KB18 - Camera KODAK - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KB18 KODAK

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KODAK KB18 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.

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ENGLISH NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA?

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 FLASHREADY 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).

2. 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. 5

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

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.

Film-Load Mark Film-Guide Rails •

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

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

4. 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. •

6. 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 filmloading 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 allthe-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.

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

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

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

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

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

Your camera is ready to take the next picture. 6. 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 picturetaking 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.

3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera. • Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

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

4 – 9 ft (1.2 – 2.8 m)

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

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 filmrewind handle or it may break. 3. Open the FILM DOOR (20) to remove the film and reload with fresh KODAK 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.

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 Camera will not operate

Probable cause Lens cover closed Batteries dead or improperly loaded in camera

Solution Open lens cover completely Replace batteries and insert as shown on battery door

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 What happened Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds

Shutter button cannot be released

Lens cover not fully opened

Batteries weak or dead

Replace with 2 fresh AAA-size alkaline batteries

Batteries improperly loaded in camera

Insert batteries as shown on battery door

Load film into camera

Camera in sleep mode

See Power shutdown on page 4 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 x 41 x 63 mm Weight: 4.3 oz (120 g)

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