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Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 User Manual Download Page 12

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Inserting fresh film

To insert a fresh film pack:

1

Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with the
black paper tab facing you.

2

Check below the black tab to make sure you see a num-
ber of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film ex-
posure.

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Summary of Contents for MiniPortrait 205

Page 1: ...MiniPortrait Camera Model 205 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...o try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or television set Increasing the separation between this equipment and the radio or television receiver Connecting this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consulting the dealer for help Note Changes or modifi...

Page 3: ...the camera 6 The camera 7 Setting up the work area 8 Setting up the camera 9 Technical Assistance 10 2 Loading film Inserting fresh film 12 Removing spent film 14 Cleaning the rollers 15 Cleaning the film exit door 16 3 Taking a picture Preparing the camera 18 Taking the photo 20 ...

Page 4: ...the menu buttons 24 Understanding the options 25 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors 27 Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 205 Camera warranty 29 MiniPortrait 205 Camera service 30 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 31 ...

Page 5: ...ny other small formats Using this guide This guide describes all the features of the Polaroid Mini Por trait 205 Camera It takes you from unpacking the box to set ting up the camera through troubleshooting problems you may have with photos This guide is written for the person who will be setting up and running the camera You do not need to have any prior knowledge of Polaroid cameras in order to u...

Page 6: ...dition to this manual If you are miss ing anything contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer Sup port at 800 343 5000 immediately a MiniPortrait 205 Camera a b an AC adapter depending on the configuration ordered you may receive the wall mounted unit for 110V b or for all other volt ages the table top unit c a b c ...

Page 7: ...play i Face Brightener button b Menu icon j Aiming button c Up icon k Exit con d Shutter button l Down icon e On button M Flash f Camera back n Lenses g AC adapter socket o Aiming lights h Aiming light selector p Aperture selector switch a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p ...

Page 8: ...k area that measures 8 X 10 feet 2 4 X 3m 2 Make sure an electrical outlet b is accessible to the camera Avoid placing the camera where it may be ex posed to extreme temperatures for example near a door or window 3 Use a wastebasket c for discarding tabs and film waste 4 Place the backdrop d behind where the subject will be seated Passport regulations require a white background For ID pictures han...

Page 9: ...f the cord into a grounded AC outlet The display reads Load Film if the camera does not con tain film If the camera contains film the display reads Wait for a warm up period of about 15 seconds After warm up it reads Ready 2 Adjust the aperture switch p on the front of the camera for the recommended f stop To adjust the aperture switch move the switch to the desired setting Film Speed Aperture ASA...

Page 10: ... see Chapter 4 Using the camera s menus Technical Assistance For technical assistance call toll free within the U S A 1 800 343 5000 Monday through Friday 8 a m to 8 p m Eastern Time Or write to the Polaroid Resource Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford MA 01730 In Canada call toll free 1 800 268 6970 Outside North America please contact the office nearest you ...

Page 11: ...y reads Load Film Loading film into the camera is quick and simple After you have loaded film a few times you will not need to refer to these instructions This chapter explains how to Insert a fresh film pack Remove the spent film pack Clean the processing rollers ...

Page 12: ... insert a fresh film pack 1 Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with the black paper tab facing you 2 Check below the black tab to make sure you see a num ber of white tabs One white tab is used for each film ex posure ...

Page 13: ...camera back 4 Pull the black paper tab out of the camera back keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera at all times The best method is to place the camera on a flat surface grip the camera with your left hand and pull the tab with your right hand This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned ...

Page 14: ...t film pack 1 Open the film compartment and swing open the hinged camera back door to access the spent film pack 2 Remove the empty film pack by grasping it at the tab end pulling it up and lifting it out see the first illustration on page 12 ...

Page 15: ...mera back 2 Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of the roller assembly and rotating it upward 3 While the rollers are out of the camera back wipe them gently with a clean lint free cloth moistened with water 4 Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film exit door and rotating it downward ...

Page 16: ...16 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer ...

