Kodak Advantix T500 User manual

Kodak
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
T500 Auto Focus
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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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KODAK ADVANTIX
T500 Auto Focus Camera
Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System!
And thank you for buying this KODAKADVANTIX Camera.
NEEDHELPWITHYOURCAMERA?
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.
© Eastman Kodak Company, 1998
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ADVANCEDPHOTOSYSTEMFEATURESAVAILABLE
WITH THIS CAMERA
Double exposure protection (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 re-exposure.
Picture quality information exchange
(PQix)
• Your camera features magnetic
information exchange that records
information about lighting conditions and
exposure on the film cassette to assist
the photofinishing lab with color
correction and exposure adjustments,
providing you with the best possible
results.
Triple format selection
• You can take three different size
pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H),
and Panoramic (P) pictures from the
same film cassette. The viewfinder frame
changes to match each format selection.
Date and time imprinting/titling
• You can choose to have date and time
information printed on the front and back
of your prints or on the back only.
• With this camera, you can also choose a
title from the Title-select list and a
language (five options) before taking the
picture. The selected title will be printed on
the back of your photograph. (See your
photofinisher for a full description of
available services.)

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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 photofinishing
service for developing your film and to assure that you
get all the features of the Advanced Photo System.
PROCESSED NEGATIVES
FULLY
EXPOSED
PARTIALLY
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UNEXPOSED

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CONTENTS
CAMERAIDENTIFICATION.................5
ATTACHINGTHESTRAP ....................6
LOADINGTHE BATTERY ....................6
Low-battery indicator........................6
Battery tips .......................................7
Power shut-off ..................................7
LOADINGTHE FILM ............................7
TAKING PICTURES.............................8
Typical print sizes (formats)..............9
Using the focus lock .........................9
Tips for better pictures....................10
TAKING FLASH PICTURES ..............10
Flash/warning-lamp signals............11
Flash-to-subject distance ...............11
SELECTING THE FLASH AND
INFINITY-FOCUS MODES .............11
Red-eye reduction ..........................11
Auto flash without red-eye reduction ....... 12
Fill flash ..........................................12
Flash off .........................................13
Night-view ......................................13
Infinity focus ...................................14
USING THE SELF-TIMER .................14
DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING ..........15
Setting the date and time ...............15
SETTINGTHE LANGUAGE ...............16
PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING................16
Title-select list ................................17
UNLOADINGTHE FILM.....................17
Automatic rewind ............................17
Manual rewind ................................18
CARING FORYOUR CAMERA .........18
TROUBLESHOOTING .......................19
SPECIFICATIONS..............................20

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1 SHUTTER BUTTON
2 ON / OFF BUTTON
3 FORMAT - SELECTOR SWITCH
4 FLASH
5 SELF - TIMER LAMP
6 METER - CELL WINDOW
7 LENS
8 STRAP POST
9 FLASH / CAMERA - READY LAMP
10 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE
11 LCD PANEL
12 FILM - REWIND BUTTON
13 DATE BUTTON
14 TITLE BUTTON
15 FILM DOOR
16 FILM CHAMBER
17 FILM - DOOR SWITCH
18 ENTER / SELF - TIMER BUTTON
19 BATTERY DOOR
20 SELECT / FLASH BUTTON
21 TRIPOD SOCKET
LCD Panel
22 DATE / TIME DISPLAY
23 BACK -/ FRONT - PRINTING INDICATOR
24 ISO FILM - SPEED DISPLAY
25 TITLE - SELECT INDICATOR
26 RED - EYE - REDUCTION INDICATOR
27 NIGHT - VIEW INDICATOR
28 BATTERY SYMBOL
29 SELF - TIMER INDICATOR
30 FILL - FLASH INDICATOR
31 INFINITY - FOCUS INDICATOR
32 AUTO - FLASH INDICATOR
33 FILM - PRESENCE INDICATOR
34 FLASH SYMBOL
35 FRAME COUNTER
36 FLASH - OFF INDICATOR
CAMERAIDENTIFICATION ( see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams )

