Kodak 4100ix User Manual

4100

ix zoom

Camera

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Look for this logo to be certain that the film

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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.

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See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.

Processed Negatives

Unexposed

Partially
Exposed

Fully
Exposed

Need help with your camera or more information about the new Advanced
Photo System? Call Kodak (United States only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to
7:00 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.

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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.

(1) Date-Menu Button
(2) Flash
(3) Viewfinder
(4) Self-Timer/Red-Eye-

Reduction Lamp

(5) Lens
(6) Meter-Cell Window
(7) Strap Post
(8) Film Door Latch

(9) Rewind Button
(10) Tele-Mode Button
(11) Wide-Mode Button
(12) Shutter Button
(13) Focus-Ranging Sensors
(14) Print-Size Selector
(15) LCD Panel
(16) Date-Enter Button
(17) Date-Select Button
(18) Self-Timer/Red-Eye-

Reduction Button

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(19) Flash-Mode Button
(20) Flash-Indicator Lamp
(21) Viewfinder Eyepiece
(22) On/Off Dial
(23) Battery Door
(24) Tripod Socket
(25) Film Door
(26) Date & Time/ISO Film-Speed Display
(27) Red-Eye-Reduction Indicator
(28) Film-Presence Indicator
(29) Frame Counter/No Film in

Camera Indicator

(30) Self-Timer Indicator
(31) Infinity-Focus Indicator
(32) Battery Symbol
(33) Fill-Flash Indicator
(34) Nighttime-View Indicator
(35) Auto-Flash Indicator
(36) Flash-Off indicator

BATTERY

This camera uses a 3-volt lithium KODAK K123LA (or equivalent) Battery that supplies
power for all camera operations.

Low-Battery Indicator

It’s time to replace the battery when—

• the battery symbol (32) “blinks” on the LCD panel (15).

• all indicators on the LCD panel disappear and the shutter button (12) cannot be released.
Battery Tips:

• Keep spare batteries 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 batteries away from children.

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

• Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use.

SETTING THE DATE OR TIME

With this camera, you can record the date (month/day/year, day/month/year or
year/month/day) or time (hour/minute) of each exposure directly onto the film. The
information appears on the back of your prints when processed. It features a clock
(24-hour time display) and automatic calendar that includes leap years.

1. Press the date-menu button (1) to select the desired data type for date or time settings

or select dashes for no databack information.

2. Press the date-select button (17) in succession to select the “blinking” month, day, or

year (d) or hour or minute (e).

3. Press the date-enter button (16) to change the data.

4. Press the date-select button to complete the setting.

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LOADING THE FILM

1. Turn the film-door latch (8) to the “open” position.

2. Insert the film cassette completely into the film chamber ➌. Do not force the film

cassette into the film chamber.

3. Close the film door (25) to start the auto-film advance. The LCD panel (15) shows

the number of exposures (b).

NOTE: After you close the safety-interlock film door, you cannot open the film
door until the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.

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

cassette. Y our photo-processing cost will be based on the format sizes(s) that
you use to expose the film (see table on page 5).

1. Turn the on/off dial (22), ➍ counterclockwise to the ON position.

2. Move the print-size selector (14),➎ to the desired format (C, H, or P).

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (21) and place the auto-focus circle (g) on

the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.60 m) from your subject.
When your subject is closer than 2.6 ft (0.8 m) with the lens in the 30 mm position,
or closer than 5 ft (1.5 m) with the lens in the 60 mm position, compose your
picture using the close framing guide (f) in the viewfinder

4. Press the shutter button (12), ➏ to take the picture.

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Typical Print Sizes

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Classic

31/2 x 5" or 4 x 6"

(88.9 x 127 mm or

102 x 152 mm)

H

Group (HDTV)

31/2 x 6" or 4 x 7"

(88.9 x 152 mm or

102 x 178 mm)

P

Panoramic

31/2 x 81/2" to 4 x 111/2"

(88.9 x 216 mm to

102 x 292.7 mm)

Using the Zoom Lens

This camera has a power-zoom lens that lets you select the ideal lens-focal length for
taking pictures. When you turn the camera on, it is initially set to the wide-angle position.

1. Turn the on/off dial (22), ➍ counterclockwise to the ON position.

2. Press the tele-mode button (10) to zoom

button (11) to zoom

3. Press the shutter button (12),

NOTE: If the lens barrel remains in the tele-mode position, it will automatically return to

the wide-mode position after approximately 3 minutes.

away

from the subject.

to take the picture.

➏

closer

to the subject or the wide-mode

Using the Focus Lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder eyepiece. 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 (g) on the subject that you want focused in the picture.

2. Partially depress and hold the shutter button (12) to lock the focus position.

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

subject is where you want it within the viewfinder eyepiece (21).

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

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Using the Self-Timer

Y ou can include yourself in pictures by using the self-timer feature.

1. Use a tripod (tripod socket [24]) or place the camera on another firm support.

2. Turn the on/off dial (22), ➍ counterclockwise to the ON position.

3. Press the self-timer/red-eye-reduction button (18) twice to move to the self-timer

position. Make sure the self-timer indicator (30) appears on the LCD panel (15).

