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USER MANUAL KB18 KODAK

Camera Identification

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KODAK KB18 Camera

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA?

Visit our Web sites at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or

http://www.kodak.ca (for Canada) or call:

Kodak (USA only) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-242-2424.

Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-465-6325, ext. 36100; for the Toronto area, call 416-766-8233, ext. 36100.

When you call, please have your camera available.

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

CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 2

LOADING THE BATTERIES 3

Power shutdown 4

Battery tips 4

LOADING THE FILM 5

TAKING PICTURES 9

Tips for better pictures 11

TAKING FLASH PICTURES 12

UNLOADING THE FILM 14

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 15

TROUBLESHOOTING 16

SPECIFICATIONS 18

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

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1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 PICTURE COUNTER
3 VIEWFINDER
4 FLASH
5 BATTERY DOOR
6 LENS COVER
7 LENS
8 FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL
9 FLASH-READY LIGHT
10 VIEWFINDER EYEPiece

11 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
12 FILM-SPROCKET TEETH
13 FILM CHAMBER
14 FILM-DOOR LATCH
15CAMERA STRAP
16 FILM SPINDLE
17 FILM-REWIND HANDLE
18 FILM TAKE-UP SPOOL
19 FILM-LOAD MARK
20 FILM DOOR
21 FILM WINDOW

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline 1.5V batteries.

1. Load the batteries as shown.

Make sure you tuck the battery pull strap into the battery chamber before inserting the batteries.

1. Replace the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) takes more than 30 seconds to come on.

Power shutdown

To reduce battery power, the camera will go into a sleep mode when it is not operated for more than 1 minute with the lens cover opened. You can still take a picture while the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) is on. When the light turns off, close and open the LENS COVER (6) to turn the camera back on.

• Close the lens cover when the camera is not used for an extended time to further conserve the batteries' life.

Battery tips

• Dispose of batteries according to local and national regulations.
• 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 batteries, or subject them to high temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use.

LOADING THE FILM

For excellent all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use ISO 400-speed film. For use in bright daylight, you can use ISO 100- or ISO 200-speed film. If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body.

1. Push up on the FILM-DOOR

LATCH (14) to open the FILM DOOR (20).

1. Insert the flat end of the film cartridge over the FILM SPINDLE (16). Push the other end of the film cartridge completely down into the FILM CHAMBER (13) until it fits securely into place.

• Do not force it into the film chamber.

• Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the FILM-LOAD MARK (19).

Film Leader

• Lay the film flat between the filmguide rails rotating the film cartridge in the direction of the FILM-SPROCKET TEETH (12).

• Make sure the sprocket teeth show through the holes on the upper side of the film.

• If the end of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the cartridge.

1. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (21).

• You should see the film information through the window.

• Do not open the film door after you start taking pictures or you will ruin the film.

• Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera.

1. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) and turn the FILM-ADVANCE WHEEL (8) until it locks; repeat the steps until the PICTURE COUNTER (2) shows "1."

• If the picture counter does not move, reload the film into the camera and repeat the film-loading instructions.
• The picture counter starts at "0" and each mark within the increments of 5 represents one picture.

TAKING PICTURES

This camera features a flash that, when the flash-ready light glows, will fire every time you take a picture. This all-the-time flash feature provides consistently brighter pictures by acting as a fill flash in hazy outdoor pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist.

1. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely

open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera.

1. For a sharp picture, stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject.

• The flash-recycle time is approximately 5 seconds with fresh batteries.

• Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (10) to see your subject.

1. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

1. Wind the film-advance wheel (8) until it stops.

• Your camera is ready to take the next picture.

• Close the lens cover when you are done taking pictures.

Tips for better pictures

• To avoid blurry pictures, hold your camera steady by keeping your elbows close to your body when you press the shutter button.
• Stand close enough to your subject so that it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 4 ft (1.2 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.
• Keep your hand, fingers, or objects away from the flash and picture-taking lens.
• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. This camera simplifies your picture-taking because the flash fires every time you take a picture.

1. Slide the LENS COVER (6) completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Wait for the FLASH-READY LIGHT (9) to glow.

1. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera.

2. Don't take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

3. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

4. To prevent battery drain, turn off the flash by closing the lens cover when you are done taking pictures.

UNLOADING THE FILM

The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. You must rewind

the film before you open the film door or you will ruin the film.

1. Press the FILMREWIND BUTTON (11) until it latches.
2. Unfold the FILM-REWIND HANDLE (17) and slowly turn it in the direction of the arrow.

• There should be tension when turning the film-rewind handle and less tension when the film is fully rewound.

• Do not lift or pull on the film-rewind handle or it may break.

• Open the FILM DOOR (20) to remove the film and reload with fresh KODAK Film.

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

• 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.

• If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface gently with a soft, lintless cloth or camera lens-cleaning tissue. Never wipe a dry lens.

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

• Remove the batteries 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	Lens cover closed	Open lens cover completely
	Batteries dead or improperly loaded in camera	Replace batteries and insert as shown on battery door
	Flash not ready	Wait for flash-ready light to glow
	Film not properly loaded in camera	Reload the film. See LOADING THE FILM
	Film needs to be rewound/removed	See UNLOADING THE FILM
Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds	Lens cover not fully opened	Open lens cover
	Batteries weak or dead	Replace with 2 fresh AAA-size alkaline batteries
	Batteries improperly loaded in camera	Insert batteries as shown on battery door
	No film in camera	Load film into camera
	Camera in sleep mode	See Power shut-down on page 4
Shutter button cannot be released	Lens cover closed	Open lens cover

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens: 30 mm, 2-element aspheric lens

Shutter speed: Fixed at 1/100 second

Aperture: f/8.0 for flash/daylight

Film speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film

Focus range: Daylight: 4 ft (1.2 m) to infinity

Viewfinder: Reverse galilean

Flash unit: Built-in, flash every time

Flash-recycle time: 5 seconds with fresh batteries

Power source: 2-AAA alkaline batteries

Dimensions: 117 × 41 × 63 ~mm

Weight: 4.3 oz (120 g)

Cámara KODAK KB18

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EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650