Kodak Advantix T550 User Manual

Kodak

T550 Auto Focus Camera

ENGLISH/ESP AÑOL/FRANÇAIS

Camera Identification

OPEN

1819

LCD Panel

OFF

FILL AUTO

2829

ISO

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

KODAK ADVANTIX

T550 Auto Focus 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?

Go to 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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ADV ANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEA TURES AVAILABLE WITH THIS CAMERA

Triple format selection

• Y ou can take three different size pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures from the same film cassette. The viewfinder frame changes to match each format selection.

Date and time imprinting/titling

• Y ou can choose to have date and time information printed on the front and back of your prints or on the back only.

• With this camera, you can also choose a title from the Title-select list and a language (five options) before taking the picture. The selected title will be printed on the back of your photograph. (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.

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, providing you with the best possible results.

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.

PROCESSED NEGATIVES

UNEXPOSED

PARTIALL Y EXPOSED

FULLY EXPOSED

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION.................5

ATTACHING THE STRAP....................6

LOADING THE BATTERY....................6

Low-battery indicator........................6

Battery tips .......................................7

Power shut-off ..................................7

LOADING THE FILM ............................ 7

TAKING PICTURES.............................8

Typical print sizes (formats)..............9

Using the focus lock .........................9

Tips for better pictures....................10

TAKING FLASH PICTURES ..............10

Flash/warning-lamp signals............ 11

Flash-to-subject distance ............... 11

SELECTING THE FLASH AND

INFINITY -FOCUS MODES............. 11

Fill flash .......................................... 11

Flash off ......................................... 12

Night-view ......................................12

Infinity focus ................................... 13

USING THE SELF-TIMER .................13

DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING..........14

Setting the date and time ............... 14

SETTING THE LANGUAGE ...............15

PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING................15

Title-select list ................................16

UNLOADING THE FILM.....................16

Automatic rewind............................16

Manual rewind ................................ 17

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ........17

TROUBLESHOOTING ...................... 1 8

SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 1 9

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION

SHUTTER BUTTON

LENS COVER/FLASH

FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH

SELF-TIMER LAMP

METER-CELL WINDOW

LENS

STRAP POST

FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP

VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE

LCD PANEL

FILM-REWIND BUTTON

DATE BUTTON

TITLE BUTTON

FILM DOOR

FILM CHAMBER

FILM-DOOR SWITCH

ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON

BATTERY DOOR

SELECT/FLASH BUTTON

TRIPOD SOCKET

(

see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams

LCD Panel

DATE/TIME DISPLAY

BACK

- /

FRONT-PRINTING INDICATOR

ISO FILM-SPEED DISPLAY

TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR

NIGHT-VIEW INDICATOR

BATTERY SYMBOL

SELF-TIMER INDICATOR

FILL-FLASH INDICATOR

INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR

AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR

FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR

FLASH SYMBOL

FRAME COUNTER

FLASH-OFF INDICATOR

)

ATT ACHING THE STRAP

1. Insert the shorter

looped end of the strap behind the

STRAP POST (7).

2. Thread the longer end of the strap through the shorter loop.

3. Pull the strap tight.

LOADING THE BATTER Y

This camera uses one 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations.

1. Open the BATTERY

DOOR (18).

• 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 (26) “blinks” on the

LCD PANEL (10)

• none of the indicators, except for a

“blinking” battery symbol, appears on the LCD panel and the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) 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 approximately 3 minutes. Y ou can press any of the control buttons to awaken the camera.

LOADING THE FILM

Y ou can load film into the camera with the camera ON or OFF .

1. Turn the camera upside down and move the FILM-

DOOR SWITCH (16)

to open the FILM

DOOR (14).

• The safety interlocked film door will

open only when the film chamber is empty or the film in the camera is completely rewound into the film cassette.

2. Insert the film cassette completely into the FILM

CHAMBER (15).

• 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.

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3. Close the film door to start the auto-film advance. The FRAME COUNTER (33) on the

LCD PANEL (10) will show the number

of frames remaining on the film cassette.

TAKING PICTURES

Y ou can take Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Your photoprocessing cost may be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Move the FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH (3) to select desired format (C, H, or P). The viewfinder will change to show the selected field of view.

Kodak

* High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are the

same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface capabilities.

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9). For a sharp picture, stand at

least 1.3 ft (0.4 m) from your subject.

4. Partially depress the

SHUTTER BUTTON (1).

When the FLASH/

CAMERA- READYLAMP (8) glows

green, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture (see

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.

table for Flash/ warning-lamp signals).

AF Circle

VIEWFINDER

Typical print sizes (formats)

CHP

Classic Group (HDTV Panoramic

3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in. 3.5 x 6 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 11.5 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.

2. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER

BUTTON (1) 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 (9).

VIEWFINDER

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

Tips for better pictures

• Move close enough to your subject so it

fills the viewfinder but not closer than

1.3 ft (0.4 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.

