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    1 Kodak 5800 MRX Zoom Camera[...]

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    2 Camera Identification 1 2 3 9 10 11 4 5 6 7 8 12[...]

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    3 Camera Identification 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 DATE SELECT ENTER TITLE OPEN EXP LEFT 23 24 25 26[...]

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    4 LCD Panel 27 28 29 32 33 34 35 36 31 200 ISO 0-00-00 FILL OFF 30[...]

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    5 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: Y our model camera has been tested and found to comply with the li[...]

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    6 ENGLISH KODAK ADV ANTIX 5800 MRX Zoom Camera Welcome to the innovative world of the Advanced Photo System! And thank you for buying this KODAK ADV ANTIX Camera. Need Help with Y our Camera? Call: Kodak (USA only) toll free from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern time) Monday through Friday at 1 (800) 242-2424. Kodak (Canada only) from 8:00 a.m. to 5[...]

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    7 Advanced Photo System Features A vailable with This Camera Triple format selection • Y ou can take three different size pictures: Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H), and Panoramic (P) pictures from the same film cassette. The viewfinder frame changes to match each format selection. Print quantity selection • Y ou can choose how many prints (1-9) you[...]

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    8 Film status indicator (FSI) A highlighted indicator advances from one symbol to another to identify the status of the film inside the cassette. 4 3 2 1 Look for this logo to be certain that the film you buy is made for this camera. Look for this logo to select a certified photofinisher for developing your film and to assure that you get all the f[...]

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    9 Contents Camera Identification .................................. 10 Attaching the Strap ..................................... 1 1 Loading the Batteries .................................. 1 1 Low-battery indicator ............................... 12 Battery tips .............................................. 12 Power shut-off .....................[...]

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    10 Camera Identification (Unfold the front and back cover flaps of manual for camera diagrams.) 20 TITLE BUTTON 21 FILM-REWIND BUTTON 22 ENTER BUTT ON 23 SELECT BUTT ON 24 TRIPOD SOCKET 25 DA TE BUTT ON 26 BA TTER Y DOOR LCD Panel 27 INFINITY -FOCUS INDICA TOR 28 BA TTER Y SYMBOL 29 REMOTE-CONTROL INDICA T OR 30 TEXT -MESSAGING PANEL 31 FRAME COUNT[...]

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    11 Attaching the Strap 1. Insert one end of the strap under the bottom STRAP POST (12) . 2. Pull it up through the top strap post and buckle both ends together . Loading the Batteries This camera uses two 3-volt lithium KODAK KCR2 (or equivalent) Batteries that supply power for all camera operations. 1. Open the BA TTERY DOOR (26) . • Y ou can re[...]

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    12 Low-battery indicator It’s time to replace the batteries when— • the BA TTERY SYMBOL (28) “blinks” and the “BA TTER Y LOW” message appear on the LCD P ANEL (16) or • none of the indicators, except for steady battery symbol, appears on the LCD panel and the shutter button cannot be released. Battery tips • Remember to keep spare[...]

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    13 Loading the Film Y ou can load film into the camera with the camera ON or OFF . 1. T urn the camera upside down and slide the FILM - DOOR LA TCH (17) to open the FILM DOOR (18). • The film door will open only when the film chamber is empty or the film in the camera is completely rewound into the film cassette. 2. Insert the film cassette compl[...]

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    14 T aking Pictures Y ou can take Classic (C), Group/HDTV (H)*, and Panoramic (P) pictures on the same film cassette. Y our photo-processing cost may be based on the format size(s) that you use to expose the film, with the larger prints costing more. 1. Slide the ON SWITCH (2) to open the lens cover , to raise the FLASH (3) , and to turn the camera[...]

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    15 • When you partially depress the shutter button, the framing boundaries will automatically adjust for parallax correction, depending on the subject distance. 4. When the FLASH / CAMERA - READY LAMP (13) turns green, fully depress the shutter button. • Follow the instructions on the text-messaging panel when the flash/camera-ready lamp is red[...]

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    16 4. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) , and when the FLASH / CAMERA - READY LAMP (13) glows green, fully depress the shutter button to take the picture. • The lens barrel will automatically return to the wide-angle position after approximately 3 minutes of inactivity . T aking Flash Pictures In dim light, such as indoors or outdoors in h[...]

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    17 Flash-to-subject distance ISO Wide T elephoto Film Speed (26 mm) (130 mm) 50 2.5 to 14 ft 4.0 to 7 ft (0.8 to 4.3 m) (1.2 to 2.1 m) 100 2.5 to 20 ft 4.0 to 10 ft (0.8 to 6.1 m) (1.2 to 3.1 m) 200 2.5 to 28 ft 4.0 to 14 ft (0.8 to 8.5 m) (1.2 to 4.3 m) 400 2.5 to 40 ft 4.0 to 20 ft (0.8 to 12.2 m) (1.2 to 6.1 m) 800 2.5 to 56 ft 4.0 to 28 ft (0.8[...]

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    18 Fill flash Bright light indoors or outdoors from backlit subjects can create dark shadows (especially on faces) in high-contrast scenes. Use fill flash to lighten these shadows. 1. Press the SELECT BUTTON (23) repeatedly until “FILL FLASH” appears on the TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) . 2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14)[...]

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    19 Infinity For maximum sharpness of distant scenery at any zoom position, use the infinity feature (for outdoor use only). 1. Press the SELECT BUTTON (23) repeatedly until “INFINITY” appears on the TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) . 2. Frame your subject within the VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (14) . 3. Partially depress the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) , and when t[...]

