Kodak 3800ix, 3700ix User Manual

3700ix/3800ix

Camera

1

Look for this logo to be certain that the film

4

3

2

1

you buy is made for this camera.

Look for this logo to select a certified
photofinisher for developing your film and to
assure that you get all the features of the
Advanced Photo System.

Film Status Indicator (FSI)

A highlighted indicator advances
from one symbol to another to
identify the status of the film inside
the cassette.

2

Unexposed

Partially
Exposed

Fully
Exposed

Processed Negatives

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)
(6)

(8)

(9)

(7)

(16)

(15)

(10)

(13)

(14)

MENU

SELECT

ENTER

(11)

(12)

(18)

(19)

(20)

(17)

EXP
LEFT

OPEN

LCD

(a)

(b) (c)

PM

LCD

(d)

(21)

(24) (23)

(26)

(27)

ISO

FILL

(28)

OFF

PM

(25)

(22)

3

P

H

C

PM

PM

LCD

(e)

PM

(f)

o

1

4

5

6

7

3

2

4

Need help with your camera or more information about the new Advanced
Photo System? Call Kodak (United States only) toll free from 8:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 [phone]. The
toll free number (in Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday is 1 [phone]; please ask for ext. 36100.

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

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 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.

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

ENGLISH

5

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.

(1) Shutter Button
(2) Lens Cover/Flash
(3) Print-Size Selector
(4) Self-Timer/Focus-Ranging Assist
(5) Meter-Cell Window
(6) Battery Door
(7) Viewfinder

(8) Lens

(9) Focus-Ranging Sensors
(10) LCD Panel
(11) Menu Button
(12) Select/Flash Button
(13) Enter/Self-Timer Button
(14) Rewind Button
(15) Viewfinder Eyepiece

6

(16) Focus/Flash Lamp
(17) Tripod Socket
(18) Film-Door Latch
(19) Film Door
(20) Strap Post
(21) Date & Time/ISO Film-Speed

Display

(22) Battery Symbol
(23) Self-Timer Indicator
(24) Auto-Flash Indicator
(25) Film-Presence Indicator
(26) Fill-Flash Indicator
(27) Frame Counter/No Film in

Camera Indicator

(28) Off-Flash Indicator

BATTERY

This camera uses a 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery that
supplies power for all camera operations. This camera automatically turns off

after 1 minute.

Battery Indicator

When the battery symbol (22) “blinks,” you will need to replace the battery soon. When
the battery symbol is solid (non-blinking) and the shutter button does not operate,
replace the battery immediately.

Battery Tips:

• Keep a spare battery with you at all times. Lithium batteries perform

consistently until they suddenly die.

• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

• Keep battery away from children.

• Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge or short circuit the battery, or subject it to
high temperature or fire.

• Store battery in its original packaging prior to use.

LOADING THE FILM

1. Slide the film-door latch (18) and insert the film cassette completely into the film

chamber ➌. Do not force the film cassette into the film chamber.

2. Close the film door (19) to start the auto-film advance. The LCD panel (10) will

show the total number of exposures (b). After you close the safety-interlock film
door, you cannot open the film door until the film is completely rewound into
the film cassette.

7

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME

With this camera, you can record the date and time of each exposure directly onto the film.
The information appears on the back of your prints when processed. It features a clock and
automatic calendar that includes leap years.

1. Press the menu button (11) to choose date. You must press this button to activate the

date and time function.

2. Press the hold the select/flash button (12) to view and change the “blinking” month (d).

3. Press the enter/self-timer button (13) to store the selected month and move to the next

blinking date option (follow steps 2 and 3 to complete your selection.)

4. Repeat steps 1-3 to choose and set time.

NOTE: If you don’t press the select/flash button within a minute, the camera turns off
and returns to the picture-taking mode.

Choosing Optional Date and Time Formats

(mm, dd, yy / dd, mm, yy, / yy, mm, dd and 12/24 hour)

1. Press the menu button (11) to choose date. You must press this button to activate the

date and time function.

2. Press and hold for 3 seconds the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired date format

appears. (See SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2–3 above to set date.)

3. Press the menu button (11) to choose time.

4. Press and hold the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired time format appears. (See

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2–3 above to set time.)

NOTE: If you don’t press the select/flash button within a minute, the camera turns off
and returns to the picture-taking mode.

8

TAKING PICTURES
You can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film

cassette (see following table for Typical Print Sizes). Your photo-processing
cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.

1. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍ completely up.

2. Move the print-size selector (3), ➎ to desired format.

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (15) and place the auto-focus circle (f) on

the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.60 m) from your subject.

4. Press the shutter button (1),

to take a picture.

➏

Typical Print Sizes

C

Classic

31/2 x 5" or 4 x 6"

(88.9 x 127 mm or

102 x 152 mm)

Group & Wide (HDTV)

H

31/2 x 6" or 4 x 7"

(88.9 x 152 mm or

102 x 178 mm)

P

Panoramic

31/2 x 10" to 4 x 111/2"

(88.9 x 254 mm to

102 x 292.7 mm)

9

Using the Focus Lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder eyepiece (15). To get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle
is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned
outside of the auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows:

1. Place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

2. Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) until the focus/flash lamp (16)

glows green to lock in the focus position.

3. While still depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is

where you want it within the viewfinder.

