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Kodak
T550 Auto Focus
Camera
ENGLISH/ESPAÑOL/PORTUGUÊS
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Camera Identification 2 3 4 1 5 7 6
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OPEN Camera Identification 10 11 12 13 9 8 14 15 16 17 20 19 18
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LCD Panel 21 22 23 24 B F ISO OFF FILL AUTO 34 25 + 26 33 32 31 29 28 27 30
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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 T550 Auto Focus Camera Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System! And thank you for buying this KODAK ADVANTIX Camera. NEED HELP WITH YOUR CAMERA? 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 1 ENGLISH
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ADVANCED PHOTO SYSTEM FEATURES AVAILABLE WITH THIS CAMERA Double exposure protection (DEP) Triple format selection • You don’t need to worry about • You can take three different size pictures: accidentally re-exposing your film. Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H), and Your camera reads the Film Status Panoramic (P) pictures from the same film Indicator (FSI) on the film cassette cassette. The viewfinder frame changes to to prevent re-exposure. match each format selection. Picture quality information ex
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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. Film Status Indicator (FSI) UNEXPOSED A highlighted indicator advances from one symbol to another to identify the status of the film inside the cassette. PARTIALLY EXPOSED FULLY EXPOSED PROCESSED NEGATIVES 3 1 2 4 3
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CONTENTS CAMERA IDENTIFICATION ................. 5 PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING ................ 15 Title-select list ................................ 16 ATTACHING THE STRAP .................... 6 UNLOADING THE FILM ..................... 16 LOADING THE BATTERY .................... 6 Automatic rewind ............................ 16 Low-battery indicator ........................ 6 Manual rewind ................................ 17 Battery tips ....................................... 7 Power shut-off ....
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CAMERA IDENTIFICATION (see inside cover flaps for camera diagrams) 1 SHUTTER BUTTON LCD Panel 2 LENS COVER/FLASH 21 DATE/TIME DISPLAY 3 FORMAT-SELECTOR SWITCH 22 BACK- /FRONT-PRINTING INDICATOR 4 SELF-TIMER LAMP 23 ISO FILM-SPEED DISPLAY 5 METER-CELL WINDOW 24 TITLE-SELECT INDICATOR 6 LENS 25 NIGHT-VIEW INDICATOR 7 STRAP POST 26 BATTERY SYMBOL 8 FLASH/CAMERA-READY LAMP 27 SELF-TIMER INDICATOR 9 VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE 28 FILL-FLASH INDICATOR 10 LCD PANEL 29 INFINITY-FOCUS INDICATOR 11 FILM-REWIND B
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ATTACHING THE STRAP LOADING THE BATTERY 1. Insert the shorter This camera uses one 3-volt lithium KODAK looped end of the KCR2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies strap behind the power for all camera operations. STRAP POST (7). 1. Open the BATTERY 2. Thread the longer DOOR (18). end of the strap • Before you remove through the the old battery, shorter loop. close the lens cover/flash. 3. Pull the strap tight. 2. Insert the battery into the chamber as shown. 3. Snap the battery door closed. •
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Battery tips LOADING THE FILM • Remember to keep a spare battery with You can load film into the camera with the you at all times. camera ON or OFF. • Read and follow all warnings and 1. Turn the camera instructions supplied by the battery upside down and manufacturer. move the FILM- • Keep batteries away from children. DOOR SWITCH (16) • Do not try to take apart, recharge or short to open the FILM circuit the battery, or subject it to high DOOR (14). temperature or fire. • The safety interlocke
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P H C 3. Close the film door to start the auto-film TAKING PICTURES advance. The FRAME COUNTER (33) on the You can take Classic (C), LCD PANEL (10) will show the number Group/HDTV (H)*, and of frames remaining on the film cassette. 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 s
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3. Frame your subject within the Using the focus lock VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9). For a sharp This camera automatically focuses on picture, stand at least 0.4 m from your whatever is within the auto-focus (AF) circle subject. of the viewfinder eyepiece. To get a sharp 4. Partially depress the picture, make sure the AF circle is on your SHUTTER BUTTON (1). main subject. If you want to take a picture When the FLASH/ with the subject positioned outside of the AF CAMERA- circle, use the focus lock as f
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2. Partially depress and hold the SHUTTER TAKING FLASH PICTURES BUTTON (1) to lock the focus position. In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in 3. While still partially heavy shade, or on dark overcast days, you depressing the need flash. Your camera features an shutter button, automatic flash that fires when you need it. move the camera The flip-up flash helps to minimize red eyes until your subject in flash pictures and to prevent hand is where you want obstruction in front of the flash. i
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Flash/warning-lamp signals SELECTING THE FLASH AND INFINITY-FOCUS MODES Lamp Indicator Situation Glows green Flash fully charged Besides the auto-flash mode, you can “Blinks” green Camera shake warning* select fill flash, flash off, Glows red Subject closer than 0.4 m night-view, and “Blinks” red Flash not fully charged* infinity-focus modes. EXP LEFT * See TROUBLESHOOTING table for more Press the sELECT/FLASH DATE SELECT ENTER information. BUTTON (19) until the desired indicator TITLE appears o
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2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) 2. Press the SELECT/FLASH BUTTON (19) repeatedly until the FILL-FLASH repeatedly until the FLASH-OFF INDICATOR (28) appears on the INDICATOR (34) appears on the LCD PANEL (10). LCD PANEL (10). 3. Frame your subject within the 3. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (9). EYEPIECE (9). 4. Partially depress the SHUTTER 4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take BUTTON (1). When the FLASH/CAMERA- the picture. READY LAMP (8) glows green, full
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3. Frame your picture in the VIEWFINDER USING THE EYEPIECE (9). SELF-TIMER 4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take Use this feature to include yourself the picture. in pictures. 1. Use the TRIPOD SOCKET (20) to attach the Infinity focus camera to a tripod or place it on another In this mode, you can capture sharp, firm support. distant scenery when you take pictures 2. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise outdoors. the flash and to turn the camera ON. 1. Open the LENS COVER/FLASH (2) to raise
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DATE AND TIME IMPRINTING 2. Press and hold the date button until the first number(s) in the date-option Traditional cameras print date and/or time mode “blinks.” information directly onto the film. Your 3. Press the SELECT/FLASH camera uses the film’s magnetic data- EXP LEFT BUTTON (19) to change recording capability to record date and time DATE SELECT ENTER the number(s). information which your photofinisher can imprint on the back and front or back only of TITLE 4. Press the ENTER/SELF- your p
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE PRINT TITLE IMPRINTING “US” English is initially set You can choose a print title from the Title- into the memory of this select list and choose a language (see camera or you can change Setting the language) EXP the language code to “FrE” LEFT before you take the picture. DATE SELECT ENTER for French, “SPA” for The title you select will be Spanish, “GEr” for German, recorded on the film’s TITLE or “JP” for Katakana. magnetic data strip. At certified Advanced Photo 1. Press a
