Leica D-LUX 8 Instrucciones Abreviadas página 17

SAFETY REMARKS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Do not use your camera in the immediate vicinity of devices that generate powerful
magnetic, electrostatic or electromagnetic fields (e.g. induction ovens, microwave
ovens, television sets or computer screens, video game consoles, cell phones,
broadcasting equipment). Their electromagnetic fields can interfere with image
capturing.
• Strong magnetic fields, e.g. from speakers or large electric motors can damage the
stored data or disrupt shooting.
• Switch off the camera, remove the battery briefly, replace it and switch the camera
back on in case of a camera malfunction due to the effects of electromagnetic
fields.
• Do not use the camera in the immediate vicinity of radio transmitters or high-voltage
power lines. Their electromagnetic fields may also interfere with image capturing.
• Always store small parts e.g. the accessory shoe cover as follows:
– out of the reach of children
– in a safe location, where they will not get lost or stolen
• State-of-the-art electronic components are sensitive to static discharge. You can eas-
ily pick up charges of several 10,000 volts by simply walking on synthetic floor cover-
ings. A static discharge can occur when you touch the camera and especially if it is
placed on a conductive surface. A static discharge on the camera housing poses no
risk for the electronics. Despite built-in safety circuits, you should avoid direct contact
with external camera contacts like those in the flash shoe.
• Use a cotton or linen cloth instead of a microfiber cloth from an optician's (synthetic)
when cleaning the contacts. Make sure to discharge any electrostatic charge by
deliberately touching a heating or water pipe (conductive, grounded material). Dirt
deposits and oxidation on the contacts can be avoided by storing your camera in a
dry location with the lens cap and the flash shoe/viewfinder cap (in system camer-
as) attached.
• Only use accessories specified for this model to prevent faults, short circuits or
electric shock.
• Do not attempt to remove parts of the housing (covers) yourself. Repairs must be
done at authorized service centers only.
• Protect the camera against contact with insect sprays and other aggressive chem-
icals. Petroleum spirit, thinner and alcohol must not be used for cleaning. Some
chemicals and liquids can damage the camera housing or the surface finish.
• Rubber and plastics are known to expel aggressive chemicals and should therefore
not be kept in contact with the camera for extended periods of time.
• Prevent any sand or dust or water penetration into the camera, e.g. during snowfall
or rain or on the beach. Be extra careful when changing the lens (in system cam-
eras) and when inserting or removing the memory card and rechargeable battery.
Sand and dust can damage the camera, the lens, the memory card and the battery.
Moisture can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage to the camera and
memory card.
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