Kodak Advantix T570 Auto-Focus User Manual

Consumer Imaging

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002

Pt. No. 20228531

T570 Auto-Focus
Camera

Camera Identification

Unfold the front and back flaps of this manual for easy reference to the camera’s parts.

Unfold the front and back flaps of this manual for easy reference to the camera’s parts.

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ENGLISH/FRANÇAIS

1Shutter button
2Lens cover/flash
3Print-format switch
4Self-timer lamp
5Viewfinder
6Meter-cell window
7Lens
8Strap post

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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.

LCD Panel

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9

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13

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9LCD panel
10Flash/camera-

ready lamp

11Viewfinder

eyepiece

12Film-rewind

button

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MENU

14ENTER
15Film door
16Film chamber
17Film-door

switch

18

SELECT

19Battery door
20

MODES

21Tripod socket

Camera Identification

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22Date/time display
23Auto-flash

indicator

24Fill-flash indicator
25Flash-off indicator
26Mode-selector

arrow

27 ISO film-speed

display

28Infinity-focus

indicator

29 Nightview

indicator

30PM indicator
31Self-timer indicator
32Title-select

indicator

33Film-presence

symbol

34Battery symbol
35Picture counter

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

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KODAK ADVANTI

X

T570 Auto-Focus Camera

ENGLISH

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE INFORMATION
ABOUT THE ADV ANCED PHOT O SYSTEM?

Go to our web site at http://www.kodak.com or call:
Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through

Friday at 1 [phone], ext. 36100; for the Toronto area, call [phone],
ext. 36100.

Kodak (USA only) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through
Friday at 1 [phone].

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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CONTENTS

CAMERA FEATURES AND BENEFITS .... 3

GETTING STARTED ................................. 5

Loading the battery ..............................5

Date and time ........................................ 5

Setting the date ................................5

Setting the time ................................ 6

Attaching the camera strap .................. 7

CONTROL-BUTTON ACTUATOR .............8

OTHER BATTERY INFORMATION ...........8

Low-battery indicator ............................ 8

Battery tips ............................................ 8

Power shut-off ....................................... 9

LOADING THE FILM .............................. 1 0

TAKING PICTURES ............................... 1 1

Typical print sizes (formats)................ 12

Using the focus lock ........................... 1 3

Tips for better pictures ....................... 1 4

FLASH AND PICTURE-

TAKING OPTIONS ............................. 1 4

Flash/camera-ready

lamp indicator ................................. 1 5

Auto flash ........................................... 1 5

Fill flash............................................... 1 5

Flash off ............................................. 1 5

Nightview ............................................ 15

Infinity focus ....................................... 1 6

Selecting the flash and

picture-taking options .................... 1 6

Flash/warning-lamp signals ............... 1 6

Flash-to-subject distance ................... 1 7

USING THE SELF-TIMER ...................... 1 7

SETTING THE PRINT TITLE

AND LANGUAGE............................... 1 8

Title-select list ..................................... 1 9

Language-select list ........................... 19

UNLOADING THE FILM ......................... 1 9

Automatic rewind ................................ 1 9

Manual rewind .................................... 2 0

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA .............. 20

TROUBLESHOOTING............................ 21

SPECIFICATIONS .................................. 23

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CAMERA FEA TURES AND BENEFITS

Flip Flash

• The extension of the flash helps to
minimize red eyes in flash pictures and
prevents hand obstruction in front of
the flash. When the flash is closed, it
protects the lens and viewfinder.

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.

Easy , Drop-in Loading

• Easy, drop-in loading is fast and virtually
error-free, eliminating blank rolls and
double exposures. The camera uses KODAK
ADV ANTIX Film. The film cassette, unlike the
traditional 35 mm cartridge, becomes the
carrier and storage container for the
processed film.

Three Print Formats

• You can take three different size
pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
and Panoramic (P) pictures from the same
film cassette. The viewfinder changes to
show the selected picture size.

Picture Quality Information Exchange
(PQix)

• This camera records vital scene data on the
film’s magnetic information strip and
communicates that information to the photo
lab to optimize lighting and color for better­looking prints.

Date, Time, and Title Imprinting

• The date, time, and cassette ID number are
printed on the back of your prints, which
makes it easy to organize pictures and order
reprints. Y ou can choose from one of 10 pre­programmed titles (6 languages available) to
print on the back of the prints.

See your
photofinisher for a full description of the
available services.

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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.

Processed Negatives

Fully exposed

Partially
exposed

Unexposed

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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GETTING ST ARTED

Loading the battery

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

1. Open the battery door (19).

• 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.

Date and time

This camera has a quartz clock and
automatic calendar through the year 2040.
It uses the film’s magnetic data-recording
capability to record date and time
information which your photofinisher
imprints on the back of your prints.

Setting the date

You can choose from three formats:
month/day/year, day/month/year, or
year/month/day.

1. Completely lift up the Lens cover/
flash (2) to raise the flash and to turn
on the camera.

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2. Repeatedly press MENU (13) until the
blinking “date format” of your choice
appears on the LCD panel (9).

• The blinking “E” indicates there is no

film in the camera.

