Kodak S1000XL User manual

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               Congratulations! And thank you for purchasing the KODAK 51100xL Camera.
             Your new micro computer-controlled KODAK 51i OOXL Camera has a newly devel-
            oped automatic multi-focus system, automatic program exposure control, auto-
   ,             matic film-speed setting, and automatic built-in electronic SENSALITETM Flash with
v                  fill-flash and flash defeat modes. A self-timer, close-up focusing, and automatic
                  film advance and rewind add to the convenience of the KODAK St t ooxt- Camera.
            The KODAK S1100XL Camera also features a large LCD panel that displays frame
             number, battery condition, fill-flash mode, and self-timer mode.
              Before using your camera, read the manual carefully so you can take advantage of
               the camera's many features. When planning to take important pictures, such as of
               a vacation or a wedding, we recommend you first expose a test roll of film and have
                        it processed. This checks the camera and your operation of  it.
Ii         SPECIFICATIONS
i            Type: Compact, multi-focus 35 mm camera
f          LCD Panel: Displays exposure number, fill-flash and self-timer modes, and battery
 I              condition symbol
i             Lens: 35 mm,  f /2.8, four-element KODAK EKTON Lens
              Viewfinder: Luminous-frame with parallax marks, auto-focus brackets, and LED
               indicators for flash charging, auto-focus, and close_up
             Focusing: Sixteen-zone automatic focusing using multiple-infrared signals. Cen-
                 tral automatic focusing, using a single-infrared signal, can be manuaily selected             ffi
               for unique situations. Focusing from 1.9 feet (0.6 m) to 3,3 ft (1.0 m) for close-up
          mode and from 3.1 ft (0.9s m) to infinity for normal mode

f /22                                                                           1 / 45 sec at  f /2'8 lo 1 /25O sec al                  Shutter: Programmed electronic shutte r,
               Exposure System: Programmed exposure and swing-up SENSALITE Flash with
                       fill-flash and flash defeat modes
                Flash Recycling Time: Approximately 3 seconds with a fresh lithium battery
               Power source: 6-volt lithium battery, replaceable with a KODAK Lithium Battery'
                K22gL, D223LA, or CR-P2
                  Battery Life: Approximately fifty 24-exposure rolls (2 out of every 3 exposures
                 using flash)
                Fi|m.Speed Range: Automatic setting: (DX) lso 25,64, 100,200,400, and 1000;
                                 zs. srioe films may be used in daylight only                    iNi;^ 6i) rso
                Dimensions: 5.4 x 2-8 x 2'1 in' (138 x 71 x 54 mm)
                Weight: 12.5 oz (350 g) without film or batteries
           LOADING THE BATTERY
                  This camera uses a replaceable 6-volt lithium battery, suc! as the.KODAK Lithium
                  Battery suppliecl- Use'a lithium battery for best results' To install the battery:
                  1. Turn the camera off by closing theilash cover.. Slide the battery compartment
                       latch (7) in the direction of thL arrow on the battery compartment door'
                 2. lnsert the battery,        end first, as shown on the diagram inside the battery                                       "ont""t                   comPartment.
                3.Closethebatterydoor,makingsureitclicksshut'


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CHECKING THE BATTERY
When you plan on using your camera, always check the condition of your battery.
To do this:
 1. Open the flash cover (1) to expose the lens (4). Opening the flash cover turns
   the camera on and activates the LCD panel (13).
2. Make sure the battery symbol (22) appears on the LCD panel.  lf it appears and
   does not blink, the battery is good and you are ready for picture-taking.
3.  lf the battery symbol blinks, the battery is weak but pictures may still be taken.
4.  lf no battery symbol appears, the battery is too weak for picture-taking. Replace
   the battery with one of the batteries recommended.
NOTE: Your 31100XL Camera features an automatic shut-off mode to conserve
battery power.  lf you do not use your camera for approximately 60 seconds, power
 is shut off and the LCD panel turns off. To reactivate the camera, gently touch the
shutter release (14), close and open the cover flash, or take a picture.
Battery Tips
o When the battery symbol blinks to warn you of a weak battery, we recommend
  having a spare battery available.
o  lf you activate your camera by opening the flash cover and the LCD panel does
  not light, your battery may be exhausted.
o Battery performance is reduced at low temperatures (below 32"F [0"C]). Carry a
  spare battery when using your camera in cold weather. Keep the camera warm

until just before using it and use two batteries, alternately warming each one in
  your pocket. Don't throw away a battery that has become unusable because of
  cold weather. Once  it is warmed to room temperature, you may be able to use it
   again.
o Occasionally clean the battery compartment contacts with a pencil eraser or a
   clean, dry, rough cloth. Do NOT use water or sandpaper. See your dealer for a
  replacement battery.
o  lf you won't be using the camera for a long time, remove the battery.
CAMERA NECKSTRAP
Unbuckle the camera neckstrap. Insert the strap through the camera-strap slot (8),
through the shoulder pad, and then rebuckle.
LOADING THE FILM
Always load and unload your film in subdued light. Loading in bright sunlight
could fog the film.
1. Slide the film compartment latch (12) in the direction of the arrow on the
  camera to open the film compartment door.
2. Insert the film magazine into the film chamber (18). Check the film loading
   diagram in the film chamber for proper position of the film magazine.
3. Pull the film leader towards the take-up spool (20). Align the end of the film with
   the film load mark (21). Make sure the film perforations engage with the sprocket
   teeth (19).