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ATTACHINGTHESTRAP
1. Insert the shorter
looped end of the
strap behind the
STRAP POST (8).
2. Thread the longer end
of the strap through
the shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
LOADINGTHEBATTERY
This camera uses one 3-volt lithium
KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery that
supplies power for all camera operations.
1. Open the BATTERY
DOOR (19).
• Before you remove
the old battery, turn
the camera off.
2. Insert the battery
into the chamber
as shown.
3. Snap the battery door closed.
• After you load a new battery into the
camera, you will need to reset the date
andtime.
Low-battery indicator
It’s time to replace the battery when—
• the BATTERY SYMBOL (28) “blinks” on the
LCD PANEL (11) or
• none of the indicators, except for a
“blinking” battery symbol, appears on the
LCD panel and the SHUTTER BUTTON (1)
cannot be released.

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LOADINGTHEFILM
You can load film into the camera with the
camera ON or OFF.
1. Turn the camera
upside down and
move the FILM-DOOR
SWITCH (17) to open
the FILM DOOR (15).
• The safety
interlocked film door will open only
when the film chamber is empty or the
film in the camera 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.
Battery tips
• Remember to keep a spare battery 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 battery, or subject it to high
temperature or fire.
• Store batteries in their original packaging
prior to use.
Power shut-off
To save battery power, the camera will
automatically go into a sleep mode if it is not
operated for more than approximately 3
minutes. You can press any of the control
buttons to awaken the camera.

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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. Press the ON/OFF
BUTTON (2) to
open the lens
cover and to turn
the camera ON.
2. Move the FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH (3)
to select desired format (C, H, or P).
The viewfinder will change to show the
selected field of view.
* High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are the
same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface
capabilities.
C
HP
3. Close the film door to start the auto-film
advance. The FRAME COUNTER (35) on the
LCD PANEL (11) will show the number
of frames remaining on the film cassette.

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VIEWFINDER
AF Circle
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10). For a sharp picture, stand
at least 1.3 ft (0.4 m) from your subject.
4. Partially depress the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1).
When the FLASH/
CAMERA-
READYLAMP (9)glows
green, fully depress
the shutter button to
take the picture (see
table for Flash/
warning-lamp signals).
Typical print sizes (formats)
CHP
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 will generally provide 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.
Using the focus lock
This camera automatically 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. 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
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2. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER
BUTTON (1) to lock the focus position.
3. While still partially
depressing the
shutter button,
move the camera
until your subject
is where you
want it within the
VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the shutter button completely
down to take the picture.
Tips for better pictures
• Move close enough to your subject so it
fills the viewfinder but not closer than
1.3 ft (0.4 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,
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.
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.
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
3. Partially
depress the
SHUTTER
BUTTON (1).
When the
FLASH/CAMERA-
READY LAMP (9) glows green, fully depress
the shutter button to take the picture (see
Flash/warning-lamp signals).
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.
VIEWFINDER

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SELECTINGTHEFLASHAND
INFINITY-FOCUSMODES
Besides the auto-flash with red-eye-
reduction mode, you can
select auto-flash without
red-eye reduction, fill
flash, flash off, night-
view, and infinity-focus
modes.
Press the sELECT/FLASH
BUTTON (20) until the desired indicator
appears on the LCD PANEL (11).
The flash and infinity-focus modes remain
selected after you take the picture. To change
the flash-mode selection, press the select/flash
button, or turn the camera off then back on to
return to the flash-default mode.
Red-eye reduction
Some people’s eyes (and some pets’) can
reflect flash with a red glow. This camera
features automatic flash with red-eye
reduction which is the initial default setting
for this camera.
To minimize red eyes in flash or fill-flash
pictures, follow these instructions:
SELECT
LEFT
EXP
TITLE
ENTER DATE
Flash/warning-lamp signals
LampIndicator Situation
Glows green Flash fully charged
“Blinks” green Camera shake warning*
Glows red Subject closer than
1.3 ft (0.4 m)*
“Blinks” red Flash not fully charged*
Flash-to-subject distance
ISO film
speed Flash-to-subject distance
50 1.3 to 9 ft (0.4 to 2.7 m)
100 1.3 to 13 ft (0.4 to 4.0 m)
200 1.3 to 18 ft (0.4 to 5.5 m)
400 1.3 to 26 ft (0.4 to 7.9 m)
800 1.3 to 36 ft (0.4 to 11 m)
1600 1.3 to 52 ft (0.4 to 15.8 m)
* See TROUBLESHOOTING table for more information.

