Kodak 4800ix, 4700ix User Manual

Kodak
4700ix / 4800ix Zoom
Camera
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Camera Identification
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Unfold the front and back flaps of this manual for easy reference to the camera’s parts.
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Camera Identification
EXP LEFT
SELECT TEXT
ENTER
MENU SELECT
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LCD Panel
FILL
OFF
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SELECT TEXT
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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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KODAK ADV ANTIX
4700ix/4800ix Zoom Camera
Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System! And thank you for buying this KODAK ADVANTIX Camera.
Need Help with Your Camera?
Call:
Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424.
Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 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.
Visit our web site at http://www.kodak.com
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.
ENGLISH
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© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997
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Look for this logo to be certain that the film 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.
Unexposed
Partially exposed
Fully exposed
Processed Negatives
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Contents
Camera Identification ............................ 9
Attaching the Strap ............................. 10
Loading the Battery .............................10
Low-Battery Indicator ...................... 11
Battery Tips ..................................... 11
Power Shut-Off ............................... 11
Loading the Film ................................. 12
Taking Pictures....................................13
Typical Print Sizes (Formats) .......... 13
Using the Zoom Lens...................... 14
Taking Flash Pictures.......................... 15
Flash-Lamp Signals ........................ 15
Flash-to-Subject Distance............... 16
Selecting Flash Modes and
Infinity-Focus Mode......................... 16
“FILL FLASH” .................................. 17
“INFINITY ”...................................... 17
“FLASH OFF”.................................. 17
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Using the “SELFTIMER” ..................... 18
Date and Time Imprinting.................... 18
Setting the Date and Time .............. 18
Date and Time Formats .................. 19
Changing the Date and Time
Formats..................................... 19
Using the “SET DISPLAY”................... 20
Setting the Language .......................... 20
Print Title Imprinting ............................ 21
Roll Title Imprinting ............................. 21
Title-Select List ............................... 22
Unloading the Film .............................. 23
Automatic Rewind ........................... 23
Using the Manual Rewind Button.... 24
Caring For Your Camera ..................... 24
Troubleshooting .................................. 25
Specifications ...................................... 27
Camera Identification
(Unfold the front and back cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.)
1 Zoom-Dial Lever 2 Shutter Button 3 Lens Cover/Flash 4 Format-Selector Button 5 Viewfinder 6 Light Sensor 7 Lens 8 Self-Timer Lamp
9 Auto-focus Windows 10 Strap Post 11 Battery Door 12 Viewfinder Eyepiece 13 Flash/Camera-Ready Lamp 14 LCD Panel 15 Film Door 16 Film Chamber 17 Film-Door Latch
18 Enter Button 19 Select Button 20 Film-Rewind Button 21 Menu Button 22 Tripod Socket
LCD Panel
23 Infinity-Focus Indicator 24 Battery Symbol 25 T ext-Messaging Panel 26 Frame Counter 27 Film-Presence Indicator 28 Self-Timer Indicator 29 Fill-Flash Indicator 30 Flash Indicator 31 Off-Flash Indicator
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Attaching the Strap
1. Insert the shorter
looped end of the strap behind the Strap Post (10).
2. Thread the longer end
of the strap through the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
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Loading the Battery
This camera uses one 3-volt lithium KODAK K123LA (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations.
1. Open the Battery Door (11) by using your finger tip.
• Before you remove
the old battery, close the lens cover/flash.
2. Insert the battery into the chamber as shown.
3. Snap the battery door closed.
• After you
load a new battery into the camera, you will need to reset the date and time.
Low-Battery Indicator
It’s time to replace the battery when—
• the Battery Symbol (24) “blinks” and the
“BATTER Y LOW”
the LCD panel
message appears on
or
• none of the indicators, except for steady battery symbol, appears on the LCD panel and the shutter button cannot be released.
Battery Tips
• Remember to 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.
• Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use.
Power Shut-Off
To save battery power, the camera will automatically go into a sleep mode if it is not operated for more than 60 seconds. Y ou can press the shutter button, zoom control, film-rewind, mode buttons or rewind button to awake the camera.
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Loading the Film
You can load film into the camera with the lens cover/flash opened or closed.
1. Turn the camera upside down and
slide the Film-Door Latch (17) to automatically open the Film Door (15).
• The film door will open only when the film chamber is empty or the film in the camera is completely rewound into the film cassette.
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2. Insert the film cassette completely into the Film Chamber (16). Make sure the Film Status Indicator (FSI) on the film cassette is at .
