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LEICA C-LUX 3
Instructions
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LEICA C-LUX 3 Dear Customer May we take the opportunity of thanking you for having purchased this LEICA C-LUX 3. Please read the instructions carefully and keep them for future reference. Contents Safety instructions and precautions ............................................... 4 Names of the components ............................................................ 10 Using for the first time .................................................................... 14 Snapshot mode ................
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Precautions THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN THE U.S.A. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: LEICA Model No.: C-LUX 3 Responsible party / Support Contact: Leica Camera AG, Oskar-Barnack-Strasse 11, D-35606 Solms, Tel.: +49 (0) 64 42-208-0, Fax: +49 (0) 64 42-208-333, www.leica-camera.com, info@leica-camera.com 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 dev
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THE FOLLOWING APPLIES ONLY IN GREAT BRITAIN The rating plate is on the underside of the digital camera. Caution for AC mains lead For your safety, please read the following text carefully. This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-amper g e and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA
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Safety instructions Before using for the first time, read the following safety instructions and carefully observe them when using the device. Maintaining personal safety Attention: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and disturbances, use only recommended accessories and do not expose the device to rain or humid- ity. Do not remove the cover or the rear cover. Please consult Leica Customer Service for repair work. Caution: Note the copyright. Recording commercially pre-recorded tapes/dis
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Lens the device may malfunction. Memory cards radiation or place where static electricity is generated. Do not bend or drop the cards otherwise recorded data may be damaged or deleted. Battery (Lithium-Ion battery pack) water. Rinse eyes with plenty of tap water, and do not rub them. Then con- sult a doctor. Charger unit of fire hazard. suit the socket. If device is not used for some time loose its capacity. from sp
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Fault prevention Camera: Handling the camera might knock against the camera, the display or lens and cause damage. Leica dealer. Fault and interfer- - ence prevention magnetic equipment such as: - Televisions If a fault develops on the - Microwave ovens camera: - Video games 1. Switch off camera - Radio transmitters 2. Remove battery - High voltage lines, etc. 3. Insert battery These components may disrupt and/or negatively affect 4. Switch on camera the camera’s pictu
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Battery/Charger unit: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Power generation supplied. Never drop the battery. is based on the chemical reaction in the interior of damage. Discontinue using damaged batteries. the cell. This reaction is affected by ambient tem- inserted incorrectly. perature and humidity. Too high or too low a tempera- ture will shorten service life of the battery. with you. with local regulations. contacts. This could pose a fire risk. rece
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Names of the components Self timer indicator AF (focus) assist lamp Flash Lens Still picture recording Card/battery cover Tripod Release lever thread Motion picture mode for movie recording Microphone ON/OFF switch Shutter button Speaker Zoom lever Mode dial Strap eyelet Mode switch Comp. out Record mode AV-out/USB DC in LCD monitor Playback mode Cursor up / exposure compensation / Bracketing button Cursor left / Cursor right / Self-timer button Flash setting button Cursor down / MENU/SET b
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About the LCD monitor Recording 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 14 8 13 9 10 12 11 1 Recording mode 6 Battery indication 11 Shutter speed 2 Flash mode 7 No. of rec. pictures 12 Aperture value 3 Focus 8 Built in memory 13 AF area 4 Resolution 9 Recording state 14 Image stabilizer 5 Quality 10 ISO sensitivity Recording 2 3 4 5 with settings 1 6 21 7 20 8 19 9 10 18 17 11 16 15 14 13 12 1 Macro mode 8 Name 15 Exposure compensation 2 White balance 9 Histogram 16 Curr. date, time & dest. 3 ISO sensitivity 10 Travel