3. Press

ENTER (14) to set the format.

• If the camera is already at this format,

you can bypass this step.

4. Press SELECT (18) to actuate the setting
for month.

5. Repeatedly press and/or hold

SELECT to

select the new number for month.

6. Press

ENTER (14) to set the month and

to actuate the setting for day.

• Press ENTER again if you want to end

the selection.

7. Follow steps 4 and 5 to finish setting
the date.

Setting the time (hour/minutes)

The camera has a 12-hour clock with
PM display.

1. Completely lift up the Lens cover/
flash (2) to raise the flash and to turn on
the camera.

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2. Repeatedly press MENU (13) until the
time appears on the LCD panel (9).

3. Press

SELECT (18) to actuate the setting

for hour.

4. Repeatedly press and/or hold

SELECT to

select the new number for hour.

5. Press

ENTER (14) to set the hour and to

actuate the setting for minutes.

6. Follow steps 3 and 4 to finish setting
the time.

• The camera automatically defaults to

the date setting but you can view the
time by pressing

MENU.

Attaching the camera strap

1. Insert the shorter looped end of the
strap behind the Strap post (8).

2. Thread the longer end of the strap

through the shorter loop.

3. Pull the strap tight.

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OTHER BA TTERY
INFORMATION

Low-battery indicator

It’s time to replace the battery when —

• the Battery symbol (34) “blinks” on the

LCD panel (9)

or

• none of the indicators, except for a
steady battery symbol, appears on the
LCD panel and the Shutter button (1)
cannot be operated.

Battery tips

• Dispose of battery according to
local and national regulations.

• 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.

CONTROL-BUTTON ACTUATOR

You can use the knob on the clasp of the
camera strap to actuate the small control
buttons on the camera.

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• Store the battery in its original packaging
prior to use.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Remove the battery from the camera

when the camera is not going to be used
for an extended length of time.

• In the unlikely event that battery
fluid leaks onto your skin, contact your
local health care provider. In the U.S.,
contact Kodak Health, Safety and
Environment Information at
1-716-722-5151.

• In the unlikely event that battery fluid
leaks inside the camera, contact your
local Kodak Customer Service
representative. In the U.S., customers
can contact the Kodak Information
Center (KIC) at 1-800-242-2424.

Power shut-off

To conserve battery power, the camera
automatically goes to sleep if
it is not operated for more than
2 ½ minutes. You can press any of the
control buttons, except for the print-format
switch, or close and reopen the Lens
cover/flash (2) to awaken the camera.
When the camera is not used for an
extended time, close the lens cover/flash
to completely turn off the camera.

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LOADING THE FILM

You can load film into the camera with the
camera on or off.

1. Turn the camera upside down and move
the Film-door switch (17) to open the
Film door (15).

• The safety interlocked film door opens

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 (16).

• 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 automatic

film advance.

• The Picture counter (35) on the

LCD panel (9) shows the number
of pictures remaining on the film.

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TAKING PICTURES

You 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. Completely lift up the Lens cover/
flash (2) to raise the flash and to turn on
the camera.

• The ISO

film speed
briefly
appears
on the
LCD panel
followed
by the
date.

* High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are

the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD
interface capabilities.

2. Frame your subject within the Viewfinder
eyepiece (11). For a sharp picture, stand
at least 1.3 ft (0.4 m) from your subject.

3. Slide the Print-format switch (3) to select
the desired format (C, H, or P). The viewfinder
changes to show the selected
picture size.

PC

H

• See the Typical print sizes (formats)

on page 12.

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4. Partially press
down the
Shutter
button (1).

T ypical 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 generally provides 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.

5. When the Flash/
camera-ready
lamp (10) glows
green, fully press
down the shutter
button to take
the picture.

• See the Flash/

warning-lamp
signals on

page 16.

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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 the
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 press down and hold the
Shutter button (1) to lock the
focus position.

VIEWFINDER

3. While still partially pressing down on the
shutter button, move the camera until
your subject is where you want it within
the Viewfinder eyepiece (11).

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

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FLASH AND PICTURE­T AKING OPTIONS

Besides the auto-flash mode (default
setting of the camera), you can select
fill flash, flash off, infinity focus without
flash, and nightview with flash.

Repeatedly press

MODES (20) to select the

flash mode that best suits your subject and
surroundings or a picture-taking mode that
lets you tailor the camera’s fully
automatic settings.

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.

• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like

windows or mirrors to avoid flash
reflection and bright spots in
your pictures.

• Turn on all room lights and have your

subject look at the flash to reduce red
eyes in flash pictures.

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Fill flash

When in bright sun or when bright light
comes from behind the subject, dark
shadows (especially on faces) may occur.
Use fill flash to lighten these shadows and
to add sparkle to your subject’s eyes.

Flash off

When you do not want to use the flash,
especially indoors where flash is
prohibited, or to 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.

Nightview

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.

Flash/camera-ready lamp indicator

When you partially press down the Shutter
button (1) and the Flash/camera-ready
lamp (10) glows green, the flash is fully
charged and ready for you to take pictures.

Auto flash

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