Page 17: ...hotos This chapter describes the steps you should take each time you take a photo The first few times you use the MiniPortrait 205 Camera follow these instructions closely After you are familiar with the steps you will be able to take photos on your own This chapter tells you how to Prepare the camera to take photos Take the photo and process the exposed film ...

Page 18: ...he camera the message reads Load Film 2 If necessary load film into the camera Refer to Chapter 2 Loading film for detailed instructions 3 Place your subject in a chair against the backdrop For best results position the subject as close to the backdrop as possible Remember passport photos require a white background For questions regarding passport specifica tions and techniques call toll free 1 80...

Page 19: ...im the lights at your sub ject The lights blink for 15 seconds while you aim the camera Note The aiming lights must be blinking in order for you to take a picture 5 Position the camera so that the lights converge on your subject s chin ...

Page 20: ...you turn the Face Brightener function on the cam era increases the flash output by 0 3 to 0 5 photographic stops Taking the photo To take a photo 1 Press the Shutter button After you press the button the display reads Pull Film or if the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet of film it reads Ready If it reads Ready take another picture Note You can take the two pictures at the same t...

Page 21: ...res that the film in the camera remains aligned 3 Pull the yellow tab keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera Position the camera and pull the tab as de scribed in 2 above A smooth straight pull will prevent blemishes in the picture As soon as you pull the yellow tab the camera starts counting the exposure time of the film In addition the number of the exposure currently being timed blinks on ...

Page 22: ...our picture by adjusting the aperture selector and or the flash exposure setting using the program menu To lighten the picture move the ap erture selector to the left or increase the flash exposure To darken the picture move the aperture selector to the right or decrease the flash exposure ...

Page 23: ...d MiniPortrait 205 Camera has a menu system that allows you to adjust the functions of the camera You can set up the camera to work in the way you prefer This chapter covers the following Using the menu buttons Understanding the menu options ...

Page 24: ...ntrols the Menu functions Press the Menu button to select each subsequent menu Pressing and holding the Menu button allows you to scroll quickly through the menu choices When you are using the camera s menus the Aiming button controls the Exit function To move out of the menu system press the Exit button When you are using the camera s menus the Face Brightener button controls the Down function To...

Page 25: ...t make any adjustments to this screen Exposure To move from Counts to Exposure press the Menu button The display shows the range of exposure settings You can set the camera to one of seven exposure settings To increase exposure press the Up button To decrease the exposure press the Down button Picture Select To move from Exposure to Picture Select press the Menu button The display shows the number...

Page 26: ...to select the language you want the camera to display Auto Shutoff To move from Language to Auto Shutoff press the Menu button The display shows the current setting for Auto Shutoff time You can program the camera to shut off automatically when it has been idle for the displayed amount of time When Auto Shutoff is set to 10 minutes the camera shuts off if it has not been used for 10 minutes When A...

Page 27: ...ll ers Clean developer rollers Missing corners or orange red marks along edges Pull the film tab from the camera at an angle Pull the yellow black film tab straight from the camera Dried developer on rollers Clean the rollers Rectangular outline in print The white leader was not pulled completely off prior to pulling the film tab white tab passed through the rollers with film Pull white tab com pl...

Page 28: ...time not long enough Develop film for time recommended in film instruction sheet Broad streak or mark across the picture Hesitating while pull ing the film from the camera Pull the film tab straight out in one motion without hesi tation Very light or no image Film fogged or ex tremely overexposed Do not remove the safety cover prior to loading the film Do not open the camera and remove the film pa...

Page 29: ...h it except software prove to be defective at any time during the warranty period Polaroid Corporation will at its discretion either replace or repair this item without charge This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident in correct installation unauthorized modification and misuse or abuse A charge will be made for repair of such damage This warranty excludes all consequential damages an...

Page 30: ...riday 8 a m to 8 p m Eastern Time From Canada call toll free at 1 800 268 6970 To return the camera for service pack it carefully in its origi nal shipping carton or other sturdy container with plenty of padding Shipping instructions will be provided by your Polaroid Technical Assistance specialist Outside North America Please contact your nearest Polaroid dealer see the section immediately follow...

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