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Kodak
T30 AutoCamera
User’s Manual
Consumer Imaging
EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Rochester, NY 14650
© Eastman Kodak Company, 2002
New 11/02
Pt. No. 20230093
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/FRANÇAIS
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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 u
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KODAK ADVANTIX T30 Auto Camera NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA OR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM? Visit our Web site at http://www.kodak.com (for US) or http www.kodak.ca (for Canada) or call: Kodak (US only) from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1-800-465-6325, ext. 36100; for the Toronto area, call 416-766-8233, ext. 36100. Have your c
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CONTENTS CAMERA IDENTIFICATION ..... 3 TAKING FLASH PICTURES .. 18 Flash-to-subject distance ... 19 CAMERA FEATURES .............. 6 USING THE SELF-TIMER ..... 19 ATTACHING THE STRAP ....... 8 UNLOADING THE FILM ........ 20 LOADING THE BATTERIES .... 9 Automatic rewind ............... 20 Low-batteries indicator ....... 10 Manual rewind ................... 21 Battery tips ......................... 10 Power shutdown ................ 12 CARING FOR YOUR CAMERA .................. 22 LOADING THE FILM
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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION 4 1 shutter button 7 8 3 5 2 self-timer button 9 3 LCD panel 6 4 self-timer indicator 5 picture counter 2 6 battery symbol 7 viewfinder 8 self-timer bulb 9 flash 1 10 lens-cover switch 11 lens 12 film-door lever 10 11 12 3
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15 14 16 13 print-format switch 13 14 viewfinder eyepiece 17 15 film-rewind button 16 flash-ready lamp 17 strap post 4
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18 18 film chamber 19 film door 20 tripod socket 21 battery door 19 20 21 5
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CAMERA FEATURES Easy, Drop-in Loading Easy, drop-in loading is fast Three Print Formats and virtually error-free. The Choose from 3 picture sizes: camera uses KODAK Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H), ADVANTIX Film. The film or Panoramic (P). The masking cassette communicates the inside the viewfinder changes to status of film and becomes the match each format selection. carrier and storage container for the processed film. . Double Exposure Protection (DEP) You don’t need to worry about Safety-l
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Film Status Indicator (FSI) Unexposed An indicator advances from one symbol to another to identify the Partially exposed status of the film inside the cassette. Fully exposed Processed negatives 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. 7 1 2 4 3
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ATTACHING THE STRAP NOTE: You can use the knob on the clasp of the camera strap to Thread the strap’s shorter looped actuate the buttons on the camera. end under the strap post (17). Pull the longer end through the shorter loop and pull it tight. 8
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LOADING THE BATTERIES 2. Place the batteries over the battery-pull strap and insert into This camera uses 2 AAA-size the chamber as shown. alkaline batteries that supply power for all camera operations. NOTE: Insert the batteries before you load the film. 1. Open the battery door (21). 3. Close the battery door. NOTE: Before you remove the old batteries, slide the lens-cover switch (10) to turn off the camera. 9
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Low-batteries indicator Battery tips Dispose of batteries according Replace the batteries when the to local and national regulations. battery symbol (6) appears in the LCD panel (3) or when the flash- Keep spare batteries with you at ready lamp (16) takes longer than all times. 12 seconds to turn on. Keep batteries away from children. Store the batteries in their original packaging prior to use. Remove the batteries when you store the camera for an extended time. Do not use rechargea
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CAUTION: Do not put the batteries WARNING: In the unlikely event in your pocket or in a container that that battery fluid leaks onto your contains coins or metal objects. skin, rinse immediately with plenty If the batteries touch the metal of water. For additional information, objects, they may short circuit, contact Kodak Health, Safety and discharge energy, become hot, Environment Information in the U.S. or leak. at 1-585-722-5151. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their CAUTION: Do not
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LOADING THE FILM You can load film with the camera on or off. Power shutdown NOTE: Insert the batteries before To conserve battery power, the you load the film. camera automatically goes to sleep 1. Push the film-door lever (12) after 4 minutes of nonuse. To wake to open the film door (19). up the camera, take a picture or close and reopen the lens cover. Turn off the camera when it is not in use to further extend the battery life. 12
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3. Close the film door to start the 2. Insert the film cassette completely into the film chamber (18). automatic film prewind. The picture counter (5) in the Make sure the Film Status LCD panel (3) displays the Indicator (FSI) on the film number of pictures remaining cassette is at (#1 position) on the film. for a new cassette. After you close the safety- Do not force the film cassette interlocked film door and the into the film chamber. film starts to prewind, you cannot open the doo
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2. Slide the print-format switch (13) TAKING PICTURES to C, H, or P. The viewfinder You can take Classic (C), Group/ changes to show the selected HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) field of view. pictures on the same film cassette. Your photofinishing costs are based P on the format used. 1. Slide the lens-cover switch (10) H to uncover the lens (11) and C to turn on the camera. * High Definition Television (HDTV) prints are the same aspect ratio as the TV for CD interface capabilities. 14 CH P
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3. Frame your subject within the 4. Press the shutter button (1) viewfinder eyepiece (14). to take the picture. For a sharp picture, stand at least 3.3 ft (1.0 m) from your subject. For low-light conditions, wait until the flash-ready lamp (16) glows green. 15
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Typical print sizes (formats) CH P 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 generally provides 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. 16
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Tips for better pictures Hold your camera vertically with Hold your camera steady the flash positioned upward to by keeping your elbows close to capture tall, narrow subjects, your body when you press the such as a waterfall, skyscraper, shutter button to avoid blurry or a person. pictures. Add interest to your picture by Keep your pictures simple. framing it with a tree branch, Move close enough to your a window, or even the rails of subject so that it fills the a fence. viewfinder but
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TAKING FLASH PICTURES Don’t take pictures beyond the maximum distance or your In dim light, such as indoors or pictures will be dark. outdoors in heavy shade, or on 4. Wait for the flash-ready dark overcast days, you need lamp (16) to glow green. flash. Your camera has a built-in automatic flash that fires when needed. 1. Slide the lens-cover switch (10) to uncover the lens (11) and to turn on the camera. 2. Frame your subject within the 5. Press the shutter button (1) viewfinder eyepiece (14)
