Kodak KE115 User Manual [en, es, fr]

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002

Consumer Imaging

Rochester, NY 14650

Pt. No. 20207743

KE115 Zoom

Kodak

35 mm Camera

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
follow-ing 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.

View front and back cover flaps to see camera diagrams.

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION LCD PANEL

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Kodak KE115 Zoom

35 mm Camera

NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA?

Visit our Web sites at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or
http://www.kodak.ca (for Canada) 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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CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION ......................... 3

ATTACHING THE STRAP ........................... 4

LOADING THE BATTERY ........................... 5

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

Auto power off........................................ 6

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

QUARTZ DATA BACK ................................. 8

Setting the date ....................................... 8

Setting the time ....................................... 9

Changing the format.............................. 10

ATTACHING THE LCD LABEL.................. 11

USING THE LCD BACKLIGHT .................. 11

LOADING THE FILM ................................. 12

DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT .......................... 14

TAKING PICTURES................................... 14

Using the focus lock .............................. 16

Tips for better pictures .......................... 17

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USING THE ZOOM LENS.......................... 18

TAKING FLASH PICTURES ...................... 19

Flash-to-subject distance ...................... 19

FLASH MODES ......................................... 20

Auto flash.............................................. 21

Fill flash ................................................ 21

Flash off ................................................ 21

Selecting the flash modes ..................... 21

Nightview with or without flash .............. 22

USING THE SELF-TIMER ......................... 23

MODE BUTTON......................................... 24

Red-eye reduction ................................ 24

Portrait mode ........................................ 25

UNLOADING THE FILM ............................. 26

Automatic rewind .................................. 26

Manual rewind ...................................... 26

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA ................. 27

TROUBLESHOOTING ............................... 28

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 30

CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION

Unfold the front and back flaps of manual to
view camera diagrams

1 Shutter button
2 Auto-focus windows
3 Light sensor
4 Flash
5 Self-timer/

red-eye-reduction bulb

6 Viewfinder
7 Lens/lens cover
8 Strap post
9 Film-door latch

10 Diopter dial

11 Viewfinder eyepiece
12 Flash-ready/camera-warning light
13 Zoom dial
14 Film-door-lock indicator

DATE

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16 REWIND
17 LCD panel

TIMER

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19 MODE
20 Tripod socket

EXPOSURE

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22 LCD backlight

N/OFF

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24 Battery door
25 Film-guide rails
26 DX/DXN code sensors
27 Film chamber
28 Film door
29 Film window

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LCD panel

30 Frame counter
31 Nightview symbol
32 Fill-flash/flash symbol
33 Flash-off symbol
34 Date/time display
35 Battery symbol
36 Portrait symbol
37 Self-timer symbol
38 Red-eye-reduction indicator
39 Auto-flash indicator
40 Film-motion indicator

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ATTACHING THE STRAP

1. Insert one end of the strap under the
strap post (8) and pull it through.

2. Thread the longer end of the strap

through the shorter loop.

3. Pull the strap tight.

LOADING THE BATTERY

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

NOTE: Before you remove the old battery,
turn off the camera.

1. Slide the battery door (24) and lift
to open.

2. Insert the battery into the
battery chamber.

3. Snap the battery door closed.

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Low-battery indicator

It is time to replace the battery when —

• the battery symbol (35) appears on the

LCD panel (17), or

• none of the indicators appear on the

panel and the shutter button (1) cannot
be operated.

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LCD

Auto power off

This camera automatically turns off
after approximately 4 minutes to
conserve the battery life. To awaken
the camera, press

• Turn the camera off when the

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

ON/OFF

(23).

Battery tips

• Dispose of the 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.

• Do not use rechargeable batteries.

• Store batteries in their original packaging

prior to use.

• Remove the battery from the camera

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

• Replace all batteries with the same brand
and grade and as a set at the same time.

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

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

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QUARTZ DATA BACK

This camera has a quartz clock and
automatic calendar through the year 2099.
You can choose from three formats:
(year/month/day, day/month/year, or
month/day/year) or time format
(day, hour/minute). When you hold the
camera horizontally to take pictures, the
data is recorded onto the lower right portion
of the picture. In the vertical format with the
shutter button up, it’s imprinted on the lower
left portion but positioned horizontally on
the picture.

