Kodak T20 User Manual

EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY

Rochester, NY 14650

© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002

New 11/02

Consumer Imaging

Pt. No. 20230091

Kodak

T20 AutoCamera

User’s Manual

ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS

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.

KODAK ADVANTIX

T20 Auto Camera

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

Visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or
http www.kodak.ca (for Canada) or call: Kodak (US 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
T oronto area, call 416-766-8233, ext. 36100.

Have your camera available when you call.
For warranty purposes, keep your sales receipt as

proof of the date of purchase.

ENGLISH

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CONTENTS

CAMERA IDENTIFICATION..... 3

CAMERA FEATURES .............. 6

ATTACHING THE STRAP ....... 8

LOADING THE BATTERIES .... 9

Low-batteries indicator....... 10

Battery tips......................... 10

Power shutdown ................ 12

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

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

Typical print sizes

(formats).......................... 16

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

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TAKING FLASH PICTURES .. 18

Flash-to-subject distance... 19

UNLOADING THE FILM ........ 19

Automatic rewind ............... 19

Manual rewind ................... 20

CARING FOR

YOUR CAMERA .................. 21

TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 22

SPECIFICATIONS ................. 24

CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION

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1

3

5

4

6

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1 shutter button
2 LCD panel
3 picture counter

4 battery symbol

5 viewfinder
6 flash
7 lens-cover switch
8 lens
9 film-door lever

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8

3

12

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10

13

14

10 print-format

switch

11 viewfinder

eyepiece

12 film-rewind button
13 flash-ready lamp
14 strap post

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15

15 film chamber
16 film door
17 tripod socket
18 battery door

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CAMERA FEATURES

Three Print Formats

• Choose from 3 picture sizes:
Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
or Panoramic (P). The masking
inside the viewfinder changes to
match each format selection.

Double Exposure Protection (DEP)

• You don’t need to worry about
accidentally re-exposing your
film. Y our camera reads the Film
Status Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette to prevent double
exposures.

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Easy, Drop-in Loading

• Easy, drop-in loading is fast and
virtually error-free. The camera
uses KODAK ADV ANTIX Film.
The film cassette communicates
the status of film and becomes
the carrier and storage container
for the processed film.

Safety-Locked Film Door

• The safety interlock on the film

door prevents the door from
opening before the film is
completely rewound.

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)

• An indicator advances from one
symbol to another to identify the
status of the film inside the
cassette.

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2

4

3

Processed negatives

Unexposed

Partially exposed

Fully
exposed

7

ATTACHING THE STRAP

Thread the strap’s shorter looped
end under the strap post (14). Pull
the longer end through the shorter
loop and pull it 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 BATTERIES

This camera uses 2 AAA-size
alkaline batteries that supply power
for all camera operations.

NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.

1. Open the battery door (18).

2. Place the batteries over the
battery-pull strap and insert into
the chamber as shown.

3. Close the battery door.

NOTE: Before you remove the old

batteries, slide the lens-cover
switch (7) to turn off the camera.

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Low-batteries indicator

It’s time to replace the batteries
when the battery symbol (4)
appears in the LCD panel (2) or
when the flash-ready lamp (13)
takes longer than 12 seconds to
turn on.

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Battery tips

• Dispose of batteries according
to local and national regulations.

• Keep spare batteries with you at
all times.

• Keep batteries away from
children.

• Store the batteries in their
original packaging prior to use.

• Remove the batteries when you
store the camera for an
extended time.

• Do not use rechargeable
batteries.

• Replace both batteries at the
same time with the same brand
and alkaline type.

CAUTION: Do not put the batteries
in your pocket or in a container that
contains coins or metal objects.
If the batteries touch the metal
objects, they may short circuit,
discharge energy, become hot,
or leak.

CAUTION: Do not try to take apart,
recharge or short circuit the
batteries, or subject them to high
temperature or fire.

WARNING: In the unlikely event
that battery fluid leaks onto your
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water. For additional information,
contact Kodak Health, Safety and
Environment Information in the U.S.
at 1-585-722-5151. Customers
outside the U.S. can contact their
local health care provider.

WARNING: 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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Power shutdown

To conserve battery power, the
camera automatically goes to sleep
after 4 minutes of nonuse. To wake
up the camera, take a picture or
close and reopen the lens cover.
Turn off the camera when it is not
in use to further extend the
battery life.

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LOADING THE FILM

You can load film with the camera
on or off.
NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.

1. Push the film-door lever (9)
to open the film door (16).

2. Insert the film cassette completely
into the film chamber (15).

• Make sure the Film Status

Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette is at
for a new cassette.

• Do not force the film cassette

into the film chamber.

●

(#1 position)

3. Close the film door to start the
automatic film prewind.

• The picture counter (3) in the

LCD panel (2) displays the
number of pictures remaining
on the film.

• After you close the safety-

interlocked film door and the
film starts to prewind, 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 photofinishing costs are based
on the format used.

