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Additional functions

Changing the picture numbering

The LEICA M8 assigns sequential numbers to the pic-

tures, in the default factory setting regardless of

whether the memory card is changed. However, you

can at any time specify that

a. the numbering sequence begins anew every time

the memory card is changed, or

b. the numbering sequence starts immediately, e.g. to

assign the picture numbers to different events,

subjects etc.

Setting the function

1. In the main menu (see p. 80/93) select Picture

Numbering (5.1.9),

2. and in the associated sub-menu select the desired

function.

Depending on the selected function, the file number-

ing starts again from 1 either after the next change of

memory card - Standard - or from the next picture -

Set back now.

Notes:

The change of numbering relates exclusively to the file

names, e.g. L100 0001, which are only shown in the

INFO

display (see p. 79).

After the memory card has been formatted, the sub-

menu can be used to set

back the folder number also

Set back folder No. now

Formatting the memory card

It is normally not necessary to format (initialize) a

memory card that has already been used. If however a

card that has yet to be formatted is inserted for the

first time, it must be formatted. In such cases the

Format sub-menu appears automatically.

Nevertheless, it is recommended that the memory

card be reformatted occasionally, as a certain amount

of residual data (info accompanying pictures) can take

up memory capacity.

Important:

When formatting, all information present on the card,

including picture files and all other data, e.g. music

files, is irretrievably lost. You should therefore make a

habit of transferring all your pictures onto a secure

bulk storage medium, e.g. the hard drive on your com-

puter, as soon as possible.

Notes:

• Do not turn the LEICA M8 off while the memory

card is being formatted.

• If the memory card has been formatted in another

device, such as a computer, you should reformat it

in the LEICA M8.

• If the memory card cannot be formatted, you should

ask your dealer or Leica Information Service

(address, see p. 137) for advice.

• Even protected pictures (see previous section) are

deleted when formatting the memory card.

Procedure

1. In the main menu (see p. 80/93) select Format

(5.1.21).

2. Use the

SET

button (1.22) to call up the associated

sub-menu.

3. To guard against unintentional settings, you then

have to confirm in the corresponding sub-menu

using the right direction button (1.31) that you de-

finitely want to format the memory card.

Taking photographs with the self timer

You can use the self timer to take a picture with a

delay of either 2 or 12s. This can be particularly use-

ful, for example in the first case if you want to avoid

the picture being out of focus due to camera shake

when releasing the shutter or, in the second case, for

group photographs where you want to appear in the

picture yourself. In such cases we recommend that

the camera is placed on a tripod.

Setting and using the function

1. Set the main switch (1.19) auf .

2. In the main menu (see p. 80/93) select Self timer

(5.1.3) and set the desired delay time in the associ-

ated sub-menu.

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