Kodak F620 User Manual [es]

F620 Zoom

Camera

Consumer Imaging

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

	© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002
Unfold front and back cover flaps of manual to view camera	ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
	Pt. No. 920 1039/20162563

Camera Identification

1	1	shutter button
2	2	zoom-dial lever
	3	print-format switch
3	4	battery door
	5	flash
9	6	light sensor
4	7	lens

88 viewfinder

9 self-timer/red- eyereduction lamp

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Unfold front and back cover flaps of manual to view

Camera Identification

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19	18	17

10LCD panel

11viewfinder eyepiece

12flash/camera-ready- lamp indicator

13ON/OFF switch

14flash/option button

15self-timer button

16film-door latch

14 17 strap post

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18 film chamber

19 film door

20 film-rewind button

16 21 ENTER

22 SELECT

23 tripod socket

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

LCD Panel

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AUTO		FILL
34
		PM
33	32	31	30

24auto-flash symbol

25red-eye-reduction symbol

26fill-flash symbol 28 27 flash-off symbol

28mode-selector arrow

2929 infinity-focus symbol

30battery symbol

31self-timer symbol

32picture counter

33date and time display

34nightview symbol

KODAK ADVANTIX

F620 Zoom Camera

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PHOTO 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 [phone].

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. When you call, have your camera available.

For warranty purposes, keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase.

ENGLISH

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CONTENTS
CAMERA FEATURES .....................................	3
GETTING STARTED ......................................	6
Attaching the strap ...................................	6
Loading the battery ..................................	7
Date and time imprinting ..........................	8
Setting the date and time ......................	8
OTHER BATTERY INFORMATION ..............	10
Low-battery indicator .............................	10
Battery tips ............................................	10
Power shutdown ....................................	12
LOADING THE FILM ....................................	12
TAKING PICTURES .....................................	14
Typical print sizes (formats) ...................	15
Using the focus lock ...............................	16
Using the zoom lens ..............................	17
Tips for better pictures ...........................	18
FLASH AND PICTURE-TAKING OPTIONS .......	19

Flash/camera-ready lamp indicator .......	20
Auto flash ...............................................	20
Auto flash with red-eye reduction ..........	20
Fill flash ..................................................	21
Flash off .................................................	21
Infinity focus ...........................................	21
Nightview ...............................................	22
Selecting the flash and
picture-taking options .........................	22
Flash-to-subject distance .......................	24
USING THE SELF-TIMER ............................	24
UNLOADING THE FILM ...............................	26
Automatic rewind ...................................	26
Manual rewind .......................................	27
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ...................	28
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................	29
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................	31
ESPAÑ OL .....................................................	33
FRANÇ AIS ....................................................	71

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CAMERA FEATURES

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.

Date and Time 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.

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)

•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.

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Easy, Drop-in Loading

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

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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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.

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 negatives

Unexposed

Partially exposed

Fully exposed

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the strap

1.Insert one end of the strap under the strap post (17) and

pull it up through the other side.

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

3.Pull the strap tight.

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NOTE: You can use the knob on the clasp of the camera strap to actuate the buttons on

the camera.

Loading the battery

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

1.Slide the battery door (4) and lift to open.

B

ATTE

RY

•Before you remove the old battery, turn off the camera.

2.Insert the battery into the chamber.

3.Snap the battery door closed.

•After you load a new battery into the camera, you need to reset the date and time.

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Date and time imprinting

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 the photo lab imprints on the back of your prints.

Setting the date and time

You can choose from three date formats: (month/day/year, day/month/year, or year/month/day) or time (hour/minute) with an LCD display of PM for past noon.

1.Press SELECT (22)—

1 time to select month/day/year,

2 times to select day/month/year,

3 times to select year/month/day, or

4 times to select hour/minute.

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2.Press SELECT again but hold until the first number for date or time “blinks.”

3.Press ENTER (21) to change the number.

AUTO	FILL
	EXP LEFT
	SELECT	ENTER

4.Press SELECT to save the new number and move to the next blinking number.