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FILL
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the RED-EYE-REDUCTION
INDICATOR (26) appears on the
LCD PANEL (11).
• Disregard step 2 if the default setting is
already set for red-eye reduction.
3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.
Auto flash without
red-eye reduction
Use this mode for taking pictures without
people. You can change the default setting to
auto flash without red-eye reduction by
following the instructions below:
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the AUTO-FLASH
INDICATOR (32) appears on the
LCD PANEL (11).
3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.
• The camera will now default to the auto-
flash mode without red-eye reduction.
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. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH
INDICATOR (30) appears on the
LCD PANEL (11).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1).
When the FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP (9)
glows green, fully depress the shutter
button to take the picture.

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Flash off
When you do not want to use the flash,
especially indoors where flash is prohibited,
such as in theaters and museums, or when
you want to take twilight scenes or distant
subjects that are beyond the flash range, or
capture the ambiance of existing light, use
the flash-off feature. Use a tripod or place
the camera on another firm support, and use
high-speed film because the shutter speed in
these situations will most likely be slow.
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF
INDICATOR (36) appears on the
LCD PANEL (11).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.
Night-view
In this mode, the camera balances the
flash and existing light exposure so you
can take beautiful pictures of people at
sunset or at night. Use a tripod or place
the camera on another firm support, and
use high-speed film because the shutter
speed at night will most likely be slow.
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the NIGHT-VIEW
INDICATOR (27) with flash appears on
the LCD PANEL (11).
3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.
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USINGTHE
SELF-TIMER
Use this feature to include yourself
in pictures.
1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (21) to attach the
camera to a tripod or place it on another
firm support.
2. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
3. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (18).
4. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
5. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-
TIMER LAMP (5) on the front of the camera
will blink for approximately 10 seconds
before the picture is taken.
• To cancel the self-timer selection
before the shutter releases, repress
the enter/self-timer button or turn the
cameraoff.
• The self-timer automatically turns off
after the shutter releases.
Infinity focus
In this mode, you can capture sharp,
distant scenery when you take pictures
outdoors.
1. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (2) to open the
lens cover and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (20)
repeatedly until the INFINITY-FOCUS
INDICATOR (31) appears on the
LCD PANEL (11).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (10).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.

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DATEANDTIMEIMPRINTING
Traditional cameras print date and/or time
information directly onto the film. Your
camera uses the film’s magnetic data-
recording capability to record date and time
information which your photofinisher can
imprint on the back and front or back only of
your photographs. This camera has a quartz
clock and automatic calendar through the
year2029.
Setting the date and time
You can record the date in a choice of three
formats:(year/month/day,
month/day/year or day/month/year) and one
time format (hour/minute).
1. Press the DATE BUTTON (13) repeatedly to
scroll and select desired date and printing
formats.
• “B F” on the LCD panel
indicates back- and
front-printing options;
“B” indicates back
printing only.
ENTERSELECT DATE
TITLE
LEFT
EXP
SELECT
LEFT
EXP
TITLE
ENTER DATE
2. Press and hold the date button until the
first number(s) in the date-option
mode“blinks.”
3. Press the SELECT/FLASH
BUTTON (20) to change
the number(s).
4. Press the ENTER/SELF-
TIMER BUTTON (18) to store
the selected number(s) and to activate the
next “blinking” number(s) for date or
time (follow steps 3 and 4 to complete
your selection).