Leica V-Lux 40 manual

LEICA V-LUX 40 Instructions[...]

- 2 - T able of contents Before use Before use .............................................. 6 About GPS .................................................... 8 Scope of Delivery .................................. 9 Accessories ........................................... 9 Names and functions of the main components .................................[...]

- 3 - T able of contents Using the [Setup] menu ...................... 54 [Clock Set] ................................................... 54 [Auto Clock Set] .......................................... 54 [World T ime] ................................................ 54 [T ravel Date] ................................................ 54 [Beep] ......[...]

- 4 - T able of contents T aking 3D pictures ............................... 84 Registering your own setting combinations [Custom] Mode ........... 85 [Cust.Set Mem.] .......................................... 85 [Custom] ...................................................... 86 T aking picture series ........................... 87 T aking pictures[...]

- 5 - T able of contents GPS and map functions Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location ................ 127 Using the GPS function to execute positioning ................................................. 128 Executing the positioning function immediately to update the current location ... 131 Changing place name information to [...]

- 6 - Before use ■ Camera handling Protect the camera against excessive vibration, force, or pressure. ● Avoid using the camera under the following conditions, which may damage the lens, LCD monitor , or camera body . This may also cause the camera to malfunction or prevent recording. • Dropping or hitting the camera against a hard surface ?[...]

- 7 - Before use ■ 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 . ■ No compensation for missed shots Leica Camera AG cannot compensate for missed shots if technical problems with the camera or card[...]

- 8 - Before use About GPS ■ About the camera’ s location name information Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data”. ( → 188) ■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned OFF . • Electromagnetic radiation from the camera can affect instruments and met[...]

- 9 - Scope of Delivery Accessories Order No. Rechargeable battery BP-DC7-E 18 701 BP-DC7-U 18 702 Charger ACA-DC1 1-U 423-106.001-003 ACA-DC1 1-K 423-106.001-004 ACA-DC1 1-E 423-106.001-005 ACA-DC1 1-B 423-106.001-006 ACA-DC1 1-A 423-106.001-007 ACA-DC1 1-C 423-106.001-008 (delivery differs depending on markets) Wrist strap 423-068.801-015 CD-ROM [...]

- 10 - Names and functions of the main components Mode dial ( → 25) Use this to select the recording mode. Flash ( → 66) Built-in GPS antenna ( → 127) Self-timer indicator ( → 70) / AF Assist Lamp ( → 103) Lens barrel Card/Battery door ( → 14, 19) Release slider ( → 14, 19) Speaker ( → 55) Zoom lever ( → 63) Use to determine the d[...]

- 1 1 - Names and functions of the main components Cursor buttons We recommend using the supplied wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera. [HDMI] socket ( → 155, 157) [A V OUT/DIGIT AL] socket ( → 15, 155, 164, 166) [EXPOSURE] / [MAP] button ( → 73, 145) In recording mode: Use to set shutter speed or aperture values. (Only in the , , modes) [...]

- 12 - Names and functions of the main components T ouch operations This camera’s monitor surface senses pressure that is applied to it. T ouch T o “touch” is to press the monitor ’s surface and then pull the finger back again. Drag T o “drag” is to touch and slide your finger across the monitor ’ s surface. T ouching is used to selec[...]

- 13 - Charging the battery • Always use the dedicated charger , USB connection cable, and battery for this camera. Always charge before first use! (the battery is shipped uncharged) • The battery is charged while it is in the camera. Camera status Charge T urned off (also in [Sleep Mode] ( → 57)) Ye s T urned on No ∗ ∗ During playback on[...]

- 14 - Charging the battery Inserting the battery T o charge the battery , insert it into the camera. • Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF Push to the release slider to the [OPEN] position and open the card/ battery door [OPEN] [LOCK] Release slider Completely insert the battery • Make sure it is aligned correctly and push it in until it is lo[...]

- 15 - 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) (same for the battery temperature). Set the camera ON/OFF switch to OFF ■ Charging the battery by connecting the camera to the electrical outlet Connect the camera and the charger using the[...]

- 16 - Charging the battery ■ Charging lamp indications On: Charging in progress Off: Charging is completed (After charging stops, disconnect the camera from the mains outlet or your computer .) ■ Notes on charging time Charging time Approx. 260 min • The charging time indicated above is the time required for charging when the battery is comp[...]

- 17 - Charging 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. ■ Recording still p[...]

- 18 - Charging the battery ■ Recording motion pictures [Rec Mode] [A VCHD] [MP4] [Rec Quality] [GPH] [PSH] [GFS] [FSH] [FHD] A vailable recording time ∗ 1 Approx. 55 min Approx. 65 min Approx. 70 min Actual available recording time ∗ 2 Approx. 30 min Approx. 35 min Approx. 40 min ● Recording conditions • T emperature is 23°C (73.4°F), [...]

- 19 - Inserting and removing the memory card ● Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. ● T o remove the card, turn the camera off and wait until the LEICA indicator on the monitor goes off. (Failure to wait may cause the camera to malfunction and may damage the card or recorded data.) • Set the camera ON/OFF swit[...]

- 20 - Picture save destination (memory card / built-in memory) Pictures will be saved to a card if one is inserted, or to the built-in memory if not. ■ Built-in memory (approx. 12 MB) ● Y ou can store only still pictures. ● Pictures may be copied between cards and the built-in memory . ( → 126) ● The access time for the built-in memory m[...]

- 21 - Picture save destination (memory card / built-in memory) Displaying the picture recording capacity Estimated remaining pictures or recording time capacity (press [DISP .] button to switch display) Displayed when no card is inserted (pictures will be saved to built-in memory) While the camera is accessing the card or the built-in memory (for [...]

- 22 - Picture save destination (memory card / built-in memory) 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). ■ Recording picture capacity (still pictures) [Picture Size] Built-in memor[...]

- 23 - Setting the clock T urn on the power Press [MENU/SET] while the message is displayed Press to select the language, and then [MENU/SET] The [Please set the clock] message appears. Press [MENU/SET] Press to select the items (year , month, day , hour , minute, display order or time display format), and then to set • T o cancel → Press the [[...]

- 24 - Setting the clock Press to select [Y es] and then [MENU/SET] if you want the time to be corrected automatically by the GPS function • T o manually set date and time → select [No]. • When you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON]. When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/S[...]

- 25 - Sequence of operations 1 T urn on the power 2 Set to 3 Set to the desired recording mode Align the desired mode on the dial exactly opposite the index mark. → [Snapshot Mode] For taking pictures with snapshot mode (with extended automatic settings). ( → 31) [Program AE] Mode For taking pictures with automatic exposure control. ( → 27) [...]