5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to continue the setting or repeatedly press SELECT to stop the blinking and

to end your selection.

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OTHER BATTERY INFORMATION

Low-battery indicator

It’s time to replace the battery when—

•the battery symbol (30) “blinks” on the LCD panel (10) or

•all indicators on the LCD panel disappear and the shutter button (1) cannot be operated.

Battery tips

•Dispose of the battery according to local and national regulations.

•Keep a spare battery with you at all times.

•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 the battery in its original packaging prior to use.

•Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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• Remove the battery from the	• In the unlikely event that battery
camera when the camera is not	fluid leaks inside the camera,
going to be used for an extended	U.S. customers can contact the
length of time.	Kodak Information Center (KIC)
• In the unlikely event that battery	at 1-800-242-2424. Customers
fluid leaks onto your skin,	outside the U.S. can contact
contact Kodak Health, Safety	their local Kodak Customer
and Environment Information in	Service representative.
the U.S. at 1-716-722-5151.
Customers outside the U.S.
can contact their local health
care provider.

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Power shutdown

To conserve battery power, the camera automatically goes into a sleep mode after 2 ½ minutes of nonuse. Press one of the control buttons, for example the shutter button (1), to awaken the camera. When the camera is not used for an extended time, slide the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

LOADING THE FILM

You can load film into the camera with the camera ON or OFF.

NOTE: The battery must be loaded into the camera for the film door

to open.

1.Push the film-door latch (16) to open the film door (19).

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2.Insert the film cassette completely into the film chamber (18).

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2	1

•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 (32) on the LCD panel (10) shows the

number of pictures remaining on the film.

•After you close the safetyinterlocked 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.Slide the ON/OFF switch (13) to ON to turn on the camera and to uncover the lens (7).

O
N	O
	F
	F

2.Move the print-format switch (3) to select C, H, or P format. The viewfinder changes to show the selected picture size.

P

H

BATTERY

C

3.Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece (11).

*High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface capabilities.

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NOTE: For a sharp picture,	4. Partway press
stand at least 2 ft (0.6 m) from	down the shutter
your subject. If you stand closer	button (1) until
than 2 ft (0.6 m), the shutter	the flash/camera-
button locks and the flash/camera	ready-lamp
ready-lamp indicator (12) “blinks.”	indicator (12) glows green.
	Fully press down the shutter
Typical print sizes (formats)	button to take the picture.

C	H	P
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 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.

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Using the focus lock

This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the autofocus (AF) circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp picture, make sure the AF circle is on your main subject. 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.

AF Circle

VIEWFINDER

2.Partway press down and hold the shutter button (1) to lock the focus position.

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3.With your finger still pressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder eyepiece (11).

VIEWFINDER

4.Completely press down the shutter button to take

the picture.

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 on the camera, the lens is initially set to the wide-angle position.

1.Slide the ON/OFF ON to turn on the uncover the lens

ON

switch (13) to camera and to

(7).

OFF

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2.Move the zoom-dial lever (2) to the right to zoom closer to the subject in the telephoto mode or to the left to zoom away from the subject in the wide-angle mode.

O
N	O
	FF

3. Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece (11).

4.Press the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

•The lens barrel returns to the wide-angle position and the camera goes into a sleep mode after 2 ½ minutes.

Tips for better pictures

•Move close enough to your subject so it fills the view-finder 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.

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•Hold your camera vertically with the flash positioned upward 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 to provide the best subject illumination.

FLASH AND PICTURETAKING OPTIONS

Repeatedly press the flash/option button (14) 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.

AUTO	FILL
	EXP LEFT
	SELECT	ENTER

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Flash/camera-ready- lamp indicator

When the flash/camera-ready-lamp indicator (12) “blinks,” the camera is not ready to take the picture. You can take the picture when the blinking stops and the lamp glows green. See page 24 for the recommended Flash-to-subject distance.

O
N	O
	FF

Auto flash AUTO

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.

Auto flash with AUTO red-eye reduction

Some people’s eyes (and some pets’) can reflect flash with a red glow. This camera features an automatic flash with red-eye reduction which is the initial default setting for this camera.

