to enter characters refer to Entering Text 65 Select the network authentication type For information on network authentication see the instructions of the wireless access point Select the encryption type e The type of settings that can be changed may vary depending on the details of network authentication settings Network authentication type Encryption types that can be set WPA2 PSk WPA PSK TKIP AES Common Key WEP Open No Encryption WEP B When an option other than No Encryption is selected Enter the enc
185. t a memory card into the SD card slot in a TV or a DVD recorder you can play back recorded still pictures AVCHD motion pictures can be played back on TVs displaying the AVCHD logo e You may not be able to play back panorama pictures In addition automatic scrolling playback of panorama pictures is also not available e If you intend to use SDHC and SDXC memory cards make sure the receiving devices are compatible with the respective standards 202 Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen HDTV Link HDMI What is HDTV Link HDMI HDTV Link is a function that automatically links this camera to HDTV Link compatible devices by connecting the HDMI micro cable for enabling easy operation with a HDTV compatible remote control Some operations are not available HDTV Link HDMI is an exclusive function added to the industry standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control Operation is not guaranteed when connecting with other HDMI CEC compatible devices Refer to your product s instructions to verify compatibility with HDTV Link HDMI Use a High Speed HDMI micro cable with the HDMI logo Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work High Speed HDMI micro cable Type D Type A plug up to 2m 6 6 long Compatible HDMI micro cables are available from specialist photo dealers Make absolutely sure to use only cables comp
186. t mode m Recording mode A P A S M Cl C2 SCN COL This mode is recommended for those who want to point and shoot or beginners as the camera optimizes settings to match the subject and recording environment 1 Set to EQ Snapshot Mode Focus display When the focus setting is correct illuminated When the focus setting is not correct or impossible flashes Press halfway to focus Press fully to take the picture Using the flash Press gt to select igA r When j4A is selected the optimum flash mode jA i i s i S is selected automatically depending on conditions When j or j 5 is selected the red eye reduction function is activated When j lt or j 5 is selected slower shutter speeds may be used 29 Basics Snapshot mode Automatic Scene Detection When set to this mode the camera recognizes several typical subjects scenes and makes optimum settings automatically i a Recognizes landscapes AF Tracking 1 Only when i A is selected The icon of the type of it Recognizes close ups D m i Recognizes people iE Recognizes sunsets i Recognizes night scenes scene detected gy Reads subject movement to avoid blurring when the scene does i amp Recognizes children xe Recognizes night scenes and people in them 49 Recognizes night scenes to be taken without a tripod 3 not correspond to any of the above 1 When ch
187. t use the camera near radio transmitters or high voltage lines e If you record near radio transmitters or high voltage lines the recorded pictures and or the sound may be adversely affected Do not extend the supplied cord or cable Do not allow the camera to come into contact with pesticides or volatile substances they can cause surface damage or coating to peel Do not keep objects that may be influenced magnetically close to the speaker Magnetized objects such as bank cards commuter passes watches may be adversely affected by the magnetic influence of the speaker Never leave the camera and the battery in a car or on a car hood in the summer It may cause leakage of the battery electrolyte the development of heat and may cause a fire and the battery to explode due to the high temperature Caring for your camera To clean your camera remove the battery or disconnect the power plug from the outlet and wipe with a soft dry cloth Use a damp cloth to remove stubborn stains before wiping with a dry cloth Do not use benzine thinners alcohol or kitchen detergent as these may damage the outer casing and finish of the camera If using a chemically treated cloth read the supplied instructions carefully Do not touch the lens cover f i Lens cover 235 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes When not using for a while Turn off the camera before removing the battery a
188. tain period of time after the picture is taken However this occurs due to signal processing and is not a defect 103 Taking pictures Creative Control mode For the Creative Control menu setting procedures 96 One Point Color This picture effect creates a monochromatic picture by retaining the color you selected only and adds memorable emphasis to it E Items that can be set 97 A Underexposure Overexposure Brightness darker gt brighter Depth of field Less lt lt More Area of retained Smaller Larger color E Selecting color Press the FN button Select the color to be retained using the frame in the center of the screen and press MENU SET The selected color may not be retained for some subjects 104 Taking pictures Panorama Shot mode m Recording modes M P A S M sc co You can easily record a panorama picture by panning the camera in the direction you want while the camera automatically combines the pictures series taken during that time e The recording direction is set as left right at the time of purchase Tips e Pan the camera in the recording direction as steadily as possible If the camera shakes too much it may not be able to take pictures or may end up creating a narrower small panorama picture SSE Pan the camera to a point slightly ahead of the point that you want to take However the last fra
