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USER MANUAL KE30 KODAK

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. ENGLISH ENGLISH Kodak KE30 35 mm Camera

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

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.

This camera uses 2 AAA-size alkaline

1.5 V KODAK K3A (or equivalent)

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.

2. Insert the

batteries into the chamber as shown.

3. 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.

• 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 1-800242-2424. 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 closed.

2. Insert the film leader into the slot in

the back of the camera between the FILM-GUIDE RAILS (21).

3. Push the film cartridge down into

the FILM CHAMBER (22) until it fits securely into place.

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

4. Close the film door and check the

FILM WINDOW (24). 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. EASYLOAD

GA24 100/21° The film window displays the film information and the FILM-DOORLOCK INDICATOR (17) changes from black to amber to indicate the film door is locked and that the film is correctly loaded in the camera.

5. 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.

1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (11)

completely open to uncover the LENS (10) 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)

3. Look through the

VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) to see your subject.

4. 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 next picture.

5. 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 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

3. Keep the subject within the

distance range for the speed of film in your camera. ISO film Flash-to-subject speed distance 4 to 12 ft (1.2 to 3.7 m)

4 to 17 ft (1.2 to 5.2 m)

4 to 23 ft (1.2 to 7.0 m) Do not 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 – 12 ft (1.2 – 3.7 m) Safe Range To prevent battery drain, turn off the flash by closing the lens cover when you are done taking pictures. Beyond 12 ft Picture will be dark Beyond 17 ft Picture will be dark Beyond 23 ft Picture will be dark

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.

3. While still pressing the desired

flash mode, press the SHUTTER 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 fillflash pictures, use the red-eyereduction 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.

5. Hold the camera steady and gently

press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to start the timer.

6. 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.

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

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

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 Replace or reload batteries Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded Flash not ready Film not properly loaded in camera Film needs to be rewound/removed Wait for flash-ready light to glow Reload the film; see LOADING THE FILM on page 7 See UNLOADING THE FILM on page 17

What happened Probable cause Solution Flash-ready light fails to glow within 30 seconds Lens cover not fully opened Open lens cover Batteries weak, dead, missing, or improperly loaded 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 filmrewind 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: f 5.6 Film speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus range: Daylight: 4 ft (1.2 m) to infinity Viewfinder: Projected image, centerspot-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 x 63 x 124 mm Weight: 5.7 oz. (161 g)

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