Leica M Monochrom User manual

LEICA M Monochrom
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Instructions
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LEICA M Monochrom
Instructions

FOREWORD Dear Customer,
Leica would like to thank you for purchasing the Leica
M Monochrom and congratulate you on your choice.
With this unique digital view and rangefinder camera,
you have made an excellent choice.
We wish you a great deal of pleasure and success using
your new Leica M Monochrom.
In order to make best use of all the opportunities
offered by this high performance camera, we
recommend that you first read these instructions.
This manual has been printed on 100% chlorine free bleached paper.
The complex manufacturing process eases the burden on the water
system and thus helps to protect our environment.
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This is a Class B product based on the standard of
the Voluntary Control Council for Interference from
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this is
used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic
environment, it may cause radio interference.
Install and use the equipment according to the
instruction manual.
FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer -
ence in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
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receiver.
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different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Trade Name: Leica
Model No.: Leica M Monochrom
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Support contact: Leica Camera Inc.
1 Pearl Count, Unit A
Allendale, New Jersey 07401
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003
Leica M Monochrom
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC notes.................................................................87
Foreword .................................................................86
Warning messages .................................................. 90
Legal information ..................................................... 90
Disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.........90
Package contents..................................................... 91
Designation of parts..................................................92
Displays
In the viewfinder.................................................... 94
On the monitor...................................................... 95
Menu items
In the main menu .................................................. 97
In the picture parameters menu..............................97
Quick guide.............................................................. 98
Comprehensive instructions
Preparations
Attaching the carrying strap ..............................100
Charging the battery..........................................100
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from the camera................................................102
Charge level displays ......................................102
Inserting and removing the memory card...........103
Leica M lenses ..................................................104
Attaching a lens..............................................105
Detaching a lens.............................................105
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Turning the camera on and off...........................106
The shutter release............................................107
Serial exposures.............................................107
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Shutter speed setting dial.....................................108
Monitor............................................................... 109
Setting the brightness .......................................109
Menu control .......................................................110
Main menu....................................................... 110
Picture parameters menu ..................................110
Setting the menu functions................................110
Presets
Basic camera settings
Menu language................................................. 112
Date and time ...................................................112
Automatic power off..........................................113
Button acknowledgement and signal tones ........113
Basic picture settings
Turning lens type identification on and off..........114
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Resolution........................................................ 115
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ISO sensitivity ...................................................116
Image properties (contrast, sharpness)..............118
Tones................................................................118
Holding the camera correctly ...............................119
Bright-line view and range finder.................. 
Image field selector...........................................120
Distance measurement ....................................... 122
Superimposed image method (double image).....122
Split image method .......................................... 122
Exposure metering .............................................. 123
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Exposure modes............................................... 124
Aperture priority............................................ 124
Metering memory lock................................ 124
Exposure compensation.............................. 125
Automatic bracketing...................................127
Manual exposure setting.................................128
The
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Exposure meter metering range .........................129
Values above and below the metering range....129

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General information on flash exposure
metering and control............................................130
Compatible flash units.......................................130
Attaching the flash unit......................................131
Flash mode .......................................................131
Settings for camera-
controlled automatic flash mode.....................132
The flash exposure control displays in the
viewfinder with system-compatible flash units.132
In automatic flash mode .................................133
Flash unit set to computer control (
A ) or
manual mode ( M ) .......................................... 133
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the sync speed range .....................................134
Selecting the firing moment............................135
Additional functions
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Resetting all custom settings .............................137
Review mode....................................................... 138
Review for unlimited time - PLAY........................138
Automatic review of last
picture ..............................................................139
Normal review 3.2.............................................139
Review with histogram 3.3.................................140
Review with clipping indicators 3.4 ....................140
Clipping settings.............................................140
Review with additional function 3.5....................141
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"Scrolling" in the memory ..................................142
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simultaneous viewing of several
reduced pictures ...............................................142
Deleting pictures.............................................. 143
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Clearing delete protection ................................ 144
Additional functions
Folder management ..........................................146
Formatting the memory card ............................147
Taking photographs with the self-timer...............147
Transferring data to a computer.........................148
USB connection ................................................148
With Windows®917JTUB®®....................... 148
With Mac®OS X (10.6)................................... 149
Using the camera as an external drive.............149
Using card readers ........................................ 150
Data structure on the memory card...................150
Working with DNG raw data...............................150
Installing firmware updates................................151
Miscellaneous
System accessories for the Leica M Monochrom
Interchangeable lenses......................................152
Filters................................................................152
Universal wide-angle viewfinder M .....................152
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Mirror viewfinder M ......................................... 152
Viewfinder magnifier M 1.25x and 1.4x..............152
Flash units ....................................................... 153
Hand grip M ..................................................... 153
Corrective lenses ............................................. 153
Cases............................................................... 153
Spare parts..........................................................153
Precautions and care instructions
General precautionary measures ..........................154
Monitor............................................................ 155
Sensor ..............................................................155
Condensation................................................... 155
Care instructions
For the camera................................................. 155
For lenses ........................................................ 156
For the battery ................................................. 156
For the charger................................................. 157
For memory cards............................................ 157
Cleaning the sensor .............................................158
Storage............................................................... 159
Malfunctions and their resolution .........................160
Index ................................................................162
Technical data and descriptions............................164
Leica Academy.................................................... 167
Leica on the Internet............................................167
Leica Info Service................................................ 167
Leica Customer Service ...................................... 167