1. Slide the lens-cover switch (7)
to uncover the lens (8) and
to turn on the camera.

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2. Slide the print-format switch (10)
to C, H, or P. The viewfinder
changes to show the selected
field of view.

P

H

C

CH P

* 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 (11).
For a sharp picture, stand at
least 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from
your subject.

• For low-light conditions, wait

until the flash-ready lamp (13)
glows green.

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

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Typical print sizes (formats)

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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CH P

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)

Tips for better pictures

• Hold your camera steady by
keeping your elbows close to
your body when you press the
shutter button to avoid blurry
pictures.

• Keep your pictures simple.
Move close enough to your
subject so that it fills the
viewfinder but not closer
than 3.3 ft (1.0 m).

• T ake pictures at the subject’s
level. Kneel down to take
pictures of children and pets.

• Keep the sun behind you to
provide the best subject
illumination.

• Hold your camera vertically with
the flash positioned upward to
capture tall, narrow subjects,
such as a waterfall, skyscraper,
or a person.

• Add interest to your picture by
framing it with a tree branch,
a window, or even the rails of
a fence.

• Stand at an angle to shiny
surfaces like windows or mirrors
to avoid flash reflection
and bright spots in your pictures.

• Turn on all the room lights and
have your subject look at the
lights to reduce red eyes in
flash pictures.

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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 has a built-in
automatic flash that fires when
needed.

1. Slide the lens-cover switch (7)
to uncover the lens (8) and
to turn on the camera.

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

3. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed
of film in your camera (see
Flash-to-subject distance table).

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

4. Wait for the flash-ready
lamp (13) to glow green.

5. Press the shutter button (1)
to take a picture.

Flash-to-subject distance

ISO film Flash-to-subject
speed distance

100 3.3 to 10 ft
200 3.3 to 14 ft
400 3.3 to 18 ft

(1.0 to 3.1 m)
(1.0 to 4.3 m)
(1.0 to 5.5 m)

UNLOADING THE FILM

Automatic rewind

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

1. Wait for the camera motor to
stop to ensure that the film is
completely rewound into the
film cassette.

• The picture counter (3) in the

LCD panel (2) displays “0.”
The picture-counter display
disappears when you close the
lens cover.

2. Push the film-door lever (9)
to open the film door (16).

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

• The FSI on the fully exposed

film cassette is at ✖
(#3 position).

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Manual rewind

If you do not want to use the entire
film, you can manually start the
automatic rewind.

Gently press the film-rewind
button (12) by using the knob on
the clasp of the camera strap.

NOTE: You cannot reload a
partially exposed film cassette and
continue to take pictures.

CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA

• Protect the camera from dust,
moisture, sudden impact, and
excessive heat.

CAUTION: Do not use solvents
or harsh cleansers 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 lens-cleaning
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 batteries when you
store the camera for an
extended time.
WARNING: To prevent possible
damage and electrical shock,
do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the camera or flash unit
by yourself.
DISPOSAL: The camera
contains a small amount of lead
in the circuit board. Disposal of
lead may be regulated due to
environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling
information, contact your local
authorities. In the US, you can
also visit Electronics Industry
Alliance at

www.eiae.org

.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

What happened Probable cause Solution

Camera will There are no more Rewind film and
not operate pictures remaining remove from camera

Film does not Batteries weak, Replace or reload
advance or dead, missing, or the batteries
rewind improperly inserted

LCD panel Batteries weak, Replace or reload
is blank dead, missing, or the batteries

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Batteries weak, Replace or reload
dead, missing, or the batteries
improperly inserted

improperly inserted

What happened Probable cause Solution

LCD panel is Camera in sleep mode T ake a picture or
blank

(continued)

Flash does Flash not fully charged Wait for flash-ready
not fire lamp to turn green

Film cassette does Loaded exposed (
not fit completely or processed film (■)
into film chamber; into the camera
film door does
not close

Lens cover closed Open lens cover

close and reopen
lens cover

✖

), Load only new film (●)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Film Type: KODAK ADVANTIX Film

for color prints

Lens: KODAK EKTANAR Lens;

24 mm, 3-elements hybrid with
protective lens cover

Focus System: Fixed focus
Focus Range (Daylight):

3.3 ft (1.0 m) to infinity

Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean with

C, H, & P format display

Film-Speed: DXIX (ISO) 100–400
Flash Unit: Built-in, automatic flash

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Flash Range (ISO 200):

3.3–14 ft (1.0–4.3 m)

Aperture: Fixed at
Shutter Speed: Fixed
Power Source: 2 AAA-size alkaline

batteries; 7 seconds flash-recycle
time with fresh battery

Dimensions:

4.3 in. x 2.7 in. x 1.5 in.
(108.8 mm x 69.7 mm x 39.3 mm)

Weight (without batteries and film):

5 oz. (140 g)

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