Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KE 20 Kodak
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1 Kodak KE20 35 mm Camera.
2 Getting to Know Y our Camera 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8.
3 GEL 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16.
4 ENGLISH Contents Need Help with Y our Camera? ....................................................... 5 Camera Identification ..................................................................... 6 Specifications ....................................
5 Need Help with Y our Camera? Call: Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 465-6325, ext.
6 Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) 1 Shutter Button 2 Picture Counter 3 Viewfinder 4 Flash 5 Flash Sensor 6 Lens 7 Lens-Cover Switch 8 Strap Post 9 Film-Door Latch 10 Viewfi.
7 Specifications T ype: 35 mm fixed-focus, easy-load camera Lens: 29 mm, f /5.6 hybrid Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power down to conserve battery power Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean Shutter Speed: Fixed at 1/125 second Aperture: f /5.
8 Attaching the Camera Strap Thread the short loop of the strap under the STRAP POST (8) . Put the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight. Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. 1. Load the batteries as shown.
9 Auto Power Off This camera automatically turns off after approximately 3 minutes to conserve battery power . T o awake the camera, press the shutter button partway down. Battery Tips • Close lens cover to conserve battery power . • Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times.
10 Loading the Film If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body . 1. Slide the FILM - DOOR LA TCH (9) in the direction of the arrow to open the FILM DOOR (16) . 2. Insert the film leader into the slot in the back of the camera between the FILM - GUIDE RAILS (14) .
11 3. Push the film cartridge down into the FILM CHAMBER (15) until it fits securely into place. Do not force it into the film chamber . 4. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW (17) (you should see the film information through the window).
12 5. Slide the LENS - COVER SWITCH (7) completely open to start the auto- film advance and to uncover the LENS (6) . The PICTURE COUNTER (2) will automatically advance to frame “1,” and beginning at frame 4 every fourth exposure will show . T aking Pictures 1.
13 2. For a sharp picture stand at least 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject. 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (10) 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.
14 Tips for Better Pictures • Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 4 ft (1.2 m).
15 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 an automatic flash that fires when you need it. 1. Slide the LENS - COVER SWITCH (7) completely open to uncover the LENS (6) and to turn the camera on.
16 Unloading the Film The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. Y ou must rewind the film before you can open the film door . 1. Slide the FILM - REWIND SWITCH (13) in until it latches and remains in the locked position to start the motorized film rewind.
17 T roubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely not operate Batteries improperly Insert batteries as shown loaded in camera on ba.
18 What happened Probable cause Solution Shutter button cannot No film in camera Load film into the camera be released Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely Film-door latch does Film is not.
19 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company , 1997 5-97 Pt. No. 916 8253 Kodak and Sensalite are trademarks.
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