Kodak Advantix F600Zoom, F600 User Manual
Kodak
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
F600 Zoom
Camera
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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 InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.
ENGLISH
KODAK ADVANTIX
F600 Zoom Camera
NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE INFORMA TION
ABOUT THE ADV ANCED PHOT O SYSTEM?
Visit our web site at http://www.kodak.com 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.
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Triple format selection
• You can take three different
size pictures: Classic (C),
Group/HDTV (H), and
Panoramic (P) pictures from
the same film cassette. The
frame within the viewfinder
changes to match each
format selection.
Date and time imprinting
• You can choose to have date
and time information printed
on the back of your prints.
See your photofinisher for a
full description of available
services.
Double exposure protection
(DEP)
• You don’t need to worry about
accidentally re-exposing your
film. Your camera reads the
Film Status Indicator (FSI) on
the film cassette to prevent
re-exposure.
ADV ANCED PHOT O SYSTEM
FEA TURES AV AILABLE
WITH THIS CAMERA
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Picture quality information
exchange (PQix)
• Your camera features magnetic
information exchange that
records information about
lighting conditions and
exposure on the film cassette
to assist the photofinishing
lab with color correction and
exposure adjustments, to
provide you with the best
possible results.
Safety-interlock film door
• The safety interlock on the film
door prevents the door from
opening before the film is
completely rewound.
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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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PROCESSED NEGA TIVES
FULL Y EXPOSED
PARTIALL Y
EXPOSED
UNEXPOSED
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 photofinishing
service for developing your film and to assure that you
get all the features of the Advanced Photo System.
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CONTENTS
CAMERA IDENTIFICATION .................. 6
ATTACHING THE STRAP ..................... 7
Control-button activator.................... 7
LOADING THE BA TTERY ..................... 8
Low-battery indicator ...................... 9
Battery tips ................................... 9
Power shutdown .......................... 1 0
LOADING THE FILM .......................... 1 0
TAKING PICTURES ........................... 1 2
T ypical print sizes (formats) ......... 13
Using the focus lock .................... 14
Using the zoom lens .................... 1 5
Tips for better pictures ................. 1 6
TAKING FLASH PICTURES ............... 1 7
Flash-to-subject distance ............. 1 8
SELECTING THE FLASH AND
INFINITY -FOCUS MODES .................. 1 9
Red-eye reduction........................ 1 9
Auto flash without
red-eye reduction ......................... 2 0
Fill flash ...................................... 21
Flash off ...................................... 2 2
Infinity focus ............................... 2 3
Night-view ................................... 24
USING THE SELF-TIMER .................. 24
DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING ........... 26
Setting the date and time ............. 26
UNLOADING THE FILM ...................... 2 7
Aut omatic rewin d ......................... 27
Manual rewind ............................. 2 8
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ........... 2 9
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................... 3 0
SPECIFICATIONS .............................. 3 2
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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION
1 STRAP POST
2 FILM-DOOR LATCH
3 SHUTTER BUTTON
4 ZOOM-DIAL LEVER
5 FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH
6 LCD PANEL
7 DATE-SELECT BUTTON
8 DATE-SET BUTTON
9 SELF-TIMER BUTTON
10 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
11 FLASH-SELECT BUTTON
12 DAT E-MENU BUTTON
13 FLASH
14 VIEWFINDER
15 LIGHT SENSOR
16 LENS
17 SELF-TIMER/
RED-EYE-REDUCTION LAMP
18 FLASH-INDICATOR LAMP
19 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
20 ON/OFF BUTTON
21 FILM CHAMBER
22 FILM DOOR
23 TRIPOD SOCKET
24 BATTERY DOOR
LCD PANEL
25 DA TE & TIME/ISO
FILM
-SPEED DISPLAY
26 RED-EYE-REDUCTION INDICATOR
27 FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR
28 FRAME COUNTER
29 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
(see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams)
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30 INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR
31 BATTERY SYMBOL
32 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
33 NIGHTVIEW INDICATOR
34 AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
35 FLASH-OFF INDICATOR
ATT ACHING THE STRAP
1. Insert one end of the strap
under the bottom
STRAP
POST
(1) and pull it up through
the top strap post.
2. Thread the longer end of the
strap through the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
Control-button activator
Use the knob on the clasp of the
camera strap to activate the
smaller-sized control buttons on
the camera.
DATE
SELECT
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LOADING THE BA TTER Y
This camera uses one 3-volt
lithium KODAK K123LA (or
equivalent) Battery that supplies
power for all camera operations.
