ADVANTIX F350 - Film camera KODAK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ADVANTIX F350 KODAK

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Consumer Imaging
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1999

Pt. No. 9190042

Printed in USA

Kodak

ADVANTiX

F350 AutoCamera

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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Your model camera has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits provide reasonable protection against interference in residential use. The camera generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not used in accordance with the instructions, may cause interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur. If this camera does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the camera off and on, you may reduce the interference by the following:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the camera and the receiver.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help
Changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian

Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

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KODAK ADVANTIX

F350 Auto Camera

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM?

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For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.

CAMERA FEATURES

Triple format selection

• You can take three different size pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures from the same film cassette. The masking inside the viewfinder changes to match each format selection.

Double exposure protection (DEP)

• You don't need to worry about accidentally re-exposing your film. Your camera reads the Film Status Indicator (FSI) on the film cassette to prevent double exposures.

Pop-up flash

• The extension of the flash helps to reduce red eyes in flash pictures and hand obstruction in front of the picture-taking lens.

Flash-recycle time

• Long life and quick flash recharge times with lithium battery.

Easy, drop-in loading

• Easy, drop-in loading is fast and virtually error-free. The camera uses KODAK ADVANTIX Film. The film cassette communicates the status of film and becomes the carrier and storage container for the processed film.

Look for this logo to be certain that the film you buy is made for this camera.

Look for this logo to select a certified photofinisher for developing your film and to assure that you get all the features of the Advanced Photo System.

Film Status Indicator (FSI)

• A highlighted indicator advances from one symbol to another to identify the status of the film inside the cassette.

UNEXPOSED

PARTIALLY

EXPOSED

FULLY

EXPOSED

PROCESSSED NEGATIVES

CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 5

ATTACHING THE STRAP 6

LOADING THE BATTERY 6

Low-battery indicator 7

Battery tips 7

Power shutdown 8

LOADING THE FILM 9

TAKING PICTURES 10

Typical print sizes (forms) 12

Tips for better pictures 13

TAKING FLASH PICTURES 14

Flash-to-subject distance 15

USING THE SELF-TIMER 15

UNLOADING THE FILM 16

Automatic rewind 16

Manual rewind 17

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 18

TROUBLESHOOTING 19

SPECIFICATIONS 21

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

(see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams)

1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
3 SELF-TIMER BUTTON
4 LCD PANEL
5 SELF-TIMER LAMP
6 VIEWFINDER
7 FLASH
8 LENS
9 LENS COVER SWITCH
10 STRAP POST
11 FILM-DOOR LEVER

12 FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH
13 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
14 FLASH-READY LAMP
15 TRIPOD SOCKET
16 BATTERY DOOR
17 FILM CHAMBER
18 FILM DOOR
19 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
20 PICTURE COUNTER
21 BATTERY SYMBOL

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Thread the shorter looped end of the strap under the STRAP POST (10); pull the longer end through the shorter loop and pull it tight.

LOADING THE BATTERY

This camera uses one 3 V lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations.

1. Open the BATTERY DOOR (16).

• Before you remove the old battery, close the lens cover.

• Place the battery over the battery-pull strap and insert into the chamber as shown.

1. Snap the battery door closed.

NOTE: Insert the battery into the camera before you load the film.

Low-battery indicator

It's time to replace the battery when the BATTERY SYMBOL (21) appears on the LCD PANEL (4) or when the FLASH-READY LAMP (14) takes longer than 15 seconds to turn on.

Battery tips

• Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
• Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
• Keep batteries away from children.
• Do not try to take apart, recharge or short circuit the battery, or subject it to high temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use.

Automatic Energy Saving Features

Power shutdown

To reduce battery power, the camera will automatically go into a sleep mode if it is not operated for more than 4 minutes. You can awaken the camera by taking a picture or by closing and reopening the LENS COVER (9). When the camera will not be used for an extended length of time, turn the camera completely off to further conserve the battery power.

LOADING THE FILM

You can load film into the camera with the camera ON or OFF. Insert the battery into the camera before you load the film.

1. Move the FILM-DOOR LEVER (11) to open the FILM DOOR (18).

• The film door will open only when the film chamber is empty or the film in the camera is completely rewound into the film cassette.

• Insert the film cassette completely into the FILM CHAMBER (17).

Make sure the Film Status Indicator (FSI) on the film cassette is at (#1 position) for a new cassette.
- Do not force the film cassette into the film chamber.

1. Close the film door to start the auto-film prewind. The PICTURE COUNTER (20) on the LCD PANEL (4) will display the number of exposures remaining on the film.

After you close the safetyinterlocked film door and the films starts to prewind, you cannot open the door until the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.

TAKING PICTURES

You can take Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H)^* , and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Your photo-processing cost may be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.

1. Slide the LENS COVER SWITCH (9) to uncover the LENS (8), to activate and raise the FLASH (7), and to turn on the camera.

1. Move the FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH (12) to select C, H, or P format. The viewfinder will change to show the selected field of view.

1. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPiece (13). For a sharp picture, stand at least 3.3 ft (1.0m) from your subject.