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4. Close the film compartment door. This illuminates the LCD panel. The camera
   automatically advances the film and the exposure counter (24) on the LCD
   panel to "1". The LCD panel stays illuminated for 4 seconds and then turns off.
       lf the frame counter on the LCD panel blinks "0", the film is not properly loaded.
  Open the door and start again.
NOTE: Do NOT press the manual rewind switch when loading film, as this com-
 pletely rewinds the film into the film magazine.
The type of film you load in the camera shows in the film window (11). Since the
camera senses the speed of DX-encoded film automatically, there is no film-speed
dial to set. lf you are using non-DX-encoded film, the camera automatically sets
itself to ISO 25. You are now ready for picture-taking.
PICTURE-TAKING
1. Lift the flash cover (1) to its fully open position to expose the lens. The flash
   charges within 3 seconds (with a fresh battery), and the red flash-charging
                   (30) in the viewfinder goes out. lf you do not use the camera   indicator I
   within 60 seconds, it automatically enters the shut-off mode to conserve battery
   power and the LCD panel turns off. The camera is reactivated when you take a
   picture. To turn on the LCD panel without taking a picture, genily touch the
   shutter release, or close and open the cover flash.
2. Position your subject in the luminous frame (26) of the viewfinder (10). The area
   that you see within the luminous frame will be included in your picture. The
   auto-focus brackets (27) within the luminous frame of the viewfinder indicate

where the camera multiple auto-focus is aimed. For close-up subjects 1.9 to
   3.3 ft (0.6 to 1.0 m) away, tilt the camera up slightly and use the parallax-correc-
   tion marks (29) to frame the top edge of the picture.
3. Hold the camera steady and gently press the shutter release halfway. For
   close-up pictures, the close-up symbol V  (32) glows.4. Gently squeeze the shutter release to tak-e a picture. lf flash was used, the
   flash-charging indicator glows. Wait for it to go out before taking another
    picture.
FOCUS
Automatic Foctts
ln the normal mode, the camera automatically focuses on the nearest subject
within the auto-focus brackets (see Figure A).
CAUTION: Be very careful not to block the infrared focusing window (9) or the
exposure sensor (5) as this effects your picture quality.
Focus Lock
Use the focus lock when your main subject is located outside the auto-focus
brackets (27) or for any of the situations mentioned below.

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Occasionally, there are situations that confuse the auto-focus system. When pho-
tographing the following situations, focus on another object that is at a similar
distance from the camera, using the focus-lock feature.
o Subjects behind glass.
o Small objects which cannot  fill the auto-focus frame marks.
o Glossy surfaces, such as a car body.
. Water surfaces with strong reflections.
o Surfaces with almost no light reflection, such as dark hair.
o Subjects without a definite mass, such as flame or smoke.
o Very bright light sources.
1. Aim the camera so the subject is within the auto-focus brackets (see Figure B).
2. Depress the shutter release halfway until the green AF (auto-focus) indicator
   glows AF (31). This sets the focus.  lf the close-up indicator (32) glows, you are
   within the range for taking a close-up of the subject (minimum focus distance is
   1.9 feet [0.6 m]).      /
3. As you hold the shutter release halfway down, recompose your picture (see
   Figure C).
4. Then gently squeeze the shutter release to take the picture.
5. To cancel the focus lock, remove your finger from the shutter release.

Gentral Auto Focus
For some pictures the main subject may not be the nearest object within the
auto-focus brackets (see Figure D).

1. Make sure your subject is within the center-focus circle (28) in the viewfinder.
2. Press and hold the CAF (central auto focus) button (17) while aiming at your
   subject. The AF symbol (31) should appear in the viewfinder. Depress the
   shutter release to take the picture.
3. To cancel CAF, remove your finger from the CAF button.
Flash Pictures
The camera features automatic flash that fires as needed or when the fill-flash
switch is activated. When the flash indicator (30) blinks, the flash needs to
recharge. Remove your finger from the shutter release and wait about 3 seconds
for the flash indicator to go out before taking a picture.
Keep the subject within the distance range for the speed of the film in your camera.
        ISO Film Speed"                   Flash-to-Subject Distance
               100                                     1 .9-15 ft (0.6-4.6 m)
               200                             1.9-20 ft (0.6-6.0 m)
              400                             1.9-30 ft (0.6-9.1 m)
                      1 000                            1.9-30 ft (0.6-9.1 m)
'tFlash photography with color slide film is not recommended.