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Setting the date

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Press
numbers on the LCD panel (17) “blink.”

(23) to uncover the lens/

DATE

(15) and hold until the first

DATE

REWIND

MODE

EXPOSURE

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TIMER

3. Move the zoom dial (13) to the right or
left to change the first setting in the
date mode.

DATE

4. Press

5. Follow steps 3 and 4 to complete the

to save that setting
and to actuate the next setting
for date.

setting for date.

6. Press ON/Off to save the information.

Setting the time

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Press
numbers on the LCD panel (17) “blink.”

3. Repeatedly press date (15) until the hour
setting in time mode “blinks.”

4. Move the zoom dial (13) to the right or
left to select the hour.

5. Press
and to actuate the setting for minutes.

6. Move the zoom dial (15) to select
the minutes.

(23) to uncover the lens/

DATE

(15) and hold until the first

DATE

to save the setting for hour

7. Press ON/Off to save the information.

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Changing the format

1. Press

ON/OFF

lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

(23) to uncover the lens/

DATE

2. Repeatedly press
select the desired format.

(15) to scroll and

3. Press ON/Off to save the information.

Mode selection

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year, month, day

No imprinting Time imprinting

Date imprinting

day, month, year

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(day) hour, minute

month, day, year

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REWIND

TIMER

EXPOSURE

MODE

ATTACHING THE LCD LABEL

English text references for the LCD control
buttons are printed below the LCD
panel (17). You can replace the English
text with Chinese, Arabic, Thai, Polish,
French, Spanish, Portuguese, or Russian
with one of the eight supplied labels. Simply
remove the peel-off label of your
choice and place it over the English text.
The label is removable if you want to
reposition it or replace it with a different one.

Rewind

Exposure

RETAR-

DATEUR

Mode

Timer

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USING THE LCD BACKLIGHT

This camera features an LCD panel
backlight for easy viewing and use in low­light or nighttime settings.

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Press the LCD backlight (22) to turn on
the light.

• The backlight automatically turns off in

approximately 20 seconds or you can
manually turn off the light by repressing
the

(23) to uncover the lens/

LCD

backlight button.

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LOADING THE FILM

If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and
load the film in the shade of your body. The
unique EasyLoad feature of this camera
makes film loading simple.

1. Slide the film-door latch (9) in the
direction of the arrow to open the
film door (28).

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2. Place the film cartridge completely
into the film chamber (27).

3. Insert the film leader into the film slot
between the film-guide rails (25).

film-guide

rails

NOTE: You should be able to use the
film just as it comes out of the film carton
without pulling additional film out of
the cartridge.

4. Rotate the cartridge completely to the
right to lay the film flat.

5. Close the film door (28) to start the
automatic film advance.

• The LCD panel (17) shows the

first exposure.

• The film window (29) displays the

film information.

• The film-door-lock indicator (14)

turns amber to indicate the film
door is locked and the film is
correctly loaded.

• After you close the safety inter-locked

film door and the film advances, you
cannot open the film door until the
film is completely rewound into the
film cartridge.

film-door-lock

indicator

EASYLOAD

GA24 100/21°

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DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Use the diopter adjustment to customize the
viewfinder for your eyesight.

1. Point the camera at a well lit plain wall or
clear blue sky.

2. While looking through the viewfinder
eyepiece (11), turn the diopter dial (10)
until the auto-focus circle appears sharp.

T AKING PICTURES

1. Press ON/

OFF

lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

(23) to uncover the lens/

EASYLOAD

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ON/OFF

2. For a sharp picture, stand at least
2 ft (0.6 m) from your subject.

2 ft

(0.6 m)

3. Look through the viewfinder
eyepiece (11) to see your subject.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press
the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

• After you take the picture, the film

automatically advances to the
next picture.

5. Turn off the camera when you are done
taking pictures.

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Using the focus lock

This camera automatically focuses on the
subject that is within the auto-focus circle of
the viewfinder. If you want to take a picture
with the subject positioned outside the auto­focus circle, follow these instructions.