- 26 - Sequence of operations 4 Aim the camera and shoot ■ T o take still pictures Press the shutter release button halfway to focus Press and hold the button to take the picture ■ T o record motion pictures Press the motion picture release button to start recording Press the button again to finish recording Motion picture release button Shutte[...]

- 27 - T aking pictures with automatic exposure control [Program AE] mode Recording mode: ● If the camera-shake warning is displayed, use [Stabilizer], a tripod, or [Selftimer]. ● If the aperture and shutter speed appear in red, this usually indicates underexposure. In such cases you should either use the flash, change the [Sensitivity] setting[...]

- 28 - When [AF Mode] is set to (1-area-focusing), the camera focuses on the objects detected in the area defined by the AF marks in the center of the screen. If you wish to place a correctly focused subject off-center , follow the steps below . Focus on the desired subject Aim the AF-area at the subject Press halfway and hold Focus display ( When [...]

- 29 - Releasing the shutter by touch operation (T ouch Shutter function) This function enables you to focus on the desired subject and release the shutter simply by touching the respective subject on the screen. T ouch on the screen • The icon changes to , and you can now proceed with touch shutter release operation. T ouch the subject you want [...]

- 30 - Locking focus and exposure settings with touch operation (T ouch AF/AE function) This function enables you activate the focus and exposure settings by touching the desired subject on the screen. • Perform these operations with the touch shutter function ( → 29) deactivated. T ouch the desired subject on which the focus and exposure setti[...]

- 31 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] Recording mode: Set to ([Snapshot Mode]) T ake a picture Press halfway (press lightly to save focus and exposure settings) Press fully (press the button all the way to record) Focus display ( When focusing is successful: illuminated When focusing is not possible: flashing) Optimum settings are made autom[...]

- 32 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] Automatic Scene Detection The camera recognizes many scene types based on the captured subjects, and makes optimum settings automatically . The icon of the determined scene mode A person was recognized A baby was recognized ∗ 1 A landscape was recognized A night scene with persons was recognized (Only [...]

- 33 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] [Motion Deblur] The camera automatically sets the optimum shutter speed in accordance with the movements of the subject to minimize the blur of the subject. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Rec] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to selec[...]

- 34 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] [iHDR] (intelligent High Dynamic Range) When [iHDR] is set to [ON], the camera creates a single properly exposed picture with rich gradation by combining the image data of several differently exposed shots. ■ Settings Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Rec] menu and press [ME[...]

- 35 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] AF T racking This function enables the camera to adjust both the focus and exposure settings continuously for a predetermined moving subject. ■ With touch screen operations Perform these operations with the touch shutter function ( → 29) deactivated. T ouch the subject • When switching to lock on t[...]

- 36 - T aking pictures with [Snapshot Mode] [Snapshot Mode] restrictions Only the menu items which are displayed in the [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 rec[...]

- 37 - T aking motion pictures Recording modes: Press the motion picture release button to start recording [Rec Mode] ( → 106)/[Rec Quality] ( → 107) Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time (approx.) ● Immediately release the button after pressing it. ● Y ou can also use zoom while recording motion pictures. • The zoom speed will [...]

- 38 - T aking motion pictures ■ About the recording format for recording motion pictures This camera can record motion pictures in either A VCHD or MP4 formats. A VCHD: This format allows recording high definition quality images. It is suitable for viewing on a large format TV or for saving to disc. A VCHD Progressive: With camera models 18 176 [...]

- 39 - T aking motion pictures ■ Recording motion pictures in Records a motion picture at your preferred settings. • Aperture and shutter speed are automatically set. ■ Recording motion pictures in The camera automatically determines the scene mode to record motion pictures with optimal settings. When scene does not correspond to any on the r[...]

- 40 - T aking motion pictures ● 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. (Only when [Rec Quality] is set to [GPH], [PSH], [GFS] or [FSH]) ● Use a sufficiently charged battery . ● The available recording time displaye[...]

- 41 - T aking motion pictures Recording still pictures while a motion picture is being recorded Still pictures can be recorded even while a motion picture is being recorded. Press the shutter release button fully during the motion picture recording Still pictures are recorded with an [Aspect Ratio] setting of 16:9 and a [Picture Size] setting of 3[...]

- 42 - V iewing your pictures [Normal Play] ● It may not be possible to view pictures on this camera that were previously edited on a computer . ● If the REC/PLA Y switch is moved from to while the power is on, the lens barrel will retract after approx. 15 seconds. ● This camera is compliant with the unified DCF (Design rule for Camera File s[...]

- 43 - Viewing your pictures Viewing an enlarged section (Playback Zoom) T ouch the area that you want to magnify Each time you touch, the magnification increases through four levels after 1x: 2x, 4x, 8x, and 16x. (The picture quality displayed becomes successively lower .) • The area can also be magnified by moving the zoom lever towards T . Dra[...]

- 44 - Viewing your pictures Viewing pictures by their recording date (Calendar Playback) Move the zoom lever towards the W side several times T ouch the recording date to be displayed, and [Set] to enter the date Select the month The pictures recorded on the selected date appear on the 12-picture screen. • The recording date can also be selected[...]

- 45 - V iewing motion pictures This camera was designed to play motion pictures using the A VCHD, MP4 and QuickT ime Motion JPEG formats. • Slide the REC/PLA Y switch to . Select a picture with the motion picture icon, and touch Playback now starts. • Y ou can also press to play back motion pictures. Motion picture recording time Example: Afte[...]

- 46 - Viewing motion pictures ● Y ou can also use the respective cursor buttons to perform playback operations. : Pause/play : Stop : Fast rewind (2 steps)/Single-frame rewind (while paused) : Fast forward (2 steps)/Single-frame forward (while paused) [MENU/SET]: Capturing still pictures from motion pictures ( → 47) • V olume can be adjusted[...]

- 47 - Viewing motion pictures Capturing still pictures from motion pictures Save a scene from a motion picture as a still picture. Display the picture that you want to capture as a still picture by pausing a motion picture during playback T ouch • A confirmation screen is displayed. Select [Y es] with the respective cursor buttons and then press[...]

- 48 - Viewing motion pictures [Video Divide] A single motion picture take can be split into 2 parts. This is convenient, e.g. when you want to keep just the necessary scenes, or if you wish to delete unnecessary scenes to increase free space on your card, such as when travelling. Select a motion picture to be split and then touch • Y ou can also[...]

