Kodak KE40 35 mm Camera User's Manual
Summary
Master your 35mm photography with this comprehensive manual for the Kodak KE40 camera. Designed for owners seeking complete knowledge of their fixed-focus point-and-shoot system, the guide provides step-by-step instructions on everything from initial setup and loading film/batteries to advanced features like flash mode selection and date stamping (for applicable models). It includes detailed specifications, how-to guides for taking pictures, and essential troubleshooting tips to keep your camera running perfectly.
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Kodak KE40 35 mm Camera
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Kodak KE40 35 mm Camera
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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 interf...
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Getting to Know Your Camera 3GHT ANGL21 LEFT
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FT ANGEL 12 RIGHT ANGEL
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Contents Need Help with Your Camera? Camera Identification Specifications Attaching the Camera Strap Loading the Batteries Loading the Film Taking Pictures Taking Flash Pictures Selecting the Flash Mo...
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Need Help with Your 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 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (East...
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Camera Identification (see inside front cover for diagrams) Shutter Button Tripod Socket Mode-Selector Button Film-Guide Rails Film-Rewind Button Film Chamber LCD Panel Film Door Flash Film Window Vie...
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Specifications Type: 35 mm fixed-focus, easy-load camera Lens: 29 mm, f/5.6 hybrid Flash Unit: KODAK SENSALITE ™ Flash with automatic power down to conserve battery power Viewfinder: Reverse-Galilean ...
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Attaching the Loading the Batteries Camera Strap This camera uses 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. Thread the short loop of the strap 1. Slide the BATTERY-DOOR LATCH (15) under the STRAP POST (9). Put th...
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Low-Battery Indicator Battery Tips It’s time to replace the batteries Remember to keep spare batteries when— with you at all times. • the BATTERY SYMBOL (28) “blinks” Read and follow all warnings and ...
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2. Insert the film leader into the slot Loading the Film in the back of the camera If in sunlight, turn your back to the between the FILM-GUIDE sun and load the film in the shade of RAILS (17). your b...
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3. Push the film cartridge down into 4. Close the film door to start the the FILM CHAMBER (18) until it fits auto-film advance. The LCD securely into place. Do not force PANEL (4) will show the first ...
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5. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (8) Taking Pictures completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to turn the 1. Slide the LENS-COVER SWITCH (8) camera on. completely open to uncover the LENS (7) and to ...
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2. For a sharp picture stand at least 4. Hold the camera steady and 4 ft (1.2 m) from your subject. gently press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) to take the picture. 4 ft. After you take the picture, the film ...
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Tips for Better Pictures Add interest to your picture by Keep your pictures simple. Move framing it with a tree branch, a close enough to your subject so it window, or even the rails of a fills the vi...
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3. Keep the subject within the Taking Flash Pictures distance range for the speed of film in your camera. Don’t take In dim light, such as indoors or pictures beyond the maximum outdoors in heavy shad...
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Press the MODE-SELECTOR BUTTON (2) Selecting the Flash until the desired indicator appears on Modes and Self-timer the LCD PANEL (4). Besides the auto-flash mode, you can select manual fill flash, fla...
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Manual Fill Flash Flash Off Bright light indoors or outdoors from When you do not want to use the backlit subjects can create dark flash, especially indoors where flash shadows (especially on faces) i...
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Nighttime-View Mode 2. Press and hold the SHUTTER with Flash BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger. In this mode, the camera balances the flash and existing light exposure NOTE: If you...
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Nighttime-View Mode 2. Press and hold the SHUTTER without Flash BUTTON (1) for 12 seconds without lifting your finger. In this mode, you can capture the natural existing light of city-night NOTE: If y...
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Self-Timer with 3. Frame your subject within the Auto Flash VIEWFINDER EYEPIECE (13). Use this feature to include yourself 4. Press the SHUTTER BUTTON (1) in pictures. The electronic self-timer comple...
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the film cartridge. Wait for the motor Unloading the Film to stop running before you open the film door. The FILM PRESENCE The camera automatically rewinds INDICATOR (26) on the LCD PANEL (4) the film...
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Troubleshooting What happened Probable cause Solution Camera will Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely not operate Batteries improperly Insert batteries as shown loaded in camera on batter...
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What happened Probable cause Solution Shutter button cannot No film in camera Load film into the camera be released Lens cover closed Open the lens cover completely Film-door latch does Film is not re...
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For Owners of the Quartz (b) SELECT (c)(a) Date Back Model MODE SET Setting the Date and Time The date and time feature enables you to record the date in a choice of three formats,(month/day/year, day...
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Setting Data 3. Press the Set Button (c) to 1. Press the Mode Button (a) to change the blinking display. select the desired data type. 2. Use the Select Button (b) to move between different parts of t...
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Consumer Imaging EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY Rochester, NY 14650 © Eastman Kodak Company, 1997 Pt. No. 916 8261 Kodak and Sensalite are trademarks. Printed in U.S.A.
Manual Details
| Brand | Kodak |
|---|---|
| Pages | 27 |
| File Size | 426.54 KB |
| Published | May 24, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of film does this camera use?
It uses 35 mm fixed-focus print film with DX (ISO) ratings of 100, 200, or 400.
How are the batteries installed and what power source is needed?
The camera requires 2 AA-size alkaline batteries. The battery door latch must be used to open the chamber before loading them.
What should I do if the LCD panel is blank when taking pictures?
Check the batteries; replace or reload them, as this indicates weak or dead power.
Is there a guide for connecting the camera strap?
Yes, you slide the battery door latch under the strap post and thread the long loop through the short loop to secure it.