Polaroid MiniPortrait 203, User Manual

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MiniPortrait Camera User Guide
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What’s Inside
Introduction ........................................................................................ 3
Before you begin ............................................................................... 4
Clean the rollers ........................................................................... 4
Use a clean, white background ..................................................... 4
Know the processing times for Polaroid films ............................... 4
Know Polaroid’s toll-free number for technical assistance............. 4
Setting up for great pictures ............................................................... 5
Tips and techniques ........................................................................... 7
Use fresh film ............................................................................... 7
Know picture-size and picture-type requirements.......................... 7
Have a photo cutting device nearby .............................................. 7
Check your supply of photo folders ............................................... 7
Set the flash unit position .............................................................. 7
Framing and composition .................................................................. 8
Use the viewfinder aiming and framing aids ................................. 8
Aim and frame accurately through the viewfinder .......................... 8
Camera settings step-by-step ............................................................ 9
Set the Film Speed Switch on the flash unit for the Polaroid
film type you are using ..................................................................
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Set the timer for the processing time ............................................ 10
Using the Sonar rangefinder ......................................................... 10
Film processing ................................................................................. 11
Pull the film tabs straight at a moderate speed ............................. 11
Handle developing pictures with care ........................................... 11
Picture problems and problem prevention .......................................... 13
Rules and regulations ........................................................................ 17
Accessories ...................................................................................... 18
Toll-free technical assistance ............................................................. 19