Leica Q2 Digital Photography Camera User Guide

Leica Q2 Digital Photography Camera

Product Information

• Product Name: Leica Q2
• Firmware Version: 5.1.0
• Camera Models: Leica Q2, Leica Q2 Monochrom

Specifications

• Firmware Update: Yes
• GPS: Yes
• Battery Type: Rechargeable
• Memory Card: Required

Product Usage Instructions

Executing a Firmware Update

1. Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery into the camera.
2. Remove any stored firmware files on the memory card.
3. Download the latest firmware version from the provided link and save it to the memory card.
4. Insert the memory card into the camera and switch the camera on.
5. In the main menu, select “Camera Information”.
6. Select “Firmware” and then choose “Start Update”.
7. Check the version information and select “Yes” to confirm the update.
8. Switch the camera off and on again to complete the firmware update.

Recording the Shooting Location with GPS
To record the shooting location with GPS, please refer to the full scope instruction manual available for download using the provided link.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: Where can I download the full instruction manual?

• A: You can download the full instruction manual from the link:

https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads Q: How can I receive a printed copy of the instruction manual?

• A: You can register to receive a printed copy of the instruction manual by visiting this link:

www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com Q: Where can I find more information about firmware updates and registering?

• A: You can find more information about firmware updates and registering on the Leica customer area website:

https://club.leica-camera.com

FIRMWARE

IMPROVEMENT
GPS accuracy of the shooting location was significantly improved

• Download the full scope instruction manual here: https://en.leica-camera.com/Service-Support/Support/Downloads
• Please register via the following link if you would like to receive a printed copy of the full scope instruction manual: www.order-instructions.leica-camera.com

FIRMWARE UPDATES

• Leica is continuously working on the further improvement and optimization of your camera. Since many camera functions are entirely controlled by software, some of these improvements and additions to the functional scope can be installed in retrospect. Leica offers firmware updates at irregular intervals, which you can download from our website.
• Leica will notify you of any new updates, once you have registered your camera.
• There are two options for installing firmware updates.
  • conveniently via the Leica FOTOS app
  • directly via the camera menu
• Finding the currently installed firmware version
• Select Camera Information in the main menu
• The current firmware versions are displayed.

More information about registering, firmware updates and how to download them to your camera, as well as any amendments and additions to this manual can be found in the customer area of our website at: https://club.leica-camera.com

EXECUTING A FIRMWARE UPDATE

Any interruption of a running firmware update may cause serious and irreparable damage to your equipment!
You will therefore have to take particular note of the following, when carrying out a firmware update:

• Do not switch off the camera!
• Do not remove the memory card!
• Do not remove the rechargeable battery!
• Do not detach the lens!

Notes

• A warning message will appear if the battery is insufficiently charged. Recharge the battery and then repeat the process described above.
• You will find additional device and country-specific registration marks and numbers in the Camera Information submenu.

PREPARATION

• Fully charge and insert the rechargeable battery

• Any stored firmware files on the memory card must be removed

• We recommend saving any images on the memory card and reformatting it before the update.
  (Caution: Loss of data! All data stored on the memory card will be lost during formatting.)

• Download the latest firmware version

• Save the download to the memory card

• The firmware file must be stored in the main directory of the memory card (not in a sub-directory).

• Insert the memory card into the camera

• Switch the camera on

UPDATING THE CAMERA FIRMWARE

• Preparation
• Select Camera Information in the main menu
• Select Firmware
• Select Start Update
• A prompt with information about the camera is displayed.
• Check the version information
• Select Yes
• The prompt Save profiles on SD Card? appears.
• Select Yes
• The update will start automatically.
• The lower status LED will flash during this process.
• Once the process has completed successfully, a relevant on-screen message and prompt to restart the device will appear on screen.
• Switch the camera off and on again

Note
Date & time, as well as the preferred language will have to be set up again after the restart. Relevant prompts will appear on screen.

RECORDING THE SHOOTING LOCATION WITH GPS
(ONLY IN CONNECTION WITH THE LEICA FOTOS APP)
The GPS (global positioning system) allows the pinpointing of a receiver anywhere in the world. The GPS function is activated automatically when a connection to the Leica FOTOS app is active and if the GPS function is active on the mobile device. The camera will then continuously receive the current GPS data (latitude and longitude, elevation above sea level) and writes this information into the Exif data of the images.

• Activate the GPS function on the mobile device
• Activate Leica FOTOS and connect to the camera

Notes

• This function is available only as long as the camera is on line with the Leica FOTOS app.
• The use of GPS and associated technologies may be restricted in some countries or regions. Violations will be prosecuted by local authorities.
• You should therefore contact your travel agent or the embassy of your destination country for relevant information beforehand.

References

• Leica Order Guide - Leica Camera AG
• club.leica-camera.com

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