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Kodak disk 3600
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How To Use the

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BATTERIES
                                                         This disc camera uses two AA-size alkaline
                                                                  batteries. (Use only alkallne batteries. Check the
                                                              battery case for the word "alkaline.") The camera
                                     ELECTRONIC  FLASH          will not operate without batteries or with improperly
                                                                  installed batteries.
                                                To install the batteries:
                                                         1. Grasp the battery+ompartment  door by the
                                      VIEWFINDER                 recess on its right side and open.
                                                         2. Insert the batteries and match the " * " and " - "
                                                               terminals to those in the battery compartment.
                                    LENS                      (See decal in compartment.) Close the battery
                                                                  door.
                                    BATTERY
                                 COMPARTMENT
                            DOOR (open)
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                                   SHUTTER RELEASE

                                   COVER/HANDLE
                                            (open)

                                COVER/HANDLE LATCH





                                                                                              BATTERY COMPARTMENT
                                                                                  DOOR



                                              When the flash-ready light takes an extended
                                                         time to blink, or when the film disc does not
                                                     advance, replace both batteries with tresh alkaline
                                                                 batteries. To save battery-charging time, you may
                                                   want to clean the contacts or change both batteries
                                             when the ready light begins to take 15 seconds. Use    Equlpment sublect lo mlnor appearance changes.
                                                a pencil eraser or clean, dry, rough cloth to remove
                                                         residue from battery terminals and compartment
  Baslc Operatlon                                       contacts. Do NOT use water or sandpaper.                                                   To prevent battery draln and to protect and keep
   1. With oovER/HANDLE closed, open BATTERv-                                                          the picture-taking lens clean, keep the cover/handle
     coMpARTMENT ooon and insert batteries.                                                        closed when the camera is not in use.
   2. Load film disc.                               Remove the batteries when you store the camera
   3. Open cover/handle.                                      for an extended period.
   4. Gompose your picture in the vrailrrNoen.
  5. Alterthe FLAsH-READv uaxr blinks, hold the        LOADING THE FILM
    camera steady and genlly squeeze the            The rtu-oooR LEVER latches and unlatches the rtur
     SHUTTER RELEASE.                                      ooon, and opens and closes the light seal on the
   6. Unload the film disc after you have exposed          film disc.
     15 pictures.                                         1. Fully raise the film-door lever to pop open the
                                                                    film door.
WRIST STRAP
Insert the shorter looped end of the wrist strap
behind the wnrsr-srRAp posr; then pass the longer                                              FILM-DOOR LEVER
end through the shorter loop and pull the strap
tight.
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                                                                                 Vertical. CORRECT        WRONG
                                             When you take vertlcal pictures, hold the2. Insert a film disc into the camera.                                                   camera with the llash at the top. This produces
3. Be sure fo close the lllm door belore you lower        more normal shadows on the subject and helps
   the door lever, or you can fog some fllm framea.        keep your fingers away from the flash.
   To close the film door, squeeze  it at the center
   and fully lower the door lever until the door            4. Wait for the flash-ready light to blink; then gently
    latches.                                            squeeze the sHunen RELEASE to take the pictures.
                                                 The camera will flash every time unless you
                                                     choose to defeat the flash.
                                                   The film disc automatically advances to the
                                                            next frame. See the exposure counter on the
                                                   camera back. Walt lor the flash-ready  llght to
                                                                 bllnk belore taklng another plcture.
                                                             5. When you have finished taking pictures, close
                                                             the cover/handle to protect the lens and to
                                                            prevent accidentally pressing the shutter release.

                                       FLASH4. When you lower the film-door lever, the film disc
   advances to "1" in the exposuRE couNrER.             The built-in flash in your disc camera will fire every
   We do not recommend that you remove a film        time, after the flash-ready light blinks. This feature
   disc until all 15 frames are exposed. When you           will help keep your subject well lighted in shade or
  .re_move and reinsert a partially exposed film           shadows.
    disc, the disc skips to the next film frame number
    in the exposure counter. Thus a blank frame
   results and you lose the ability to take one
   picture on a reinserted film disc.

TAKING PICTURES
1. Depress and pull the covenrHRNDLE LArcH to open                                                                        In dimly lighted places-in living rooms, and   the cover and to turn on the built-in flash. When                                                        outdoors in deep shade or at night-the flash   the flash-ready light blinks, the flash is charged                                                          distance range is approximately 4 to 20 feet.   for picture-taking.                                                                    In bright scenes outdoors, you can take pictures    The ready light blinks in 4 to 8 seconds with                                                                 at virtually any distance beyond 4 feet.   fresh batteries. This takes longer as the batteries                                                 Frame a picture at an angle from shiny objects  become weaker.                                                                        like windows or mirrors, animal-cage bars, fences,
2. BeBe suresure yourvour subjectsubiect isis atat leastleast 44 feetfeet fromfrom thethe         or reflective walls. Light from the flash can reflect
                                                      from shiny surfaces and make a bright spot on your
                                                               subject.





