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Page 2: ...pictures on these fold out pages Este manual contiene las instrucciones de operation de la camara Polaroid Spectra AF p 23 El texto hate referencia a las figuras de estas hojas desplegables Get in close to subject p 20 Acerquese al sujeto p 42 Add foreground interest p 20 Anada interes al fondo p 42 16 17 ...

Page 3: ... Use color in pictures p 20 Use el color en las fotografías p 42 Keep background simple p 20 Mantegna un fondo sencillo p 42 14 15 ...

Page 4: ...o distante demasiado oscuro p 32 Close background good picture p 10 Fondo cercano buena fotografía p 32 12 13 Flash off facial shadows p 8 Flash apagado sombras en la cara p 30 Add foreground interest p 20 Anada interes al fondo p 42 10 11 ...

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Page 8: ...O NOT USE CAMERA IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTR...

Page 9: ...ack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 The self timer 11 Photographing through glass 12 Guide to better pictures Lens care 13 Picture care 13 Film care 13 For information and help 14 Warranty 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture taking tips 20 Camera film specifications 21 Contents ...

Page 10: ...rogrammed flash h Self timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens three element 125mm lens system Ten zone focusing from 2 feet 0 6m to infinity j Hand strap adjustable k Release latch opens and closes the camera l Viewfinder m Neck strap connector see attachment instruc tions that come with neck strap n Tripod socket under neath the camera o Two stage shutter but ton press halfway to restore the gre...

Page 11: ...or chimes c Self timer switch slide it down to get into your picture d Sonar autofocus over ride slide the switch down to turn off the autofocus system e Programmed flash slide the switch down to turn off the flash f Exposure control adjust it to lighten or darken a picture g Rapid recharge indica tor Green gM means the flash is ready to fire and you can take a pic ture h Picture counter counts do...

Page 12: ...d mark or green symbol for the self timer vis ible on the panel Load the film Use only Polaroid Spectra color film Other Polaroid films cannot be used with this camera Push the film door release down The film door will open Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it all the way into the camera Position your subject You can take the most pleasing pictures of people both indoors and outdoors ...

Page 13: ... To remove an empty film pack After you take the tenth picture the picture counter sets to zero and three chimes sound to remind you to remove the empty film pack Push the film door release down to open the film door Pull the blue tab to remove the film pack When the camera contains an empty film pack You wilI hear three chimes when you open the camera You will hear three chimes and then see a fla...

Page 14: ...closest to the camera A built in computer then uses this measurement to pro vide the correct lens setting so be sure that The sound waves must have a clear path to your subject If an object candlestick centerpiece etc 1 prevents the sound waves from reaching your subject the lens will focus on that object and your subject will not be clear and in focus When photographing more than one person place...

Page 15: ... the rest of the way When you see a flashing yellow caution symbol and hear a warning tone you should correct a problem before taking the picture The distance reading will help you identify the problem When you see The number 1 Your subject is too close Release the shutter button and stand at least 2 feet 6m from subject A number from 16 to 20 Your subject is beyond the flash range Release the shu...

Page 16: ...l facial details pic ture 11 The recharge indicator The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with recharge times usually less than a second The green light on the control panel will come on and the flash will automatically begin to charge every time you Load film into the camera Take a picture Press the shutter button halfway Open the camera When the green light comes on the flash is r...

Page 17: ...When retaking a picture to make it darker Slide the control all the way down b Any partial adjustments will not affect your exposure The control must be adjusted all the way in either direction After you have finished taking the picture do not forget to return the control to the normal position c Special situations Pictures taken of people in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out t...

Page 18: ...picture 12 the background is too far away Moving the control to the lighten setting will not correct this problem so be sure the exposure control is in the normal position Retake the picture placing your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot 0 6m to 4 6m flash range picture 13 pictures 12 13 ...

Page 19: ... a You now have 12 seconds to get into your picture During the first 10 seconds the camera will beep and you will see a flashing red light b on the front of the camera Two seconds before the camera takes the picture the red light will stay on and the beeps will become a steady sig nal to remind you to hold still and smile After the camera has taken the picture it will not eject the film until you ...

Page 20: ...ay Be sure the scene is at least 15 feet 4 6m from the camera and in daylight Frame the picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway you will not see a distance reading because the autofocus system is off When you see the green good picture symbol take the picture If you see the flashing yellow caution symbol and hear a warning tone there is not enough light to take a good pictur...

Page 21: ...evelopment handle the picture gently Fanning or bending the picture will disturb the development process Wind can also affect develop ment as the picture exits the camera You can delay eject ing the picture by holding the shutter button down until you can protect the picture from the wind Hold the devel oping picture by its wide white border Note Keep the developing picture away from hot sur faces...

Page 22: ...you write please explain the nature of the problem and if possible enclose sample pictures Include your return address U S A Polaroid Customer Care Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford Massachusetts 01731 Representatives available weekdays from 8 a m to 8 p m Eastern time Tel 1 800 343 5000 TDD 1 800 448 6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No 195 Col Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico D F Tel 05 ...

Page 23: ...ent of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on your original camera The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident misuse or tampering with the camera and a charge will be made for such repairs For warranty service the camera must be returned to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center see page 14 Please call us at the number listed for your location U S A Full five ...

Page 24: ...ght dusk shade etc shutter can stay open for as long as 2 8 seconds Cam era movement can cause the picture to be blurry Solution Center the subject in the picture Or if you want to keep your subject off cen ter frame your subject in the middle of the view finder Press and hold the shutter button halfway to lock in the correct lens set ting Then reframe your subject off center and press the shutter...

Page 25: ... with a lint free cloth dampened with water Damaged picture Cause Picture was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejected from the camera Picture was left in the exit slot and camera was set down on a table or other surface Solution During first 60 seconds of development handle print gently hold it only by its wide white border and do not wave or bend it Remove print from exit slot as s...

Page 26: ...t light causing the subject to be too dark Solution Reposition subject away from the bright back ground Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it is not in the central part of the scene Background too dark Cause Background was too far from subject Subject may have been beyond flash range Solution Place subject near a back ground and keep the pic ture control in the normal position...

Page 27: ...per atures above 95 F 35 C can have a red or yellow tint Solution In cold weather keep cam era and film as warm as possible Immediately place developing picture in a warm pocket for at least a minute being careful not to bend it Avoid storing camera and film in hot places such as glove or luggage compart ments of a car or near a heat source such as a radiator ...

Page 28: ...istance You can take the most pleasing pictures of people when they are 3 to 5 feet 0 9m to 1 5m from the camera picture 15 Backgrounds become less distracting and attention focuses on your subjects Background Indoors try to have a light colored background Outdoors keep the background simple picture 16 Composition When photographing landscapes include something in the foreground to establish a fee...

Page 29: ...0 6m to infinity Photocell Dual filter silicon photodiodes Green filtered cell measures vis ible light black filtered cell mea sures infrared light for better indoor flash exposures Power source A fresh 6 volt battery in each film pack powers all camera functions Programmed flash Built in fill flash designed to be used indoors and outdoors Recharge time from 1 to 2 8 seconds Flash duration from 1 ...

Page 30: ...22 Guide to better pictures ...

Page 31: ... Polaroid and y Spectra Printed in Great Britain Imreso en Gran Bretaña OPN7249A 11 94 English Español ...

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