Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KE 50 Kodak
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1 Kodak KE50 35 mm Camera.
2 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.
3 Getting to Know Y our Camera GHT ANGLE 21 LE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12.
4 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 FT ANGEL 12 RIGHT ANGEL 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20.
5 ENGLISH Contents Need Help with Y our Camera? ....................................................... 6 Camera Identification ..................................................................... 7 Specifications ....................................
6 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.
7 Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) 1 Shutter Button 2 Mode-Selector Button 3 Film-Rewind Button 4 LCD Panel 5 Auto-Focus Windows 6 Flash 7 Viewfinder 8 Lens 9 Lens-Cover Swi.
8 Specifications T ype: 35 mm auto-focus, easy-load camera Lens: 29 mm, glass Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power down to conserve battery power Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean Aperture: f /5.6 Shutter Speed: Programmed Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus Range: Daylight: 3 ft (.
9 Attaching the Camera Strap Thread the short loop of the strap under the STRAP POST (10) . Put the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight. 21 RIGHT 21 LEFT ANGLE Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. 1. Slide the BA TTERY - DOOR LA TCH (16) in the direction of the arrow and lift up to open the door .
10 Low-Battery Indicator It’s time to replace the batteries when— • the BA TTERY SYMBOL (29) “ blinks” on the LCD P ANEL (4) or • the camera repeatedly fails to take a picture or • the FLASH - READY LIGHT (15) flashes longer than 15 seconds.
11 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 (13) in the direction of the arrow to open the FILM DOOR (20) . 2. Insert the film leader into the slot in the back of the camera between the FILM - GUIDE RAILS (18) .
12 3. Push the film cartridge down into the FILM CHAMBER (19) until it fits securely into place. Do not force it into the film chamber . 4. Close the film door to start the auto-film advance. The LCD P ANEL (4) will show the first exposure, and you will see the film information in the FILM WINDOW (21) .
13 5. Slide the LENS - COVER SWITCH (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on. T aking Pictures 1. Slide the LENS - COVER SWITCH (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on.
14 2. For a sharp picture stand at least 3 ft (0.9 m) from your subject. 3. Look through the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) and place the auto-focus circle on your subject. 4. Hold the camera steady and gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture.
15 Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the auto-focus lock as follows: 2.
16 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 (9) completely open to uncover the LENS (8) and to turn the camera on.
17 Selecting the Flash Modes and Self-timer Besides the auto-flash mode, you can select manual fill flash, flash off, auto-flash with self-timer , nighttime- view with flash, or nighttime- view with flash off. Press the MODE - SELECTOR BUTT ON (2) until the desired indicator appears on the LCD P ANEL (4) .
18 Manual Fill Flash Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use the fill flash feature to lighten these shadows. 1. Press the MODE - SELECTOR BUTTON (2) until the manual fill- flash symbol appears on the LCD P ANEL (4) .
19 Nighttime-V iew Mode with Flash In this mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure so you can take beautiful pictures of people at sunset or at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support because the shutter speed will most likely be slow , and use ISO 400-speed film.
20 Nighttime-V iew Mode without Flash In this mode, you can capture the natural existing light of city-night scenes or fireworks at night. Use a tripod or place the camera on another firm support because the shutter speed will most likely be slow , and use ISO 400-speed film.
21 Self-Timer with Auto Flash Use this feature to include yourself in pictures. The electronic self-timer will delay the release of the shutter button for approximately 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. The flash will automatically fire if required.
22 Unloading the Film The camera automatically rewinds the film into the film cartridge after the last exposure. W ait for the motor to stop running before you open the film door . The FILM PRESENCE INDICA TOR (27) on the LCD P ANEL (4) will blink until you remove the film from the camera.
23 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.
24 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.
25 For Owners of the Quartz Date Back Model Setting the Date and Time The date and time feature enables you to record the date in a choice of three formats,(month/day/year , day/month/year , or year/month/day) or the time (day/hour/minute) directly onto the film.
26 Setting Data 1. Press the Mode Button (a) to select the desired data type. 2. Use the Select Button (b) to move between different parts of the displayed data. With the data displayed, pressing the select button in succession causes the settings for year , month, and then day to blink.
27 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company , 1997 5-97 Pt. No. 916 8279 Kodak and Sensalite are trademarks.
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