1. Place the auto-focus circle on the
subject you want focused
in the picture.

2. Press the shutter button (1) halfway
down to lock the focus.

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

Auto-focus

circle

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Viewfinder

Viewfinder

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

Tips for better pictures

• To avoid blurry pictures, hold your

camera steady by keeping your elbows
close to your body when you press the
shutter button.

• Stand 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, 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.

• Keep your hand, fingers, or objects away

from the flash and picture-taking lens.

• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces

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

• Use high-speed film (ISO 400 or

ISO 800) when you take telephoto
pictures to ensure your close-up
pictures are bright, colorful, and
properly exposed.

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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. It also has a longer flash
range at the telephoto position. When you
turn on the camera, the lens is initially set to
the wide-angle position.

ON/OFF

1. Press
the lens/lens cover (7) and to turn
on the camera.

2. Look through the viewfinder
eyepiece (11) to see your subject.

3. Move the zoom dial (13) to
to zoom
telephoto mode or to to zoom

away

angle position.

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(23) to uncover

closer

to the subject in the

from the subject in the wide-

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

• The lens barrel fully retracts and the
camera goes into a sleep mode after
4 minutes.

TAKING FLASH PICTURES

In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in
heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you
need flash. This camera features an
automatic flash that fires when you need it.

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Take the picture when the flash-ready
light (12) and the auto-flash indicator (39)
on the LCD panel (17) stop blinking.

(23) to uncover the lens/

3. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed of
film in your camera.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO
film Wide Tele
speed (38 mm) (115 mm)

100 2 to 21 ft 2 to 9 ft

(0.6 to 6.4 m) (0.6 to 2.7 m)

200 2 to 30 ft 2 to 12.5 ft

(0.6 to 9.1 m) (0.6 to 3.8 m)

400 2 to 43 ft 2 to 18 ft

(0.6 to 13.1 m) (0.6 to 5.5 m)

800 2 to 60 ft 2 to 25 ft

(0.6 to 18.3 m) (0.6 to 7.6 m)

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• Don’t take pictures beyond the
maximum distance or your pictures
will be dark.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press

the shutter button (1) completely down to
take the picture.

• To prevent battery drain, turn off

the camera by pressing the on/off
button when you are done
taking pictures.

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FLASH MODES

Besides the auto-flash mode with red-eye
reduction (initial default setting of
the camera), you can select auto flash
without red-eye reduction, fill flash, flash off,
or nightview with or without flash. Choose
the flash mode that best suits your subject
and surroundings.

Repeatedly press
choices on the LCD panel (17).

EXPOSURE

REWIND

EXPOSURE

(21) to view the

MODE

TIMER

Auto flash

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Use this feature with or without red-eye
reduction to take pictures of scenes with or
without people.

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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 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. The camera­warning light (12) “blinks” red to alert you
that the shutter speed is slow. In these
situations—use high-speed film, place the

camera on a tripod or another firm support,
and hold your camera steady to take
a picture.

Selecting the flash modes

1. Follow steps 1–3 on page 19
for TAKING FLASH PICTURES.

2. Repeatedly press

until the auto-flash indicator (39) with
flash symbol (32), fill-flash symbol (32),
or flash-off symbol (33) appears on the
LCD panel (17).

3. Hold the camera steady and gently press
the shutter button (1) completely down to
take a picture.

• To cancel the fill-flash and flash-off
modes, press
the camera or press
to select a different flash option.

EXPOSURE

ON/OFF

EXPOSURE

(21)

(23) to turn off

(21)

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If you want to change the default setting
to auto-flash without red-eye reduction,

MODE

press
reduction indicator (38).

Nightview with
or without flash

Use flash to balance the flash and existing
light exposure so that you can take beautiful
pictures of people at sunset or at night, or
select flash off when you just want to use the
existing light. The camera-warning
light (12) “blinks” red to alert you that the
shutter speed is slow. In these situations—
use high-speed film, place the camera on a
tripod or another firm support, and hold your
camera steady to take a picture.

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(19) and deselect the red-eye-

1. Follow steps 1–3 on page 19

2. Repeatedly press

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11)

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press

for TAKING FLASH PICTURES.

