LEICA Q3 Our In Depth Review Of This Premium Compact Camera User Guide

Table of Contents

FIRMWARE

Camera model	Firmware version
Leica Q3	2.0.5
Leica Q3 43	2.0.5

IMPROVEMENT

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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 onscreen 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.

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.

Q: Where can I find the full scope instruction manual for Leica Q?
- A: You can download the full instruction manual from this link: Instruction Manual Download
Q: How can I receive a printed copy of the instruction manual?
- A: To receive a printed copy, you can register via this link: Printed Manual Registration
Q: Where can I find more information about firmware updates and registration?
- A: For more details on firmware updates, registration, and additional support, visit our customer area website at: Customer Area.