Polaroid Joshua Captiva, Service Manual

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Functional Test of Joshua Camera
This procedure verifies whether a Joshua Camera is operating normally or not, during each stage of operation.
If you do not obtain the performance results described here, the Camera is not operating properly and should
be adjusted/repaired.
Perform each test in this Check List to substantiate the customer’s complaint or to identify the actual failure
mode occurring.
Note: The Camera should be in the following state:
• Camera should be collapsed
• Film Pack loading door open
• Film storage compartment empty
• Trim Switch in normal (middle) position
• Counter window should be blank
1. Dark Slide Test
Install Fresh Film Pack Dark slide cycle occurs.
Flash does not fire.
Counter indexes from 0 to 10.
Dark slide moves to storage chamber.
Erect camera Short motor jog occurs.
Red LED lights (flash is charging), then goes out.
Green LED lights and stays on (flash is ready).
2. Exposure Test (Take a Picture)
Press Shutter Button (S1A/S1B) Flash fires.
Down Fully Camera cycles, blades open and close, motor runs.
Counter indexes from 10 to 9.
Film frame moves into storage chamber.
Red LED lights (flash is charging), then goes out.
Green LED lights and stays on (flash is ready).
Review Picture Quality.
Move L/D Switch to Dark Is resulting picture darker?
Arrow and Take a Picture Counter indexes from 9 to 8.
Move L/D Switch to White Is resulting picture lighter?
Arrow and Take a Picture Counter indexes from 8 to 7.
Press Shutter Button Three Counter indexes to 6, 5 and 4.
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