Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3700ix Kodak
Go to page of 17
1 3700 ix /3800 ix Camera.
2 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.
3 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (8) (9) (7) (16) (15) (10) (13) (14) MENU SELECT ENTER (11) (12) (18) (19) (20) (17) EXP LEFT OPEN LCD (a) (b) (c) PM LCD (d) (21) (24) (23) (26) (27) ISO FILL (28) OFF PM (2.
4 P H C PM PM LCD (e) PM (f) o 1 4 5 6 7 3 2.
5 ENGLISH Need help with your camera or more information about the new Advanced Photo System? Call Kodak (United States only) toll free from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. The toll free number (in Canada only) from 8:30 a.
6 CAMERA IDENTIFICA TION See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams. (1) Shutter Button (2) Lens Cover/Flash (3) Print-Size Selector (4) Self-T imer/Focus-Ranging Assist (5) Meter-Cell Windo.
7 BA TTERY This camera uses a 3-volt l ithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations. This camera automatically turns off after 1 minute. Battery Indicator When the battery symbol (22) “blinks,” you will need to replace the battery soon.
8 SETTING THE DA TE AND TIME With this camera, you can record the date and time of each exposure directly onto the film. The information appears on the back of your prints when processed. It features a clock and automatic calendar that includes leap years.
9 T AKING PICTURES Y ou can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette (see following table for T ypical Print Sizes). Y our photo-processing cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.
10 Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece (15) . T o get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows: 1.
11 Using the Self-Timer 1. Use a tripod (tripod socket [17] ) or place the camera on another firm support. 2. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍ completely up. 3. Press the enter/self-timer button (13) to the self-timer (23) position. 4. Press the shutter button (1).
12 T AKING 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 automatic flash that fires when you need it. It also provides automatic daylight fill flash under certain bright-light conditions where shadows may exist.
13 Flash-to-Subject Distance ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance 25 2 to 5.6 ft (0.60 to 1.7 m) 50 2 to 8 ft (0.60 to 2.0 m) 100 2 to 1 1.3 ft (0.60 to 3.5 m) 200 2 to 16 ft (0.60 to 5 m) 400 2 to 22.6 ft (0.60 to 6.8 m) 800 2 to 32 ft (0.60 to 10 m) 1600 2 to 45 ft (0.
14 Using Fill Flash and Off Flash Fill Flash — Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes.
15 TROUBLESHOOTING What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will There are no more Remove the film not operate pictures remaining Battery weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload or improperly loaded the battery Subject closer than Stand beyond 2 ft (0.
16 SPECIFICA TIONS Film T ype: KODAK ADV ANTIX Film for color prints Lens: 24 mm, f /3.6 KODAK EKTON Lens Focus System: 200 plus zones, passive auto focus with focus lock Viewfinder: Real image with C.
17 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 1-97 Printed in U.S.A. © Eastman Kodak Company , 1997 Pt. No. 916 3064.
An important point after buying a device Kodak 3700ix (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Kodak 3700ix yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Kodak 3700ix - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Kodak 3700ix you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Kodak 3700ix will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Kodak 3700ix, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Kodak 3700ix.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Kodak 3700ix. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Kodak 3700ix along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
