ADVANTIX T550 - Film camera KODAK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL ADVANTIX T550 KODAK

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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.

Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System! And thank you for buying this KODAK ADVANTIX Camera.

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA?

Go to our web site at http://www.kodak.com or call:

Kodak in your country.

When you call, please have your camera available.

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

ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH THIS CAMERA

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 viewfinder frame changes to match each format selection.

Date and time imprinting/titling

• You can choose to have date and time information printed on the front and back of your prints or on the back only.
• With this camera, you can also choose a title from the Title-select list and a language (five options) before taking the picture. The selected title will be printed on the back of your photograph. (See your photofinisher for a full description of available services.)

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 re-exposure.

Picture quality information exchange (PQ ix)

• Your camera features magnetic information exchange that records information about lighting conditions and exposure on the film cassette to assist the photofinishing lab with color correction and exposure adjustments, providing you with the best possible results.

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.

CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 5

ATTACHING THE STRAP 6

LOADING THE BATTERY 6

Low-battery indicator 6

Battery tips 7

Power shut-off 7

LOADING THE FILM 7

TAKING PICTURES 8

Typical print sizes (formats) 9

Using the focus lock 9

Tips for better pictures 10

TAKING FLASH PICTURES 10

Flash/warning-lamp signals 11

Flash-to-subject distance 11

SELECTING THE FLASH AND

INFINITY-FOCUS MODES 11

Fill flash 11

Flash off 12

Night-view 12

Infinity focus 13

USING THE SELF-TIMER 13

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING 14

Setting the date and time 14

SETTING THE LANGUAGE 15

PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING 15

Title-select list 16

UNLOADING THE FILM 16

Automatic rewind 16

Manual rewind 17

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA .17

TROUBLESHOOTING 18

SPECIFICATIONS 19

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

(see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams)

1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 LENS COVER/FLASH
3 FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH
4 SELF-TIMER LAMP
5 METER-CELL WINDOW
6 LENS
7 STRAP POST
8 FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP
9 VIEWFINDER EYEPIPCE
10 LCD PANEL
11 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
12 DATE BUTTON
13 TITLE BUTTON
14 FILM DOOR
15 FILM CHAMBER
16 FILM-DOOR SWITCH
17 ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON
18 BATTERY DOOR
19 SELECT/FLASH BUTTON
20 TRIPOD SOCKET

LCD Panel

21 DATE/TIME DISPLAY
22 BACK-/FRONT-PRINTING INDICATOR
23 ISO FILM-SPEED DISPLAY
24 TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR
25 NIGHT-VIEW INDICATOR
26 BATTERY SYMBOL
27 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
28 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
29 INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR
30 AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
31 FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR
32 FLASH SYMBOL
33 FRAME COUNTER
34 FLASH-OFF INDICATOR

ATTACHING THE STRAP

1. Insert the shorter looped end of the strap behind the STRAP POST (7).
2. Thread the longer end of the strap through the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.

LOADING THE BATTERY

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

1. Open the BATTERY DOOR (18).

2. Before you remove the old battery, close the lens cover/flash.

3. Insert the battery into the chamber as shown.

4. Snap the battery door closed.

After you load a new battery into the camera, you will need to reset the date and time.

Low-battery indicator

It's time to replace the battery when

• the BATTERY SYMBOL (26) "blinks" on the LCD PANEL (10) or
• none of the indicators, except for a "blinking" battery symbol, appears on the LCD panel and the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) cannot be released.

Battery tips

• Remember to keep a spare battery 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.

Power shut-off

To save battery power, the camera will automatically go into a sleep mode if it is not operated for more than approximately 3 minutes. You can press any of the control buttons to awaken the camera.

LOADING THE FILM

You can load film into the camera with the

camera ON or OFF.

1. Turn the camera upside down and move the FILM-DOOR SWITCH (16) to open the FILM DOOR (14).

• The safety interlocked 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 (15).

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

1. Close the film door to start the auto-film advance. The FRAME COUNTER (33) on the LCD PANEL (10) will show the number of frames remaining on the film cassette.

TAKING PICTURES

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

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Move the FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH (3) to select desired format (C, H, or P) . The viewfinder will change to show the selected field of view.

1. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9). For a sharp picture, stand at least 0.4m from your subject.
2. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/ CAMERA- READYLAMP (8) glows green, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture (see table for Flash/warn

Using the focus lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus (AF) circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp picture, make sure the AF circle is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the AF circle, use the focus lock as follows:

1. Place the AF circle on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

Typical print sizes (forms)

C	H	P
Classic	Group (HDTV)	Panoramic
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 102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm sizes. Some local printers may offer 88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm sizes.

1. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to lock the focus position.

2. While still partially depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).

VIEWFINDER

1. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.

Tips for better pictures

• Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 0.4 ~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.

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 flash that fires when you need it. The flip-up flash helps to minimize red eyes in flash pictures and to prevent hand obstruction in front of the flash.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).
3. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (8) glows green, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture (see Flash lamp signals).
4. 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/warning-lamp signals

Lamp Indicator	Situation
Glows green	Flash fully charged
"Blinks" green	Camera shake warning*
Glows red	Subject closer than 0.4 m
"Blinks" red	Flash not fully charged*

• See TROUBLESHOOTING table for more information.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film speed	Flash-to-subject distance
50	0.4 to 2.7 m
100	0.4 to 4.0 m
200	0.4 to 5.5 m
400	0.4 to 7.9 m
800	0.4 to 11 m
1600	0.4 to 15.8 m

SELECTING THE FLASH AND INFINITY-FOCUS MODES

Besides the auto-flash mode, you can

select fill flash, flash off, night-view, and infinity-focus modes.

Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) until the desired indicator appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

The flash and infinity-focus modes remain selected after you take the picture. To cancel the selection, press the select/flash button or close and reopen the lens cover/flash to return to the auto-flash start position.

Fill flash

When bright light indoors or outdoors comes from behind the subject (backlighting), dark shadows (especially on faces) may occur. Use fill flash to lighten these shadows.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH INDICATOR (28) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (8) glows green, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture.

Flash off

When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited, such as in theaters and museums, or when you want to take twilight scenes or distant subjects that are beyond the flash range, or capture the ambiance of existing light, use the flash-off feature. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed in these situations will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF INDICATOR (34) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Night-view

In this mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the NIGHT-VIEW INDICATOR (25) with flash appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).

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

Infinity focus

In this mode, you can capture sharp, distant scenery when you take pictures outdoors.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR (29) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

USING THE SELF-TIMER

Use this feature to include yourself in pictures.

1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (20) to attach the camera to a tripod or place it on another firm support.
2. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.
3. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17).
4. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).

5. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-TIMER LAMP (4) on the front of the camera will blink for approximately 10 seconds before the picture is taken.

6. To cancel the self-timer selection before the shutter releases, repress the enter/self-timer button or close the lens cover/flash.

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

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING

Traditional cameras print date and/or time information directly onto the film. Your camera uses the film's magnetic data-recording capability to record date and time information which your photofinisher can imprint on the back and front or back only of your photographs. This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029.

Setting the date and time

You can record the date in a choice of three formats: (year/month/day, month/day/year or day/month/year) and one time format (hour/minute).

1. Press the DATE BUTTON (12) repeatedly to scroll and select desired date and printing formats.

2. "B F" on the LCD panel indicates back- and front-printing options; "B" indicates back printing only.

1. Press and hold the date button until the first number(s) in the date-option mode "blinks."
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) to change the number(s).
3. Press the ENTER/SELFTIMER BUTTON (17) to store the selected number(s) and to activate the next "blinking" number(s) for date or time (follow steps 3 and 4 to complete your selection).

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

"US" English is initially set into the memory of this camera or you can change the language code to "FrE" for French, "SPA" for Spanish, "GEr" for German, or "JP" for Katakana.

1. Press and hold the TITLE BUTTON (13) for approximately 2 seconds. The title number and TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR (24) will "blink" on the LCD PANEL (10).

1. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17). The language code and TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR (24) will "blink."
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly to select the desired language code.
3. Press the enter/self-timer button to set the information.

PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING

You can choose a print title from the Title-select list and choose a language (see

Setting the language)

before you take the picture. The title you select will be recorded on the film's magnetic data strip. At certified Advanced Photo System labs, the selected title will be printed on the back of your photograph.

1. Press and hold the TITLE BUTTON (13) for approximately 2 seconds. The title number and TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR (24) will "blink" on the LCD PANEL (10).

1. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) to select the title number (see Title-select list for desired title number).

2. Press the ENTER/SELFTIMER BUTTON (17) twice to set the title.

3. The print-title selection cancels after you take a picture.

Title-select list

The following table indicates the title numbers for the in-camera stored titles.

Title Number	Title
01	Birthday
02	Vacation
03	Wedding
04	Graduation
05	Congratulations
06	Christmas
07	Holiday
08	I Love You
09	Party
10	Family

UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

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

1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the film cassette and for the motor to stop running.
2. When the motor stops running, the FRAME COUNTER (33) will indicate "0."
3. Move the FILM-DOOR SWITCH (16) to open the FILM DOOR (14) and to partially eject the film cassette.
4. Remove the film cassette from the camera and reload with new KODAK ADVANTIX Film.
5. The FSI on the fully-exposed film cassette will be at X (#3 position) and the LCD panel will display "E."

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 (11) to start the auto-film rewind.
2. See Automatic rewind, steps 1-3.

NOTE: You cannot reload partially exposed film into this camera for continuous 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.

1. 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	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded	Replace or reload the battery
Film does not advance or rewind	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded	Replace or reload the battery
LCD panel is blank	Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded	Replace or reload the battery
	Camera in sleep mode	Press mode selector button or close and reopen lens cover/flash
	Lens cover/flash closed	Open lens cover/flash
Flash/camera ready lamp "blinks" red	Flash not fully charged	Wait for lamp to glow green
Flash/camera ready lamp "blinks" green	Insufficient light	Use fill-flash feature and recompose picture
	Camera movement	Hold camera steady
Flash/camera ready lamp glows red	Subject too close to camera	Move back and recompose picture
Film-presence indicator "blinks" on LCD panel	Loaded exposed (X), partially exposed (Y), or processed film (■) into the camera	Load only new film (●) into the camera
Film door does not open	Film cassette loaded in film chamber	Press the rewind button (see Manual rewind) or continue taking pictures

SPECIFICATIONS

Film type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color and black-and-white pictures

Lens: Autofocusing 28 mm motorized, f/3.5, all-glass KODAK EKTANAR Lens

Focus system: 130 zones, active AF

Focus range: 0.4 m to infinity

Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, & P format display

Film-speed: DXIX (ISO) 50-1600 for color and black-and-white films

Flash unit: Built-in, KODAK SENSALITE™ Flash

Flash range (ISO 200): 0.4 - 5.5m

Apertures: f/3.5-f/11

Shutter: Programmed, full-aperture shutter 1/4-1/500 seconds

Power source: Main power: one 3 V lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery

Dimensions: 392 X 61.5 X 34 mm

Weight: 120 g without film or battery