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USER MANUAL KE115 KODAK

Kodak KE115 Zoom 35 mm Camera

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the follow-ing 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.

Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS Pt. No. 20207743

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

View front and back cover flaps to see camera diagrams.

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION LCD PANEL

Kodak KE115 Zoom 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.

Shutter button Auto-focus windows Light sensor Flash Self-timer/ red-eye-reduction bulb Viewfinder Lens/lens cover Strap post Film-door latch Diopter dial Viewfinder eyepiece Flash-ready/camera-warning light Zoom dial Film-door-lock indicator

Frame counter Nightview symbol Fill-flash/flash symbol Flash-off symbol Date/time display Battery symbol Portrait symbol Self-timer symbol Red-eye-reduction indicator Auto-flash indicator Film-motion indicator

ATTACHING THE STRAP 1. Insert one end of the strap under the strap post (8) and pull it through. 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. NOTE: Before you remove the old battery, turn off the camera. 1. Slide the battery door (24) and lift to open.

2. Insert the battery into the battery chamber.

3. Snap the battery door closed.

Low-battery indicator It is time to replace the battery when — • the battery symbol (35) appears on the LCD panel (17), or • none of the indicators appear on the LCD panel and the shutter button (1) cannot be operated.

Auto power off This camera automatically turns off after approximately 4 minutes to conserve the battery life. To awaken the camera, press ON/OFF (23). • Turn the camera off when the camera is not going to be used for an extended length of time.

Battery tips • Dispose of the battery according to local and national regulations. • 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. • Do not use rechargeable batteries. • Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use. • Remove the battery from the camera when the camera is not going to be used for an extended length of time.

• Replace all batteries with the same brand and grade and as a set at the same time. • In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks onto your skin, contact Kodak Health, Safety and Environment Information at 1-716-722-5151 in the U.S. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local health care provider. • In the unlikely event that battery fluid leaks inside the camera, U.S. customers can contact the Kodak Information Center (KIC) at 1-800-242-2424. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local Kodak Customer Service representative.

Setting the date 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Press DATE (15) and hold until the first numbers on the LCD panel (17) “blink.”

MODE DATE TIMER This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2099. You can choose from three formats: (year/month/day, day/month/year, or month/day/year) or time format (day, hour/minute). When you hold the camera horizontally to take pictures, the data is recorded onto the lower right portion of the picture. In the vertical format with the shutter button up, it’s imprinted on the lower left portion but positioned horizontally on the picture.

EXPOSURE QUARTZ DATA BACK

3. Move the zoom dial (13) to the right or left to change the first setting in the date mode.

4. Press DATE to save that setting and to actuate the next setting for date. 5. Follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the setting for date. 6. Press ON/Off to save the information.

Setting the time 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Press DATE (15) and hold until the first numbers on the LCD panel (17) “blink.” 3. Repeatedly press date (15) until the hour setting in time mode “blinks.” 4. Move the zoom dial (13) to the right or left to select the hour. 5. Press DATE to save the setting for hour and to actuate the setting for minutes. 6. Move the zoom dial (15) to select the minutes. 7. Press ON/Off to save the information.

Changing the format 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Repeatedly press DATE (15) to scroll and select the desired format. 3. Press ON/Off to save the information.

Date imprinting year, month, day

MODE TIMER REWIND EXPOSURE This camera features an LCD panel backlight for easy viewing and use in lowlight or nighttime settings. 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Press the LCD backlight (22) to turn on the light.

USING THE LCD BACKLIGHT English text references for the LCD control buttons are printed below the LCD panel (17). You can replace the English text with Chinese, Arabic, Thai, Polish, French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian with one of the eight supplied labels. Simply remove the peel-off label of your choice and place it over the English text. The label is removable if you want to reposition it or replace it with a different one.

ATTACHING THE LCD LABEL The backlight automatically turns off in approximately 20 seconds or you can manually turn off the light by repressing the LCD backlight button. 11

LOADING THE FILM If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body. The unique EasyLoad feature of this camera makes film loading simple. 1. Slide the film-door latch (9) in the direction of the arrow to open the film door (28).

2. Place the film cartridge completely into the film chamber (27).

3. Insert the film leader into the film slot between the film-guide rails (25).

NOTE: You should be able to use the film just as it comes out of the film carton without pulling additional film out of the cartridge. 4. Rotate the cartridge completely to the right to lay the film flat.

