LEICA Q3 Street Photography Camera Owner’s Manual

LEICA Q3 Street Photography Camera

Product Information

Specifications

• Camera Model: Leica Q3
• Firmware Version: 2.0.5

Product Usage Instructions

Preparation

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

FAQ:
Q: Where can I find more information about firmware updates?
A: For  more information about registering, firmware updates, and downloading them to your camera, visit the customer area of our website at https://club .leica-camera.com.
Q: How can I avoid camera malfunctions during a firmware update?
A: Ensure that the memory card is inserted properly and that it is not removed or power is not switched off while the firmware update is in progress.

FIRMWARE

IMPROVEMENT

• Implementation of a protective function to prevent the possible overwriting of existing shots
• Bugfixes in the firmware

Important information

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 open the cover/remove the memory card or the battery from the camera while the status LED is lit, which indicates memory access. Data on the card may otherwise be destroyed and camera malfunctions may occur.

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!

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.

References

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

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