Kodak KD40 User's Manual
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1. 12 Close the film door The film automaticallv advances to the first frame and the LCD Panel 3 displays 1 Do not open the film door after you start taking pictures or you will ruin the film NOTE If the Picture Counter 27 on the LCD Panel 3 blinks 0 the film is not loaded correctly Open the film door and reload the film 13 Taking Pictures 1 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON When vou turn the camera on the lens cover automaticallv opens 14 2 Hold the camera Look through steady Be careful not to cover the flash or lens with your fingers the Viewfinder Eyepiece 15 and frame your subject For a sharp picture stand at least 1 2 m from your subject 4 Gentiv press the Shutter Button 1 completelv down to take the picture The film automatically advances to the next frame Taking Panoramic Pictures without changing rolls of film you can switch between the panoramic and normal formats The panoramic selection allows you to take wide angle shots such as large groups football and baseball fields landscapes tall buildings waterfalls etc Note to Owners of the Quartz Date and Time Model Date and time imprinting is not available in the panoramic format 15 1 Slide the Panoramic 2 Compose vour picture within Switch 14 from normal to the the Viewfinder Evepiece 15 panoramic position The and press the Shu2. 7 on the LCD Panel 3 blinks 0 when the film is finished rewinding Wait for the camera motor to stop before you open the film door and remove the film Reload the camera with fresh Kodak film 26 Using the Rewind Button 04 If vou don t want to take pictures on the entire roll of film vou can automatically rewind the film by pressing the Rewind Button 5 Caring for Vour Camera 1 Protect the camera from dust moisture sudden impact and excessive heat CAUTION Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera bodv If the lens cover glass appears dirty breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface gently with a soft lintless cloth or lens cleaning tissue Do not apply pressure or you will scratch the lens cover glass Never wipe a dry lens CAUTION Do not use solvents or solutions not designed for cleaning camera lenses Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses Remove the battery when you store the camera for a long time CAUTION To prevent possible damage and electrical shock do not try to take apart or repair the camera or flash unit by yourself 27 Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Power off Press on off button not operate Flash not ready Wait for the flash charging indicator on LCD panel to stop blinking Film not loaded See Loading the Film There a
3. Door Film Load Mark Film Take Up Spool DX Code Sensors Film Chamber Film Spindle LCD Panel 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 Self Timer Indicator Picture Counter Infinity Focus Indicator Fill Flash Flash Charging Indicator Flash Off Indicator Battery Symbol Red Eye Reduction Indicator Specifications Tvpe LCD Panel Lens Viewfinder Film Speed Focus Range Flash Unit Aperture Shutter Power Source Dimensions Weight Compact 35 mm camera Display indicators for red eye reduction fill flash flash charging flash off infinity focus self timer and the frame number and battery symbol 28 mm 3 element hybrid Reverse Galilean with panoramic masking in panoramic mode 2 step DX for ISO 100 200 and ISO 400 1000 Daylight 1 2 m to infinity Electronic with ISO 100 21 guide number of 8 m flash automaticallv turns on at low light levels Flash 4 5 Daylight 7 0 1 125 sec One 3 volt lithium KODAK K123LA or equivalent Battery 123 5 x 68 8 x 32 7 mm 170g Attaching the Camera Strap Thread the short loop of the strap under the Strap Post 18 pull the long loop through the short loop and pull it tight 2 2 Loading the Batterv This camera uses a 3 volt lithium KODAK K123LA or equivalent Battery that supplies power for all camera operations NOTE This camera automatically turns off after approximately 3 minutes to conserve battery Batterv Tips Keep a spare ba
4. ally to reduce the red eye effect 23 Using the Fill Flash and Flash Off Fill Flash Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows especially on faces in high contrast scenes Use fill flash to lighten these shadows Flash Off When you do not want to use the flash especially indoors where flash is prohibited such as in theaters and museums or in dim lighting 24 situations use flash off Use a tripod tripod socket 19 or place the camera on another firm support and use ISO 1000 speed film 1 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON 2 Press the Mode Selection Button 4 to select fill flash 29 or flash off 30 Make sure the correct indicator for the selected mode appears on the LCD Panel 3 3 Press the Shutter Button 1 to take the picture NOTE The camera automatically returns to the auto flash start position after you take the picture Flash Tips e Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights to minimize red eves 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 and flash to avoid dark or light pictures 25 Unloading the Film Within a few seconds after the last picture is taken the film automaticallv starts to rewind The Picture Counter 2
5. careful not to cover the flash or lens with your fingers 3 Press the Shutter Button 1 partway down If the Flash Charging Indicator 29 on the LCD Panel 3 blinks the flash is not fully charged Wait for the blinking to stop and the indicator to disappear before you take the picture A Press the shutter button completelv down to take the picture Flash to Subject Distance ISO Film Flash to Subject Speed Distance 100 1 2 to 3 7 200 1 2 to 4 0 m 400 1 2 to 5 6 m 1000 1 6 to 8 9 m 22 Using the Red Eye Reduction Some people s eyes and some pets can reflect flash with a red glow To minimize red eye in flash or fill flash pictures use the red eye reduction feature 1 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON 2 Press the Mode Selection Button 4 once to move to the red eye reduction position Make sure the Red Eye Reduction Indicator 32 appears on the LCD Panel 3 Press the Shutter Button 1 partwav down to turn on the Red Eve Reduction Lamp 11 Have the subject look directly at the bright red light for 1 to 2 seconds Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture 5 To cancel the red eye reduction feature turn the camera off or press the mode selection button to return to the auto flash start position NOTE When you take flash pictures using this feature the subject s eye pupil closes parti
