Kodak Advantix 3100AF User manual

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3100AF
Camera

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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.
Unexposed
Fully
Exposed
Partially
Exposed
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3
2
1
Processed Negatives

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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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Look for this logo to be certain 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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ISO
ISO
(d)
(b)(a) (c)
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H
C
o
ISO
(1) (2) (3)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(4)
(19)
(20)
(21)
(22)
(18)
(17) (11)
(15)
(16)
EXP
LEFT
OPEN
(27) (26)
ISO
(25)
(23) (24)
(12)
(14)
(13)
MODE
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6
5
3
4
2
1

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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],
ext. 36100; for Toronto area, call [phone], ext. 36100.
For warranty purposes, please keep your sales receipt as
proof of the date of purchase.
ENGLISH

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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION
See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.
(1) Shutter Button
(2) On/Off Button
(3) Self-Timer Lamp
(4) Print-Size
Selector
(5) Meter-Cell
Window
(6) Flash
(7) Battery Door
(8) Viewfinder
(9) Lens
(10) Focus-Ranging
Sensors
(11) LCD Panel
(12) Red-Eye-
Reduction
Symbol
(13) Self-Timer
Symbol
(14) Off-Flash
Symbol
(15) Mode Button
(16) Rewind Button
(17) Viewfinder
Eyepiece
(18) Flash-Warning/
Self-Timer Lamp
(19) Film-Door Latch
(20) Film Door
(21) Strap Post
(22) Tripod Socket
(23) ISO-Film-Speed
Display
(24) Battery Symbol
(25) Mode Indicators
(26) Film-Presence
Indicator
(27) Frame Counter

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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 automati-
cally turns off after 4 minutes.
Battery Indicator
When the battery symbol (24) “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.

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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.

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LOADING THE FILM
For best all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use
KODAK ADVANTIX 200 Film.
1. Slide the film-door latch (19) 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 (20) to start the auto-film advance. The LCD
panel (11) 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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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. Press the on/off button (2), ➍.
2. Move the print-size selector (4) to desired format ➎.
3. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (17) and place the aiming
circle (d) on the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 21/2 ft
(0.8 m) from your subject.
4. Press the shutter button (1) to take a picture ➏.

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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 Red-Eye Reduction, Self-Timer, and Off Flash
Red-Eye Reduction
— To minimize red eyes in flash pictures, use
the red-eye-reduction feature.
Self-Time — To include yourself in pictures, use the self-timer
feature. Use a tripod (tripod socket [22]) or place the camera on a firm
support. The self-timer lamp (3) will blink 10 seconds before the picture
is taken. To stop the self-timer function, press the mode button (15) or
the on/off button (2).
Off-Flash — To cancel the flash, especially indoors where flash is
prohibited, such as in theaters and museums or in dim lighting
situations, use the off-flash feature. Use a tripod (tripod socket [22])or
place the camera on a firm support and use high-speed KODAK
ADVANTIX Film.

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1. Press the on/off button (2) to turn the camera on ➍.
2. Press the mode button (15) to select red-eye reduction, self-timer, off
flash, or auto-flash.
NOTE: When there is no arrow visible on the LCD panel (11), you are
in the auto-flash mode.
3. Press the shutter button (1) to take a picture ➏.

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Tips for Better Pictures
• Hold the camera steady when taking pictures.
• Keep your pictures simple. Move close enough to your subject so it
fills the viewfinder but not closer than 21/2ft (0.8 m).
• 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 or skyscraper.
• Take vertical pictures of a single person at 5 ft (1.5 m) and beyond.
• Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, window, or
even the rails of a fence.
• Keep the sun behind you for 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 flash which
automatically fires when needed. If the flash-warning/self-timer
lamp (18) “blinks,” the flash is not fully charged. Wait for the light to turn
off before you take a picture.
Flash-to-Subject Distance
ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance
100 21/2to 10 ft (0.8 to 3 m)
200 21/2to 14 ft (0.8 to 4.3 m)
400 21/2to 20 ft (0.8 to 6 m)

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Flash Tips
• Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights to minimize
red eyes in pictures.
• Stand at an angle to shiny surfaces like windows or mirrors to avoid
flash reflection and bright spots in your pictures.
• Keep your fingers and other objects away from the picture-taking
lens, flash, and meter-cell window to avoid dark or light pictures.

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UNLOADING THE FILM
After you take the last picture on the film cassette, the film automatically
starts to rewind. When the film is fully rewound, the LCD panel (11)
displays “0” and an empty cassette symbol (c). When you remove the
cassette from the camera, the LCD panel displays “E,” (a).
Using the Rewind Button
If you don’t want to take pictures on the entire film cassette, you can
automatically rewind the film by pressing the rewind button (16). Once
you’ve used this feature, you cannot reload the same film cassette
into the camera.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
What happened Probable cause Solution
Camera will There are no more Remove the film
not operate pictures remaining
Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
missing, or improperly the battery
inserted
Film does not Battery weak, dead, Replace or reload
advance or rewind missing, or improperly the battery
inserted
LCD panel is blank (see Probable cause (see Solution above)
above)

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What happened Probable cause Solution
Film cassette does not Loaded exposed, Load only unexposed
fit completely into film partially exposed, film into the camera
chamber; film door does or processed film
not close into the camera
All LCD indicators Camera mechanism Press shutter button,
"blink" problem turn the camera off and
on, or replace or reload
battery