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1. Polaroid MiniPortrait Camera g 206 ser Manual Radio and television interference FCC Notice U S A only EMI Notice Canada EMC Notice Germany This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or television set e Increasing the separation between this equipment and the radio or television receiver e Connecting this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consulting the dealer for help Note Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this2. ac Avenue Auckland Tel 64 9 377 3773 Norge Polaroid Norge A S Industriveien 8B 1471 Skarer Tel 47 67 90 47 10 Fax 47 67 90 51 73 Osterreich Polaroid Ges m b H Eitnergasse 5A 1231 Wien Tel 43 1 869 86 27 Fax 43 1 869 81 00 Portugal Polaroid Espa a S A Sucursal em Portugal Edificio Monumental Avenida Praia da Vitoria 71 A 4 B 1050 Lisboa Tel 35 1 316 10 49 Fax 35 1 316 10 56 Puerto Rico Polaroid Caribbean Corporation Centro de Seguros Ave Ponce de Le n 701 Miramar Santurce 00907 Tel 1 809 725 6240 Fax 1 809 725 5462 Schweiz Suisse Svizzera Polaroid AG Hardturmstrasse 133 8037 Z rich Tel 41 1 277 72 72 Fax 41 1 271 38 84 Suomi Polaroid Oy Sinikalliontie 10 02630 Espoo Finland Tel 358 0 502 35 33 Fax 358 0 502 35 50 Sverige Polaroid AB Ekholmsvagen 36 Box 204 127 24 Skarholmen Sweden Tel 46 8 710 08 50 Fax 46 8 740 73 68 U S A Polaroid Corporation Technical Assistance Toll Free 1 800 343 5000
3. ada call toll free 1 800 268 6970 Outside North America please contact the office nearest you 2 Loading 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 e Insert a fresh film pack e Remove the spent film pack e Clean the processing rollers 2 1 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 number of white tabs One white tab is used for each film exposure 3 Close the camera back and rotate its latching cover making sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back 4 Pullthe 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 2 3 Removing spent film To remove the spent 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 2 2 2 4 Cle
4. amera 1 2 Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet 2 4 X 3m Make sure an electrical outlet is accessible to the camera Avoid placing the camera where it may be exposed to extreme temperatures for example near a door or window Use a wastebasket for discarding tabs and film waste Place the backdrop behind where the subject will be seated Passport regulations require a white background For ID pictures hang a piece of non reflective cloth as a backdrop Place a chair against the backdrop Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple just follow these steps and you ll have your MiniPortrait 206 Camera set up and ready to take photos in no time Note The following instructions refer to callouts in the illustrations in the section The camera earlier in this chapter Preparing the camera To set up the camera 1 Power up the camera by plugging the small end of the AC power cord into the socket on the back of the camera f Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet After a brief warm up period the following will be illumin ated in the LED display A green Ready light and a green Exposure light For detailed instructions on adjusting the exposure see Chapter 4 LED display functions 2 Adjust the aperture selector switch m 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 Ape
5. aning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack To clean the rollers 1 2 Open the door of the camera back Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of the roller assembly and rotating it upward While the rollers are out of the camera back wipe them gently with a clean lint free cloth moistened with water Caution Use water only other cleaning solutions may permanently damage the rollers Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film exit door and rotating it downward 2 5 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer 2 6 3 Taking a picture Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera is simple It requires only a few steps to produce high quality passport or ID photos This chapter describes the steps you should take each time you take a photo The first few times you use the MiniPortrait 206 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 e Prepare the camera to take photos e Take the photo and process the exposed film 3 1 Preparing the camera To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos 1 Plug the AC power cord into the back of the camera and into a wall outlet The camera will power up Both the gre
6. en Ready light and the green Exposure light will illuminate See the example in Chapter 4 LED display functions Note lf the camera is unused for approximately ten minutes it will automatically shut off to conserve power Press the on button to reactivate the camera If necessary load film into the camera Refer to Chapter 2 Loading film for detailed instructions 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 1 800 343 5000 Note For passport photos move the aiming light selector to PP for ID photos set the selector to ID Refer to the section The camera in Chapter 1 for the location of the aiming light selector 3 2 4 Press the Aiming button and aim the lights at your subject 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 3 3 Taking the photo If your subject has a dark complexion press the face brightener Boost button Refer to The camera in Chapter 1 for location of the button A green Boost light will illuminate in the LED display The face brightener function turns o
