Product Information
Polaroid MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera
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Potential Operator Errors
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Dull, muddy-looking
image
Not developed long enough
Program development timer to
beep after recommended
development time has expired
Missing corners, or
orange-red marks
along edges of print
Film pulled from the camera
at an angle
Pull the yellow film tab straight
from the camera
Rectangular outline
in print
White tab not pulled
completely off
Pull white tab completely out of
the camera before pulling the
yellow tab
Repeated, evenly-
spaced spots
Dried developer, or dirt on
developer rollers
Clean developer rollers prior to
loading each film pack
Small white specks,
pink lines or streaks
Pulled film through rollers too
fast
Use a smooth, even, moderate
speed when pulling film from
camera
Picture too light
Film fogged
Incorrect aperture setting -
opening too large
Incorrect exposure setting
Do not remove safety cover prior
to loading film
Do not open the camera and
dislodge film pack during picture-
taking
Adjust aperture to recommended
setting for film being used
Access program menu and adjust
exposure toward darken
Picture too dark
Incorrect aperture setting -
opening too small
Incorrect exposure setting
Adjust aperture to recommended
setting for film being used
Access program menu and adjust
exposure toward lighten
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