- 49 - Deleting pictures ● Do not turn off the power during deletion. ● Use a sufficiently charged battery . ● Pictures cannot be deleted in the following cases: • Protected pictures • Card switch is in “LOCK” position. • Pictures do not comply with the DCF standard ( → 42) Press to delete the displayed picture • A confirmation [...]

- 50 - Deleting pictures Press to delete the displayed picture Use to select [Delete Multi]/ [Delete All] and press [MENU/SET] ● [Delete Multi] Use the respective cursor buttons to select picture and press [DISP .] button Picture selected • T o cancel → Press [DISP .] button again. • T o execute → Press [MENU/SET]. • Y ou can select [Al[...]

- 51 - Setting the menu Press [MENU/SET] The menu selection screen is displayed. Use the respective cursor buttons to select a menu, and then press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Use to select the menu item, and then press [MENU/SET] Menu items Pages (The pages can also be selected with the zoom lever .) Curr[...]

- 52 - Setting the menu Menu types [Rec] menu ( → 95) (Recording mode only) • Y ou can perform settings such as tones, Sensitivity , Aspect Ratio, and resolution. [Motion Picture] menu ( → 106) (Recording mode only) • Y ou can select the recording mode and picture quality and other settings. [GPS] menu ( → 127) • Y ou can select the GPS[...]

- 53 - Setting the menu Using the Quick menu During recording, you can easily call some of the menu items and set them. Press the [Q.MENU] button Press to select a menu item • The menu items and setting items that are displayed differ depending on the recording mode. Press to select the settings Press [MENU/SET][...]

- 54 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Clock Set] ( → 23) For setting time, date, and display format. [Auto Clock Set] For setting the clock automatically using GPS. ( → 139) [ON] / [OFF] [World T ime] For setting the local time at travel destination. ( → 93) [Destination]: For setting the local time at a travel destination. [Hom[...]

- 55 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [V olume] For adjusting the speaker volume (7 levels). [0] / [1] / [2] / [3] / [4] / [5] / [6] • Cannot be used to adjust TV speaker volume when connected to a TV . [Cust.Set Mem.] For registering settings on current camera. ( → 85) [C1] / [C2-1] / [C2-2] / [C2-3] [LCD Display] For adjusting br[...]

- 56 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Guide Line] For selecting recording information display and the types of guidelines. [Rec. Info.] [ON] (Displays recording information with guidelines.) [OFF] [Pattern] / : Changes the patterns of guidelines. • When [Snapshot Mode] is selected, only is displayed. Also, recording information and [...]

- 57 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Economy] For turning off the power or the monitor while not using the camera to minimize battery consumption. [Sleep Mode] [2MIN.] / [5MIN.] / [10MIN.] / [OFF]: Automatically switches the camera off when it is not being used. • T o restore → Press the shutter release button halfway , or turn o[...]

- 58 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [No.Reset] For resetting picture file numbers. • The folder number is updated and the file number starts from 0001. • A folder number between 100 and 999 can be assigned. Numbers cannot be reset once folder number reaches 999. In this case, save all necessary pictures to your computer , and for[...]

- 59 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Output] Changes the settings to be used when the camera is connected to a TV or an other device. [Video Out] (With camera model 18 175) [NTSC] / [P AL] If the default setting is changed, A VCHD motion pictures may not be played correctly . [TV Aspect] (This setting is performed when the A V cable [...]

- 60 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Rotate Disp.] For having portrait-format still pictures rotated automatically . : Rotates and displays pictures taken in portrait format when displayed on a TV screen or on the monitor of the camera. : Rotates and displays only pictures displayed on a TV screen. [OFF] • [Rotate Disp.] cannot be [...]

- 61 - Using the [Setup] menu Item Settings, notes [Language] For changing the display language. Sets the language displayed on the screen. [O.I.S. Demo.] For viewing a demonstration of functions. Extent of camera shake is shown on graph (estimate) Extent of camera shake Extent of camera shake after correction • During a demo screen display , the[...]

- 62 - Changing recording information display For switching between different monitor displays, such as Histograms. Press the [DISP .] button to change the display ● In Recording Mode Recording information ∗ 1 Motion picture recording information ∗ 1, ∗ 2 No display Guide lines ∗ 1, ∗ 3 ● In Playback Mode Picture information Recording[...]

- 63 - Using the zoom Recording modes: ● Adjust the focus after zooming. ● Do not touch the lens barrel during zooming. ● The zoom ratio and the zoom bar displayed on the screen are approximations. ● The camera may make a noise and vibrate when the zoom lever is operated - this is not a malfunction. Y ou can determine how much of a subject [...]

- 64 - Using the zoom Zooming with touch operation T ouch The zoom bar appears on the screen. T ouch the T or W edge of the zoom bar on the screen Fast zooming all the way to the T end ∗ Fast zooming Fast zooming all the way to the W end ∗ Slow zooming ∗ When or is touched again while zooming, zooming will stop.[...]

- 65 - Using the zoom Zoom modes and their application The zoom ratio changes when the resolution is changed. ■ Optical zooming Zooming up to a ratio of 20x is possible if recording without is selected with [Picture Size] in the [Rec] menu. ( → 95) ● Optical zooming is not available in the following cases: • Scene Mode ([Panorama Shot]) •[...]

- 66 - T aking pictures with flash Recording modes: Press to display [Flash] Use the respective cursor buttons to select the desired mode and press [MENU/SET] T ype, operations Uses ∗ 1 [Auto] • Flash is activated automatically when necessary For normal use [Auto/Red-Eye] ∗ 2 • Flash is activated automatically when necessary plus pre-flash [...]

- 67 - T aking pictures with flash ■ A vailable flash modes ( ○ : Available, –: Not available, : Default setting) [Scene Mode] ○ ∗ 1 ○○○○○ – ○○○○ – ○○○○ ––– ○ –– – ○○○○○ – ○○○○ – ○ –––– ○ –––– ○○○○○○○○○○○ ∗ 1 Set to , , or dependi[...]

- 68 - T aking close-up pictures Recording modes: When you want to enlarge the subject, setting to [AF Macro] ( ) enables you to take pictures at an even closer distance than the normal focus range (up to 3 cm (1 1 / 32 inch) for max. W). Press to display [Macro Mode] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [AF Macro] and press [MENU/SET] displ[...]

- 69 - T aking close-up pictures [Macro Zoom] T o take even larger images of the subject than when using [AF Macro], select [Macro Zoom]. Press to display [Macro Mode] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Macro Zoom] and press [MENU/SET] Adjust the Digital Zoom magnification with the zoom lever Minimize Enlarge The zoom position is fixed at[...]

