Kodak C400 - Advantix Auto-focus Camera User manual

C300 Auto/
C400 Auto Focus
Camera
Kodak
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS

Camera Identification
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LCD Panel 20 21 22
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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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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.
PROCESSEDNEGATIVES
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Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowingtwo
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
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsprovidereasonableprotection
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 communications. 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-
CausingEquipmentRegulations.

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KODAKADVANTIX
C300 Auto/C400 Auto Focus Camera
NEEDHELPWITHYOURCAMERAORMOREINFORMATION
ABOUTTHEADVANCEDPHOTOSYSTEM?
Go to our web site at http://www.kodak.com or call: Kodak
(USA only) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday
through Friday at 1 [phone].
Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday at 1 [phone], ext. 36100; for the
Toronto area, call [phone], ext. 36100. When you call,
please have your camera available.
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as proof
of the date of purchase.
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CONTENTS
CAMERAIDENTIFICATION ....................3
ATTACHINGTHESTRAP ....................... 4
LOADINGTHEBATTERIES .................... 4
Low-batteryindicator ........................ 5
Batterytips ......................................5
Powershut-off .................................. 6
LOADINGTHEFILM .............................. 6
TAKINGPICTURES ............................... 8
Typical print sizes (formats) ............. 9
Using the focus lock (C400
AF ) ........9
Tipsforbetterpictures ................... 11
TAKINGFLASHPICTURES ................. 12
Flash-to-subjectdistance ............... 13
SELECTINGTHEFLASHAND
SELF-TIMERMODES ....................... 14
Fill flash ........................................ 14
Flashoff ........................................ 15
Self-timerwithautoflash ................ 16
Nighttime-viewwithflash ............... 17
Nighttime-viewwithoutflash........... 18
UNLOADINGTHEFILM ........................ 19
Automaticrewind ........................... 19
Manualrewind ............................... 20
CARINGFORYOURCAMERA ............. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS ................................ 24

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1SHUTTER BUTTON
2LENS COVER/FLASH
3PRINT-SIZE SELECTOR
4AF SENSORS ( MODEL C 400 AF )
5SELF-TIMER LAMP
6VIEWFINDER
7LENS
8METER-CELL WINDOW
9STRAP POST
10 FILM-DOOR LEVER
11 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
12 FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP
13 LCD PANEL
14 MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON
15 FILM-REWIND BUTTON
16 FILM CHAMBER
17 TRIPOD SOCKET
18 FILM DOOR
19 BATTERY DOOR
LCD Panel
20 FRAME COUNTER
21 AUTO-FLASH INDICATOR
22 FLASH-OFF INDICATOR
23 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR
24 BATTERY SYMBOL
25 NIGHTTIME-VIEW INDICATOR
26 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR
27 FILM-MOTION INDICATOR
28 FILM-PRESENCE INDICATOR
CAMERAIDENTIFICATION
( see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams )

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ATTACHINGTHESTRAP
Thread the short loop of the strap
under the
STRAP POST (9); pull the
long loop through the short loop
and pull it tight.
LOADINGTHEBATTERIES
This camera uses 2 AAA-size
alkaline KODAK K3A (or
equivalent) Batteries that supply
power for all camera operations.
1. Open the
BATTERY DOOR (19).
• You can
remove and
replace
batteries with
the camera on
or off.
2. Insert the
batteries into
the chamber as shown.
3. Snap the battery door closed.

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NOTE: Insert the batteries into
the camera before you load
the film.
Low-battery indicator
It’s time to replace the batteries
when the
BATTERY SYMBOL (24)
appears on the LCD PANEL (13).
NOTE: Remove the old batteries
within 30 seconds after you open
the battery door, when there is
film in the camera, or the frame
counter will reset to “1.”
Battery tips
• Remember to keep spare
batteries with you at all times.
• Read and follow all warnings
and instructions supplied by
the battery manufacturer.
• Keep batteries away from
children.
• Do not try to take apart,
recharge or short circuit the
batteries, or subject them to
high temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original
packaging prior to use.

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Power shut-off
To save battery power, the
camera will automatically go into
a sleep mode if it is not operated
for more than 4 minutes. You can
press the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1) or
close and reopen the LENS COVER /
FLASH (2) to awaken the camera.
LOADINGTHEFILM
You can load film into the camera
with the camera ON or OFF.
Insert the batteries into the
camera before you load
the film.
1. Move the
FILM -
DOOR LEVER (10)
to open the FILM
DOOR
(18).
• The film door
will open only
when the film
chamber is
empty or the film in the
camera is completely
rewound into the film cassette.

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3. Close the film door to start the
auto-film advance. The
FRAME
COUNTER (20) on the LCD
PANEL
(13) will display “1.”
• After you close the safety-
interlocked film door, you
cannot open the door until
the film is completely
rewound into the film
cassette.
2. Insert the film
cassette
completely into
the
FILM
CHAMBER (16).
•Make sure the
Film Status
Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette is at
● (#1 position)
for a new cassette.
• Do not force the film
cassette into the film
chamber.