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    20 Using the Remote Control The IR Remote Control RC-3 allows remote camera operation up to 20 ft (6.1 m) away . 1. Place the camera on a tripod ( TRIPOD SOCKET [24] ) or on another firm support. 2. Press the ENTER BUTT ON (22) repeatedly until “REMOTE READY” appears on the TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) . 3. Arrange the camera and subject positi[...]

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    21 Date and T ime Imprinting This camera has a quartz clock and automatic calendar through the year 2099. Y ou can record the date in a choice of three formats: (year/month/day , day/month/year , month/day/year) or time (hour/minute). T raditional cameras print date and/or time information directly onto the film. Y our camera uses the film’s magn[...]

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    22 Setting the Language U.S. “ENGLISH” is initially set into the memory of this camera or you can change the language to “DEUTSCH” for German, “FRANCAIS” for French, “ESP ANOL” for Spanish or [Katakana] for Japanese. 1. Press and hold the TITLE BUTTON (20) for approximately 4 seconds until the TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) displays ?[...]

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    23 Selecting print titles 1. Press the TITLE BUTTON (20) . The TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) will display “ SET PRINT TITLE .” 2. Press the SELECT BUTTON (23) . The text- messaging panel will display “ NONE.” 3. Press the ZOOM - DIAL LEVER (15) until “TITLE LIBRAR Y” or “SA VED TITLES” appears on the text-messaging panel. 4. Press th[...]

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    24 4. Press the select button to activate a “blinking letter .” Press the zoom-dial to the right or left to increase or decrease the letter or number . 5. Repress the select button to store the information and move to the next blinking position. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the last letter in the title is displayed. • T o create a space between[...]

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    25 Customizing roll titles Y ou can create your own roll title alphabetically and/or numerically up to sixteen characters. The camera will store a maximum of nine titles (see Saved titles ). If you do not enter a title through “ SA VE A TITLE ,” the camera will default to “none” after you take a picture. Titles can be selected with or witho[...]

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    26 2. Complete steps 4 through 6 from Customizing print titles and/or Customizing roll titles . T o delete “ SA VED TITLES ”— • Press the TITLE BUTTON (20) repeatedly until “ DELETE TITLE ” appears on the TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) . • Press the SELECT BUTT ON (23) to activate a “blinking” title. • Press the ZOOM - DIAL LEVER [...]

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    27 Unloading the Film Automatic rewind The camera automatically rewinds the film into the cassette after the last exposure. 1. W ait for the film to completely rewind into the film cassette. • The TEXT - MESSAGING P ANEL (30) will display “FILM REWINDING” and the FRAME COUNTER (31) will count down to “0.” When the motor stops running, the[...]

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    28 3. Remove the film from camera. • Y ou can either re-insert the partially exposed film cassette into the camera for more picture-taking or take it to your photofinisher for processing. When used in the following situations, the MRC feature may not work properly: • Within 3.3 ft (1.0 m) of an operating magnetic or electromagnetic field genera[...]

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    29 T roubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will There are no more Remove the film not operate pictures remaining Batteries weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload the batteries or improperly loaded Film does not Batteries weak, dead, missing, Replace or reload the batteries advance or rewind or improperly loaded LCD panel is bl[...]

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    30 What happened Probable cause Solution Flash/camera-ready Flash not fully charged W ait for lamp to glow green lamp “blinks” red Flash/camera-ready Subject closer See Flash-to-subject lamp glows red than 2.5 ft (0.8 m) distance on page 12 Film cassette does Loaded exposed ( ✖ ) or Load only new ( ● ) or partially not fit completely proces[...]

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    31 Kodak, Advantix, and the Advanced Photo System symbol and logotype are trademarks. Specifications Film type: KODAK ADV ANTIX Film Lens: 26–130 mm Auto Focus (AF) zoom lens, 7 elements in 3 moving groups with aspheric surfaces Focus system: Passive multi-spot AF Focus range: Wide/T ele: 2.5 ft– ∞ /4.0 ft– ∞ (daylight) (0.8 m– ∞ /1.2[...]

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    32 Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMP ANY Rochester , NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company , 1998 Pt. No. 917 4574 1-98 Printed in U.S.A.[...]

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    33 QUICK-REFERENCE GUIDE KODAK ADV ANTIX 5800 MRX Zoom Camera © Eastman Kodak Company , 1998 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESP AÑOL[...]

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    34 ENGLISH Quick-Reference Guide T itle Library List BAPTISM BIRTHDA Y CANADA DA Y CHRISTMAS CONGRA TULA TIONS F AMIL Y F A THER’S DA Y FRIENDS GRADUA TION HANUKKAH HAPPY NEW YEAR MOTHER’S DA Y SEASONS GREETING THANKSGIVING FRANÇAIS Guide De Rèfèrence Liste des T itres 14 JUILLET AMIES AMIS ANNIVERSAIRE BAPTÊME F AMILLE FÉLICIT A TIONS FES[...]

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    35 DEUTSCH Kurzübersicht T itel V erzeichn 1. MAI/T AG DER ARBEIT DANKESCHÖN ERSTER SCHUL T AG F AMILIE F ASCHING GEBURTST AG HEILIGABEND HOCHZEIT ICH LIEBE DICH MUTTERT AG NEUJAHR OKTOBERFEST PA R T Y ESP AÑOL Guía Rápida de Referencia Lista de Títulos AMIGOS AÑO NUEVO BAUTISMO BODA CUMPLEAÑOS DÍA DE LA MADRE DÍA DE LOS REYES MAGOS DÍA [...]

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    36 Pt. No. 917 4616[...]