- 70 - T aking pictures with the self-timer Recording mode: We recommend using a tripod. This mode can also be used to prevent the camera shake effect caused by pressing the shutter release button. T o do so, set the self-timer to 2 seconds. Press to display [Selftimer] Use the respective cursor buttons to select time duration and press [MENU/SET] [...]

- 71 - An exposure compensation allows adjusting the exposure when the desired brightness level is not attained automatically (e.g. when there are different brightness levels within the picture). ■ Recording modes: Press to display [Exposure] Use the respective cursor buttons to select a value and press [MENU/SET] • If the main subject is too d[...]

- 72 - T aking pictures with Exposure Compensation T aking picture series with automatically changed exposure 3 pictures in continuous succession are recorded while the exposure is changed automatically . If an exposure compensation value is set, the adjusted exposure is set as the standard. ■ Recording modes: Press several times to display [Auto[...]

- 73 - Using a pre-set aperture to determine the depth of field - [Aperture-Priority] Mode Recording mode: By setting the aperture value manually , you can determine the depth of field (i.e. how much of the subject is rendered sharply) to suit your compositional intentions. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted accordingly . Set the mode dial[...]

- 74 - By setting the shutter speed manually , you can determine how sharp moving subjects are rendered. The aperture value is automatically adjusted accordingly . Set the mode dial to ([Shutter-Priority] Mode) Press the [EXPOSURE] button and use the respective cursor buttons to determine shutter speed Shutter speed • Faster shutter speeds render[...]

- 75 - This mode, in which you set both aperture and shutter speed manually gives you full control of the exposure, i.e. of how bright a subject is rendered. Also, long-exposure recording of up to 15 seconds is possible. Set the mode dial to ([Manual Exposure] Mode) • Manual exposure assist is displayed. Press the [EXPOSURE] button and use the re[...]

- 76 - T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode Recording mode: Y ou can select various effects for taking pictures and get the results displayed on the monitor . Set the mode dial to Press to select a setting, and then [MENU/SET] Setting Effect [EXPS] [Expressive] This effect creates a pop art style picture that enha[...]

- 77 - T aking Pictures with different picture effects [Creative Control] mode ● 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 Spe[...]

- 78 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] Recording mode: Using [Scene Mode] enables you to take pictures with optimum settings (exposure, coloring, etc.) for given scenes. Set the mode dial to Use the respective cursor buttons to select the scene and press [MENU/SET] ■ Changing the selected scene mode ([[...]

- 79 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 78) • About using flash in Scene Modes ( → 66) [Portrait] This mode improves the skin tone of subjects for a healthier appearance in bright daylight conditions. Ti p • The larger the zoom factor in use is and the closer the subj[...]

- 80 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 78) • About using flash in Scene Modes ( → 66) [Panorama Shot] (Continued) Ti p • 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 u[...]

- 81 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 78) • About using flash in Scene Modes ( → 66) [Sports] This mode is for pictures of scenes with fast movement, e.g. sports. Ti p • Stand at least 5 m (16 feet) away . Note • The shutter speed may slow down up to 1 second. [Ni[...]

- 82 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 78) • About using flash in Scene Modes ( → 66) [HDR] In this mode, the camera can combine several still pictures taken with different exposures into a single picture with rich gradation. Ti p • After the shutter release button i[...]

- 83 - T aking pictures with settings matched to the encountered scene [Scene Mode] • How to select a scene ( → 78) • About using flash in Scene Modes ( → 66) [Sunset] For taking sharp pictures of scenes such as sunsets. [High Sens.] This mode prevents blurring of subjects in dark, indoor conditions. Select the aspect ratio and the picture [...]

- 84 - T aking 3D pictures [3D Photo Mode] Recording mode: The camera continuously records multiple still pictures while being moved horizontally , and combines two of them into a 3D still picture. T o view 3D pictures, a television that supports 3D is required (This camera will play back in 2D). ( → 159) Set the mode dial to • A description of[...]

- 85 - Registering your preferred recording mode, [Rec] menu settings, etc. to [Cust.Set Mem.] and setting the mode dial to / allows you to switch quickly to those settings. [Cust.Set Mem.] Up to 4 current camera settings can be registered. ■ Recording modes: Select the recording mode you wish to register and set the [Rec] menu, [Motion Picture] [...]

- 86 - Registering your own setting combinations [Custom] Mode [Custom] Settings registered in [Cust.Set Mem.] can be quickly called up by setting the mode dial to / . ■ Recording modes: Set the mode dial to / ([Custom] mode) • When set to → The camera switches to the recording mode and settings registered in . • When set to → Perform ste[...]

- 87 - T aking picture series Recording modes: Series of consecutive pictures can be taken by keeping the shutter button fully pressed. Select [Burst] from the [Rec] menu ( → 51) Use the respective cursor buttons to select the exposure series setting, and press [MENU/SET] Setting Frame rate Description No. of pictures ∗ 1 Approx. 2 - 10 picture[...]

- 88 - T aking picture series ■ Possible resolution settings [Aspect Ratio] 4:3 5 M, 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M, 0.3 M 3 M 3:2 4.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.3 M 3 M, 0.3 M 2.5 M 16:9 3.5 M, 2 M, 0.2 M 3.5 M, 0.2 M 2 M 1:1 3.5 M, 2.5 M, 0.2 M 2 M, 0.2 M 2.5 M ● Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (exposure series group). ( → 109) ● D[...]

- 89 - T aking pictures with the Face Recognition function [Face Recog.] Recording modes: ■ How the Face Recognition function works During recording (When [AF Mode] is (Face Detection)) • The camera recognizes a registered face and adjusts focus and exposure accordingly . • When registered faces that have set names are recognized, the names a[...]

- 90 - T aking pictures with the Face Recognition function Registering faces Up to 6 person’s faces can be registered along with such information as name and birthdate. Y ou can improve the Face Recognition by registering a face more than once. Up to 3 pictures can be utilized to register a face. Select [Face Recog.] from the [Rec] menu ( → 51)[...]

- 91 - T aking pictures with the Face Recognition function Editing or deleting information about registered persons Information about registered people can be edited or deleted. Select [Face Recog.] in the [Rec] menu ( → 51) Select [MEMOR Y] with the respective cursor buttons and then press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select t[...]

- 92 - Useful features for travel [T ravel Date] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 51) If you set your travel schedule and take pictures, the day of your trip on which they were taken will be registered. ■ Recording modes: ∗ ∗ Recording only . (Cannot be set.) Select [T ravel Date] in the [Setup] menu ( → 51) Use the respective [...]

