User manual KODAK ADVANTIX C700

[. . . ] (Eastern time) Monday through Friday is 1 (800) 465-6325, ext. 36100; for Toronto area, call (416) 766-8233, ext. 36100. CAMERA IDENTIFICATION See inside cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Shutter Button On/Off Button Self-Timer Lamp Print-Size Selector Meter-Cell Window Flash Battery Door Viewfinder Lens Focus-Ranging Sensors (11) LCD Panel (12) Red-EyeReduction Symbol (13) Self-Timer Symbol (14) Off-Flash Symbol (15) Mode Button (16) Rewind Button (17) Viewfinder Eyepiece (18) Flash-Warning/ Self-Timer Lamp (19) Film-Door Latch (20) Film Door (21) Strap Post (22) Tripod Socket (23) ISO-Film-Speed Display (24) Battery Symbol (25) Mode Indicators (26) Film-Presence Indicator (27) Frame Counter 7 BATTERY This camera uses a 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR 2 (or equivalent) Battery that supplies power for all camera operations. [. . . ] This camera automatically turns off after 4 minutes. Battery Indicator When the battery symbol (24) "blinks, " you will need to replace the battery soon. When the battery symbol is solid (non-blinking) and the shutter button does not operate, replace the battery immediately. 8 Battery Tips: · Keep a spare battery with you at all times. Lithium batteries perform consistently until they suddenly die. · Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer. · Keep battery away from children. · Do not attempt to disassemble, recharge or short circuit the battery, or subject it to high temperature or fire. · Store battery in its original packaging prior to use. 9 LOADING THE FILM For best all-around results for indoor and outdoor picture-taking, use KODAK ADVANTIX 200 Film. Slide the film-door latch (19) and insert the film cassette completely into the film chamber . Do not force the film cassette into the film chamber. NOTE: When there is no arrow visible on the LCD panel (11), you are in the auto-flash mode. Press the shutter button (1) to take a picture . 14 Tips for Better Pictures · Hold the camera steady when taking pictures. Move close enough to your subject so it fills the viewfinder but not closer than 2 1/2 ft (0. 8 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 or skyscraper. · Take vertical pictures of a single person at 5 ft (1. 5 m) and beyond. · Add interest to your picture by framing it with a tree branch, window, or even the rails of a fence. · Keep the sun behind you for best subject illumination. 15 TAKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark overcast days, you need flash. [. . . ] · Keep the sun behind you for best subject illumination. 15 TAKING FLASH PICTURES In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in heavy shade or on dark overcast days, you need flash. Your camera has a built-in flash which automatically fires when needed. If the flash-warning/self-timer lamp (18) "blinks, " the flash is not fully charged. Wait for the light to turn off before you take a picture. Flash-to-Subject Distance ISO Film Speed Flash-to-Subject Distance 100 200 400 21/2 to 10 ft (0. 8 to 3 m) 21/2 to 14 ft (0. 8 to 4. 3 m) 21/2 to 20 ft (0. 8 to 6 m) 16 Flash Tips · Turn on room lights and have the subject face the lights to minimize red eyes in pictures. [. . . ]