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WARNING MESSAGES
tYou should use only the recommended accessories to
prevent faults, short circuits or electric shock.
tDo not expose the unit to moisture or rain.
tDo not attempt to remove parts of the body
(covers); specialist repairs can be carried out only at
authorized service centers.
LEGAL INFORMATION
tPlease ensure that you observe copyright laws. The
recording and publication of pre-recorded media
such as tapes, CDs, or other published or broadcast
material may contravene copyright laws.
tThis also applies to all of the software supplied.
tThe SD logo is a registered trademark.
tOther names, company or product names referred
to in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the relevant companies.
DISPOSAL OF
ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
(Applies within the EC, and for other Euro-
pean countries with segregated waste coll-
ection systems)
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components and should therefore not be disposed of in
general household waste! Instead it should be disposed
of at a recycling collection point provided by the local
authority. This costs you nothing.
If the device itself contains replaceable (rechargeable)
batteries, these must be removed first and, if
necessary, also be disposed of in line with the relevant
regulations.
Further information on this issue is available from
your local administration, your local waste collection
company, or in the store where you purchased this
device.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS Before using your Leica M Monochrom for the first
time, please check that the accessories supplied are
complete.
A. Battery
B. Charger
C. USB connecting cable
D. Carrying strap

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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
1.
FRONT VIEW
1.1 Lens release button
1.2 Eyes for carrying strap
1.3 Distance meter viewing window
1.4 Brightness sensor1
1.5 Illumination window for the bright-line frames
1.6 Viewfinder window with mirror blinds for
better legibility of the displays against bright
backgrounds
1.7 Self-timer LED
1.8 Image field selector
1.9 Bottom cover locking clip
FRONT VIEW OF CAMERA BAYONET /REAR
VIEW OF LENS BAYONET
1.10 Sensor for lens identification
1.11 6-bit lens identification barcode
1Leica M lenses with viewfinder adaptors cover the brightness
sensor. Information about the use of these and other lenses can
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TOP VIEW
1.12 Fixed ring with
a. Index for distance setting
b. Depth of field scale and
c. Red index button for changing lenses
1.13 Focusing ring with
a. Finger grip
1.14 Aperture setting ring
1.15 White index point for aperture setting
1.16 Lens hood
1.17 Shutter speed setting dial with
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A Detent position for automatic shutter speed
control
1.18 Main switch with detent positions for
–
OFF (camera turned off)
–
S (single pictures)
–
C (continuous pictures)
– (self-timer)
1.19 Shutter release button with
– Thread for cable release
1.20 Flash unit shoe with
a. Center (flash) and
b. Control contacts, and
c. Hole for retaining pin