The film-door-lock indicator (14) turns amber to indicate the film door is locked and the film is correctly loaded. After you close the safety inter-locked film door and the film advances, you cannot open the film door until the film is completely rewound into the film cartridge.

5. Close the film door (28) to start the automatic film advance. • The LCD panel (17) shows the first exposure. • The film window (29) displays the film information.

film-door-lock indicator

TAKING PICTURES Use the diopter adjustment to customize the viewfinder for your eyesight. 1. Point the camera at a well lit plain wall or clear blue sky. 2. While looking through the viewfinder eyepiece (11), turn the diopter dial (10) until the auto-focus circle appears sharp.

1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

EASYLOAD DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

2. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.6 m) from your subject.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) to see your subject. After you take the picture, the film automatically advances to the next picture. 5. Turn off the camera when you are done taking pictures. •

Using the focus lock This camera automatically focuses on the subject that is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside the autofocus circle, follow these instructions. 1. Place the auto-focus circle on the subject you want focused in the picture.

2. Press the shutter button (1) halfway down to lock the focus. 3. While still pressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder eyepiece (11).

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

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 it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 2 ft (0.6 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. Use high-speed film (ISO 400 or ISO 800) when you take telephoto pictures to ensure your close-up pictures are bright, colorful, and properly exposed.

USING THE ZOOM LENS This camera has a motorized zoom lens that lets you select the ideal lens-focal length for taking pictures. It also has a longer flash range at the telephoto position. When you turn on the camera, the lens is initially set to the wide-angle position. 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) to see your subject. 3. Move the zoom dial (13) to to zoom closer to the subject in the telephoto mode or to to zoom away from the subject in the wideangle position. 18

4. Press the shutter button (1) to take the picture. • The lens barrel fully retracts and the camera goes into a sleep mode after 4 minutes.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. This camera features an automatic flash that fires when you need it. 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Take the picture when the flash-ready light (12) and the auto-flash indicator (39) on the LCD panel (17) stop blinking.

3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera. Flash-to-subject distance ISO film Wide Tele speed (38 mm) (115 mm) 100 2 to 21 ft 2 to 9 ft (0.6 to 6.4 m) (0.6 to 2.7 m) 200

2 to 30 ft 2 to 12.5 ft (0.6 to 9.1 m) (0.6 to 3.8 m)

2 to 43 ft 2 to 18 ft (0.6 to 13.1 m) (0.6 to 5.5 m)

2 to 60 ft 2 to 25 ft (0.6 to 18.3 m) (0.6 to 7.6 m) 19

MODE REWIND TIMER Besides the auto-flash mode with red-eye reduction (initial default setting of the camera), you can select auto flash without red-eye reduction, fill flash, flash off, or nightview with or without flash. Choose the flash mode that best suits your subject and surroundings. Repeatedly press EXPOSURE (21) to view the choices on the LCD panel (17).

• 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) completely down to take the picture. • To prevent battery drain, turn off the camera by pressing the on/off button when you are done taking pictures.

Auto flash AUTO Use this feature with or without red-eye reduction to take pictures of scenes with or without people. Fill flash When in bright sun or when bright light comes from behind the subject, dark shadows (especially on faces) may occur. Use fill flash to lighten these shadows and to add sparkle to subject’s eyes. Flash off When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited or to capture the ambiance of existing light, use the flash-off feature. The camerawarning light (12) “blinks” red to alert you that the shutter speed is slow. In these situations—use high-speed film, place the

camera on a tripod or another firm support, and hold your camera steady to take a picture. Selecting the flash modes 1. Follow steps 1–3 on page 19 for TAKING FLASH PICTURES. 2. Repeatedly press EXPOSURE (21) until the auto-flash indicator (39) with flash symbol (32), fill-flash symbol (32), or flash-off symbol (33) appears on the LCD panel (17). 3. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) completely down to take a picture. • To cancel the fill-flash and flash-off modes, press ON/OFF (23) to turn off the camera or press EXPOSURE (21) to select a different flash option. 21

If you want to change the default setting to auto-flash without red-eye reduction, press MODE (19) and deselect the red-eyereduction indicator (38). Nightview with or without flash Use flash to balance the flash and existing light exposure so that you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night, or select flash off when you just want to use the existing light. The camera-warning light (12) “blinks” red to alert you that the shutter speed is slow. In these situations— use high-speed film, place the camera on a tripod or another firm support, and hold your camera steady to take a picture. 22

1. Follow steps 1–3 on page 19 for TAKING FLASH PICTURES. 2. Repeatedly press EXPOSURE (21) until the nightview symbol (31) and flash symbol (32) or nightview symbol (31) without the flash symbol appears on the LCD panel (17). 3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) to compose your picture. 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) to take the picture. • To cancel the nightview modes, press ON/OFF (23) to turn off the camera or press EXPOSURE (21) to select a different option.