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TAKINGPICTURES
You can take Classic (C), Group/
HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P)
pictures on the same film
cassette. Your photo-processing
cost may be based on the format
size(s) that you use to expose
the film.
1. Open the
LENS COVER /
FLASH (2) to
raise the
flash and to
turn the camera ON.
2. Move the
PRINT - SIZE
SELECTOR (3)
to select
desired
format (C, H,
or P). The
viewfinder will change to show
the selected field of view.
3.
Model C400 AF : Frame your
subject within the
VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (11). For a sharp
picture, stand at least 2.6 ft
(0.8 m) from your subject.
Model C300 AUTO : Frame your
subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE
(11). For a sharp
*HighDefinitionTelevision(HDTV)prints
arethe sameaspectratio astheTV for
CDinterface capabilities.
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picture, stand at least
3.3 ft (1.0 m) from your subject.
4. Press the
SHUTTER
BUTTON (1) to
take the
picture.
Typical print sizes (formats)
CH P
Classic Group(HDTV Panoramic
3.5 x5 in.or4 x6 in. 3.5x6or 4x7 in. 3.5x8.5in. to4x 11.5in.
(88.9x127mmor (88.9x152mmor (88.9x216mmto
102x152mm) 102x178mm) 102x292.7mm)
Usingthefocuslock( modelC400 AF )
The C400 AF camera automati-
cally focuses on whatever is
within the auto-focus (AF) circle
of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get
a sharp picture, make sure the
AF circle is on your main subject.
H
CP
NOTE:Yourphotofinisherwillgenerallyprovide4x6,4x7,and4x11.5in.
(102x152,102x178,and102x292.7mm)sizes.Somelocalprintersmayoffer3.5x5,
3.5x6,and3.5x8.5in.(88.9x127,88.9x152,and88.9x216mm)sizes.

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If you want to take a picture with
the subject positioned outside of
the AF circle, use the focus lock
as follows:
1. Place the AF circle on the
subject that you want focused
in the picture.
AFCircle
VIEWFINDER
VIEWFINDER
3. While still partially depressing
the shutter button, move the
camera until your subject is
where you want it within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11) .
4. Press the shutter button
completely down to take
the picture.
2. Partially depress and hold the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to lock the
focus position.

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Tips for better pictures
• Keep your pictures simple.
Move close enough to your
subject so it fills the viewfinder
but not closer than 2.6 ft
(0.8 m) with the
C400 AF
and 3.3 ft (1.0 m) with the
C300 AUTO .
• Take pictures at the subject’s
level. Kneel down to take
pictures of children and pets.
• Hold your camera vertically to
capture tall, narrow subjects,
such as a waterfall, skyscraper,
or a single person.
• Add interest to your picture by
framing it with a tree branch,
a window, or even the rails of
a fence.
• Keep the sun behind you.
This provides the best
subject illumination.

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TAKINGFLASHPICTURES
In dim light, such as indoors or
outdoors in heavy shade, or on
dark overcast days, you need
flash. Your camera features an
automatic flash that fires when
you need it. The flip-up flash
helps to minimize red eyes in
flash pictures and to prevent
hand obstruction in front of the
lens. When you partially depress
the shutter button and the flash/
camera-ready lamp turns off
and the fill-flash indicator stops
blinking, the flash is fully
charged and ready for
picture-taking.
1. Open the
LENS COVER / FLASH (2)
to raise the flash and to turn
the camera ON.
2. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (11).
3. Partially
depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON
(1).
When the
FLASH /
CAMERA -
READY LAMP (12) turns off and
the FILL - FLASH INDICATOR (23)
on the
LCD PANEL (13) stops
blinking, fully depress the
shutter button to take
the picture.

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4. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed
of film in your camera (see
Flash-to-subject distance).
Don’t take pictures beyond
the maximum distance or your
pictures will be dark.
Flash-to-subject distance
C400 AF C300 AUTO
ISO Flash-to-subject Flash-to-subject
filmspeed distance distance
50 2.6to7ft 3.3to7ft
(0.8to2.1m) (1.0to2.1m)
100 2.6to10ft 3.3to10ft
(0.8to3.1m) (1.0to3.1m)
200 2.6to13ft 3.3to13ft
(0.8to4.0m) (1.0to4.0m)
400 2.6to18ft 3.3to18ft
(0.8to5.5m) (1.0to5.5m)
800 2.6to28ft 3.3to28ft
(0.8to8.5m) (1.0to8.5m)

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SELECTINGTHEFLASHAND
SELF-TIMERMODES
Besides the auto-flash mode, you
can select fill flash, flash off,
self-timer, and nighttime-view with
or without flash.
Press the
MODE -
SELECTOR
BUTTON
(14) until
the desired
indicator
appears on the
LCD PANEL (13).
Fillflashandflashoffmodesremain
selectedafteryoutakethepicture.To
canceltheselection,pressthemode-
selectionbuttonorcloseandreopenthe
lenscover/flashtoreturntotheauto-
flashmode.
Fill flash
When bright light indoors or
outdoors comes from behind the
subject (backlighting), dark
shadows (especially on faces)
may occur. Use fill flash to lighten
these shadows.
1. Open the
LENS COVER / FLASH (2)
to raise the flash and to turn
the camera ON.
MODE