Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product KB20 Kodak
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1 KB20 Camera.
2 A101_0011AA Getting to Know Y our Camera 1 2 3 4 6 7 5.
3 13 14 15 16 19 17 18 8 9 12 11 10.
4 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) 11 Viewfinder Eyepiece 12 Film-Sprocket T eeth 13 Film Window 14 Film Door 15 Film-Load Mark 16 Film T ake-Up Spool 17 Film Chamber 18 Bat.
7 Specifications Lens: 30 mm, 2-element aspheric lens Shutter Speed: Fixed of 1/100 second Aperture: f /8.0 for flash/daylight Film Speed: DX (ISO) 100, 200, or 400 print film Focus Range: Daylight: 4 ft (1.2 m) to infinity Power Source: 2 AA-size alkaline batteries Dimensions: 5.
8 Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. 1. Load the batteries as shown. 2. Replace both batteries with fresh alkaline batteries when the FLASH-READY LIGHT 10 takes more than 30 seconds to come on. Battery Tips • Remember to keep spare batteries with you at all times.
9 Loading the Film For excellent all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture- taking, use ISO 400-speed film. For use in bright daylight, you can use ISO 100- or ISO 200- speed film. If in sunlight, turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body .
10 3. Pull out the film leader until the tip reaches the FILM-LOAD MARK 15 . Lay the film flat between the film-guide rails. If the end of the film extends past the film-load mark, gently push the excess back into the cartridge.
11 4. Close the film door and check the FILM WINDOW 13 (you should see the film information through the window). Do not open the film door after you start taking pictures or you will ruin the film. GA24 100/21" 5. Slide the LENS COVER 5 completely open to uncover the LENS 6 and to turn the FLASH 4 on.
12 6. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON 1 three times or until the PICTURE COUNTER 2 shows “1.” (If the picture counter does not move, reload the film into the camera and repeat the film loading instructions.) NOTE: The picture counter starts at “S,” and each dot within the increments of 5 represents one picture.
13 T aking Pictures This camera features a flash that, when the flash-ready light glows, will fire every time you take a picture. The all-the-time flash feature acts as a fill flash in hazy outdoor pictures or in bright-light conditions where shadows may exist.
14 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 frame. Be careful not to cover the flash and picture-taking lens with your fingers.
15 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) .
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 5 completely open to uncover the LENS 6 and to turn the FLASH 4 on.
17 3. Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of film in your camera. Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your pictures will be dark. IMPOR T AN T : T o prevent battery drain, turn o f f the flash by closing the lens cover when you are not using it.
18 Unloading the Film The film will not advance when you reach the end of the roll. Y ou must rewind the film before you open the film door or you will ruin the film. 1. Slide the FILM-REWIND BUTTON 9 in until it latches and remains in the locked position to start the motorized film rewind.
19 What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Lens cover closed Open the lens cover not operate completely Batteries improperly Insert batteries as loaded in camera shown on battery door Flash not ready W ait for the flash-ready light to glow Film not properly Reload the film.
What happened Probable cause Solution Flash-ready light Flash not turned on Open the lens cover fails to glow completely Batteries weak or dead Replace with 2 fresh AA-size alkaline batteries Batterie.
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