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USER MANUAL KE30 KODAK

Kodak KE30 35 mm Camera

Kodak

EasyLoad

35

ENGLISH/ESPANOL/FRANÇAIS

Camera Identification

Kodak KE30 35 mm Camera

EasyLoad 35

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 3

ATTACHING THE STRAP 4

LOADING THE BATTERIES 4

Low-batteries warning 5

Auto power off 5

Battery tips 6

LOADING THE FILM 7

TAKING PICTURES 10

Tips for better pictures 11

TAKING FLASH PICTURES 12

Flash-to-subject distance 12

Using fill flash and flash off 14

Using red-eye reduction 15

SELF-TIMER 15

UNLOADING THE FILM 17

Using mid-roll rewind 17

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA 18

TROUBLESHOOTING 19

SPECIFICATIONS 21

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

Unfold cover flaps of manual to view camera diagrams.

1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 PICTURE COUNTER
3 VIEWFINDER
4 VIEWFINDER LIGHT DIFFUSER
5 FLASH
6 SELF-TIMER BULB / RED-EYE-REDUCTION BULB
7 LIGHT SENSOR
8 FLASH-OFF BUTTON
9 FILL-FLASH BUTTON
10 LENS

11 LENS-COVER SWITCH
12 STRAP POST
13 FILM-DOOR LATCH
14 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
15 FLASH-READY LIGHT
16 SELF-TIMER SWITCH
17 FILM-DOOR-LOCK INDICATOR
18 TRIPOD SOCKET
19 FILM-REWIND SWITCH
20 BATTERY DOOR
21 FILM-Guide RAILS
22 FILM CHAMBER
23 FILM DOOR
24 FILM WINDOW

ATTACHING THE STRAP

1. Insert one end of the strap under the STRAP POST (12) and pull it through.
2. Thread the longer end of the strap through the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.

LOADING THE BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline 1.5 V KODAK K3A (or equivalent) Batteries.

1. Open the BATTERY DOOR (20).

Before you remove the old batteries, turn off the camera by sliding the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11) to the off position.

1. Insert the batteries into the chamber as shown.
2. Snap the battery door closed.

Low-batteries warning

It is time to replace the batteries when —

the FLASH-READY LIGHT (15) takes longer than 30 seconds to turn on.
- the camera motor slows down or will not run.
the film will not advance.

Auto power off

This camera automatically turns off after approximately 4 minutes to conserve the life of the batteries. To awaken the camera, close and open the LENS COVER (11).

• Close the lens cover when the camera is not used for an extended time.

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.

• Remove batteries from the camera when the camera is not going to be used for an extended length of 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.
• 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.

LOADING THE FILM

If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body. The unique easy load feature of this camera makes film loading simple.

1. Slide the FILM-DOOR LATCH (13)

in the direction of the arrow to open the FILM DOOR (23).

You can load film into the camera with the lens cover opened or close

1. Insert the film leader into the slot in the back of the camera between the FILM-GUIDE RAILS (21).

NOTE: Do not pull additional film out of the cartridge. You can use the film just as it comes out of the film carton.

1. Push the film cartridge down into the FILM CHAMBER (22) until it fits securely into place.

2. Do not force it into the film chamber.

1. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (24).

2. The film window displays the film information and the FILM-DOOR-LOCK INDICATOR (17) changes from black to amber to indicate the film door is locked and that the film is correctly loaded in the camera.

After you close the safety interlocked film door and start to advance the film, you cannot open the film door until the film is completely rewound into the film cartridge.

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11)

completely open to start the automatic film advance.

• If the lens cover is already open, the film advance starts automatically.

The PICTURE COUNTER (2) automatically advances to frame "1."

Beginning at frame 4, every

fourth exposure is numbered.

TAKING PICTURES

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11)

completely open to uncover the LENS (10) and to turn on the camera.

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

1. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) to see your subject.

1. Hold the camera steady and gently

press the
SHUTTER
BUTTON(1)
to take
the picture

• After you take the picture, the film automatically advances to the n

1. 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 features an automatic flash that fires when you need it.

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11) completely open to uncover the LENS (10) and to turn on the camera.
2. Wait for the FLASH-READY LIGHT (15) to glow.

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

ISO film speed	Flash-to-subject distance
100	4 to 12 ft (1.2 to 3.7 m)
200	4 to 17 ft (1.2 to 5.2 m)
400	4 to 23 ft (1.2 to 7.0 m)

• Do not take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

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

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

Using fill flash and flash off

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.

Flash off When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited, or when you want to take twilight scenes or distant subjects that are beyond the flash range, or to capture the ambiance of existing light, use flash off.

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11) completely open to uncover the LENS (10) and to turn on the camera.
2. Press either the FILL-FLASH BUTTON (9) or FLASH-OFF BUTTON (8) and hold in position without lifting your finger.

1. While still pressing the desired flash mode, press the SHUTTERT BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Using red-eye reduction

Some people's eyes (and some pets') can reflect flash with a red glow. To minimize red eye in flash or fill-flash pictures, use the red-eye-reduction feature.

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11) completely open to uncover the LENS (10) and to turn on the camera.

2. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to turn on the RED-EYE-REDUCTION BULB (6).

3. Have your subject look directly at the red-eye-reduction bulb.

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

SELF-TIMER

Use this feature when you want to include yourself in the pictures.

1. Attach a tripod to the camera TRIPOD SOCKET (18) or place it on another firm support.

2. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11) completely open to uncover the LENS (10) and to turn on the camera.

3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) to compose the picture and to allow room for yourself in it.

4. Slide the SELF-TIMER SWITCH (16) into the locked position.

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

2. Position yourself in the composed picture making sure that you see the SELF-TIMER BULB (6) completely. NOTE: If you do not see the entire bulb, you may not be in the picture.

3. The self-timer bulb on the front of the camera glows and then blinks during the 10 seconds self-timer countdown.

4. The self-timer automatically cancels after the shutter releases.

UNLOADING THE FILM

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

1. Slide the FILM-REWIND SWITCH (19) until it latches to start the motorized film rewind.

• Wait until the motor stops before you open the film door.

• Open the FILM DOOR (23) to remove film and reload with fresh KODAK Film.

Using mid-roll rewind

If you do not want to take pictures on the entire roll of film, you can rewind in mid-roll by following steps 1 and 2 of UNLOADING THE FILM.

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

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: Do not use solvents or solutions not 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 weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded	Replace or reload batteries
	Flash not ready	Wait for flash-ready light to glow
	Film not properly loaded in camera	Reload the film; see LOADING THE FILM on page 7
	Film needs to be rewound/removed	See UNLOADING THE FILM on page 17
Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds	Lens cover not fully opened	Open lens cover
	Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded	Replace or reload the batteries
	No film in camera	Load film into camera
Film-door latch does not open	Film is not completely rewound into the cartridge	Complete taking pictures or slide the film-rewind switch
Shutter button cannot be released	No film in camera	Load film into camera

SPECIFICATIONS

Lens: 29 mm hybrid lens

Shutter speed: Fixed at 1/200 second

Aperture: f5.6

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

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

Viewfinder: Projected image, center-spot-aiming circle

Flash unit: Built-in

Flash-recycle time: 6 seconds with fresh batteries

Power source: 2-AAA alkaline 1.5 V KODAK K3A

(or equivalent) Batteries

Dimensions: 41 × 63 × 124 mm

Weight: 5.7 oz. (161 g)

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