2. For low-light conditions, wait for the FLASH-READY LAMP (14) to turn green.

3. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Typical print sizes (formats)
C H

Classic	Group(HDTV)	Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in.	3.5 x 6 or 4 x 7 in.	3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in.
(88.9 x 127 mm or 102 x 152 mm)	(88.9 x 152 mm or 102 x 178 mm)	(88.9 x 216 mm to 102 x 292.7 mm)

NOTE: Your photofinisher will generally provide 4 × 6, 4 × 7 , and 4 × 11.5 in.
(102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some local printers may offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in. (88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.

Tips for better pictures

• Hold your camera steady by keeping your elbows close to your body when you press the shutter button to avoid blurry pictures.
• Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 3.3 ft (1.0 m).
• Take pictures at the subject's level. Kneel down to take pictures of children and pets.

• Hold your camera vertically to capture tall, narrow subjects, such as a waterfall, skyscraper, or a single person.

• Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, a window, or even the rails of a fence.

• Keep the sun behind you. This provides the best subject illumination.
• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.
• Turn on all the room lights and have your subject look at the lights. This will help to reduce red eyes in flash pictures.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Your camera features an automatic pop-up flash that fires when you need it. The pop-up flash helps to minimize red eyes in flash pictures (see Tips for better pictures).

1. Slide the LENS COVER SWITCH (9) to uncover the LENS (8), to activate and raise the FLASH (7), and to turn on the camera.

2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (13).

3. Wait for the FLASH-READY LAMP (14) to turn green.

1. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take a picture.
2. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera (see Flash-to-subject distance). Don't take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film speed	Flash-to-subject distance
100	3.3 to 10 ft (1.0 to 3.1 m)
200	3.3 to 13 ft (1.0 to 4.0 m)
400	3.3 to 18 ft (1.0 to 5.5 m)

USING THE SELF-TIMER

Use this feature to include yourself in pictures.

1. Slide the LENS COVER SWITCH (9) to uncover the LENS (8), to activate and raise the FLASH (7), and to turn on the camera.
2. Press the SELF-TIMER BUTTON (3).

The SELF-TIMER INDICATOR (19) appears on the LCD PANEL (4).

1. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPiece (13).

2. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-TIMER LAMP (5) on the front of the camera glows and then blinks during the last two seconds of countdown.

3. To cancel the self-timer selection before the shutter releases, close the lens cover.

4. The self-timer automatically turns off after the shutter releases.

UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

The camera automatically rewrites the film into the cassette after the last exposure.

1. Wait for the camera motor to stop to ensure that the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.

2. The PICTURE COUNTER (20) on the LCD PANEL (4) displays "0." The picture-counter display disappears when the lens cover is closed.

3. Move the FILM-DOOR LEVER (11) to open the FILM DOOR (18).

4. Remove the film cassette from the camera and reload with new KODAK ADVANTIX Film.

5. The FSI on the fully-exposed film cassette is at X (#3 position).

Manual rewind

If you don't want to take pictures on the entire film, you can manually activate the automatic rewind.

1. Press the FILM-REWIND BUTTON (2)

to start the auto-film rewind.

1. See Automatic rewind, steps 1-3.

NOTE:

You cannot reload partially exposed film into this camera to continue picture-taking.

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

1. Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, and excessive heat.
   CAUTION: Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera body.
2. If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface gently with a soft, lintless cloth or a camera lens-cleaning tissue. Never wipe a dry lens.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents or solutions not designed for cleaning camera lenses. Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses.

1. Remove the battery when you store the camera for an extended time.

CAUTION: To prevent possible damage and electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or repair the camera or flash unit by yourself.

TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened	Probable cause	Solution
Camera will not operate	There are no more pictures remaining	Rewind film and remove from camera
	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the battery
Film does not advance or rewind	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the battery
LCD panel is blank	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly inserted	Replace or reload the battery
LCD panel is blank (continued)	Camera in sleep mode	Press shutter button or close and reopen lens cover
	Lens cover closed	Open lens cover
Flash does not fire	Flash not fully charged	Wait for flash-ready lamp to turn green
Film cassette does not fit completely into film chamber; film door does not close	Loaded exposed (X), or processed film (■) into the camera	Load only new film (●) into the camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color and black-and-white prints

Lens: KODAK EKTANAR Lens; 24 mm, 3-elements hybrid

Focus System: Fixed focus

Focus Range (Daylight):

3.3 ft (1.0m) to infinity

Viewfinder: Reverse galelean with C, H, & P format display

Film-Speed:DXIX (ISO) 100-400

Flash Unit: Built-in, pop-up

Flash Range (ISO 200): 3.3-13 ft (1.0 - 4.0m)

Apertures: Fixed at f/6.4

Shutter Speed: Programmed 1/60-1/250 seconds

Power Source: One 3 V lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery; 7 seconds flash-recycle time with fresh battery

Dimensions: 3.9 in. x 1.4 in. x 2.3 in. (100.2 mm x 36.2 mm x 59.4 mm)

Weight (without batteries and film): 3.3 oz. (93 g)

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