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. The flip-up flash helps to minimize red eyes in flash pictures and to prevent hand obstruction in front of the flash.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9).

3. Partially depress the

SHUTTER BUTTON (1).

When the FLASH/

CAMERA-READY LAMP (8) glows green,

fully depress the shutter button to take the picture (see Flash/warning-

lamp signals).

4. Keep the subject within the distance

range for the speed of film in your camera (see Flash-to-subject distance). Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark.

SELECT

LEFT

EXP

TITLE

ENTER

DATE

Flash/warning-lamp signals

Lamp Indicator Situation

Glows green Flash fully charged “Blinks” green Camera shake warning* Glows re d Subject closer than

“Blinks” red Flash not fully charged*

* See TROUBLESHOOTING table for more information.

1.3 ft (0.4 m)*

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film

speed Flash-to-subject distance

50 1.3 to 9 ft (0.4 to 2.7 m) 10 0 1.3 to 13 ft (0.4 to 4.0 m) 20 0 1.3 to 18 ft (0.4 to 5.5 m) 40 0 1.3 to 26 ft (0.4 to 7.9 m) 80 0 1.3 to 36 ft (0.4 to 11 m)

1600 1.3 to 52 ft (0.4 to 15.8 m)

SELECTING THE FLASH AND INFINITY-FOCUS MODES

Besides the auto-flash mode, you can select fill flash, flash off, night-view, and infinity-focus modes.

Press the sELECT/FLASH

BUTTON (19) until the

desired indicator appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

The flash and infinity-focus modes remain selected after you take the picture. To cancel the selection, press the select/flash button or close and reopen the lens cover/flash to return to the auto-flash start position.

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. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

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2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH

INDICATOR (28) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your subject within the

VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).

4. Partially depress the SHUTTER

BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA- READY LAMP (8) glows green, fully

depress the shutter button 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 flash-off feature. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed in these situations will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF

INDICATOR (34) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9).

4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

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 another firm support, and use high-speed film because the shutter speed at night will most likely be slow.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the NIGHT-VIEW

INDICATOR (25) with flash appears on

the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9).

4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

Infinity focus

In this mode, you can capture sharp, distant scenery when you take pictures outdoors.

1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the INFINITY-FOCUS

INDICATOR (29) appears on the LCD PANEL (10).

3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9).

4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.

USING THE SELF-TIMER

Use this feature to include yourself in pictures.

1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (20) to attach the camera to a tripod or place it on another firm support.

2. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise the flash and to turn the camera ON.

3. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17).

4. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER

EYEPIECE (9).

5. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-

TIMER LAMP (4) on the front of the camera

will blink for approximately 10 seconds before the picture is taken.

• To cancel the self-timer selection

before the shutter releases, repress the enter/self-timer button or close the lens cover/flash.

• The self-timer automatically turns off

after the shutter releases.

DA TE AND TIME IMPRINTING

SELECT

LEFT

EXP

TITLE

ENTER

DATE

Traditional cameras print date and/or time information directly onto the film. Your camera uses the film’s magnetic datarecording capability to record date and time information which your photofinisher can imprint on the back and front or back only of your photographs. This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2029.

Setting the date and time

You can record the date in a choice of three formats:(year/month/day, month/day/year or day/month/year) and one time format (hour/minute).

1. Press the DATE BUTTON (12) repeatedly to scroll and select desired date and printing formats.

• “B F” on the LCD panel

indicates back- and front-printing options; “B” indicates back printing only.

EXP

LEFT

ENTERSELECT

2. Press and hold the date button until the first number(s) in the date-option mode “blinks.”

3. Press the SELECT/FLASH

BUTTON (19) to change

the number(s).

4. Press the ENTER/SELF-

TIMER BUTTON (17) to store

the selected number(s) and to activate the next “blinking” number(s) for date or time (follow steps 3 and 4 to complete your selection).

DATE

TITLE

SETTING THE LANGUAGE

“US” English is initially set into the memory of this camera or you can change the language code to “FrE” for French, “SPA” for Spanish, “GEr” for German, or “JP” for Katakana.

1. Press and hold the TITLE

BUTTON (13) for

approximately 2 seconds. The title number and

TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR (24) will “blink”

on the LCD PANEL (10).

2. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17). The language code and TITLE-SELECT

INDICATOR (24) will “blink.”

3. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly to select the desired language code.

4. Press the enter/self-timer button to set the information.

EXP

LEFT

DATE

ENTERSELECT

TITLE

EXP

LEFT

DATE

ENTER

SELECT

TITLE

PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING

Y ou can choose a print title from the T itleselect list and choose a language (see Setting the language

before you take the 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 your photograph.

1. Press and hold the TITLE

BUTTON (13) for

approximately 2 seconds. The title number and TITLE-

SELECT INDICATOR (24)

will “blink” on the

LCD PANEL (10).

2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) to select the title number (see Title-select

list for desired title number).

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EXP

LEFT

DATE

ENTERSELECT

TITLE

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