Kodak T20 - Advantix Auto Camera User manual

T20 AutoCamera
Consumer Imaging
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14650
Kodak
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
©EastmanKodakCompany,2002
User’s Manual
Pt. No. 20230091
New11/02

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 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-
Causing Equipment Regulations.

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ENGLISH
KODAK ADVANTIX
NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM?
Visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or
http www.kodak.ca (for Canada) or call: Kodak (US only) from
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday
at 1-800-242-2424.
Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
Monday through Friday at 1-800-465-6325, ext. 36100; for the
Toronto area, call 416-766-8233, ext. 36100.
Have your camera available when you call.
For warranty purposes, keep your sales receipt as
proof of the date of purchase.
T20 Auto Camera

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CONTENTS
CAMERA IDENTIFICATION..... 3
CAMERA FEATURES .............. 6
ATTACHING THE STRAP ....... 8
LOADING THE BATTERIES .... 9
Low-batteriesindicator....... 10
Battery tips......................... 10
Power shutdown ................ 12
LOADING THE FILM.............. 12
TAKING PICTURES .............. 14
Typical print sizes
(formats).......................... 16
Tips for better pictures ....... 17
TAKING FLASH PICTURES .. 18
Flash-to-subjectdistance... 19
UNLOADING THE FILM ........ 19
Automatic rewind ............... 19
Manual rewind ................... 20
CARING FOR
YOUR CAMERA .................. 21
TROUBLESHOOTING ........... 22
SPECIFICATIONS ................. 24

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CAMERAIDENTIFICATION
1shutter button
2LCD panel
3picture counter
4battery symbol
5viewfinder
6flash
7lens-cover switch
8lens
9film-door lever
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3
6
2
7
8
5
9
4

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10 print-format
switch
11 viewfinder
eyepiece
12 film-rewind button
13 flash-ready lamp
14 strap post
11
12
10
13
14

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15 film chamber
16 film door
17 tripod socket
18 battery door
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17 16
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CAMERA FEATURES
Three Print Formats
•Choose from 3 picture sizes:
Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
or Panoramic (P). The masking
inside the viewfinder changes to
match each format selection.
DoubleExposureProtection(DEP)
•You don’t need to worry about
accidentally re-exposing your
film. Your camera reads the Film
Status Indicator (FSI) on the film
cassette to prevent double
exposures.
Easy, Drop-in Loading
•Easy, drop-in loading is fast and
virtually error-free. The camera
uses KODAKADVANTIX Film.
The film cassette communicates
the status of film and becomes
the carrier and storage container
for the processed film.
Safety-Locked Film Door
•The safety interlock on the film
door prevents the door from
opening before the film is
completely rewound.

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Film Status Indicator (FSI)
•An indicator advances from one
symbol to another to identify the
status of the film inside the
cassette.
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3
2
1
Processed negatives
Unexposed
Partially exposed
Fully
exposed
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 theAdvanced Photo System.

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ATTACHING THE STRAP
Thread the strap’s shorter looped
end under the strap post (14). Pull
the longer end through the shorter
loop and pull it tight.
NOTE: You can use the knob on
the clasp of the camera strap to
actuate the buttons on the camera.

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LOADING THE BATTERIES
This camera uses 2 AAA-size
alkaline batteries that supply power
for all camera operations.
NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.
1. Open the battery door (18).
2. Place the batteries over the
battery-pull strap and insert into
the chamber as shown.
3. Close the battery door.
NOTE: Before you remove the old
batteries, slide the lens-cover
switch (7) to turn off the camera.

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Battery tips
•Dispose of batteries according
to local and national regulations.
•Keep spare batteries with you at
all times.
•Keep batteries away from
children.
•Store the batteries in their
original packaging prior to use.
•Remove the batteries when you
store the camera for an
extended time.
•Do not use rechargeable
batteries.
•Replace both batteries at the
same time with the same brand
and alkaline type.
Low-batteries indicator
It’s time to replace the batteries
when the battery symbol (4)
appears in the LCD panel (2) or
when the flash-ready lamp (13)
takes longer than 12 seconds to
turn on.

