Kodak Advantix T550 User manual

Kodak
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
T550 Auto Focus
Camera

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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
T550 Auto Focus Camera
Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System!
And thank you for buying this KODAK ADVANTIX 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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ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM
FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH
THIS CAMERA
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.)
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.

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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.
PROCESSED NEGATIVES
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CONTENTS
CAMERAIDENTIFICATION.................5
ATTACHINGTHE STRAP ....................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
Fill flash ..........................................11
Flash off .........................................12
Night-view ......................................12
Infinity focus ...................................13
USING THE SELF-TIMER .................13
DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING ..........14
Setting the date and time ...............14
SETTINGTHE LANGUAGE ...............15
PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING................15
Title-select list ................................16
UNLOADINGTHE FILM.....................16
Automatic rewind ............................16
Manual rewind ................................17
CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA........17
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................18
SPECIFICATIONS .............................19

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