7. equipment This Digital Apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Polaroid garantiert daB dieses Gerat die nachstehend aufgef hrten Internationalen Standards erfilit e die Vorschriften f r RF St rungen laut EN55022 Klasse B e die Anforderungen fir Funkschutz laut EN50082 1 IEC 801 2 IEC 801 3 IEC 801 4 Table of contents Certifications Setting up Using this guide 1 1 Unpacking the camera 1 2 The camera 1 3 Setting up the work area 1 4 Setting up the camera 1 5 Setting the Timer 1 6 Technical Assistance 1 6 2 Loading film Inserting fresh film 2 2 Removing spent film 2 4 Cleaning the rollers 2 5 Cleaning the film exit door 2 6 3 Taking a picture Preparing the camera 3 2 Taking the photo 3 4 4 LED display functions Making display selections 4 2 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors 5 1 Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty S 1 MiniPortrait 206 Camera service S 1 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers S 2 Using this guide 1 Setting up The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera lets you take instant photos quickly and easily for use with ID systems You can use the camera to take ID photos for use on passports identification cards credit cards and many other small formats This guide describes all the feat
8. ff and its light goes out after you take the picture To turn the face brightener function off before you take the picture press the button again When you turn the Face Brightener function on the camera increases the flash output by 0 3 to 0 5 photographic stops To take a photo 3J E 7 Press the Shutter button After you press the button the green Pull Film light illuminates in the LED display if the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet of film the Ready light will come on If it reads Ready take another picture Note You can take the two pictures at the same time giving you two of the same pose or you can take one picture after another giving you two different poses To set the number of photos to be taken at once refer to Chapter 4 LED display functions 3 4 To begin processing the film pull the white film tab keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera at all times Rest the camera on a flat surface and pull the tab straight out using the right hand This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned 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 film starts to develop 3 5 Push the START button to start the timer See Chapter 1 setting
9. ollers too fast Development time not long enough Hesitating while pulling the film from the camera Film fogged or extremely overexposed Corrective Action Pull the film using a smooth even moderate pull speed Develop film for time recommended in film instruction sheet Pull the film tab straight out in one motion without hesitation Do not remove the safety cover prior to loading the film Do not open the camera and remove the film pack while taking a picture MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the MiniPortrait 206 Camera against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase To verify the warranty period you should keep the invoice sales receipt or other proof of the purchase date Should this product or any component or accessory included with 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 incorrect installation unauthorized modification and misuse or abuse A charge will be made for repair of such damage This warranty excludes all consequential damages and does not affect your statutory rights Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of consequential damages so the foregoing may not apply to you MiniPo
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11. rtrait 206 Camera service U S A and Canada Outside North America If your MiniPortrait 206 Camera requires service call Polaroid Technical Assistance toll free from within the U S A at 1 800 343 5000 Monday through Friday 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 original shipping carton or other sturdy container with plenty of padding Shipping instructions will be provided by your Polaroid Technical Assistance specialist Please contact your nearest Polaroid dealer see the section immediately following S 1 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty Ltd 13 15 Lyonpark Road PO Box 163 North Ryde NSW 2113 Tel 02 950 7000 Fax 02 887 2209 Belgique Beigi Polaroid Belgium S A N V rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles 1140 Brussel Tel 32 2 702 86 20 Fax 32 2 726 92 99 Toll free line 32 2 78 155 905 Brasil Polaroid do Brasil Ltda Av Paulista 1776 11 andar Cerqueira Cesar Sao Paulo Capital 01310 921 Tel 55 11 285 6411 Fax 55 11 287 5393 Canada Polaroid Canada Inc 350 Carlingview Drive Etobicke ON M9W 5G6 Tel 1 416 675 3680 Fax 1 416 675 4245 Toll free 1 800 268 6970 Danmark Polaroid a s Blokken 75 3460 Birker d Tel 45 42 81 75 00 Fax 45 42 81 70 26 Deutschland Polaroid GmbH Sprendlinge