Do not force the film cassette into
the film chamber.
3. Close the film door to start the auto-
film advance. The Frame Counter (26) on the LCD Panel (14) will show the number of frames remaining on the film cassette.
• After you close the safety-interlock
film door, you cannot open the door until the film is completely rewound into the film cassette.
Taking Pictures
C
P
H
You can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette (see the following table for
Typical Print Sizes
processing cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.
1. Lift the Lens Cover/ Flash (3) up to uncover the Lens (7) and to activate the flash.
2. Press the Format-Selector Button (4) to the desired format (C, H, or P). The viewfinder will change to show the selected field of view.
C
). Y our photo-
C
H
P
H
C
P
P
H
AF
MULTI
3. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12). For a sharp picture, stand at least 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
from your subject.
4. Partially depress the
Shutter Button (2) until the Flash/ Camera-Ready Lamp (13) turns green. Fully depress the shutter button to take the picture.
• Follow the instructions
on the text-messaging panel when the flash/ camera-ready lamp is red.
Typical Print Sizes (Formats)
CHP
Classic Group (HDTV) Panoramic
31/2 x 5" or 4 x 6" 31/2 x 6" or 4 x 7" 31/2 x 81/2" to 4 x 111/2"
(88.9 x 127 mm or (88.9 x 152 mm or (88.9 x 216 mm to
102 x 152 mm) 102 x 178 mm) 102 x 292.7 mm)
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Using the Zoom Lens
This camera has a motorized-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-mode position.
1. Lift the Lens Cover/Flash (3) up to uncover the Lens (7) and to activate the flash.
2. Slide the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to the left to the wide-mode position to zoom
away
from the subject. Slide the lever to the right to the tele-mode position to zoom
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closer
to the subject.
3. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12).
4. Partially depress the Shutter Button (2) until the Flash/Camera-Ready Lamp (13) turns green. Fully depress the shutter button to take the picture.
• The lens barrel will automatically
return to the wide-mode position after approximately 60 seconds.
Taking Flash Pictures
In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Y our camera features an 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 and the flash-ready lamp glows green, the flash is fully charged and ready for picture-taking (see the following tables for
Flash-Lamp Signals Subject Distance
1. Lift the Lens Cover/Flash (3) up to
uncover the Lens (7) and to activate the flash.
2. Take the picture when the Flash-Ready Lamp (13 ) glows green.
• The LCD panel will display
NOT READY”
flash is not fully charged.
and
Flash-to-
).
“FLASH
message when the
3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera. Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.
Flash-Lamp Signals
Lamp Indicator Situation
Glows green Flash fully charged “Blinks” red * Flash not fully charged Glows red Subject closer than
2.5 ft (0.8 m)
* A text message will appear on the LCD panel
to inform the user the reason of warning.
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Flash-to-Subject Distance
ISO Film Wide Tele Speed (30 mm) (60 mm)
50 2.5 to 9 ft 2.5 to 8 ft
(0.8 to 2.7 m) (0.8 to 2.4 m)
100 2.5 to 13 ft 2.5 to 11 ft
(0.8 to 4 m) (0.8 to 3.4 m)
200 2.5 to 18 ft 2.5 to 15 ft
(0.8 to 5.5 m) (0.8 to 4.6 m)
400 2.5 to 26 ft 2.5 to 22 ft
(0.8 to 7.9 m) (0.8 to 6.7 m)
800 2.5 to 36 ft 2.5 to 31 ft
(0.8 to 11 m) (0.8 to 9.4 m)
1600 2.5 to 52 ft 2.5 to 44 ft
(0.8 to 15.8 m) (0.8 to 13.4 m)
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Selecting Flash Modes and Infinity-Focus Mode
Besides the “ can select “ “
FLASH OFF
Press the SELECT Button (19) until the desired indicator and corresponding text message appear on the LCD Panel (14).
Flash modes and the infinity mode remain selected after you take the picture. To cancel the selection, close the lens cover/ flash or press the SELECT button to return to the standard point-and­shoot
AUTO FLASH”
FILL FLASH
.”
“AUTO FLASH “
,” “
INFINITY
mode.
mode, you
,” and
“FILL FLASH”
Bright light indoors or outdoors from
FILL
backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use fill flash to lighten these shadows.
1. Press the SELECT Button (19) until the
“FILL FLASH”
message and indicator
appear on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12).
