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Preparing the LEICA CM for use
Inserting and removing the battery
The LEICA CM takes a 3 volt lithium battery (e.g. Duracell
DL123A, Kodak KL 123LA, Panasonic CR 123A, Varta CR123A or
other CR123 types). This supplies both the camera and the date
printer with power.
1. Open the bayonet catch on the battery compartment cover
(underside of camera, 24) by turning it anticlockwise using a
coin (as indicated by the markings next to the cover).
2. Insert a lithium battery so that the positive terminal goes in
first (as shown by the markings in the battery compartment).
3. Close the cover again by turning it clockwise.
Note: We recommend that you change the batteries when the
camera is turned off, as the programmed data is retained for
around 30s. With the camera switched on, the data is cleared as
soon as the battery is removed, so the date and time may need
to be re-entered when the battery is changed (see also “Imprinting
data”, p. 70).
Checking the battery
When the camera is switched on (see p. 69) and the battery has
sufficient capacity, the battery symbol ( ) appears completely
filled in on the LCD data panel (19). The lens (6) also moves to its
ready position.
If the symbol appears only half filled ( ), this means that the
battery capacity is down to 30% at the most and the battery
needs to be changed soon.
If the half-filled symbol ( ) is flashing or no display appears at
all, the battery is flat and must be replaced immediately. In this
case, the camera will no longer function. Therefore, we recom-
mend you take a spare battery with you when traveling.
A new battery will last for around 8 36-exposure films with 50%
use of the flash, i.e. around 290 exposures (according to Leica
testing standards).
Notes:
• If the lens does not move to its ready position when you switch
the camera on, the battery is either discharged, incorrectly
installed or there is no battery at all.
• If the symbol ( ) flashes on its own or no display is visible,
either the battery contacts are dirty,
• In this case, please clean them with a clean, dry and lint-free
cloth.
or
the battery may be partially discharged as a result of taking a
series of pictures one after another.
After a short wait to allow the battery to recover, photography
can commence.
• The battery contacts should always be kept clean.
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