189. tecessaeasitvesecesenaneueens 64 Language 64 IOES Demo Jenae ote 64 Entering Text 2 c2 ccctsctcrseeseresensciess 65 Taking pictures Switching between monitor and VICWHINGON sc ssseccissccsnrsaicenstevscsetssrsessscaenes 66 Switching displays ceseeeeeeeeee 67 Using reference lines to assist composition Using the level gauge Using the zoom lens Zoom functions Using the built in flash Close up pictures Focus range Macro Zoon Using Auto focus Face detection Automatically locking the focus on a MOVING SUBJECT 2 is2 ceeedetieeeeedeteendees 83 Focusing based on metering in 23 areas 84 Focusing on a small part of the frame 84 Locking the exposure and or FOCUS SOTEIING scesc 0cscteastecceseaceceeceteeescce Manual focusing Using the self timer Exposure Compensation 000 90 Picture series with automatically changing exposures Aperture priority mode Shutter priority mode Manual exposure mode Table of contents Creative Control mode 2 000 96 Expressive iiie roscar israe 98 RETO Jennaa verre Old Days High Key Low Key SODA E E nceeeecesaninneereasigtaeiess Dynamic Monochrome Impressive Art High Dynamic Cross Proces S rrii a 101 MOY SIES EE E E 101 Miniature EfeCtlissssissa errs 102 Soft Focus a Star Filter oereide 103 One Point Colotes 104 Panora
190. ted 2You cannot set the resolution The pictures are saved using the maximum recordable resolution for each aspect ratio E About the RAW format You can perform comprehensive editing of RAW pictures using the available software available as download after registering your camera at the Leica Camera AG homepage 209 The edited pictures can be saved in a file format such as JPEG that can be displayed on your computer 129 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Sensitivity m Recording modes N B O B Me SCN COL 1 iso cannot be set 2 AUTO and HISO cannot be set For setting the ISO sensitivity sensitivity to light manually We recommend higher settings to take sharp i e unblurred pictures in darker locations Settings AUTO piso 80 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 H 12800 Setting guide Sensitivity 80 lt gt _ H 12800 Location Bright recommended outdoors Dak Shutter speed Slow Fast Interference Low High Subject blur High Low AUTO is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject brightness iso is automatically set in a range up to 1600 based on subject movement and brightness The Sensitivity is automatically set in the following cases e When recording motion pictures e Panorama Shot mode e Scene modes e When Burst is set to Ey
191. ted to an electrical outlet is connected to the camera the battery of the notebook computer will be depleted Do not leave camera and notebook connected for a long period of time Always connect the USB cable to the USB socket on your computer Do not connect it to the USB socket of a monitor keyboard printer or USB hub 15 Preparations Charging the battery mCharging lamp indications On Charging in progress Red Off Charging completed After charging stops disconnect the camera from the electrical outlet or your computer E Notes on charging time Charging time approx 160 min The charging time indicated above is the case when the battery is completely depleted The time required for charging differs depending on conditions of battery usage Charging takes longer in cases when temperatures are either high or low and when the battery has not been used for a long time e The time required for charging through a computer varies depending on its specifications Do not use any other USB cables except the supplied one 9 Doing so may cause malfunction of the camera Do not use any other chargers AC adapters except the supplied one Do not use a USB extension cable The supplied charger AC adapter and the USB cable are dedicated accessories of this camera Do not use them for other devices f there is any trouble related to the electrical outlet i e power failure charging may not be complet
192. the built in memory card 64 60 Basics Using the Setup menu e For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Resets the camera to the default settings Reset Rec settings Reset setup parameters Information registered in Face Recog is reset if recording settings are reset Resetting the setup parameters will also reset the following e Age in years months and names in Baby and Pet Scene modes Folder numbers and clock settings will not be reset Noise may be audible as the lens function is reset This is not a fault Reset Wi Fi Settings Returns all Wi Fi menu settings to the default settings f you want to dispose or give away your camera always reset it to prevent your personal information from being mistakenly used When you have your camera to repaired backup your personal information and always reset it as well USB Mode Selects the communication method for connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable E Settings a Selects the communication method each time you connect to a Select on connection Computer or PictBridge compatible printer Select this mode when connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer PictBridge PTP A Select this mode when connecting to a computer 61 Basics Using the Setup menu For the setting procedures of the menu 52 Changes the settings to be used when the came
193. tion that allows you to easily configure the settings related to the connection and security of wireless LAN J ia PS PIN code devices To check if the wireless access point you are using is Manual Connection compatible with WPS refer to the instructions of the wireless access point Connection method Description Saves push button type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi Fi Protected Setup with a WPS mark WPS Push Button Press the wireless access point WPS button until it switches to WPS mode e Refer to the wireless access point instructions for details Saves PIN code type wireless access point that is compatible with Wi Fi Protected Setup with a WPS mark Select the wireless access point you are connecting to WPS PIN code Enter the PIN code displayed on the camera screen into the wireless access point Press MENU SET e Refer to the wireless access point instructions for details Select this option when you are not sure about the WPS compatibility or when you want to search for and connect to a wireless access point For details 192 Manual Connection 191 Wi Fi NFC About connections mif you are not sure about the WPS compatibility connecting by Manual Connection Search for available wireless access points Confirm the encryption key of the selected wireless access point if the network authentication is encrypted e When connecting by Manual Inpu