3. Press the Shutter Button (2) to take the picture.
“INFINITY ”
For maximum sharpness of distant scenery at any zoom position, use the infinity feature (for outdoor use only).
1. Press the SELECT Button (19) until the
“INFINITY”
message and indicator
appear on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12).
3. Press the Shutter Button (2) to take the picture.
“FLASH OFF”
OFF
When you do not want to use the flash, especially indoors where flash is prohibited, such as in theaters and museums, or when you want to take twilight scenes or distant subjects that are beyond the flash range, or capture the ambiance of existing light, use the flash­off feature.
1. Press the SELECT Button (19) until the
“FLASH OFF”
message and indicator
appear on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12)
3. Press the Shutter Button (2) to take the picture.
• Use a tripod and high-speed film
because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.
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Using the
“SELFTIMER”
Y ou can include yourself in pictures by using the self-timer feature. The electronic self-timer will delay the release of the shutter button for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.
1. Place the camera on a tripod (Tripod Socket [22]) and press the ENTER Button (18). The message and indicator will appear on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Frame your picture in the Viewfinder Eyepiece (12).
3. Press the Shutter Button (2). The Self- Timer Lamp (8) on the front of the camera will blink during the self-timer countdown.
• To cancel the self-timer selection
before the shutter releases, press the ENTER button or close the lens­cover flash.
• The self-timer is automatically
canceled after the shutter releases.
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“SELFTIMER READY
Date and Time Imprinting
This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2099.
Traditional cameras print date and/or time information directly onto the film. Y our camera uses the film’s magnetic data strip to record date and time information which your photofinisher imprints on the back of your photographs.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Repeatedly press the MENU
Button (21) until the LCD Panel (14) displays “
2. Press the SELECT Button (19) to select the date function. The first two digits of the date will “blink.” Press the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to the right or left to increase or decrease the number.
SET DATE
.”
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to store the selected month and to activate the next “blinking” date option (follow steps 2 and 3 to complete your selection).
• After you set the “date” or “time,” the
LCD panel will display
“TIME IS”
followed by the selected
“DATE IS”
or
date or time.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to choose and “
SET TIME
.”
Date and Time Formats
The date and time formats are automati­cally set for you according to the designated language listed below. If you want to change the automatic settings for date and time formats, see
Date and Time Formats
Changing the
.
Time
Format Date Format
English 12 hour month, day , year German 24 hour day, month, year French 24 hour day, month, year Spanish 24 hour day, month, year Japanese 24 hour year, month, day
Changing the Date and Time Formats
(mm, dd, yy/ dd, mm, yy/ yy, mm, dd and 12/24 hour)
1. Repeatedly press the MENU
Button (21) until the LCD Panel (14) displays “
SET DATE FORMAT
.”
2. Press the SELECT Button (19) to make the selection. Press the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to the right or left to increase or decrease the number.
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to store the selected format.
• After you set the “date” or “time,” the
LCD panel will display
FORMAT IS”
followed by the selected
“DATE
format.
4. Repeat steps 1–3 to choose and “
SET
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Using the “SET DISPLAY”
This feature will allow you to view one of three display formats:
Example
“SHOW DATE TIME:” “SHOW DATE/ISO:” “SHOW TIME/ISO:”
1. Repeatedly press the MENU Button (21) until “ appears on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Press the SELECT Button (19) to make the selection. To change the data option, use the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to cycle to your selection.
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to set the selected data option.
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SET DISPLAY
Setting the Language
U.S.
“ENGLISH”
memory of this camera or you can change the language to German,
“ESPANOL”
Japanese.
1. Press and hold the MENU Button (21) for 4 seconds until the “blinking” language appears on the LCD Panel (14).
2. Press the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to cycle to your selection.
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to set the language.
• After you set the language, the LCD
panel will display followed by the selected language.
is initially set into the
“FRANCAIS”
for Spanish or [Katakana] for
“DEUTSCH”
for French,
“LANGUAGE IS”
for
Print Title Imprinting
You can choose a print title from the
Select List Setting the Language)
picture. The title you select will be recorded on the film’s magnetic data strip. At certified Advanced Photo System labs, the selected title will be printed on the back of the print.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU Button (21) until the LCD Panel (14) displays “
2. Press the SELECT Button (19) to select “ Lever (1) to cycle from one title to another.
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to store the selected title.
• After you set the title, the LCD panel
NOTE: Print title selections will automatically cancel after 24 hours of camera inactivity.
and choose a language (see
before you take the
SET PRINT TITLE
SET PRINT TITLE
will display followed by the selected title.