- 93 - Useful features for travel [World T ime] • For [Setup] menu setting procedures ( → 51) Set the recording date and time with the local time at your destination. ■ Recording modes: ■ Preparation: Set [Auto Clock Set] to [OFF]. ( → 139) Select [World T ime] from the [Setup] menu ( → 51) • A message will be displayed when setting f[...]

- 94 - Entering T ext Use the respective cursor buttons to enter names with the Face Recognition function and in Scene Modes [Baby] and [Pet], or to register locations in [T ravel Date] etc. Use the respective cursor buttons to select characters Press [MENU/SET] several times until the desired character is displayed Cursor position The text is inse[...]

- 95 - Using the [Rec] menu [Aspect Ratio] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) The aspect ratio of still picture can be changed according to printing or playback format. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: / / / ● The edges may be cut off when printing – be sure to check in advance. [Picture Size] • For [Rec] menu setting procedure[...]

- 96 - Using the [Rec] menu [Quality] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For setting the quality of picture. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: ([Fine]) High quality , priority to picture quality ([Standard]) Standard quality , priority to the number of pictures ● The setting is fixed to , in [High Sens.] Scene Mode. ● When [3D Pho[...]

- 97 - Using the [Rec] menu [White Balance] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) Adjust the coloring to suit the light source if colors otherwise appear unnatural. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [A WB] (automatic) / (outdoor , clear sky) / (outdoor , cloudy sky) / (outdoor , shade) / (Incandescent lighting) / (uses value set in ) / ([...]

- 98 - Using the [Rec] menu ■ Setting White Balance manually ( ) Select and press [MENU/SET] Point the camera at a white object (e.g. paper) and press [MENU/SET] White Balance is set to . • Even if the camera’s power is OFF , the White Balance setting is remembered. • It may not be possible to set the correct White Balance if subjects are t[...]

- 99 - Using the [Rec] menu [AF Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) The focus setting mode can be changed according to position and number of subjects. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: / / / / T aking front-on pictures of persons (Face Detection) Recognizes faces (up to 15 persons) and adjusts exposure and focus accordingly . AF[...]

- 100 - Using the [Rec] menu ● Focus is fixed to (1-area-focusing) in the following cases: • [High Speed Video] scene mode • [Miniature Effect] in [Creative Control] mode ● Use (1-area-focusing) if focusing is difficult with (Spot-focusing). ● (Face Detection) cannot be set the following cases: • Scene Modes ([Panorama Shot] [Night Scen[...]

- 101 - Using the [Rec] menu [Face Recog.] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For details ( → 89). [Metering Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) This function allows adapting the metering mode to different subjects and situations. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [Metering Mode] Metering characteristics Conditions[...]

- 102 - Using the [Rec] menu [Min. Shtr Speed] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) Allows extending the shutter speed range for automatic exposure control modes. We recommend using slower shutter speeds to take brighter pictures in dark locations. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [AUTO] [1/250] [1/125] [1/60] [1/30] [1/15] [1/8] [1/4][...]

- 103 - Using the [Rec] menu [Burst] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For details ( → 87). [Color Mode] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For setting color effects. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [ST ANDARD] / [VIVID] ∗ 1 (sharper) / [B&W] / [SEPIA] / [Happy] ∗ 2 ∗ 1 Except [Snapshot Mode] ∗ 2 [Snapsho[...]

- 104 - Using the [Rec] menu [Red-Eye Removal] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) This mode automatically detects the red-eye effect and corrects still picture data when recording with flash red-eye reduction ( ). ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [ON] / [OFF] ● This mode setting will work only when [AF Mode] is set to (Face Detecti[...]

- 105 - Using the [Rec] menu [Date Stamp] • For [Rec] menu setting procedures ( → 51) Still pictures can be taken with the recording date and time stamped on the still picture. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [W/O TIME] / [WITH TIME] / [OFF] ● Date stamps on still pictures cannot be erased. ● The date cannot be stamped when [Auto Bracket[...]

- 106 - Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Mode] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For setting the data format of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [A VCHD] • This is a data format suitable for playback on high-definition TVs. [MP4] • This data format is suited for playing back mo[...]

- 107 - Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Rec Quality] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures ( → 51) For setting the resolution of the motion picture that is recorded. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [A VCHD] in [Rec Mode] Item Resolution/Bit rate fps [Aspect Ratio] [GPH] 1920×1080 pixels/Approx. 28 Mbps 60p ∗ 2 / 50p ∗ 3 16:9 [[...]

- 108 - Using the [Motion Picture] menu [Continuous AF] • For [Motion Picture] menu setting procedures ( → 51) This mode allows either constant focusing during motion picture recording, or determining the focus setting at the start of recording. ■ Recording modes: ■ Settings: [ON] [OFF]: Determines the focusing setting at the start of motio[...]

- 109 - Playing back still pictures recorded using the serial exposure function Pictures taken with the or setting are recorded together as a group (serial exposure group). ■ Representative picture display A representative picture (first picture of the series) is displayed when it is displayed together with other still pictures or with motion pic[...]

- 1 10 - Playing back still pictures recorded using the serial exposure function ● [Playback] menu items cannot be used while the display appears within each serial exposure group. ● Serial exposure picture cannot be displayed as a group during [GPS Area Play] or [Favorite] playback with [Slide Show] or [Filtering Play]. ● [Cropping] cannot b[...]

- 1 1 1 - Different playback methods [Playback Mode] Recorded pictures can be played back in a variety of ways. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode The menu selection screen is displayed. Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Playback Mode] menu and press [MENU/SET] • The menu type can also be selected by touch operations. Use the respective[...]

- 1 12 - Different playback methods [Slide Show] • For switching [Playback Mode] ( → 111 ) For automatically playing back pictures in a certain order and to music. Recommended when viewing on TV screen. Use the respective cursor buttons to select the playback method and press [MENU/SET] [All] Plays back all pictures. [Picture Only] Plays back s[...]

- 1 13 - Different playback methods ■ Operations during Slide Show The operation guide appears on the bottom right of the monitor . • If you do not perform any operation for approx. 2 seconds, the operation guide is turned off. T o display the guide again, press the [DISP .] button. During motion picture/ serial exposure group/ panorama picture[...]

- 1 14 - Different playback methods [Filtering Play] • For switching [Playback Mode] ( → 111 ) Y ou can refine the selection of pictures to be viewed by narrowing them down to pictures in selected categories or to favorite pictures, and then view those pictures. Select the filtering method using the respective cursor buttons, and press [MENU/SE[...]