194. tly if there are several different light sources Under fluorescent lighting LED lighting fixtures etc the appropriate White Balance will vary depending on the lighting type so use AWB or SET The White Balance setting is fixed to AWB in the following cases e Scene modes Scenery Night Portrait Night Scenery Handheld Night Shot Food Sunset Starry Sky e Except when the Panorama Shot mode effect is No Effect Even if the camera is turned off the set White Balance is remembered If the Scene mode is changed the white balance setting returns to AWB automatically 131 Taking pictures Using the Rec menu E White Balance fine adjustment excluding AWB White Balance settings can be individually fine tuned if colors still do not appear as desired Select the white balance to be fine tuned and press the DISP button to display the WB Adjust screen Adjust with gt if red is strong with lt if blue is strong Press MENU SET Settings are remembered even if the camera is turned off Settings remain applied when using flash Fine adjustments cannot be made when Color Mode 136 is set to B amp W or SEPIA E Manual setting of a metered White Balance value SET For setting a white balance manually based on a metered value Select SET and press MENU SET Aim the camera at a neutrally colored i e white or gray object and press MENU SET White Balance i
195. to the control ring E Recording modes N O O B W For changing the settings assigned to the control ring Select Control Ring Set from the Setup menu and then press MENU SET 52 Use the cursor buttons to select the setting to change and then press MENU SET Settings that can be assigned Step Zoom 74 Exposure Comp 90 Aspect Ratio 128 e Sensitivity 130 e White Balance 131 To return to the default setting select Default Control from Control Ring Set The changed setting may not work depending on the recording mode The control ring cannot be used to for manual focusing if its settings have been changed For Snapshot Mode the setting is fixed to Step Zoom 118 Taking pictures Exposure series function m Recording modes A B OF 8 M w me 1 Not available in the following modes Handheld Night Shot HDR Starry Sky 3D Photo Mode 2 Not available in the following modes Toy Effect Miniature Effect Soft Focus Star Filter A series pictures is recorded when the shutter button is pressed fully This allows you to capture moving subjects in sequences and or to select the most favorable picture 1 Press V Use the cursor buttons to select Burst and then press MENU SET To change the setting Press the DISP button and select a setting with A V 7 ISE No of Setting Speed Description pictures The
196. trademarks of the companies concerned This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer 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 and non commercial 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 Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com 240 Miscellaneous Usage cautions and notes This product incorporates the following software 1 the software owned by third party and licensed to Leica Camera AG and or 2 open source software The software categorized as 2 is distributed in the hope that it will be useful but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof displayed by selecting MENU SET Setup Version Disp Software info Alia Miscellaneous Leica service addresses Leica Product Support The Leica Product Support department can provide you with an answer to any technical questions relating to Leica products including software supplied either in writing on the telephone or by e mail They are also the contact point for purchasing advice
197. trol dial MENU SET button Up cursor button A e Use to display the menus enter e Exposure Compensation 90 the settings etc 52 S A cursor button gt H Left cursor button amp D Flash mode 75 e Macro recording 78 80 Manual Focus 87 ae noda x YO e Turn to select setting items and Down cursor button Y change setting values Drive Mode Burst 119 Auto Bracket 91 Self timer 89 In these instructions the button to be used is indicated by A V lt gt Attaching the wrist strap We recommend using the supplied wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera 12 Charging the battery Always use dedicated equipment such as the supplied charger AC adapter USB cable and battery for this camera Always charge before first use the battery is shipped uncharged e The battery can only be charged while it is in the camera Camera status Charging takes place Switched off Yes Switched on No E About batteries that you can use with this camera It has been found that counterfeit batteries which look very similar to the genuine product are available in some markets Some of these batteries are not adequately equipped with internal protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards Using such batteries may lead to fire or explosion Please be advised that Leica Camera AG is not liable for any accident or failure occu