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

Special Focusing Situations

Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the auto­focus system to detect correctly; even though the focus lamp may glow green, the
focus/exposure may not be correct. To insure proper focus in the following situations,
first lock the focus on another object at the same distance from you as your main
subject, then recompose your picture and press the shutter button.

• Subject is near a very bright area or object such as a table lamp(s).

• A very bright- or low-contrast area fills the center of the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder.

10

Using the Self-Timer

1. Use a tripod (tripod socket [17]) or place the camera on another firm support.

2. Lift the lens cover/flash (2),

3. Press the enter/self-timer button (13) to the self-timer (23) position.

4. Press the shutter button (1). The self-timer lamp (4) will “blink” 10 seconds before

the picture is taken.

NOTE: If you want to stop the self-timer operation before the picture is taken, press
the self-timer button again or close the lens cover/flash.

Tips for Better Pictures

• Hold the camera steady when taking pictures

• Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the
viewfinder but not closer than 2 ft (0.60 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 single person.

• Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, window, or even the rails
of a fence.

• Keep the sun behind you for best subject illumination.

completely up.

➍

11

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark overcast days, you
need flash. Your camera features automatic flash that fires when you need it. It also
provides automatic daylight fill flash under certain bright-light conditions where
shadows may exist. If the focus/flash lamp (16) “blinks” red, the flash is not fully
charged. Wait for the light to turn green before you take a picture.

Focus/Flash Lamp Operation

Lamp Indicator Situation

Glows green Auto-focus operation complete and flash fully

charged. (Okay to take a picture.)

“Blinks” red Warning signal for flash needed or not ready,

flash out of range, or unable to focus. (Okay
to take a picture but picture may be under-

exposed or out of focus.)

Glows red Shutter button locks when subject is closer

than 2 ft (0.60 m ) from camera. (You cannot
take a picture until subject is beyond
2 ft [0.60 m]).

12

Flash-to-Subject Distance

ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance

25 2 to 5.6 ft (0.60 to 1.7 m)
50 2 to 8 ft (0.60 to 2.0 m)
100 2 to 11.3 ft (0.60 to 3.5 m)
200 2 to 16 ft (0.60 to 5 m)
400 2 to 22.6 ft (0.60 to 6.8 m)
800 2 to 32 ft (0.60 to 10 m)
1600 2 to 45 ft (0.60 to 14 m)

Flash Tips

• Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights to minimize
red eyes in pictures.

• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid
flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.

• Keep your fingers and other objects away from the picture-taking lens,
flash, and meter-cell window to avoid dark or light pictures.

13

Using Fill Flash and Off Flash

Fill Flash

— Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark
shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use fill flash to lighten the
shadows.

Off Flash

— When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is
prohibited, such as in theaters and museums, or in dim lighting situations, use off
flash. Use a tripod (tripod socket [17]) or place the camera on another firm support.

1. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍ completely up.

2. Press the select/flash button (12) to select fill flash (26) or off flash (28).

3. Press the shutter button (1) to take a picture.

4. Press the select/flash button to return to the auto-flash/start position (24).
UNLOADING THE FILM

After you take the last picture on the film cassette, the film automatically starts to
rewind. When the film is fully rewound, the LCD panel (10) displays “0” and an empty
film cassette (c). When you remove the cassette from the camera, the LCD panel
displays “E,” (a).

Using the Rewind Button

If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire film cassette, you can automatically
rewind the film by pressing the rewind button (14). Once you’ve used this feature,

you cannot reload the same film cassette into the camera.

14

TROUBLESHOOTING
What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will There are no more Remove the film
not operate pictures remaining

Battery weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload
or improperly loaded the battery

Subject closer than Stand beyond 2 ft (0.60 m)
2 ft (0.60 m) from your subject

Focus/flash lamp Subject closer than Move beyond 2 ft
glows red and 2 ft (0.60 m) from (0.60 m) until red
shutter button locks camera light disappears

Film does not Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
advance or rewind missing, or improperly the battery

LCD panel is blank (See Probable cause above) (See Solution above)
(Flash may fire inadvertently)

Film door does Loaded exposed, Load only unexposed film
not close partially exposed, or into the camera

All LCD indicators Camera mechanism Press shutter button or close
“blink” problem

inserted

processed film in the
camera

and open the lens cover/flash,
or replace or reload the battery

15

SPECIFICATIONS
Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color prints
Lens: 24 mm, f/3.6 KODAK EKTON Lens
Focus System: 200 plus zones, passive auto focus with focus lock
Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, and P format display; auto-focus indicator
Film-Speed Range: DXIX (ISO) 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 &1600 for color print films
Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITETM Flash
Focus Range: Daylight: 2 ft (0.60 m) to infinity
Apertures: f/3.6, f/7.2, f/14.4
Shutter: Programmed electronic; speeds from 1/2 to 1/250 sec.
Power Source: one 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery; auto power

off after 1 minute

Dimensions: Approx. 1.5 x 2.5 x 4.7 in (38 x 63 x 1 19 mm)
Weight: Approx. 7 oz (195 g) with battery and film

16

Kodak, Advantix, Sensalite, Ekton, and the

Advanced Photo System symbol and logotype are trademarks.

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997

Consumer Imaging

Rochester, NY 14650

Pt. No. 916 3064

Printed in U.S.A.

1-97

17