6. de CAMERA Equipment subject to minor appearance and specification changes Camera Identification Camera Identification 22 23 24 25 Congratulations And thank you for buying a KODAK Camera Your new compact 35 mm camera with motorized film advance and auto film rewind makes taking pictures easy The camera uses any DX DXN 35 mm color or black and white print film with a speed of ISO 100 200 400 or 1000 For warranty purposes please keep your sales receipt as proof of the date of purchase E l o 2 Contents Camera Identification rra 7 Specifications Attaching the Camera 9 Loading the Battery A 9 Loading The Film Taking Pictures A E ttes Taking Flash Pictures rss 21 Unloading the Film GA Caring for Your Camera rr 27 Troubleshooting eae e nee 28 Camera Identification d GA ba zk GO ZO GO AA 13 Shutter Button On Off Button LCD Panel Mode Selection Button Rewind Button Self Timer Button Viewfinder Flash Film Door Latch Lens Cover Lens Red Eye Reduction Lamp Self Timer Lamp Light Sensor 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Panoramic Switch Viewfinder Eyepiece Film Window Battery Door Strap Post Tripod Socket Film
7. er operation before the picture is taken repress the self timer button or turn the camera off Using the Infinitv Focus Mode capture sharp distant scenerv use the infinitv focus mode 1 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON 2 Press the Mode Selection Button 4 to select infinitv Ge de bede Button 1 to focus Make sure the Infinity Focus Indicator 28 appears NOTE The camera automatically on the LCD Panel 3 returns to the auto flash start position after you take the picture 19 Tips for Better Pictures Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch a window or even the rails of a fence Keep your pictures simple Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 1 2 m Keepthe sun behind you This Take pictures at the subject s Me the best subject level Kneel down to take Humination pictures of children and pets Hold your camera vertically to capture tall narrow subjects such as a waterfall skyscraper or a single person 20 Taking Flash Pictures In dim light such as indoors or outdoors heavy shade or on dark overcast days you need flash Your camera features automatic flash that fires when you need it 1 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON 2 Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of the film in your camera see table on next page Be
8. re no more pictures remaining Remove the film Battery weak dead missing or improperly inserted Replace or reload the battery see Loading the Battery 28 What happened Probable cause Solution Film does not advance Batterv weak dead missing or improperly inserted Replace or reload the battery see Loading the Battery Film completely used LCD panel has steady 0 See Loading the Film Film not loaded properly See Loading the Film 29 What happened Probable cause Solution Film does Film did not See Loading the Film not rewind load properly Battery weak dead Replace or reload the missing or battery see Loading improperly inserted the Battery LCD panel Battery weak dead Replace or reload the is blank missing or battery see Loading improperly inserted the Battery 30 KS EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester NY 14650 Eastman Kodak Company 1997 12 97 Pt No 7C9679 Kodak is a trademark Printed in U S A 31
9. tter Viewfinder 7 changes to Button 1 show the selected field of view VIEWFINDER 3 Slide the panoramic switch down to return to the normal position 16 Printing Panoramic Format Pictures If you took panoramic pictures on the entire roll of film ask the processing lab clerk to print the film only in the panoramic format If there are panoramic and normal format pictures on the film ask the Clerk to print the film in both the normal and panoramic formats Normal format prints are 88 9 x 127 mm or 102 x 152 mm whereas panoramic format prints are 88 9 x 254 mm You may want to consult the processing lab for development time and cost and don t forget to check the optional panoramic box on the photofinishing envelope Using the Self Timer When you want to include yourself in the picture use the self timer feature 1 Use the Tripod Socket 19 to attach the camera to a tripod or place the camera on another firm support 2 Press the On Off Button 2 to turn the camera ON 17 18 Press the Self Timer Button 6 The Self Timer Indicator 26 appears on the LCD Panel 3 and the Self Timer Lamp 12 glows red Compose vour picture and press the Shutter Button 1 The self timer lamp blinks approximatelv 10 seconds before the picture is taken After vou take the picture the self timer automaticallv NOTE If you want to stop the self tim
10. tterv with vou at all times Lithium batteries perform consistentiv until thev suddeniv die Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied bv the batterv manufacturer Keep batteries awav from children Do not try to take apart recharge or short circuit the battery or subject it to high temperature or fire 10 Store batteries in their original packaging prior to use Low Battery Indicator It s time to replace the battery when D LD the Battery Symbol 31 i A appears on the LCD Panel 3 ALA LCD panel be BE ke blinks none of the indicators appear on the LCD panel the battery symbol on the Loading The Film If in sunlight turn your back to the sun and load the film in the shade of your body 1 Slide the Film Door Latch 9 down to open the Film Door 20 a 2 Insert the flat end of the film cartridge over the Film Spindle 25 Push the other end of the film cartridge down into the Film Chamber 24 until it snaps into place Do not force it into the film chamber OE La o JU 11 3 Pull out the film leader until If the end of the film extends the tip reaches the Film Load past the film load mark Mark 21 Lav the film flat gentiv push the excess back between the film guide rails into the cartridge SES gt 000000000000000 0000000
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