                                                               Roll down and hold the ruRsx-oeFEAr swtrcH with your                    Horizontal. CORRECT                                                 thumb untll the llash-ready lighl goes out. Continue
                                                             to hold the switch and depress the shutter release
3. Hold the camera firmly by the cover/handle as           at the same time. Use the flash-defeat switch to
  shown. Be sure not to obstruct the rcrus and rlnsn       prevent unwanted reflections in well-lighted outdoor
   with your fingers, the wrist strap, or anything          scenes taken through a closed window, or use it in
   else.                                                                                                                                                                f lash-restricted areas.
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Minimizing Eye Reflections                CAMERA CARE
When you take flash pictures, people's eyes            Keep the cover/handle closed when not in use lo
sometimes appear red. The red is produced by            prevent batlery draln, to protect and keep the
 reflections from the retina of the eye. This effect is         picture{aking lens clean, and to prevent an
especially noticeable when your sub.iect is young,         unwanted exposure. Always protect your camera
has a light complexion, or has blue eyes-also           from sand and dirt.
when your subject is in a dimly lighted place. You
can minimize these reflections by (1) turning on
additional room lights, and (2) having your subject
 look directly at one of the room lights. This causes
the pupils of the eyes to contract, reducing the
 reflections.

UNLOADING
The automatic motorized film advance rotates the
film disc from one frame to the next. The film disc
automatically stops at "X" after the 15th exposure.                   Back ol camera-film door open.
                                                     Blow any dirt away from the exposed surfaces of
                                                            the picture-taking and viewfinder lenses. Breathe a
                                                            mist onto the lens; or moisten a cotton swab or soft,
                                                              clean, lintless cloth with just a drop of lens cleaner         15Th@@EXPOSURE FULLY EXPOSED                     like KODAK Lens Cleaner. Then lightly wipe the
       READY TO TAKE    FILM OISC                       lens.
                                                    CAUTION: Never wipe or rub a dry lens. Do1. When unloading the film disc,  it is best to close                                                               not use solvents or solutions not made for   the cover/handle.                                                               cleaning camera lenses. Ghemically treated
2. Fuf fy raise the film-door lever and keep it open              tissue or solutions intended for eyeglasses
    to avoid fogging the film.                               can damage the coating on your camera
3. Next open the film door and remove the exposed              lens.
   film disc.                                       When the flash is weak or inoperative, first clean
4. Close the film door and fully lower the filmdoor          the battery terminals and compartment contacts
   lever.                                                                    vvith a pencil eraser or a clean, dry, rough cloth. Do
                                                       /YOI use water or sandpaper.
 PHOTO TIPS
o Keep your camera steady. Stand still and grip the     TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
  camera firmly with both hands while holding your        Fllm Advance Automatic-motorized
  elbows close to your body. Gently squeeze the                                                    Lens 15 mm f/4.0 3-element glass; fixed-   shutter release.
o Take close-ups of your subjects when possible.                           focus, 4 feet (1.2 metres) to infinity.
  Move in to a distance ol 4 feet and fill the frame                 Fllm KODACOLORVR  Disc Film, ISO 200.
   with subjects such as people and pets.                         Flash Afrer flash-ready light blinks,
o Take pictures at your subjects' level (lower for                             electronic llash every  ti me-turned
   children and pets, for example).                                  on and otf by cover/handle.
o Keep it simple. Have one center of interest and                         Flash-ready light-recycles in 4 to
   avoid cluttered backgrounds.                                     8 seconds with fresh batteries.. Keep your subjects busy. Have them do                                                                           Flash-defeat switch  something natural rather than stand stitfly staring
   at the camera.                                                        Flash range 4 feet to 20 feet (1.2 to
o Keep your fingers away from the flash.  lf your                      6 metres) or beyond  if scenes are
   fingers block the flash, the light can't reach your                           brightly lighted.
   subject, and your prints may be too dark.                  Erposure Fixed, 114.0 at 1/300 second
o Indoors, place your subjects as far away from                           Shutter release blocked with
   walls as possible. Subjects close to walls will                           cover/handle closed.
   cast dark shadows on the wall.
o Hold the camera so that the flash is at the top         Energy Source 2 AA-size alkallne batteries-Load                                                                     from front.
  when you take vertical pictures. Shadows will
                                                                         Fresh. tested batteries should  appear above the subject when the flash is at the                                                                          provide enough power to expose   bottom.
o To minimize shadows around your subject, turn                         approximately 25 film discs-
                                                                             without exceeding a flash-recycle  on extra room lights.
o Use fresh film, keep  it cool, and process  it as                           time of 30 seconds, depending on
                                                                    normal conditions of camera use.  soon as possible after exposure.
                                                          Vlewflnder Optical
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SERVICE FOR YOUR CAMERA                  FULL THREE.YEAR WARRANW
   \UARNING: Do not disassemble or attempt to         WARRANTY TIME PERIOD
    repair this camera. The voltages associated          The KODAK Disc 3600 Camera is warranted by
    with the energy source in this camera can,           Kodak to function properly for three years from the
    under certain conditions, present a shock              date of purchase. This warranty covers the