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Fill flash FILL

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 is generally slow.

Infinity focus

Capture sharp, distant scenery when you take pictures outdoors during the day.

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Nightview

Use this mode to balance the flash and existing light exposures to 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 KODAK ADVANTIX Film because the shutter speed at night is generally slow.

Selecting the flash and picturetaking options

1.Slide the ON/OFF switch (13) to ON to turn on the camera and to uncover the lens (7).

2.Repeatedly press the flash/ option button (14) until the mode-selector arrow (28) points to the auto-flash symbol (24), red-eye-reduction

symbol (25), fill-flash symbol (26), or flash-off symbol (27) or until the infinity-focus symbol (29) or nightview symbol (34) appears on the LCD panel (10).

•When you select red-eye reduction, the auto-flash is automatically set; flash-off is automatically set when you select infinity focus.

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3.Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece (11) keeping the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera (see Flash-to- subject distance table on

page 24).

4.When the flash/camera-ready- lamp indicator (12) glows green, press the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

The flash and picture-taking options remain selected after you take a picture. To deselect an option, press the flash/option button to select a different setting or turn off the camera

to return to the auto-flash with or without red-eye-reduction default setting.

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Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film	Wide	Telephoto
speed	(24 mm)	(48 mm)
50	2 to 12 ft	2 to 6 ft
	(0.6 to 3.7 m)	(0.6 to	1.8 m)
100	2 to 17 ft	2 to 9 ft
	(0.6 to 5.2 m)	(0.6 to	2.7 m)
200	2 to 24 ft	2 to 13 ft
	(0.6 to 7.3 m)	(0.6 to	4.0 m)
400	2 to 34 ft	2 to 18 ft
	(0.6 to 10.4 m) (0.6 to		5.5 m)
800	2 to 48 ft	2 to 25 ft
	(0.6 to 14.6 m) (0.6 to		7.6 m)
1600	2 to 68 ft	2 to 36 ft
	(0.6 to 20.7 m) (0.6 to		11 m)

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 another

firm support.

2.Slide the ON/OFF switch (13) to ON to turn on the camera and to uncover the lens (7).

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3. Press the Self-timer button (15).

AUTO	FILL
	EXP LEFT

4.Frame your subject within the viewfinder eyepiece (11) and allow room for yourself in it.

5.Press the shutter button (1).

6.Quickly position yourself in the composed picture making sure that you see the self-timer lamp (9).

•The self-timer lamp on the front of the camera blinks for 10 seconds before the picture is taken.

•To cancel the self-timer selection before the shutter releases, turn off the camera.

•The self-timer automatically turns off after the shutter releases.

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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.

•When the motor stops running, the picture

counter (32) indicates “0.”

2.Push the film-door latch (16) to open the film door (19).

3.Remove the film cassette from the camera and reload with new KODAK ADVANTIX Film.

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2	1

•The FSI on the fully-exposed film cassette is at

(#3 position) and the LCD panel flashes “E.”

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Manual rewind

If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire film, you can manually start the automatic rewind.

1.Gently press the film-rewind button (20) by using the knob on the clasp of the camera strap to start the automatic film rewind.

2.Follow steps 1–3 from

Automatic Rewind.

NOTE: You cannot reload a partially exposed film cassette into this camera and continue taking pictures.

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	CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA	CAUTION: Do not use solvents
	• Protect the camera from dust,	or solutions not designed for
		cleaning camera lenses. Do not
	moisture, sudden impact, and
		use chemically treated tissues
	excessive heat.
		intended for cleaning eyeglasses.
	CAUTION: Do not use solvents
		• Remove the battery when you
	or harsh or abrasive cleansers
		store the camera for an
	on the camera body.
		extended time.
	• If the lens appears dirty, breathe
		CAUTION: To prevent possible
	on it to form a mist and wipe the
		damage and electrical shock, do
	surface gently with a soft, lintless
		not attempt to disassemble or
	cloth or a camera lens-cleaning
		repair the camera or flash unit
	tissue. Never wipe a dry lens.
		by yourself.

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