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About the LCD monitor Changing the display The guide The histogram Not possible dur- lines help displays the ing menu screen to align the brightness. subject. Press repeatedly In recording mode In playback mode If [TRAVEL DATE] and/or [AGE] is set, the number of days passed since the travel date/birthday. During slide shows Brightening the monitor Not possible in: - Playback mode Press Q. MENU Select LCD MODE Press Q. MENU Normal brightness Automatic brightness The monitor becomes easier to
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About the histogram A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure. Examples of histogram: Properly Exposed Underexposed Overexposed Dark, mid-tone, and The picture will become The picture will become bright areas are bal- underexposed with overexposed with more anced out evenly, mak- more dark areas. The bright areas. The pic-
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Using for the first time Scope of delivery 1. Check if the following parts are included. If any parts are missing, contact your Leica dealer. Article Type Art.-No. 1 Battery (USA) BP DC6-U 18 675 1 ˝ (EU) BP DC6-E 18 674 Battery Case - 423-076.801-504 2 Charger (USA) BC DC6-U 423-076.801-502 2 ˝ (EU) BC DC6-E 423-076.801-501 3 Mains Lead (EU) EU 423-068.801-019 3 ˝ (UK/HK) UK 423-068.801-020 3 ˝ (AUS) AUS 423-068.801-023 Wrist Strap - 424-025.003-000 USB Cable - 424-025.00
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Charging the battery 3. The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. warm after using/charging. Connect adapter Insert the battery (if outside USA) Ensure battery is insert- any time, e.g. even if it is not ed correctly. fully discharged. dedicated charger indoors Charge until green only. indicator turns off Battery cannot be charged in the camera even if the (after about 120 min.) optional AC adaptor is at- tached. Detach the battery Detach the battery when the
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Using for the first time Inserting the card 5. Ensure that the unit is turned OFF. Without an inserted card, a limited amount of pictures can be stored in the internal memory. Open the cover Insert the card Push until it clicks. - tion terminals of the card. To remove the card, press until it clicks. Pull the card out upright. Close the cover memory or the card may Lock the release lever be damaged or lost due to electromagnetic radiation, static electricity or failure of the cam
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Setting Language, Time and 6. Date Switch camera ON, Press [MENU/SET] [CLOCK SET]. set mode for at least 24 hrs to store the clock settings for 3 months, even when the battery is removed. cannot be printed on pictures Press repeatedly Press [MENU/SET] correctly. Select and set the Turn the camera OFF desired item after setting the clock You can also set a travel date: 01 Select [TRAVEL DATE] from the [SETUP] menu, and then press . 02 Press to select [SET] and then pre
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Snapshot mode Set ON/OFF switch to ON, 1. mode switch to and mode dial to The status indicator lights up for about 1 sec. Switch camera ON, Select mode set mode Press MENU/SET and select 2. mode in menu, aim the camera at your subject with both hands Aim the AF area at Select mode your main subject Focus the subject 3. - To change settings, press not focused: Focus on subject, press focused: shutter button halfway - For more information on how to focus a subject, plea
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Scene detection i-Portrait 5. i-Scenery If the camera identifies a i-Macro specific type of scene, the 1 respective icon is displayed in i-Night Portrait the upper left corner. 2 i-Night Scenery Scene detected 1 i.e. intelligent portrait only if flash is set to 2 only if flash is set to The mode can automatically detect five scenes. If none of these scene modes matches your subject, the camera will record with standard settings. the faces will be optimal. pictures in the approp
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Program mode Compared to the Snapshot mode, many more menu items can be set and pictures with greater freedom can be taken. Set ON/OFF switch to ON, 1. mode switch to and mode dial to The status indicator lights up for about 1 sec. Switch camera ON, Select mode set mode Press MENU/SET and select 2. mode in menu, aim the camera at your subject with both hands Aim the AF area at Select mode your main subject Set flash or proceed with 3. step 4 Set the flash to match the situatio
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Focus the subject 5. - To change settings, press not focused: Focus on subject, press focused: shutter button halfway - For more information on how to focus a subject, please see page 30, on Take the picture 6. - Depending on the setting, pictures taken vertically are shown rotated. - Use a tripod if the shake alert appears. Press shutter button View picture - When pressing the shutter but- fully The picture is shown ton, the monitor may become bright or dark. for a short time. 21