- 1 15 - Retouching pictures [Auto Retouch] With this mode, you can adjust the color and brightness of a still picture to bring them into balance. • 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. • Example picture [...]

- 1 16 - Retouching pictures [Creative Retouch] With this mode, you can retouch recorded still pictures by selecting the effect that you want to apply . • 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 s[...]

- 1 17 - Using the [Playback] menu With this mode, you can edit a selected picture (e.g. trim it), mark it as protected, a.s.o.. • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51) • Depending on the [Playback Mode], some [Playback] menu items are not displayed. • It may not be possible to set or edit pictures taken with other camer[...]

- 1 18 - Using the [Playback] menu [T ext Stamp] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). With this mode, the recording date and time, location name information and the text registered in the [Baby], [Pet] Scene Modes, [T ravel Date] and [Title Edit] can be stamped on the still picture. Use the respective cursor buttons to s[...]

- 1 19 - Using the [Playback] menu ■ Items that can be stamped [Shooting Date] [W/O TIME]: Stamps the recording date [WITH TIME]: Stamps recording date and time [Name] : Stamps the name registered in Face Recognition : Stamps the name registered in [Baby] or [Pet] [Location] Stamps the location registered in [Setup] menu’s [T ravel Date] [T rav[...]

- 120 - Using the [Playback] menu [Resize] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). With this mode, the resolution can be reduced to facilitate e-mail attachment and use in web pages, etc. (Still pictures recorded at the smallest recording pixel level cannot be further reduced.) ■ [SINGLE] Use the respective cursor buttons[...]

- 121 - Using the [Playback] menu [Cropping] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). For enlarging your still pictures and cropping unwanted areas. Use the respective cursor buttons to select a still picture, and then press [MENU/SET] Select the area to crop and press [MENU/SET] Expand Change position • A confirmation scr[...]

- 122 - Using the [Playback] menu [Favorite] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). By labelling your favorite pictures with a star ( ), you can play back your favorite pictures only , or you can delete all pictures except your favorites. Use the respective cursor buttons to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET][...]

- 123 - Using the [Playback] menu [Print Set] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). With this mode, picture/picture no./date printing settings can be made for when printing with DPOF print-compatible shops or printers. (Ask at the shop to check for compatibility .) Use the respective cursor buttons to select [SINGLE] or [[...]

- 124 - Using the [Playback] menu [Protect] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). For setting protection to disable picture deletion. Prevents deletion of important pictures. Use the respective cursor buttons to select [SINGLE] or [MUL TI] and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select picture and press [...]

- 125 - Using the [Playback] menu [Face Rec Edit] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). For editing or deleting the recognition information for pictures with mistaken Face Recognition. Use the respective cursor buttons to select [REPLACE] or [DELETE] and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select the pic[...]

- 126 - Using the [Playback] menu [Copy] • For [Playback] menu display and operation methods ( → 51). With this mode, you can copy pictures between the built-in memory and the memory card. Use the respective cursor buttons to select the copy method (direction) and press [MENU/SET] : Copies all pictures from the built-in memory to the card (go t[...]

- 127 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location Before using the GPS function, read “About GPS” ( → 8) and “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data” ( → 188). GPS stands for Global Positioning System. Y ou can check your current location using GPS satellites. The camera receives radio signals that contain orbi[...]

- 128 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location Using the GPS function to execute positioning When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the camera periodically receives radio signals from the GPS satellites and executes positioning. When positioning is executed successfully , the place name and position (latitude and longitude) information a[...]

- 129 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location ■ Displaying the status and result of positioning The icons that indicate the status and result of positioning will appear on the monitor . When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the current location and displays the place name information on the screen. P[...]

- 130 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location ■ Information to be recorded on the pictures When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the following information in still pictures and motion pictures ∗ (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]). • Latitude and longitude • Plac[...]

- 131 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location Executing the positioning function immediately to update the current location If the displayed place name is different from the current location or a previous location is displayed, update the positioning information. If some time has elapsed since the last time positioning was ex[...]

- 132 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location ■ Interval between positioning operations Even if the positioning information is not updated, the camera automatically tries to execute positioning immediately after it is turned on and subsequently at regular intervals when [GPS Setting] is [ON]. Also, when [Airplane Mode] is s[...]

- 133 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location Changing place name information to be displayed Y ou can change the recorded place name information items to be displayed on the screen. Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Area I[...]

- 134 - Using the GPS function to record the picture taking location Disabling the positioning function when the camera is turned off When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function remains activated even if the camera is turned off. T o disable the positioning function when the camera is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON]. Press [MENU/SET] Use t[...]

- 135 - Changing the place name information to be recorded When there are other candidate locations as a result of positioning, you can change the location information to another place name or landmark in the neighborhood. • When there is a choice for differing place name information, appears in front of the place name information. • Y ou can a[...]

- 136 - Changing the recorded GPS information [Edit Location] Y ou can edit the location information (latitude and longitude) recorded on still pictures and motion pictures. • Y ou can edit the location information only on a picture ( appears on the screen when this picture is played back) recorded with GPS information (location and place name in[...]

- 137 - Changing the recorded GPS information ■ Specifying the location from the map Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Point on map] and press [MENU/SET] Move the map to a new location that you want to record on the picture and press [MENU/SET] • About map operation ( → 145) • A confirmation screen will appear . Select [Y es] to [...]

- 138 - Changing the recorded GPS information [Edit Place Name] Y ou can edit a place name or landmark name recorded in a picture. Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Playback] menu or [Map] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Edit GPS Data] and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor [...]

- 139 - Adjusting the time using GPS Y ou can automatically update the [Clock Set] of the camera using the date and time information contained in GPS radio signals. When you move to a different time zone from your home area and positioning is executed successfully , the camera automatically adjusts the time to the local time. Select [Auto Clock Set[...]

- 140 - Reducing the time required for positioning Y ou can reduce the time required for positioning by copying the predicted satellite information (GPS assist data) of GPS satellites required for positioning to the camera in advance. • A computer that can be connected to the Internet is required to download the GPS assist data. • If the camera[...]

- 141 - Reducing the time required for positioning Using the “GPS Assist T ool” ■ Using “GPS Assist T ool” by connecting the camera and computer Preparation: T urn on the computer and close all other open application programs. Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective c[...]

- 142 - Reducing the time required for positioning ■ Using a card reader/writer (commercially available) Preparation: • Turn on the computer that is connected to a card reader/writer (commercially available) and close all other open application programs. • Insert a memory card in the camera before starting the updating procedure. Perform step[...]