4. Press the shutter button (12). The self-timer lamp (4) “blinks” approximately

10 seconds before the picture is taken.

NOTE: If you want to stop the self-timer operation before the picture is taken, turn
the camera off.

Tips for Better Pictures

• Hold the camera steady when taking pictures

• 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.

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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. When you partially depress the shutter button (12) and the flash­indicator lamp (20) glows red, the flash is fully charged and ready for picture-taking
(see table below for other Flash-Lamp Signals and page 8 for the recommended

Flash-to-Subject Distance).

Flash-Lamp Signals

Lamp Indicator* Situation

Glows red Flash fully charged. Okay to take the picture.
“Blinks” red continuously Flash not fully charged. Wait for the lamp to glow red

before you take the picture.

“Blinks” red momentarily Flash not required. Okay to take the picture.

* The flash-indicator lamp can be viewed when you partially depress the shutter

button.

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Flash-to-Subject Distance

ISO Film Speed Wide (30 mm) Tele (60 mm)

50 2 to 14 ft 2 to 7 ft

(0.60 to 4.3 m) (0.60 to 2.1 m)

100 2 to 19 ft 2 to 10 ft

(0.60 to 5.8 m) (0.60 to 3.1 m)

200 2 to 27 ft 2 to 14 ft

(0.60 to 8.2 m) (0.60 to 4.3 m)

400 2 to 38 ft 2 to 19 ft

(0.60 to 11.6 m) (0.60 to 5.8 m)

800 2 to 53 ft 2 to 27 ft

(0.60 to 16.2 m) (0.60 to 8.2 m)

1600 2 to 74 ft 2 to 38 ft

(0.60 to 22.6 m) (0.60 to 11.6 m)

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Using the Red-Eye Reduction

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

1. Turn the on/off dial (22), ➍ counterclockwise to the ON position.

2. Press the self-timer/red-eye-reduction button (18) once to move to the red-eye-

reduction position. Make sure the red-eye-reduction indicator (27) appears on the
LCD panel (15).

3. Have your subject look directly at the red-eye-reduction lamp (4).

4. Press the shutter button (12) to take the picture.

5. To exit from the red-eye-reduction mode, press the self-timer/red-eye-reduction

button twice or turn the camera off.

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Using Infinity Focus, Flash Off, Fill Flash, and Nighttime View

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nfinity Focus—

Flash Off

To capture sharp, distant scenery, use the infinity-focus mode.

—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 flash
off. Use a tripod (tripod socket [24]) or place the camera on another firm support.

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 these
shadows.

Nighttime View

—To lighten your subject in front of a night scene, use the nighttime-

view mode.

1. Turn the on/off dial (22), ➍ counterclockwise to the ON position.

2. Press the flash-mode button (19) to select infinity focus (31), flash off (36),

fill flash (33), or nighttime view (34).

3. Press the shutter button (12) to take the picture.

4. Press the flash-mode button to return to the auto-flash/start position (35).

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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.

UNLOADING THE FILM

When the film is fully rewound, the film cassette symbol and 0 (c) blink on the LCD
panel (15). Do not remove the film from the camera until the film is FULLY
rewound. When you remove the film cassette from the camera, the cassette symbol
and E (a) blink.

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 (9). Once you’ve used this feature,

you cannot reload the same film cassette into the camera.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
What happened Probable cause Solution

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

remaining
Battery weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload the

or improperly loaded battery

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

LCD panel is blank (see above cause) (see above solution)
Film rewinds at Camera transport or film Load another film

beginning of film cassette problem cassette into camera
load or middle of
cassette (empty Call Kodak for
cassette symbol [28] assistance
“blinks” on LCD panel)

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What happened Probable cause Solution

Film does not load Loaded exposed, partially Load only unexposed
properly in camera exposed, or processed film film into the camera

into the camera

All LCD indicators Camera mechanism problem Press shutter button or
“blink” turn the camera off and on

Film-door latch does Film is not rewound into the Complete taking pictures
does not open cassette completely or press the rewind

button (9)

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SPECIFICATIONS
Film Type: KODAK ADV ANTIX Film for color prints
Lens: 30–60 mm zoom lens, f/4.5 to f/8.5 glass hybrid aspheric
Focus System: 80 zone, active AF with focus lock
Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, & P format display; AF indicator
Film-Speed Range: DXIX (ISO) 50–1600 for color print films
Flash Unit: Auto flash, flash off, fill flash, & nighttime view
Focus Range: Daylight: 2 ft (0.60 m) to infinity
Apertures:

f/

4.5–f/8.5

Shutter: Programmed electronic; speeds from 1/6 to 1/270 sec.
Power Source: one 3-volt lithium KODAK K123LA (or equivalent) Battery
Dimensions: Approx. 4.86 x 2.56 x 1.53 in. (123.5 x 64.1 x 39 mm)
Weight: Approx. 8.11 oz (230 g) without battery and film

Kodak, Advantix, and the Advanced Photo System

symbol and logotype are trademarks.

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© Eastman Kodak Company, 1995

Consumer Imaging

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

Pt. No. 914 7695
CAT 8008633

Minor Revisions 7/97

Printed in U.S.A.

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