1. Open the
BATTERY DOOR
(24).
• Before you remove the
old battery, turn the
camera off.
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.
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Low-battery indicator
It’s time to replace the battery
when—
• the
BATTERY SYMBOL
(31)
“blinks” on the
LCD PANEL
(6)
or
• all indicators on the LCD
panel disappear and the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3) cannot
be released.
Battery tips
• Discard dead batteries with
your normal household trash,
unless your community
offers a battery-collection
program (check with the
sponsors of that program
for details).
• 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.
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LOADING THE FILM
You can load film into the
camera with the camera ON
or OFF.
1. Turn the
FILM-DOOR LATCH
(2)
to open the
FILM DOOR
(22).
OPEN
Power shutdown
To reduce battery power, the
camera will automatically go into
a sleep mode when it is not
operated for more than
3 minutes. You can press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3),
ZOOM-DIAL
LEVER
(4),
DATE-SELECT
BUTTON
(7),
DATE-MENU BUTTON
(12),
DATE-SET BUTTON
(8),
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11), or the
FILM-REWIND
BUTTON
(10) to awaken the camera.
• Use the on/off button to turn
the camera completely off
when it is not being used for
an extended time.
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2. Insert the film cassette
completely into the
FILM
CHAMBER
(21).
• Make sure the Film Status
Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette is at ● (#1 position)
for a new cassette.
• Do not force the film
cassette into the film chamber.
3. Close the film door to start
the auto-film advance. The
FRAME COUNTER
(28) on the
LCD PANEL
(6) will show the
number of frames remaining
on the film cassette.
• After you close the safety-
interlocked film door, you
cannot open the door until
the film is completely rewound
into the film cassette.
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TAKING PICTURES
You can take Classic (C), Group/
HDTV (H)
*, and Panoramic (P)
pictures on the same film cassette.
Your photo-processing cost may
be based on the format size(s)
that you use to expose the film.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Move the
FORMAT-SELECTOR
SWITCH
(5) to select desired
format (C, H, or P). The
viewfinder will change to show
the selected field of view.
* High Definition T elevision (HDTV)
prints are the same aspect ratio as the
TV for CD interface capabilities.
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4. Press the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3) to take
the picture.
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19). For a
sharp picture, stand at least
2 ft (0.6 m) from your subject.
• If you stand closer than
2 ft (0.6 m), the camera will
lock and the flash-indicator
lamp will blink.
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Classic Group (HDTV) Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in. 3.5 x 6 in. or 4 x 7 in. 3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in.
(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)
NOTE: Your photofinisher will generally provide 4 x 6, 4 x 7, and 4 x 1 1.5 in. (102 x 152, 102 x 178,
and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some local printers may offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in.
(88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152, and 88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.
Typical print sizes (formats)
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Using the focus lock
This camera automatically
focuses on whatever is within
the auto-focus (AF) circle of the
viewfinder eyepiece. To get a
sharp picture, make sure the AF
circle is on your main subject. If
you want to take a picture with
the subject positioned outside of
the AF circle, use the focus lock
as follows:
1. Place the AF circle on the
subject that you want focused
in the picture.
VIEWFINDER
AF CIRCLE
2. Partially depress and hold the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3) to lock the
focus position.
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3. While still partially depressing
the shutter button, move the
camera until your subject is
where you want it within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
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-angle position.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
VIEWFINDER
4. Press the shutter button
completely down to take
the picture.
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2. Move the
ZOOM-DIAL LEVER
(4)
to the right to the telephoto
position to zoom
closer
to
the subject. Move the lever to
the left to the wide-angle
position to zoom
away
from
the subject.
4. Press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3)
to take the picture.
• The lens barrel will
automatically return to the
wide-angle position after
approximately 3 minutes.
Tips for better pictures
• Move close enough to your
subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than
2 ft (0.6 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,
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
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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 an
automatic flash that fires when
you need it.
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 to
provide the best subject
illumination.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
• The flash-indicator lamp
“blinks” when the flash is
not ready.
2. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
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3. Partially depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3). When the
FLASH
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INDICATOR LAMP
(18) glows
green, fully depress the
shutter button to take
the picture.
4. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed
of film in your camera (see
Flash-to-subject distance
table). Don’t take pictures
beyond the maximum distance
or your pictures will be dark.