- 143 - Reducing the time required for positioning Updating the GPS assist data Start up the “GPS Assist T ool” on the computer ■ Windows Double-click [GPSASIST .EXE] stored in the connected camera or memory card The “GPS Assist T ool” will start up. • When the “GPS Assist T ool” is copied to the memory card, [GPSASIST .EXE] is stor[...]

- 144 - Reducing the time required for positioning Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data. Press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Assist Data] and press [MENU/[...]

- 145 - Using the map function Y ou can display a map showing the location where a picture was taken or your current location. ● If you copy the map data stored on the supplied DVD to a memory card, you can display more detailed maps. ( → 149) ● The place name information recorded on a picture and the place name displayed on a map may not be [...]

- 146 - Using the map function Displaying your current location on a map When positioning is executed successfully using GPS, you can display your current location on a map. • Make sure to set [GPS Setting] to [ON]. ( → 128) Press the [MAP] button in playback mode T ouch [My Location] Map scale level (The levels that can be displayed vary depen[...]

- 147 - Using the map function Displaying only pictures taken in the same area Y ou can select the area of a picture on a map to narrow down the pictures to be displayed. Press the [MAP] button in playback mode Display the map so that the place where you took the pictures is moved within the display range of the frame Display range T ouch the +/- b[...]

- 148 - Using the map function Displaying a map by selecting a country or region Y ou can select a place name that you want to display and show it on a map. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Map] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Select Area] and press [MENU/SET] Use [...]

- 149 - Using the map data on the DVD Y ou can use “LEICA Map T ool” to copy the map data on the DVD (supplied) to a memory card. When the map data is copied to the memory card, detailed maps can be displayed on the camera. ● Install “LEICA Map T ool” on your computer before starting the detailed map display procedure. Installing “LEICA[...]

- 150 - Using the map data on the DVD Copying the map data to a memory card Preparation: • Install “LEICA Map T ool” on your computer before starting the copying procedure. ( → 149) • Turn on the computer and close all other open application programs. • Insert the supplied DVD in your computer drive before starting the copying procedure[...]

- 151 - Using the map data on the DVD ■ Copying map data directly to a memory card in the camera from the computer instead of a card reader/writer (commercially available) Y ou can copy the map data to a memory card inserted in the camera by connecting the camera to a computer using the supplied USB connection cable. • Select the connected came[...]

- 152 - Registering my landmark Y ou can register a user-defined location that is not registered in this camera as my landmark in order to display it when positioning is executed or to record it on a picture. (Up to 50 landmarks) ● Unless the map data is copied to a memory card, My landmark cannot be registered. Before registering My landmark, co[...]

- 153 - Registering my landmark Registering the recording location as my landmark Y ou can use the location information of a picture to register it as My landmark. Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Map] menu or [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [My Landmark] and [...]

- 154 - Registering my landmark Selecting My landmark and displaying it on a map Y ou can display a map by moving the registered My landmark to the center . Press [MENU/SET] in playback mode Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Map] menu and press [MENU/SET] Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Select Area] and press [MENU/SET] Use [...]

- 155 - Playing back on a TV Y ou can view pictures on a TV by connecting your camera to it with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory → 9) or the A V cable (included in scope of delivery → 9). ● Also consult the TV’ s instructions. Preparation: • Set [Output] to connect your camera to a TV using the A V cable ( → 59) • Turn of [...]

- 156 - Playing back on a TV ■ T o connect with the HDMI mini cable ● Always use the genuine Leica HDMI mini cable (available as accessory → 9). ● Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ● [Playback], [GPS], [Map], and [Setup] menus cannot be used. ● Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the screen, depend[...]

- 157 - Playing back on a TV HDTV Link (HDMI) What is the HDTV Link? ● This function allows you to use the remote control of compatible TVs for easy operations when the camera is connected to a HDTV Link compatible device using the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory → 9) for automatic linked operations. (Not all operations are possible.) ?[...]

- 158 - Playing back on a TV Preparation: Set [HDTV Link] to [ON] ( → 59). Connect the camera to a HDTV Link (HDMI)-compatible television with the HDMI mini cable (available as accessory → 9) ( → 155) T urn on the camera Set the REC/PLA Y switch to Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed on the TV screen • When opera[...]

- 159 - Playing back on a TV Playing back 3D still pictures If you connect this camera to a 3D-capable TV and play back still pictures that you recorded in 3D, you can enjoy impressive 3D still pictures on the TV . If a 3D-capable TV has an SD card slot, you can play back 3D still pictures that you recorded by inserting the card into the slot. Prep[...]

- 160 - Playing back on a TV ● On the monitor of this camera, 3D still pictures will be played back in 2D (conventional pictures). ● If you switch between 3D still pictures and normal still pictures while playing them back, the monitor image will be black for a few seconds. ● If you select a thumbnail of 3D still pictures or display a thumbna[...]

- 161 - Copying the recorded still and motion pictures The methods for copying still and motion pictures recorded with this camera to other devices vary according to the file format (JPEG, MPO, A VCHD, MP4, Motion JPEG). Follow the correct method for your device. Copying by inserting the SD card into a recorder Y ou can copy pictures using compatib[...]

- 162 - Copying the recorded still and motion pictures Copying the recorded image data to a computer with the supplied software Using the software on the supplied DVDs, you can copy the image data recorded with this camera in all file formats to a computer – with Adobe ® Photoshop ® Elements ® for still pictures and Adobe ® Premiere ® Elemen[...]

- 163 - Using with your PC 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. For details, see the instructions for your computer . • If your computer does not support SDXC Memory Cards a message will be displayed requesting you to forma[...]

- 164 - Using with your PC Connect the camera to the computer • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connection cable. Use of cables other than the supplied USB connection cable may cause malfunction. Use the respective cursor buttons on the camera to select [PC], and press [MENU/SET] • A message may be displayed on the monitor if [USB Mod[...]

- 165 - Using with your PC ∗ 1 New folders are created in the following cases: • When pictures are taken to folders containing files numbered 999. • When using cards already containing the same folder number (for example, pictures taken with other cameras, etc.). • When recording after performing [No.Reset]. ∗ 2 When “GPS Assist T ool?[...]

- 166 - Printing Preparation: • Charge the battery sufficiently . • When printing pictures from the built-in memory , remove any memory cards. • Adjust the print quality or other settings on your printer , as needed. • Turn on the camera and the printer . Connect the camera to the printer • Please make sure you use the supplied USB connec[...]