198. tures Scene Mode e How to select a scene 108 Baby This takes pictures of children with a healthy complexion When you use the flash the light from it is weaker than usual E To record age and name Baby1 and Baby2 can be set separately Use the cursor buttons to select Age or Name and then press MENU SET Select SET with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET 3 Set the birthday and name Age Set the birthday with the cursor buttons and press MENU SET Name See Entering Text 65 Use the cursor buttons to select Exit and then press MENU SET Tips e Make sure Age and Name are ON before taking a picture The age display format depends on Language setting The shutter speed may slow down to 1 second Text may also be stamped onto the still picture using Text Stamp For recording an animals age and name when taking pictures e Refer to Baby for other tips etc For taking sharp pictures of scenes such as sunsets 112 Taking pictures e How to select a scene 108 Starry Sky Gives starry skies and dark subjects a clear appearance Use the cursor buttons to select the shutter speed and then press MENU SET E Settings 15 sec 30 sec 60 sec Tips Using a tripod and or the self timer is recommended Do not move the camera until the countdown is finished After taking the picture the countdown is displayed
199. u 128 Optical zooming cannot be used in the following cases e Macro Zoom e With the Scene mode 3D Photo Mode mExtended optical zoom Zooming in up to 13 9x is possible when pictures with J4 have been selected by Picture Size in the Rec menu 128 EZ is short for Extended optical zoom Extended optical zoom cannot be used in the following cases e Macro Zoom e Motion pictures e When the Burst setting is set to Ay or e With the Scene modes HDR 3D Photo Mode e Creative Control Mode Toy Effect e When the Quality setting is set to 3 or RAW 72 Taking pictures Using the zoom lens To increase the zoom ratio further the following zoom modes can be used in combination m i ZOOM You can use the camera s Intelligent Resolution technology to increase the zoom ratio up to 2x higher than the original with limited deterioration of picture quality Set i Resolution to i ZOOM in the Rec menu 135 When i Resolution is set to i ZOOM Intelligent Resolution technology is applied to the picture i ZOOM always works when in Snapshot Mode i ZOOM does not function in the following cases e Macro Zoom e When the Burst setting is set to 22h or e When the Quality setting is set to 34 3 or RAW e With the Scene modes Handheld Night Shot HDR 3D Photo Mode e Creative Control Mode Toy Effect Digital Zoom This mode allows zoo
200. with either an HDMI micro cable or the supplied AV cable Compatible HDMI micro cables are available from specialist photo dealers Make absolutely sure to use only cables compatible with this camera Also consult the TV s instructions Preparation Set TV Aspect to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable 62 e Turn off both camera and TV o Connect the camera to the TV mTo connect with an HDMI micro cable An HDMI micro cable can be used to enable viewing of still and motion pictures in high resolution Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is inserted straight Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Also do not insert into the wrong socket Doing so may cause damage to the camera To HDMI video audio input socket ETo connect with the AV cable Make sure the plug is aligned correctly and that it is inserted straight Otherwise the connectors may be bent out of shape which will cause trouble Yellow To video socket ___ gt White To audio socket Monaural audio output Turn on the TV Set to auxiliary input 3 Turn on the camera and then press the playback button To let the camera start with Playback mode keep the playback button pressed while turning it on 201 Connecting to other devices Viewing on a TV screen E To connect with an HDMI micro cable Use a High Speed HDMI micro cable
201. with the HDMI logo Cables that do not comply with the HDMI standards will not work High Speed HDMI micro cable Type D Type A plug up to 2m 6 6 long Compatible HDMI micro cables are available from specialist photo dealers Make absolutely sure to use only cables compatible with this camera Some of the playback functions are not available The following menus cannot be used Setup Playback and Wi Fi Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen depending on the aspect ratio setting When an HDMI micro cable is connected pictures are not displayed on the monitor HDMI output will be canceled if the USB cable is connected simultaneously AV output will be canceled if the HDMI micro cable is connected simultaneously Pictures may be momentarily distorted immediately after commencing playback or pausing on certain TVs Audio output is stereo m To connect with the supplied AV cable Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied type Depending on the country region TVs use either the NTSC or the PAL system Set Video Out accordingly in the Setup menu to play back pictures With camera models 18 484 487 488 491 Pictures rotated to portrait may be blurred slightly Change the picture mode settings on the TV if aspect ratios are not displayed correctly on widescreen or high definition TVs The viewfinder display cannot be used When you inser
202. xplanation is displayed B Press A Y to select the item for editing and then MENU SET Name Select SET with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Enter the name See Entering Text 65 Age Set the birth date Select SET with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Use lt gt to select year month and day set with A V and press MENU SET Focus Icon Change the icon that is displayed when the person is in focus Select the focus icon with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET Add Images Up to 3 face pictures of the person can be registered Use the cursor buttons to select Add Images and then press MENU SET e When a registered face picture is selected with the cursor buttons a screen to confirm deletion is displayed Select Yes to delete the face picture If only one picture is registered it cannot be deleted Record the picture Step above Press the Q MENU S button 2424 Taking pictures Using the Face Recognition function Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered faces can be edited or deleted i Select Face Recog from the Rec menu 52 Select MEMORY with the cursor buttons and then press MENU SET 3 Use the cursor buttons to select the picture of the person to be edited or deleted and then press MENU SET 4 Use the cursor buttons to select the item a

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