Praktica Zoom 950 AF User manual

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Thanks for buying this 2.5x zoom camera. Before using the camera, please
read this instruction manual thoroughly to ensure correct use.
This camera is confirmed to comply with the requirements  set out in the
council directive 89/336/EEc on the Approximation of the laws of the
Mem ber States relati n g to E lectroma g netic Compati  bi  I ity..

In order to get the best performance from this sophisticated designed
€amera and keep safe-use of it, the following needs to be specially noticed:
 l. The camera is not water resistant, and should not be used outdoors if it's raining or
   snowing.
2. Protect the camera from dust, moisture, sudden impact, and excessive heat.
3. Don't attempt to disassemble the camera yourself, since there is high-voltage
    circuitry inside.
4. Please use a lintless cloth to clean gently in one direction on the surface of lens when
   cleaning. Do not use chemically treated tissues intended for cleaning eyeglasses.
5. The battery may be shorted when exposed to high temperature, or disposed of in
        f ire.
5. Remove the battery when the camera is not used in a long time.
7. Keep batteries away from children.
8. Keep the auto-focus windows clean to ensure accurate focusing.  lf they get dirty,
   wipe them clean with soft cloth.
9. Pad the button of the camera with foam-rubber when traveling in a car, ship, or
    airplane. Violent vibration could cause damage to the camera.
'l 0. Make sure the tripod screw  f its the camera before installing.

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                      AF (Auto Focus lock) frame mark
AF frame mark: Place the AF frame over the subjects you want to take.

Power on/off
                 Press the power button. When power is on, the lens cap will open and LCD is set to
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             The power will be turned off automatically after being idle for 7 minutes.

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             Checking the battery power
             The battery power shows on the LCD by the t7  indicator anytime.
         1 E      : Battery in good condition
 -       2 Ct.  : Replace battery with a new one
           3 --.tr]:--.,i,        : The battery has run out. No function can be used except the film rewinding.
                * Battery can be replaced  if there is a film inside.

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  I           2.slide the back cover opening latch upward to open the back cover.
            3.Load the film cartridge and pull the film tip across to the film tip mark.
           4.Make sure that the film lies flat and is positioned between the film guides.
              S.Close the back cover; and check if the film counter on the LCD panel automatically
             advances to the first frame, then  ,, l,' displays on the LCD panel.
              lVote;1' Be sure not to open the film cover after you start taking pictures, or you will ruin
                   the film.
H                     2'lt  " 1" does not appear on the LCD after loading the film, it means that the  f ilm is
                   not loaded properly. please reload the film correctly.

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1. Turn on the power. When you turn the camera on, the lens cover automatically opens.
2. Hold the camera steady with both hands, and be sure not to block the flash, autofocus
  window or lens with your fingers.
3. lf you want to enlarge the subjects, press the zoom Tele (T) button, and press Wide (W)
  button to take wide-angle shots. The lens can be zoomed out and in at 5 positions
  between Tele and Wide  f reely subject to user's selection.
* Focus range: 0.9m-co
4. Look through the finder eyepiece and compose your subjects
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5. Press the shutter release button halfway, and the AF (green)
  lamp will light up in the same time, then fully press it to take a picture.

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                " on the LCD panel is blinking, which indicates the flash is charging.When "  ,
After the blinking stops, you can continue taking the next picture.
* DX setting:
Method: Automatically setting by reading DX code (when using DX film)
Film sensitive setting: ISO 50-lSO 3200.                         p

1. Aim the subjects through the finder eyepiece.2. Center the auto-focus mffiframe mark over the main subjects, and then press the release
  button halfway down to lock the focus.
3' While still pressing the button halfway down, move the camera until your subjects are
  where you want them within the frame.
4. Press the shutter button completely down to take the picture.





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1. Auto flash (no any symbol)  2. Red-eye reduction mode @
3. Fill-in flash mode +         4. Flash off mode ti)
5. Landscape mode 1l'             6. Night Scene mode- H
Auto Flash  - The camera will flash automatically when in a low light.

                                                                    " is displayed on the LCD. TheFill-in Flash mode: Press the Mode button until " t
f lash will fire whenever taking pictures. In backlit situations,  it is recommended to use this
mode.

                                                                                  is displayed on the LCD. The flashFlash off mode: Press the Mode button until  ' €)  "
will not fire even in a low light. When you don't want to use flash for a more nature
effect or when the use of flash  is forbidden in some places.
*  lt is recommended to use a tripod (tripod socket) or place the camera on another firm
  support when taking pictures in dark places'

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LCD.Landscape mode: Press the Mode button until the " 1{ "mark appears on the
This is used for taking clear landscape picture or photographing remote scenes through
glass. The flash does not fire in this mode, so the flash off  is set automatically.

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The mode function will be cancelled automatically after each time shooting.
Night Scene mode: Press the Mode button until tfre '       " mark appears on the LCD.                          S
This mode is effective when taking pictures of people with an evening or nocturnal
background.
A slower shutter speed is set in this mode. The use of a tripod is recommended to prevent
the camera from shaking when Night scene mode is selected.





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Red-Eye reduction  - Built-in, lamp will light for a period 1.0 seconds before the flash.
1. Press mode button until red-eye reduction mark " @ " shown on LCD panel
2. Shooting with flash mode in dark places, the subject's eyes may appear red in the
   picture. This phenomenon is known as "red-eye" and occurswhen flash reflects back
  from the retina. This mode can contract the pupils of the subject and reduce the
  chances of red-eye.
3. As there is a delay effect for the red-eye reduction lamp to function, please press the
  button and hold the camera steady until shutter releases.

Self-timer  r..                                             appears on the LCD. This mode allowsT:d"" t#  " U   button until the       " mark                          'Uwith the camera on a steady support.  you to join the picture you are taking
2. Press the shutter release button.
3. The self-timer lamp will light up for approx. 7 seconds, then blink for approx. 3
  seconds. After that, the shutter will release.  lt could combine with all kinds of the flash
  modes.
4. lf you wish to stop the self-timer operation once it has been activated, press the power
   or. U  button again.
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Auto film re-wind
Automatic start at end of film, automatically stop upon completion of rewinding. The
power will shut off automaticallv

 '1. After the end of the film has been reached, the film will automatically rewind.
2. When the  f ilm starts to rewind, the frame counter starts to counter down and " E " will
   display on the LCD panel when the film rewinding  is completed.
3. Open the back door to unload the film.
Mid-roll rewind @({
The  f ilm may be rewound before the roll of the film is finished. Press the "@<<,, button
to mid-roll rewind the film if you don't want to continue taking the remaining  film.





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            Red-eve reduction   Hioh lioht LED
          DX settinq           rso s0 - r50 3200
              Self-timer            10 seconds delay
             NiSht scene mode  Yes
            Date lmprintinq      Built-in type
              Film winding       Automatic winding
              Film rewinding          (1 ) Automatic rewinding
                                              (2) Power mid-roll rewindinq
            Power Source     AA Alkaline batterv x 2 ocs
            Dimension          1'l5mm (W) x 67mm (H) x 38mm (D)
            Weight                         1 859
           Specifications and designs are subject to change without notice.




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