- 167 - Printing ● Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one. ● Disconnect the USB connection cable after printing. ● T urn off the power before inserting or removing memory cards. ● When the battery begins to run out during communication, a warning beep sounds. Cancel printing and disconnect USB connection cable. U[...]

- 168 - Printing Printing multiple pictures Use the respective cursor buttons to select [Multi Print] in step ( → 166) Use the respective cursor buttons to select the desired mode and then press [MENU/SET] • [Multi Select] : Scroll between the pictures with the respective cursor buttons, select the pictures to print with the [DISP .] button. (T[...]

- 169 - Printing Making print settings on the camera Make the settings before selecting [Print start]. Use the respective cursor buttons to select the mode and press [MENU/SET] Mode Settings [Print with Date] [ON]/[OFF] [Num.of prints] Set the number (up to 999 pictures) [Paper Size] When is selected, the printer settings take priority . [Page Layo[...]

- 170 - List of monitor displays The screen shown here is only an example. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change displays. ■ In recording 12 3 4 5 6 7 11 8 9 10 1 Recording Mode ( → 25) 2 Backlight Compensation ( → 32, 34) Recording quality ( → 107) Resolution ( → 95) Quality ( → 96) Flash ( → 66) Optic[...]

- 171 - List of monitor displays ∗ 1 XXhXXmXXs, RXXhXXmXXs [h], [m] and [s] indicate “hour”, “minute” and “second”. ∗ 2 The displaying is performed in the following priority order: location name information, travel destination, name ([Baby]/[Pet]), and name ([Face Recog.]). When the place name information or the number of days elaps[...]

- 172 - List of monitor displays The screen shown here is only an example. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change displays. ■ In playback 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Playback Mode ( → 111 ) 2 Protected picture ( → 124) Favorites ( → 122) Date/text stamped display ( → 105, 1 18) Color Mode ( → 103) Retouched picture[...]

- 173 - List of monitor displays The screen shown here is only an example. The actual display may vary . • Press the [DISP .] button to change displays. ■ In playback 11 13 14 15 10 16 10 Recording date/time World time ( → 93) Name ∗ 1 ( → 82, 90) Age in years/months ∗ 1 ( → 82, 90) Place name information ∗ 1 ( → 135) Destination [...]

- 174 - Message displays Meanings of and required responses to major messages displayed on the monitor . [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 ( → 42) cannot be deleted. [...]

- 175 - Message displays [Memory card parameter error] ● The card is not of SD standard. ● With capacities of 4 GB or more, only SDHC or SDXC Memory Cards are supported. [Read Error] / [Write Error] [Please check the card] ● Reading the data has failed. → Check whether the card has been inserted correctly ( → 19). ● Writing the data has[...]

- 176 - Q&A T roubleshooting T ry checking these items ( → 176 - 183) first. If the problem persists, performing [Reset] in the [Setup] menu may resolve the issue ( → 58). (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 befo[...]

- 177 - Q&A T roubleshooting GPS (continued) Positioning takes time. ● When using the camera for the first time or after not using it for a while, positioning may take several minutes. ● Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS satellites change, it may take longer depending on the recording loca[...]

- 178 - Q&A T roubleshooting Recording (continued) Several pictures are taken when I press the shutter release button just once. ● The camera is set to use [Auto Bracket] or [Burst]. The focus setting is not correct. ● The mode set is not appropriate for the distance to the subject. (The focus range varies according to recording mode.) ● [...]

- 179 - Q&A T roubleshooting Recording (continued) Motion picture recording stops midway . ● With camera models 18 176 / 18 177 If [Rec Quality] of [A VCHD] motion pictures is set to [GPH], [PSH], [GFS] or [FSH], you can continuously record a motion picture for up to 29 minutes . ( → 107) Y ou can continuously record a motion picture in [MP[...]

- 180 - Q&A T roubleshooting Flash No flash is emitted. ● The flash is set to [Forced Flash Off] ( → 66). ● The flash becomes unavailable in the following cases : • [Auto Bracket] • [Burst] (However , when [Flash Burst] is selected, the flash is fixed to [Forced Flash On].) • Scene Modes ([Scenery] [Panorama Shot] [Night Scenery] [H[...]

- 181 - Q&A T roubleshooting Playback (continued) Red parts are rendered black in the recorded pictures. ● When digital red-eye correction ( , ) 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 , o[...]

- 182 - Q&A T roubleshooting TV , computer , printer (continued) The computer does not recognize the card (it only reads the built-in memory). ● Disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied) and reconnect with a card in place. The computer does not recognize the card. (When using SDXC Memory Cards) → Check whether your computer is compatib[...]

- 183 - Q&A T roubleshooting Others The menu is not displayed in the desired language. ● Change the [Language] setting ( → 61). 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 release button halfway in dark locations. ● [AF Assist Lamp] is [...]

- 184 - Usage cautions and notes When in use ● 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 may be disrup[...]

- 185 - Usage cautions and notes Memory cards ● T o prevent damage to cards and data • Avoid high temperatures, direct sunlight, electromagnetic radiation, and static electricity . • Do not bend, drop, or expose to strong impacts. • Do not touch terminals on reverse of card or allow them to become dirty or wet. ● When disposing of/transfe[...]

- 186 - Usage cautions and notes About the charger (supplied) ● Keep it at least 1 m (3.3 feet) away from an AM radio (otherwise, it might cause radio interference). ● The charger may generate whirring sounds when it is being used. This is not a malfunction. ● After use, be sure to disconnect the connection to the electrical outlet. (A very s[...]

- 187 - Usage cautions and notes Personal Information 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 personal information. ● Disclaimer • Data containing personal information can be altered or lost due to malfunction, static electricity , accidents, [...]

- 188 - Usage cautions and notes Important! Be sure to read the following before using the location names that are stored in this product. Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map Data Personal Use Only . Y ou agree to use this Data together with this digital camera for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and n[...]

- 189 - Usage cautions and notes No W arranty . This data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. Leica Camera AG and its licensors (and their licensors and suppliers) make no guarantees, representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, arising by law or otherwise, including but not limited to, conten[...]

- 190 - Usage cautions and notes Export Control. Leica Camera AG shall not export from anywhere any part of the Data or any direct product thereof except in compliance with, and with all licenses and approvals required under , applicable export laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the laws, rules and regulations administered by[...]

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- 194 - Usage cautions and notes ■ Landmark types Although approx. 1,000,000 landmarks are registered in the built-in memory , there are also some unregistered landmarks. (The registered information is current as of December 201 1 and will not be updated.) • It differs from that registered on our GPS-equipped models before 201 1. Zoo Botanical [...]

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