EXPOSURE

the nightview symbol (31) and flash
symbol (32) or nightview symbol (31)
without the flash symbol appears on the
LCD panel (17).

(21) until

to compose your picture.
the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

• To cancel the nightview modes, press

ON/OFF

(23) to turn off the camera or

press

EXPOSURE

different option.

(21) to select a

USING THE SELF-TIMER

Use this feature when you want to include
yourself in the picture.

1. Attach a tripod to the camera tripod
socket (20) or place it on another
firm support.

TIMER

2. Press

• The self-timer symbol (37) appears on

(18).

REWIND

the LCD panel (17).

MODE

EXPOSURE

TIMER

3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (11)
to compose the picture and to allow room
for yourself in it.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press
the shutter button (1) to take the picture.

5. Quickly position yourself in the composed
picture making sure that you see the
timer bulb (5) completely.

• The self-timer bulb on the front of the
camera glows and then blinks during
the 10-second self-timer countdown.

• The self-timer automatically cancels

after the shutter releases.

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MODE BUTTON

Press

MODE

deselect red-eye reduction or to select
portrait mode with or without red-eye
reduction.

Red-eye reduction

Some people’s eyes (and some pet’s) can
reflect flash with a red glow. To minimize red
eyes in flash pictures, use the red-eye­reduction feature and have your subject look

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(19) when you want to select or

REWIND

MODE

TIMER

EXPOSURE

AUTO

directly at the red-eye-reduction bulb (5) until
the flash goes off.

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens/lens cover (7) and to turn
on the camera.

2. Repeatedly press
red-eye-reduction indicator (38) or no
red-eye reduction indicator appears on the
LCD panel (17).

3. Look through the viewfinder eye­piece (11) and compose your picture.

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press
the shutter button (1) completely down to
take a picture.

(23) to uncover the

MODE

(19) until the

Portrait mode

The portrait selection allows you to take
sharp, close-up pictures of people. In this
mode, the camera automatically zooms to
provide suitable framing for portraits. This
feature is available with or without
red-eye reduction.

ON/OFF

1. Press
lens cover (7) and to turn on the camera.

2. Repeatedly press
portrait symbol (36) with the red-eye
reduction indicator (38) or just the
portrait symbol (36) appears on the
LCD panel (17).

3. Look through the viewfinder eye­piece (11) and compose your picture
within the close-framing guides of the
viewfinder.

(23) to uncover the lens/

MODE

(19) until the

close-framing
guides

Viewfinder

4. Hold the camera steady and gently press
the shutter button (1) halfway down until
the zoom lens adjusts for suitable
framing and completely down to take a
picture.

• All flash options are available in the
portrait mode.

• The portrait mode with or without red­eye reduction cancels after you take
the picture.

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UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

The camera automatically rewinds
the film into the film cartridge after
the last exposure.

1. Wait for the motor to stop running before
you open the

• The film-motion indicator (40) blinks and

the frame counter (30) counts down as
the film is rewinding.

2. Open the film door, remove the film, and
reload with fresh KODAK Film.

• The frame counter displays “0.”

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ilm door (28).

Manual rewind

If you don’t want to take pictures on the
entire roll of film, you can rewind the film.
But you will not be able to reload the film.

1. Gently press
automatic film rewind.

2. Follow steps 1 and 2 from Automatic
rewind.

REWIND

(16) to start the

REWIND

EXPOSURE

MODE

TIMER

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

• 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.

• If the lens appears dirty, breathe on it to
form a mist and wipe the surface gently
with a soft, lintless cloth or camera lens­cleaning tissue. Never wipe a dry lens.

CAUTION: Use solvents or solutions
designed for cleaning camera lenses.
Do not use chemically treated tissues
intended for cleaning eyeglasses.

• 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.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will Lens cover closed Open lens cover completely
not operate

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Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload the battery
missing, or improperly reload the battery
loaded

Flash not ready Wait for the blinking

Film not properly Reload the film; see
loaded in camera LOADING THE

Film needs to See UNLOADING
be removed THE FILM on page 26

flash-ready light
to disappear

FILM on page 12