USING THE SELF-TIMER MODE TIMER REWIND EXPOSURE Use this feature when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1. Attach a tripod to the camera tripod socket (20) or place it on another firm support. 2. Press TIMER (18).

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) to compose the picture and to allow room for yourself in it. 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) to take the picture. 5. Quickly position yourself in the composed picture making sure that you see the Selftimer bulb (5) completely. • The self-timer bulb on the front of the camera glows and then blinks during the 10-second self-timer countdown. • The self-timer automatically cancels after the shutter releases.

• The self-timer symbol (37) appears on the LCD panel (17). 23

MODE BUTTON MODE TIMER REWIND EXPOSURE Press MODE (19) when you want to select or deselect red-eye reduction or to select portrait mode with or without red-eye reduction.

Red-eye reduction AUTO Some people’s eyes (and some pet’s) can reflect flash with a red glow. To minimize red eyes in flash pictures, use the red-eyereduction feature and have your subject look 24

directly at the red-eye-reduction bulb (5) until the flash goes off. 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Repeatedly press MODE (19) until the red-eye-reduction indicator (38) or no red-eye reduction indicator appears on the LCD panel (17). 3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) and compose your picture. 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) completely down to take a picture.

Portrait mode The portrait selection allows you to take sharp, close-up pictures of people. In this mode, the camera automatically zooms to provide suitable framing for portraits. This feature is available with or without red-eye reduction. 1. Press ON/OFF (23) to uncover the lens/ lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera. 2. Repeatedly press MODE (19) until the portrait symbol (36) with the red-eye reduction indicator (38) or just the portrait symbol (36) appears on the LCD panel (17). 3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11) and compose your picture within the close-framing guides of the viewfinder.

close-framing guides

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter button (1) halfway down until the zoom lens adjusts for suitable framing and completely down to take a picture. • All flash options are available in the portrait mode. • The portrait mode with or without redeye reduction cancels after you take the picture. 25

REWIND MODE Manual rewind If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire roll of film, you can rewind the film. But you will not be able to reload the film. 1. Gently press REWIND (16) to start the automatic film rewind.

TIMER Automatic rewind The camera automatically rewinds the film into the film cartridge after the last exposure. 1. Wait for the motor to stop running before you open the Film door (28). • The film-motion indicator (40) blinks and the frame counter (30) counts down as the film is rewinding. 2. Open the film door, remove the film, and reload with fresh KODAK Film. • The frame counter displays “0.”

EXPOSURE UNLOADING THE FILM

2. Follow steps 1 and 2 from Automatic rewind.

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 lenscleaning 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 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

Camera will not operate

Open lens cover completely

Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded Flash not ready

Replace or reload the battery reload the battery

Film not properly loaded in camera Film needs to be removed 28

Shutter button cannot be released

Press ON /OFF to open the lens/lens cover Replace or reload the battery

Film-door latch does not open LCD panel is blank

Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded Film is not completely rewound into the cartridge

Battery weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded Camera-warning light Slow shutter speed “blinks” red in low-light scenes Camera buttons and No film in camera zoom will not operate

Complete taking pictures or press the filmrewind button Replace or reload the battery Use high-speed film, a tripod, and hold the camera steady Load film into the camera. 29

SPECIFICATIONS Lens: 38–115 mm, 6-element hybrid lens Shutter: Programmed shutter; 4 to 1/500 seconds Aperture: f /3.9–f /11.2 Film speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, 400, or 800 print film Focus range: Daylight: 2 ft (0.6 m) to infinity Viewfinder: Real image with center-spot-aiming circle Flash unit: Built-in, KODAK SENSALITE™ Flash

Flash-recycle time: 6 seconds with fresh battery Power source: One 3 V lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery Dimensions: 1.5 in. x 2.6 in. x 5 in. (38 mm x 66 mm x 126.5 mm) Weight: 8.7 oz. (246 g)

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