Kodak Advantix 3700ix User manual

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3700ix/3800ix
Camera

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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.
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3
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1
Partially
Exposed
Fully
Exposed
Unexposed
Processed Negatives
Film Status Indicator (FSI)
A highlighted indicator advances
from one symbol to another to
identify the status of the film inside
the cassette.

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(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
(25)
(22)

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PM
PM
LCD
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PM
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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 [phone]. The
toll free number (in Canada only) from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday is 1 [phone]; please ask for ext. 36100.
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date
of purchase.
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 communica-
tions. 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 Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.

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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION
See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.
(1) Shutter Button
(2) Lens Cover/Flash
(3) Print-Size Selector
(4) Self-Timer/Focus-Ranging Assist
(5) Meter-Cell Window
(6) Battery Door
(7) Viewfinder
(8) Lens
(9) Focus-Ranging Sensors
(10) LCD Panel
(11) Menu Button
(12) Select/Flash Button
(13) Enter/Self-Timer Button
(14) Rewind Button
(15) Viewfinder Eyepiece
(16) Focus/Flash Lamp
(17) Tripod Socket
(18) Film-Door Latch
(19) Film Door
(20) Strap Post
(21) Date & Time/ISO Film-Speed
Display
(22) Battery Symbol
(23) Self-Timer Indicator
(24) Auto-Flash Indicator
(25) Film-Presence Indicator
(26) Fill-Flash Indicator
(27) Frame Counter/No Film in
Camera Indicator
(28) Off-Flash Indicator

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BATTERY
This camera uses a 3-volt lithium 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. When
the battery symbol is solid (non-blinking) and the shutter button does not operate,
replace the battery immediately.
Battery Tips:
•Keep a spare battery with you at all times. Lithium batteries perform
consistently until they suddenly die.
• Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.
• Keep battery away from children.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge or short circuit the battery, or subject it to
high temperature or fire.
• Store battery in its original packaging prior to use.
LOADING THE FILM
1. Slide the film-door latch (18) and insert the film cassette completely into the film
chamber ➌. Do not force the film cassette into the film chamber.
2. Close the film door (19) to start the auto-film advance. The LCD panel (10) will
show the total number of exposures (b). After you close the safety-interlock film
door, you cannot open the film door until the film is completely rewound into
the film cassette.

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SETTING THE DATEAND 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.
1. Press the menu button (11) to choose date. You must press this button to activate the
date and time function.
2. Press the hold the select/flash button (12) to view and change the “blinking” month (d).
3. Press the enter/self-timer button (13) to store the selected month and move to the next
blinking date option (follow steps 2 and 3 to complete your selection.)
4. Repeat steps 1-3 to choose and set time.
NOTE: If you don’t press the select/flash button within a minute, the camera turns off
and returns to the picture-taking mode.
Choosing Optional Date and Time Formats
(mm, dd, yy / dd, mm, yy, / yy, mm, dd and 12/24 hour)
1. Press the menu button (11) to choose date. You must press this button to activate the
date and time function.
2. Press and hold for 3 seconds the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired date format
appears. (See SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2–3 above to set date.)
3. Press the menu button (11) to choose time.
4. Press and hold the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired time format appears. (See
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2–3 above to set time.)
NOTE: If you don’t press the select/flash button within a minute, the camera turns off
and returns to the picture-taking mode.

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TAKING PICTURES
You can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film
cassette (see following table for Typical Print Sizes). Your photo-processing
cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film.
1. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), ➍completely up.
2. Move the print-size selector (3), ➎to desired format.
3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (15) and place the auto-focus circle (f) on
the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0.60 m) from your subject.
4. Press the shutter button (1), ➏to take a picture.
Typical Print Sizes
C
Classic
31/2x 5" or 4 x 6"
(88.9 x 127 mm or
102 x 152 mm)
H
Group & Wide (HDTV)
31/2x 6" or 4 x 7"
(88.9 x 152 mm or
102 x 178 mm)
P
Panoramic
31/2x 10" to 4 x 111/2"
(88.9 x 254 mm to
102 x 292.7 mm)

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Using the Focus Lock
This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder eyepiece (15). To 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. Place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject that you want focused in the picture.
2. Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) until the focus/flash lamp (16)
glows green to lock in the focus position.
3. While still depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is
where you want it within the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Special Focusing Situations
Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the auto-
focus system to detect correctly; even though the focus lamp may glow green, the
focus/exposure may not be correct. To insure proper focus in the following situations,
first lock the focus on another object at the same distance from you as your main
subject, then recompose your picture and press the shutter button.
• Subject is near a very bright area or object such as a table lamp(s).
• A very bright- or low-contrast area fills the center of the auto-focus circle of the
viewfinder.