12. rture ASA 80 f11 1 2 ASA 100 f11 1 2 ASA 125 f16 ASA 3000 f64 Note Use these settings at 75 F 24 C and above At colder temperatures you may have to adjust the settings Refer to the film instructions for details 3 Get he aiming light selector g to the passport PP or ID setting 4 Set the timer b To do this refer to Setting the Timer on page 1 6 1 5 Setting the Timer Technical Assistance Before setting the timer first remove the insulation strip a which protects the timer s battery during shipment e To set minutes larger numbers press the MIN button Each time you press it the next higher number will appear after the first press 01 1 minute is indicated second press 02 is shown etc e To set seconds smaller numbers press the SEC button With each press the next higher number will appear It will read 01 for one second or 10 for ten seconds e To start the timer press the START button e To clear the numbers press the MIN button and the SEC button at the same time Replacement battery The timer uses one LR4 battery They can be purchased wherever watch calculator or hearing aid batteries are sold 0000 amp Polaroid 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 Can
13. t 1 if you want to take two different poses in one picture frame When you press the shutter button to take the first photo the LED display will read ready prompting you to take another photo Press the shutter button a second time and the picture will contain two different photos Select 2 If you want two identical poses in one frame When you press the shutter button the camera will take twin photos of the same subject 4 2 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors From time to time you may observe faults with your photos The following information will help you solve problems you may encounter Picture Fault Repeated evenly spaced spots Missing corners or orange red marks along edges Rectangular outline in print Cause Dirty developer rollers Pull the film tab from the camera at an angle Dried developer on rollers The white leader was not pulled completely off prior to pulling the film tab white tab passed through the rollers with film Corrective Action Clean developer rollers Pull the yellow black film tab straight from the camera Clean the rollers Pull white tab completely out of the camera before pulling the film from the camera 5 1 Picture Fault Small white specks pink lines streaks or blotches Muddy looking print Broad streak or mark across the picture Very light or no image Cause Pulling the film through the r
14. up for instructions about setting the timer Refer to the film instructions for proper development time When the timer beeps the film is fully developed peel the back from the print Note Development time will vary with temperature fluctuations refer to the film instructions for proper development time in hot and cold conditions You can lighten or darken your picture by adjusting the aperture selector and or the flash exposure setting using the exposure selector in the LED display Refer to Chapter 4 LED display functions for details about adjusting the flash exposure 3 6 4 LED display functions The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera has an LED display that guides the operator through camera operation The following camera adjustments can be made from this display e Exposure e Select to make one or two pictures each time the shutter button is pressed 4 1 Making display selections The following functions can be adjusted from the LED display Exposure For normal flash exposure the middle light will be on READY PULL FILM BOOST e 1 ut To increase exposure press the UP arrow in the display Each time the arrow is pressed the next higher light will come on To decrease exposure press the DOWN arrow the next lower light will come on Select Pressing select in the LED display allows you to toggle between 1 shown above and 2 Selec
15. ures of the Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera It takes you from unpacking the box to setting 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 prior knowledge of Polaroid cameras in order to use this new portrait camera 1 1 Unpacking the camera The following figures illustrate the standard parts you will find in the camera box in addition to this manual If you are missing anything contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer Support at 800 343 5000 immediately a MiniPortrait 206 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 voltages the table top unit c The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera a LED Display h Aiming button b Timer i Face Brightener button c On button j Flash d Shutter button k Lenses e Camera back Aiming lights f AC adapter socket m Aperture selector switch g Aiming light selector a og 9 IA 1 3 Setting up the work area You need the following items when setting up your work area the camera a wastebasket a non reflective cloth backdrop for ID photos a white backdrop for passport photos a chair 17 to 18 inches 45cm high To set up the work area for the MiniPortrait C
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