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ISO film Wide Telephoto
speed (30 mm) (60 mm)
5 0 2 to 13 ft 2 to 7 ft
(0.6 to 3.9 m) (0.6 to 2.1 m)
1 00 2 to 18 ft 2 to 10 ft
(0.6 to 5.5 m) (0.6 to 2.9 m)
2 00 2 to 25 ft 2 to 14 ft
(0.6 to 7.7 m) (0.6 to 4.1 m)
4 00 2 to 36 ft 2 to 19 ft
(0.6 to 11 m) (0.6 to 5.8 m)
8 00 2 to 51 ft 2 to 27 ft
(0.6 to 15.5 m) (0.6 to 8.2 m)
1600 2 to 72 ft 2 to 38 ft
(0.6 to 21.9 m) (0.6 to 11.6 m)
Flash-to-subject distance
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SET
SELECT
DATE
SELECTING THE FLASH AND
INFINITY-FOCUS MODES
Besides the auto-flash mode with
red-eye reduction, you can select
auto-flash without red-eye
reduction, fill-flash, flash-off,
infinity-focus, and night-view modes.
Press the
FLASH-SELECT BUTTON
(11)
continuously until the desired
indicator appears on the
LCD
PANEL
(6).
The flash modes will remain
selected after you take the picture.
To change the flash-mode selection,
press the flash-select button, or turn
the camera off then back on to return
to the flash-default mode.
Red-eye reduction
Some people’s eyes (and some
pets’) can reflect flash with a red
glow. This camera features
automatic flash with red-eye
reduction which is the initial
default setting for this camera.
To minimize red eyes in flash
pictures, turn on all room lights
and follow these steps:
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1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
AUTO-FLASH
(34) and
RED
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EYE-REDUCTION
(26)
INDICATORS
appear on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
• Disregard step 2 if the
default setting is already set
for red-eye reduction.
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
4. Have your subject look
directly at the
RED-EYE
-
REDUCTION LAMP
(17).
5. Partially depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3). When the
FLASH
-
INDICATOR LAMP
(18) glows
green, fully depress the
shutter button to take
the picture.
• In this mode there will be
a slight delay in the
shutter release.
Auto flash without
red-eye reduction
Use this mode for taking pictures
without people. You can change
the default setting to auto flash
without red-eye reduction by
following these steps:
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1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
(34)
appears on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
4. Partially depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3). When the
FLASH
-
INDICATOR LAMP
(18) glows
green, fully depress the shutter
button to take the picture.
• The camera will now default
to the auto-flash mode
without red-eye reduction.
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.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
(32)
appears on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
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4. Partially depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3). When the
FLASH
-
INDICA TOR LAMP
(18) glows green,
fully depress the shutter
button to take the picture.
Flash 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 flash-off mode.
Use a tripod or place the camera
on other firm support, and use
high-speed film because the
shutter speed in these situations
will most likely be slow.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
FLASH-OFF INDICATOR
(35)
appears on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
4. Press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3)
to take the picture.
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Infinity focus
Capture sharp, distant scenery
at any zoom position (for
daylight and outdoor use only).
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
FLASH-OFF
(35) and
INFINITY-FOCUS
(30)
INDICATORS
appear on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
4. Press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3)
to take the picture.
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Night-view
In this mode, the camera
balances the flash and existing
light exposure so you can take
beautiful pictures of people at
sunset or at night. Use a tripod
or place the camera on other firm
support, and use high-speed film
because the shutter speed at
night will most likely be slow.
1. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
2. Press the
FLASH-SELECT
BUTTON
(11) repeatedly until
the
NIGHTVIEW INDICATOR
(33)
appears on the
LCD PANEL
(6).
USING THE
SELF-TIMER
Use this feature to include
yourself in pictures.
1. Use the
TRIPOD SOCKET
(23)
to attach the camera to a
tripod or place it on other
firm support.
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
4. Partially depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(3). When the
FLASH
-
INDICATOR LAMP
(18) glows
green, fully depress the
shutter button to take
the picture.
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2. Press the
ON/OFF BUTTON
(20)
to turn the camera on and to
uncover the
LENS
(16).
3. Press the
SELF-TIMER BUTTON
(9).
4. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
(19).
5. Press the
SHUTTER BUTTON
(3).
The
SELF-TIMER LAMP
(17) on
the front of the camera will
blink for 8 seconds and then
glow during the last 2
seconds of countdown.
• To cancel the self-timer
selection before the
shutter releases, turn
the camera off.
• The self-timer automatically
turns off after the shutter
releases and returns to the
auto-flash start position.
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