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REAR VIEW
1.21
SET button for calling up the picture parameter
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selected in the sub-menus
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image
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ISO button for calling up the sensitivity setting
1.24
DELETE button for selecting the delete function
1.25 USB port cover
1.26
PLAY button for turning on (continuous) review
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1.27 Viewfinder window
1.28
MENU button for calling up and exiting the main
menu
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pictures viewed
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scrolling through the memory
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1.32 Monitor
VIEW WITH USB PORT COVER OPEN
1.33 USB port (5-pin, for connecting to
computers)
BOTTOM VIEW
(with bottom cover in place)
1.34 Tripod thread A14“, DIN 4503 (14“)
1.35 Bottom cover
1.36 Locking toggle for bottom cover
(with bottom cover removed)
1.37 Battery compartment
1.38 Battery locking slider
1.39 Memory card slot
CHARGER
1.40 Green (
CHARGE ) LED to indicate charging
1.41 Yellow (
80% ) LED to indicate: 80% charge
reached
1.42 Charging slot for battery with
a. Contacts
1.43 Socket for vehicle charging cable
1.44 2-pin socket for
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DISPLAYS 2. IN THE VIEWFINDER
2.1 LEDs
(Light Emitting Diodes)
(with automatic brightness control, which
responds to the ambient brightness1) for:
2.1.1 Four-digit seven-segment digital display with dots
above and below
Digital display:
– Displays the automatically determined shutter
speed for aperture priority A, or for counting
down shutter speeds longer than 1s
– Warning that the metering or setting ranges are
overshot or undershot
using aperture priority A
– Displays the exposure compensation value
(briefly during adjustment)
– Indicates that the buffer memory is
(temporarily) full
– Indicates that no memory card is loaded (Sd)
– Indicates that the memory card is full (Full)
Dot above:
– Indicates (when lit) that
metering memory lock is being used
Dot below:
– Indicates (flashing) that exposure
compensation is being used
1Automatic control is not available for Leica M lenses with viewfinder
attachments, since they cover the brightness sensor 1.4 which
supplies the information required. In such cases the displays always
maintain a constant brightness.
2.1.2 Two triangular and one circular LED:
– For manual adjustment: Jointly used as light
balance for exposure compensation
– Warning of values below the metering range
2.1.3 Flash symbol:
– Flash readiness
– Details of flash exposure before and after
the picture
2.2 Bright line frame for 50mm and 75mm
(example)
2.3 Metering field for distance setting
2.1.1
2.1.3
2.1.2
2.3
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3. IN THE MONITOR
3.1 When taking a picture
(by pressing the INFO button, 1.22)
3.1.1 Battery capacity
3.1.2 Remaining memory capacity in MB
3.1.3 Number of pictures remaining
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3.1.5 Lens type
3.2 In normal review mode
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3.2.1 Delete protection symbol (only if set)
3.2.2 Shutter speed (not in enlarged view)
3.2.3 Sensitivity (not in enlarged view)
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enlarged view)
3.2.5 Zoom level, or position of trimming shown
(schematic, in enlarged review mode only)
3.2.6 Selected picture
(reduced viewing of 4 or 9 pictures only)
3.3 Review with histogram
(As in 3.2, additional)
3.3.1 JPG-Histogram
3.3.2
DNG-Histogram
(scematic illustration, the width and number of
segments may be different in reality)
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.1.2
3.1.1
3.1.3
3.1.4
3.1.5
3.2.1 3.2.2 3.2.3 3.2.4
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3.5 Reviewing with additional information
(by pressing the INFO button, 1.22; picture reduced)
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3.5.2 Histogram
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3.5.4 Shutter speed
3.5.5 Sensitivity
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pictures
3.5.7 Picture data
a. Exposure mode
b. Focal length2
c. Exposure compensation
d. Resolution
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f. User profile name
g. File number
h. Zoom level or position of trimming shown
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1See "Review with histogram 3.3", p. 140
2Only with the latest M lenses with 6-bit coding, or suitably conver-
ted lenses (see p. 104) or with manual setting in the menu (see
p. 115).
DISPLAYS
3. IN THE MONITOR (continued)
3.4 When viewing clipping indicators
3.4.1 Bright sections of picture without definition
3.4.2 Dark sections of picture without definition
a
b
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e
f
g
i
d
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3.5.2
3.5.1
3.5.3 3.5.4 3.5.5 3.5.6
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MENU ITEMS
4.1 In the main menu (press MENU button, 1.28)
4.2 In the picture parameters menu (press SET button, 1.21)
Menu item Explanation
4.1.1 Lens detection – see p. 114
4.1.2 Save user Profile User-specific profile (save) see p. 136
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4.1.4 Self-timer Self-timer delay time see p. 147
4.1.5 Auto ISO setup – see p. 116
4.1.6 Sharpening Picture sharpening see p. 118
4.1.7 Contrast Picture contrast see p. 118
4.1.8 Toning Picture toning see p. 118
4.1.9 Bracketing setup /VNCFSPGQJDUVSFTHSBEVBUJPOTFRVFODF see p. 127
4.1.10 Exp. Comp. setup 6TJOHNFOVDFOUSBMTFUUJOHEJBM see p. 125
4.1.11 Monitor brightness – see p. 109
4.1.12 Clipping Indication of under and overexposed areas see p. 150
4.1.13 Folder manag. 3FOBNFDSFBUFOFX see p. 146
4.1.14 Auto review Automatic review of the last picture see p. 139
4.1.15 Auto power off – see p. 113
4.1.16 Flash sync – see p. 135
4.1.17 Auto Slow Sync Flash exposure time see p. 134
4.1.18 Reset (To original factory settings) see p. 137
4.1.19 Sensor cleaning Shutter opening for cleaning the sensor see p. 158
4.1.20 Date – see p. 112
4.1.21 Time – see p. 112
4.1.22 Tone Button acknowledgement tone see p. 113
4.1.23 Language – see p. 112
4.1.24 USB connection Detection of camera as external drive or complying with PTP protocol see p. 148
4.1.25 Format SD card Formatting the memory card see p. 147
4.1.26 Firmware Firmware version see p. 151
Menu item Explanation
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4.2.2 Resolution – see p. 115
4.2.3 Exp. Comp. Exposure compensation (set) see p. 125
4.2.4 Bracketing 5VSOPOPGG see p. 127
4.2.5 User profile User-specific profile see p. 136

