Kodak Advantix T550 User manual

Kodak
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.

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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 in your country.
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
(PQ ix)
• 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
FULLY
EXPOSED
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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 )

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ATTACHING THE STRAP
1. Insert the shorter
looped end of the
strap behind the
STRAP POST (7).
2. Thread the longer
end of the strap
through the
shorter loop.
3. Pull the strap tight.
LOADING THE BATTERY
This camera uses one 3-volt lithium KODAK
KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies
power for all camera operations.
1. Open the BATTERY
DOOR (18).
• Before you remove
the old battery,
close the lens
cover/flash.
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 (26) “blinks” on the
LCD PANEL (10) 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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LOADING THE FILM
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 (16)
to open the FILM
DOOR (14).
• 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 (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.
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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3. Close the film door to start the auto-film
advance. The FRAME COUNTER (33) on the
LCD PANEL (10) will show the number
of frames remaining on the film cassette.
TAKING PICTURES
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 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.
Kodak
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VIEWFINDER
AF Circle
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9). For a sharp
picture, stand at least 0.4 m from your
subject.
4. Partially depress the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1).
When the FLASH/
CAMERA-
READYLAMP (8) 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
88.9 x 127 mm or 88.9 x 152 mm or 88.9 x 216 mm to
102x152mm 102x178mm 102x292.7mm
NOTE: Your photofinisher will generally provide 102 x 152, 102 x 178, and 102 x 292.7 mm sizes.
Some local printers may offer 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 you
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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 (9).
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 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.
TAKING FLASH PICTURES
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 flash.
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 (9).
3. Partially depress the
SHUTTER BUTTON (1).
When the FLASH/
CAMERA-READY
LAMP (8) 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.
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SELECTINGTHEFLASHAND
INFINITY-FOCUSMODES
Besides the auto-flash mode, you can
select fill flash, flash off,
night-view, and
infinity-focus modes.
Press the sELECT/FLASH
BUTTON (19) until the
desired indicator
appears on the LCD
PANEL (10).
The flash and infinity-focus modes remain
selected after you take the picture. To cancel
the selection, press the select/flash button
or close and reopen the lens cover/flash to
return to the auto-flash start position.
Fill flash
When bright light indoors or outdoors
comes from behind the subject (backlight-
ing), 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.
SELECT
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TITLE
ENTER DATE
FILL
Flash/warning-lamp signals
LampIndicator Situation
Glowsgreen Flash fully charged
“Blinks”green Camerashakewarning*
Glowsred Subject closer than 0.4 m
“Blinks”red Flashnot fully charged*
Flash-to-subject distance
ISOfilm
speed Flash-to-subjectdistance
50 0.4 to 2.7 m
100 0.4to4.0m
200 0.4to5.5m
400 0.4to7.9m
800 0.4to11m
1600 0.4to15.8m
* See TROUBLESHOOTING table for more
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2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19)
repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH
INDICATOR (28) appears on the
LCD PANEL (10).
3. Frame your subject within the
VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9).
4. Partially depress the SHUTTER
BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA-
READY LAMP (8) glows green, fully
depress the shutter button to take
the picture.
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. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise
the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19)
repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF
INDICATOR (34) appears on the
LCD PANEL (10).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (9).
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. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise
the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19)
repeatedly until the NIGHT-VIEW
INDICATOR (25) with flash appears on
the LCD PANEL (10).
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USING THE
SELF-TIMER
Use this feature to include yourself
in pictures.
1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (20) to attach the
camera to a tripod or place it on another
firm support.
2. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise
the flash and to turn the camera ON.
3. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17).
4. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (9).
5. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1). The SELF-
TIMER LAMP (4) 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 close the
lenscover/flash.
• The self-timer automatically turns off
after the shutter releases.
3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (9).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.
Infinity focus
In this mode, you can capture sharp,
distant scenery when you take pictures
outdoors.
1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise
the flash and to turn the camera ON.
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19)
repeatedly until the INFINITY-FOCUS
INDICATOR (29) appears on the
LCD PANEL (10).
3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER
EYEPIECE (9).
4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take
the picture.

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DATEAND TIME IMPRINTING
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
year 2029.
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 (12) 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 (19) to change
the number(s).
4. Press the ENTER/SELF-
TIMER BUTTON (17) 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).

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ENTERSELECT DATE
TITLE
LEFT
EXP
SELECT
LEFT
EXP
TITLE
ENTER DATE
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
“US” English is initially set
into the memory of this
camera or you can change
the language code to “FrE”
forFrench,“SPA”for
Spanish, “GEr” for German,
or “JP” for Katakana.
1. Press and hold the TITLE
BUTTON (13) for
approximately 2 seconds.
The title number and
TITLE-SELECT
INDICATOR (24) will “blink”
on the LCD PANEL (10).
2. Press the ENTER/SELF-TIMER BUTTON (17).
The language code and TITLE-SELECT
INDICATOR (24) will“blink.”
3. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19)
repeatedly to select the desired
language code.
4. Press the enter/self-timer button to set
the information.
PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING
You can choose a print title from the Title-
select lis t and choose a language (see
Setting the language )
before you take the picture.
The title you select will be
recorded on the film’s
magnetic data strip.At
certified Advanced Photo
System labs, the selected
title will be printed on the
back of your photograph.
1. Press and hold the TITLE
BUTTON (13) for
approximately
2 seconds. The title
number and TITLE-
SELECT INDICATOR (24)
will “blink” on the
LCD PANEL (10).
2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) to
select the title number (see Title-select
list for desired title number).
ENTERSELECT DATE
TITLE
LEFT
EXP