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Flash Tlps
. when taking color flash pictures, people's eyes sometimes appear red. The red
   is caused by reflections from the retinas in the subject's eyes. To minimize the
   reflections, turn on roomlights and have the subject lace the lights.
. Stand at an angle to shiny objects like windows or mirrors, otherwise light from
  the flash can reflect from the shiny surface and produce a bright spot in your
   photograph.
Fill Flash
Bright light can create intense shadows on your subject. By using the fillflash, you
can lighten these shadows (see Figures E and F). To use the fill flash, push the
flash fill/defeat switch (2) to the [Tl  position. Check the LCD panet for the
fill-flash symbol (25). To cancel fill flash, push the switch again to the right.

Flash Defeat
You may want to turn off the flash to avoid reflections when taking pictures of a
bright scene through a window, to keep a dark scene dark, or to obey rules
prohibiting flash. To turn off or "defeat" the flash, push and hold the flash
fillldefeat switch (2) to the @  position. Continue hotding the switch as you take
the picture. To cancel flash defeat, release the switch.

Self-Timer
             1. Use the tripod socket (6) to attach the camera to a tripod, or place the camera
             on another firm support.
             2. Afier composing the picture, press the self-timer button (15). The self-timer
               symbol (23) on the LcD panel appears. Depress the shutter release. (Do not
                stand in front of the picture-taking  lens while depressing the shutter release as
                 the auto-focus  will lock on you rather than the scene.) The self-timer indicator
                  (3) on the front ol the camera glows red for 7 seconds, then blinks for the last
               3 seconds before exposure. The self-timer automatically turns off after a picture
                      is taken.
                .   lf you want to use the self timer while taking a picture with the subject located
                  "off center" in the viewfinder, you must Jirst use the focus lock. Push the
                   self-timer button; position a subject in the center of the viewfinder and depress
                 the shutter release halfway to lock the focus. Then recompose your picture and
               depress the shutter release fully to activate the self-timer'
             3. To cancel the self-timer, press the self-timer switch or close the cover flash.
         UNLOADING FILM
             Automatic Rewinding
              Within a few seconds after the last picture  is taken, the film automatically starts to
              rewind (approximately 40 seconds for a 36-exposure magazine), the frame counter
           on the LCD panel counts down to "0", and the camera motor stops.
          NOTE: Frequently you may obtain a few extra exposures, such as 26 with a
             24-exposure magazine.
              1. Slide the film compartment latch in the direction of the arrow to open the film

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 2. Remove the film magazine from the film chamber and reload with fresh KODAK
    Film.
 Manual Rewinding
 ll you wish to remove the film before the roll is complete, press the rewind button
(16). The camera automatically rewinds the film into the film magazine, the frame
counter counts down to "0", and the camera motor shuts  off.
CAMERA CARE
1. Protect your camera from dust, moisture, and direct sunlight-on a sunny day
   do not leave  it in a car trunk (boot), on the rear-window shelf, or in any other ho1
   spots In your car.
2' Store your camera with the lens cover closed to protect the lens from dust and
   moisture.
3. lf your lens appears dirty, breathe on it to form a mist and wipe the surface
   gently with a soft, lintless cloth or lens cleaning tissue. you can use a lens
   cleaner, such as KODAK Lens cleaner. lmproper lens cleaning may oamage
   the optical coating on the lens. Do not apply pressure or wipe a dry lens or you
   could scratch the lens.
NOTE: Do not use solvents or solutions not designed for cleaning camera lenses.
Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses. Do not
use harsh or abrasive cleaners on the camera body.
cAUTloN: To prevent possible damage or injury, do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the camera or flash unit yourself.

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What happened                Probable crure                 Solutlon
Flash pictures too dark         Subject too far              See flash-range
                                                         recommendations
                             Objecl covering flash         Keep fingers, strap, and
                                                             other objects away from
                                                                       flash
Flash pictures too light         Subject too close            See flash-range
                                                         recommendations
Subject not framed properly    lmproper use of vieMinder    Frame subject within the
or partly cut off                                              luminous frame (use parallax
                                                       marks for close-up pictures);
                                                        see PIGTURE-TAKING
Partial picture or no picture    Objects obstruciing lens or   Keep fingers, strap, and
                        flash                        other objects away from lens
                                                      and flash
Fogged film                    Film comDartment door       Do not ooen film
                           opened with film loaded       compartment door when film
                                                                             is loaded or until film is
                                                               completely rewound
Blank roll of film                Film never advanced during  Load film properly; see
                           camera loading           LOADING

What happened                Probable cause                 Solution
Flash indicator  fails to turn     Battery weak                Check battery indicalor on
off wilhin 30 seconds                              LCD panel.  lf necessary
                                                                 replace battery with a fresh
                                                                    llthium battery
LCD does not light              Battery improperly  inserted  in   Insert battery as shown on
                           camera                           battery compartment cover
                               Flash cover closed          Open flash cover
                          Camera in automatic shut-off   Activate by gently touching
                        mode                          shutter release
                                 Battery is exhausted or        Load fresh battery; see
                               missing                  LOADING and CHEGKING
                                             THE BATTERY
Subject only is              Need  fill flash                   Slide filljlash switch on
unclerexoosed
Self timer did not go off        Did not depress shutler        Press sell-timer button.
                                release or self timer          check LCD panel for symbol,
                                                  and press shutter release


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