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QUICK GUIDE
You will need the following items:
– Camera
– Battery (A)
– Memory card (not supplied)
– Battery charger (B)
PRESETS
1. Insert the battery (A) into the charger (see p. 100)
2. Connect the charger (B) to the mains to charge the
battery (see p. 100)
3. Set the main switch (1.18) to
OFF (see p. 106).
4. Insert the charged battery into the camera
(see p. 102).
5. Insert a memory card (see p. 103).
6. Set the main switch (1.18) to
S (see p. 106).
7. Set the desired language (see p. 112).
8. Format the memory card (see p. 147).
Notes:
tThis is generally only required if the card has not been
factory-formatted
tSimple formatting does not cause the data on the
card to be irretrievably lost. Only the directory is
deleted, which means that the existing files are no
longer directly accessible. The data can be accessed
again using appropriate software. Only the data that
is then overwritten by saving new data is actually
permanently deleted. You should nevertheless
make a habit of transferring all your pictures onto a
secure bulk storage medium, e.g. the hard drive on
your computer, as soon as possible (see p. 148 for
details).
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TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS
10. Attach the desired lens to the camera (see p. 105).
11. Set the shutter speed dial (1.17) to
A to
automatically control the shutter speed (see p. 108).
12. With the viewfinder to the eye, set the focus using
the distance setting ring on the lens (see p. 122).
13. Press the shutter release button (1.19) as far as the
first pressure point to activate the camera exposure
metering.
14. If necessary, correct the exposure using the
aperture setting ring on the lens (1.14) (see p. 124).
15. Press the shutter release button all the way down to
take the picture.

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VIEWING PICTURES
For automatic brief reviews of the last picture (in
picture mode):
The Leica M Monochrom is preset for this function -
Auto review. Various options for the function can be
selected in the main menu under this item (4.1.14) (see
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For review without a time limit:
1. Select review mode by pressing the PLAY button
(1.26) (see p. 138).
2. Press the left or right direction button (1.30) to view
other pictures.
Note:
If you have been taking photographs using the picture
series function (see p. 107), in both review modes the
last picture in the series or the last picture in the series
stored on the card - if not all pictures in the series have
been transferred from the camera's buffer memory to
the card at this point - is shown first.
ENLARGING PICTURES ON THE MONITOR
Turn the central setting dial (1.29) to the right
(clockwise) to enlarge the picture displayed (see p. 142).
DELETING PICTURES
Press the delete button (DELETE, 1.24) and follow the
instructions on the monitor (1.32) (see p. 143).

