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Self-timer

Place the camera on a tripod or other
steady support. Frame your picture.
Indoors, plan to stand 2 to 10 ft. (.6 to 3m)
from the camera. When you are ready,
slide the control to the right once, toward
the clock symbol (it will spring back). You
now have approximately 12 seconds to
get into your picture.

The red light on the front of the camera
will flash at an increasing rate, becoming
steady just before the flash fires. The
camera will also beep at an increasing
rate, becoming steady just before the
flash fires. To cancel the self-timer
exposure,
 simply slide the switch to the

Close-up lens accessory (optional)

With the optional close-up lens you can
make images of 

1

/

3

 actual size from 10 to

14 inches.

To use the accessory, open the

camera and hold it firmly by the flash
tower. Attach the close-up lens accessory,
placing its lens over the camera lens, and
its diffuser over the flash.

Press the attachment until it snaps
securely into place.

To measure the appropriate distance from
your subject, stretch the neckstrap taut
and place the metal loop at the subject.
Then drop the strap, maintain the
distance,
 and shoot.

right again. Closing the camera will also
cancel it.

Summary of Contents for Captiva SLR

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Page 2: ...RVICE CENTER 4 TO AVOIDTHE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT DISASSEMBLETHE CAMERA SER VICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN E...

Page 3: ...3 Camera features Film Use only Polaroid 500 instant color film Ten pictures per pack A mercury free battery in the film pack powers the camera and flash...

Page 4: ...er and automatic picture storage with a viewing window Customer Assistance If you ever need help with your Polaroid Captiva camera or film please follow the instructions on page11 New cameras Your cam...

Page 5: ...pack Open the film door and slide the pack out by its edges Holding the camera by the grip in your left hand press the button on the top of the flash unit with your right thumb and push the flash unti...

Page 6: ...is on top as shown The camera orientation symbol on the back of the flash unit will remind you how to hold the camera Taking the picture When the green light is on the flash is fully charged If it is...

Page 7: ...zero as soon as you take your last picture Empty film pack The camera will not function when the film pack is empty The red light will flash and the camera will beep when you take the last picture and...

Page 8: ...ady just before the flash fires To cancel the self timer exposure simply slide the switch to the Close up lens accessory optional With the optional close up lens you can make images of 1 3 actual size...

Page 9: ...ompartment The picture counter will reset to 10 and will miscount the rest of the pack The lens Avoid touching the lens To remove dust or fingerprints breathe on the lens and wipe it gently with a len...

Page 10: ...268 6970 inToronto call 675 3680 Americas Business Center If you have any questions about your camera or pictures you believe your camera needs repair or you need additional information call us toll f...

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