User manual KODAK ADVANTIX 3800IX

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Press the menu button (11) to choose date. You must press this button to activate the date and time function. Press and hold for 3 seconds the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired date format appears. (See SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2­3 above to set date. ) 3. Press the menu button (11) to choose time. Press and hold the enter/self-timer button (13) until desired time format appears. (See SETTING THE DATE AND TIME, steps 2­3 above to set time. ) NOTE: If you don't press the select/flash button within a minute, the camera turns off and returns to the picture-taking mode. 8 TAKING PICTURES You can take Classic (C), HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette (see following table for Typical Print Sizes). Your photo-processing cost will be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), completely up. Move the print-size selector (3), to desired format. Look through the viewfinder eyepiece (15) and place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject. For a sharp picture, stand at least 2 ft (0. 60 m) from your subject. Press the shutter button (1), to take a picture. Typical Print Sizes C Classic 3 1/2 x 5" or 4 x 6" (88. 9 x 127 mm or 102 x 152 mm) H Group & Wide (HDTV) 3 1/2 x 6" or 4 x 7" (88. 9 x 152 mm or 102 x 178 mm) P Panoramic 3 1/2 x 10" to 4 x 11 1/2" (88. 9 x 254 mm to 102 x 292. 7 mm) 9 Using the Focus Lock This camera automatically focuses on whatever is within the auto-focus circle of the viewfinder eyepiece (15). To get a sharp photograph, make sure the auto-focus circle is on your main subject. If you want to take a picture with the subject positioned outside of the auto-focus circle, use the focus lock as follows: 1. Place the auto-focus circle (f) on the subject that you want focused in the picture. Partially depress and hold the shutter button (1) until the focus/flash lamp (16) glows green to lock in the focus position. While still depressing the shutter button, move the camera until your subject is where you want it within the viewfinder. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture. Special Focusing Situations Some subjects or scenes, such as those described below, are difficult for the autofocus system to detect correctly; even though the focus lamp may glow green, the focus/exposure may not be correct. To insure proper focus in the following situations, first lock the focus on another object at the same distance from you as your main subject, then recompose your picture and press the shutter button. · Subject is near a very bright area or object such as a table lamp(s). [. . . ] · Keep your fingers and other objects away from the picture-taking lens, flash, and meter-cell window to avoid dark or light pictures. 13 Using Fill Flash and Off Flash Fill Flash -- Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Off Flash -- 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 situations, use off flash. Use a tripod (tripod socket [17]) or place the camera on another firm support. Lift the lens cover/flash (2), completely up. [. . . ]