    hazard.                                             purchaser of the camera and anyone else who
 lf you have questions about your camera or have        owns  it during the warranty period.
 difficulty in using  it, carefully reread the section of        WARRANTY COVERAGE
 this manual that pertains to the questions you have.                                                                                                              lf the camera does not function properly within theESPECIALLY be sure to check the Troubleshooting                                                         warranty period, Kodak will repair it without charge.Guide in the previous section. Since many cameras                                                                                                       lf Kodak is unable to repair it, the option of that are returned for repair do not need service,                                                       replacement or refund of the purchase price will beplease carefully review this information.                                                                 available.     lf you have a difficulty that isn't covered in the
Troubleshooting Guide:                         HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE
  Take your camera, the disc you were using, and         For assistance in using this camera, contact a
any sample prints that show the problem to your          dealer in Kodak oroducts. For service on this
photo dealer.                                          camera, return  it through a dealer in Kodak
                 OR                               products or to one of the Kodak Equipment Service
                                                          Centers. Enclosing a note with the camera giving  Send a letter describing the problem to:                                                                  details of the problem and date of purchase will
        Eastman Kodak Company                        help Kodak return the camera promptly.
        Photo Information
        Department 841                                   LIMITATIONS
         Rochester, New York 14650                       This warranty does not cover circumstances beyond
  Do not send your camera to this address. Please        Kodak's control, nor problems caused by failure to
enclose the problem disc and prints with your letter        follow the care and operating instructions in the
to help us in answering your questions, and be sure        manual.
to specify the model of your camera. We'll give you      Kodak makes no other express warranty for thls
help and return your disc and prints.                     camera.
     lf your camera requires repail you may send  it         Repair and the option of replacement or refund, in
through your photo dealer or directly to one of our         the event that Kodak is unable to repair the camera,
Service Centers, listed on the next panel. See the         are Kodak's only obligations. Kodak will not be
warranty, next panel.                                       responsible lor any consequenlial or incidental
                                               damages resulting lrom the sale or use of this
Packing lnstructions                                 camera, even if loss or damage is caused by the
1. Include a note with your camera giving all              negligence or other fault ol Kodak.
   details: date and place of purchase and a            YOUR RIGHTS UNDER STATE LAW
   description of the problem, as well as the disc
                                          Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation   and sample prints.  lf possible, include a
                                                                 of incidental or consequential damages, so the   telephone number where you can be reached
                                                  above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
                                                          This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
2. Place the camera in a plastic bag to keep out dirt      you may also have other rights which vary from  and packing material.                                                               state to state.
3. Use a sturdy carton that is large enough for you
   to surround the camera completely with packing
   material such as crumpled newspaper.             SERVICE CENTERS
4. Securely fasten the carton with tape. Clearly                         lf your Kodak camera should require service,
   write the address of the Service Center and your       complete facilities are provided at these Kodak
  name on the top and bottom of the carton.             Equipment Service Centers. For fastest service,
                                                  send your camera to the Service Center nearest
5. Mail the carton to one of the Kodak Equipment          you.
   Service Centers. lt's a good idea to insure the
  camera for replacement value.                           12100 Rivera Road, Whittier, California 90606
                                                             5315 Peachtree Industrial Blvd, Chamblee, Georgia 30341
                                                             1901 West 22nd Street, Oak Brook, lllinois 60521
                                                             800 Lee Road, Rochester, New York 14650
                                                 Campo Rico Ave. and 246th Street, Country Club,
                                                                    Carolina, Puerto Rico 00630
                                                             2800 Forest Lane, Dallas, Texas 75234
                                                             3500 Eglinton Ave W Toronto, Ont, M6M 1V3 Canada     :
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Your new KODAK Disc 3600 Camera
makes picture-taking easy.

Your KODAK Disc 3600 Camera with motorized film
advance lets you take pictures almost anywhere,  in
almost any kind of light. After the flash-ready  light
bf inks, the built-in flash fires every time-to
produce well-lighted subjects up to 20 feet away.
You can take pictures at virtually any distance
outdoors in daylight beyond 4 feet.
  This booklet will help you to take good pictures.
Before )/ou use your came!'a, please read these
instructions, and then follow them closely.  lf you
have questions about your camera, write to
Eastman Kodak Company, Photo Information,
Department 841, Rochester, New York 14650. The
warranty and instructions for obtaining service are
included in this booklet.

   Slore your camera and fllm away from heat and
   dlrect eunllght-nol ln the lrunk, on the rear-
   wlndow shelf, or In any olher hol epol In a car.
     Belore you lake any especlally lmportant plclures,
    liake gome lest plclures and have lhe dlgc
   processed. Thls wlll let you check your camera and
   your operallon of lt. Take plclures ouldoorg ae well
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@Eastman Kodak Company, 1985
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