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Impulse Series Camera

      User Guide

9

Troubleshooting

Possible picture problems and their solutions

Problem

Cause

Solution

Repeated spots

The developer rollers inside

Open the film door (do not do this

or bar pattern

the film door need to be

in direct sunlight, when there is film

cleaned.

in the camera).

Clean the developer rollers with a
lint-free cloth dampened with
water, if necessary.

Background to dark

The background was either too

Be sure the lighten/darken

far from the subject or beyond

control is in center position.

the flash range.

Place your subject near the
background and keep both within
the applicable flash range.

Impulse

 - 4 to 10 feet (1.2 to 3m)

Impulse AF

- 2 to 14 feet (.6 to
   4.25m)

Unsharp picture

The subject was too close to

Be sure your subject is at least

the camera.

4 feet (1.2m) from the camera.

Summary of Contents for impulse series

Page 1: ...Impulse Series Camera User Guide...

Page 2: ...ice Center 3 Do not disassemble the electronic flash To reduce the risk of an electronic shock service or repair work must be done only by an authorized Polaroid Service Center Incorrect reassembly ca...

Page 3: ...ctivate the camera 5 Position your subject 5 Take a picture 6 Other features 6 The lighten darken control 6 The self timer Impulse AF Only 6 Sonar focusing Impulse AF Only 7 Camera care 7 Film care 7...

Page 4: ...darken control E Film exit slot E1 Sonar rangefinder Impulse AF only F Film shade protects the picture from light as it exits the camera G Film door H Film door latch I Picture counter counts down to...

Page 5: ...xpose the lens 2 When the light next to the shutter button is green the electronic flash is ready to fire 3 When you are not using the camera push the electronic flash down The lens cover will move to...

Page 6: ...s The lighten darken control When you have finished retaking the picture return the control to the center position c Note Pictures taken of people in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn...

Page 7: ...clean soft facial tissue Do not use silicone treated eyeglass tissues Lens care Film care During the first 60 seconds of development handle the picture gently Fanning or bending the picture will dist...

Page 8: ...ra accessories The accessories listed add to the versatility of your camera and to your enjoyment of your photographs For information on these and other accessories please contact your dealer or your...

Page 9: ...n the developer rollers with a lint free cloth dampened with water if necessary Background to dark The background was either too Be sure the lighten darken far from the subject or beyond control is in...

Page 10: ...y placing it inside taken at temperatures above your pocket In hot weather keep 95 F 35 C can have a red the developing picture cool by or yellow tint placing it in shade Subject too dark The camera s...

Page 11: ...c legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty excludes all consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages so the...

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