.” Use the Zoom-Dial
“SET PRINT TITLE IS”
Title-
Roll Title Imprinting
You can choose an additional roll title from the roll of film. Both the roll and print title will be imprinted on the back of the print.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU
2. Press the SELECT Button (19) to
3. Press the ENTER Button (18) to store
.”
Title-Select List
Button (21) until the LCD Panel (14) displays “
select “SET ROLL TITLE.” Use the Zoom-Dial Lever (1) to cycle to another title selection.
the selected title.
• After you set the title, the LCD panel
SET ROLL TITLE
will display followed by the selected title.
“SET ROLL TITLE IS”
for the entire
.”
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Title-Select List
Title
ANNIVERSARY BAPTISM BIRTHDAY CANADA DAY CHRISTMAS CONGRATULATIONS EASTER FAMILY FATHER’S DAY FESTIVAL FRIENDS GRADUATION HALLOWEEN HANUKKAH HAPPY NEW YEAR
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Title
HOLIDAY HONEYMOON I LOVE YOU INDEPENDENCE DAY MOTHER’S DAY PARTY REUNION SCHOOL EVENT SEASONS GREETING THANK YOU THANKSGIVING TRIP VACA TION VALENTINE’S DA Y WEDDING
Unloading the Film
Automatic Rewind
The camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure.
1. Wait for the film to completely rewind into the film cassette.
• The
“FILM REWINDING”
will appear on the LCD Panel (14) and the Frame Counter (26) will count down to “0.”
• The empty Film-Presence
Indicator (27) and message will appear on the LCD panel when the film is rewound. (The message will only appear when the lens cover/flash is up.)
message
“REMOVE FILM”
2. Turn the camera upside down and slide the Film-Door Latch (17) to automatically open the Film Door (15).
3. Remove the film cassette from the camera.
• The FSI on the film cassette will be
at .
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Using the Manual Rewind Button
If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire roll of film, you can manually activate the automatic rewind.
1. Gently press the Film-Rewind Button (20) by using a pointed object to start the auto-film rewind.
2. Follow steps 1–3 from
Rewind
.
NOTE: Y ou cannot reload partially exposed film into this camera for continuous picture-taking.
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Automatic
Caring For Your Camera
1. 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.
2. If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface gently with a soft, lintless cloth or lens­cleaning 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 eye glasses.
3. 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 Probable cause Solution
Camera will There are no more Remove the film not operate pictures remaining
Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload the missing, or improperly battery loaded
Film does not Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload advance or rewind missing, or the battery
LCD panel is blank Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
LCD panel displays:
“BATTER Y LOW” “REPLACE BATTER Y”
“FLASH NOT READY”
improperly loaded
missing, or the battery improperly loaded
Battery weak Replace the battery Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
missing, or improperly the battery loaded
Flash not fully charged Wait until the
NOT READY”
disappears or until the flash-ready lamp glows green
“FLASH
message
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What happened Probable cause Solution
Flash/camera ready Flash not fully Wait for lamp to glow lamp “blinks” red charged green
Flash/camera ready Subject closer See lamp glows red than 2.5 ft (0.8 m)
Flash-to-Subject
Distance
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Film cassette does Loaded exposed, Load only unexposed not fit completely or processed film into film into the camera into the film chamber; the camera film door does not close
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Specifications
Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film for color pictures Lens: Autofocusing 30–60 mm motorized zoom lens, 5-elements/2-group
Focus System: Passive multi-spot AF Focus Range: C, H, & P: Wide/Tele: 2.5 ft – (0.8 m – ) Viewfinder: Real image with C, H, & P format display LCD: Text display with camera-status information and warnings Film-Speed: DXIX (ISO) 50–1600 for color films Flash Unit: Built-in, KODAK SENSALITE™ Flash Flash Range: Wide: 2.5–18 ft (0.8–5.5 m)
(ISO 200) Tele: 2.5–15 ft (0.8–4.6 m) Apertures: Shutter: Programmed auto-exposure electronic Power Source: Main power: one 3 V lithium KODAK K123LA (or equivalent) Battery Dimensions: 121 mm X 67 mm X 43.5 mm Weight: 8.1 oz (230 g) without film or battery
construction, glass aspheric
f/
5.9–f/6.9
Kodak, Sensalite, Advantix, and the Advanced Photo System symbol and logotype are trademarks.
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Consumer Imaging
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1997
Pt. No. 917 4459
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Printed in U.S.A.
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