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CAUTION: Do not put the batteries
in your pocket or in a container that
contains coins or metal objects.
If the batteries touch the metal
objects, they may short circuit,
discharge energy, become hot,
or leak.
CAUTION: Do not try to take apart,
recharge or short circuit the
batteries, or subject them to high
temperature or fire.
WARNING: In the unlikely event
that battery fluid leaks onto your
skin, rinse immediately with plenty
of water. For additional information,
contact Kodak Health, Safety and
Environment Information in the U.S.
at 1-585-722-5151. Customers
outside the U.S. can contact their
local health care provider.
WARNING: In the unlikely event
that battery fluid leaks inside the
camera, U.S. customers can
contact the Kodak Information
Center (KIC) at 1-800-242-2424.
Customers outside the U.S. can
contact their local Kodak Customer
Service representative.

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LOADING THE FILM
You can load film with the camera
onor off.
Power shutdown
To conserve battery power, the
camera automatically goes to sleep
after 4 minutes of nonuse. To wake
up the camera, take a picture or
close and reopen the lens cover.
Turn off the camera when it is not
in use to further extend the
battery life.
NOTE: Insert the batteries before
you load the film.
1. Push the film-door lever (9)
to open the film door (16).

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3. Close the film door to start the
automatic film prewind.
•The picture counter (3) in the
LCD panel (2) displays the
number of pictures remaining
on the film.
•After you close the safety-
interlocked film door and the
film starts to prewind, you
cannot open the door until the
film is completely rewound into
the film cassette.
2. Insertthe film cassette completely
into the film chamber (15).
•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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TAKING PICTURES
You can take Classic (C), Group/
HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P)
pictures on the same film cassette.
Your photofinishing costs are based
on the format used.
1. Slide the lens-cover switch (7)
to uncover the lens (8) and
to turn on the camera.
* High DefinitionTelevision (HDTV) prints
are the same aspect ratio as the TV for
CDinterface capabilities.
2. Slide the print-format switch (10)
to C, H, or P. The viewfinder
changes to show the selected
field of view.
P
H
C
CH P

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4. Press the shutter button (1)
to take the picture.
3. Frame your subject within the
viewfinder eyepiece (11).
For a sharp picture, stand at
least 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from
your subject.
•For low-light conditions, wait
until the flash-ready lamp (13)
glows green.

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Typical print sizes (formats)
CH P
Classic Group (HDTV) Panoramic
3.5 x 5 in. or 4 x 6 in. 3.5 x 6 or 4 x 7 in. 3.5 x 8.5 in. to 4 x 11.5 in.
(88.9 x 127 mm or (88.9 x 152 mm or (88.9 x 216 mm to
102 x 152 mm) 102 x 178 mm) 102 x 292.7 mm)
NOTE: Your photofinisher generally provides 4 x 6, 4 x 7 and 4 x 11.5 in.
(102 x 152, 102 x 178 and 102 x 292.7 mm) sizes. Some local printers may
offer 3.5 x 5, 3.5 x 6, and 3.5 x 8.5 in. (88.9 x 127, 88.9 x 152 and
88.9 x 216 mm) sizes.

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•Hold your camera vertically with
the flash positioned upward to
capture tall, narrow subjects,
such as a waterfall, skyscraper,
or a person.
•Add interest to your picture by
framing it with a tree branch,
a window, or even the rails of
a fence.
•Stand at an angle to shiny
surfaces like windows or mirrors
to avoid flash reflection
and bright spots in your pictures.
•Turn on all the room lights and
have your subject look at the
lights to reduce red eyes in
flash pictures.
Tips for better pictures
•Hold your camera steady by
keeping your elbows close to
your body when you press the
shutter button to avoid blurry
pictures.
•Keep your pictures simple.
Move close enough to your
subject so that it fills the
viewfinder but not closer
than 3.3 ft (1.0 m).
•Take pictures at the subject’s
level. Kneel down to take
pictures of children and pets.
•Keep the sun behind you to
provide the best subject
illumination.

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TAKING FLASH PICTURES
In dim light, such as indoors or
outdoors in heavy shade, or on
dark overcast days, you need
flash. Your camera has a built-in
automatic flash that fires when
needed.
•Don’t take pictures beyond
the maximum distance or
your pictures will be dark.
4. Wait for the flash-ready
lamp (13) to glow green.
5. Press the shutter button (1)
to take a picture.
1. Slide the lens-cover switch (7)
to uncover the lens (8) and
to turn on the camera.
2. Frame your subject within the
viewfinder eyepiece (11).
3. Keep the subject within the
distance range for the speed
of film in your camera (see
Flash-to-subjectdistancetable).