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COMPREHENSIVE
INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATIONS
ATTACHING THE CARRYING STRAP
a b
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The Leica M Monochrom is powered by a Lithium ion
battery (A).
Attention:
tOnly the battery type specified and described in this
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by Leica Camera AG, may be used in this camera.
tThese batteries may only be used in the units for
which it is designed and may only be charged exactly
as described below.
tUsing this battery contrary to the instructions and
using non-specified battery types can result in an
explosion under certain circumstances.
tThe batteries may not be exposed to heat, sunlight,
humidity or moisture for long periods. Likewise, the
batteries may not be placed in a microwave oven or a
high pressure container as this results in a risk of fire
or explosion.
tA safety valve in the battery guarantees that any
excess pressure caused by improper handling is
discharged safely.
tOnly the charger specified and described in this
manual or the Leica charger, order no. 14 463 is to
be used.
The use of other chargers not approved by Leica
Camera AG can cause damage to the batteries and, in
extreme cases, to serious or life-threatening injuries.
tThe charger supplied should be used exclusively for
charging this battery type. Do not attempt to use it
for other purposes.
tThe car charging cable supplied may not be
connected while the charger is still connected to the
mains.
tEnsure that the mains outlet used is freely accessible.
tThe battery and charger may not be opened. Repairs
may only be carried out by authorized workshops.
Notes:
tThe battery should be charged before the Leica M
Monochrom is used for the first time.
tThe battery must have a temperature of 32°-95°F to
be charged (otherwise the charger will not turn on, or
will turn off again).
tLithium ion batteries can be charged at any time,
regardless of their current charge level. If a battery
is only partly discharged when charging starts, it is
charged to full capacity faster.
tThe batteries warm up during the charging process.
This is normal and not a malfunction.
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charging has begun (>2Hz), this indicates a charging
error. In this case, disconnect the charger from the
mains and remove the battery. Ensure that the above
temperature conditions are met and then restart the
charging process.
If the problem persists, please contact your dealer,
the Leica office in your country or Leica Camera AG.

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tA new battery only reaches its full capacity after it
has been fully charged and – by use in the camera
- discharged again 2 or 3 times. This discharge
procedure should be repeated every 25 cycles.
tTo maximize the life of the battery, it should not be
exposed to extremely high or low temperatures (e. g.
in a stationary vehicle in summer or winter) for long
periods.
tEven when used in optimum conditions, every battery
has a limited service life. After several hundred
charging cycles, this becomes noticeable as the
operating times get significantly shorter.
tDefective batteries should be disposed of in line with
the applicable regulations (see p. 90).
tThe replaceable battery provides power to a back-
up battery which is integrated into the camera.
This back-up battery maintains the reference data
such as the date for up to 3 months. If this back-up
battery becomes discharged it must be recharged
by inserting the replaceable main battery. Once
the replaceable battery has been inserted, the full
capacity of the back-up battery is recovered after
about 60 hours. This process does not require the
camera to be turned on.
1. Connect the charger, i.e. plug the connector on the
mains cable (1.45) into the corresponding socket on
the charger (1.44) and connect the other end to a
mains outlet.
2. Insert a battery with its contacts underneath and the
end marked with an arrow facing forwards as far as
it will go into the charging slot (1.42) on the charger.
The shape of the charging slot ensures that the
battery is positioned correctly.
CHARGE 80%
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tThe green LED marked CHARGE (1.40) starts flashing
to confirm that charging is in progress. As soon as
the battery has charged to at least 45of its capacity,
the yellow LED marked 80% (1.41) also lights up.
When the battery is fully charged, i.e. 100% capacity
reached - after approx. 312hours - the green LED is
continually lit rather than flashing.
Note:
The 80% LED lights up after around 2 hours due to
the charging characteristics. This battery capacity is
enough for around 280 pictures.
Thus, if the full capacity of around 350 pictures is
not required, the camera is ready to use again in a
relatively short time.
3. The charger should then be disconnected from the
mains. However, there is no risk of overcharging.
4. Remove the battery by pulling or sliding it back out
of the charging slot (there is a recess on the top of
the slot for this purpose).