Impulse Series Camera
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1. Polaroid Impulse Series Camera User Guide Impulse Series Camera User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Note This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc UL As acondition of listing UL requires that basic safety information be provided As with any battery operated equipment observe these basic safety precautions 1 Follow all of these instructions 2 Donotuse the electronic flash if it has been damaged until it has been examined at an authorized Polaroid Service Center 3 Do not disassemble the electronic flash To reduce the risk of an electronic shock service or repair work must be done only by an authorized Polaroid Service Center Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when the electronic flash is used again 4 Donotimmerse the electronic flash in water or other fluids PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Please read this book cover to cover We recommend that you take the time to read through this entire book so you are completely familiar with your camera system It is especially important to know how to handle Polaroid film and pictures to ensure high quality results Impulse Series Camera User Guide Table of Contents Important SafeQuards ccccceccccseececeeeeeceeeeeceeeeesseeceeseeeeessueeesseeeessaaeees WGC UMC a ane eee geneeves DUI O cree etre us E E E E A nia EE EARR IDUIS SA EE E E E KR BR A DP OA RS PIE nn rh ee ee ct eee Load the film 2 eee ec ee cece cece e2. Position your subject Indoors Your subject should be within the camera s flash range Impulse 4to 10 feet 1 2 to 3m Impulse AF 2 to 14 feet 6 to 4 25m For best results your subject should also be near a light colored background Outdoors Your subject should be Impulse atleast 4 feet 1 2m away Impulse AF atleast 2 feet 6m away Be sure there are objects in front of your subject See Sonar focusing page 7 Impulse Series Camera Take the picture 1 Hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars 2 Frame your subject in the viewfinder 3 Press the shutter button all the way 4 When the light next to the shutter button is green the electronic flash is ready to fire again If the green light goes off and you want to take another picture lightly touch and release the shutter button to recharge the electronic flash Other Features The lighten darken control Use the lighten darken control when you want to retake a picture to make it lighter or darker To take a lighter picture slide the control all the way to the lighten setting a To take a darker picture slide the control all the way to the darken setting User Guide When you have finished retaking the picture return the control to the center position C Pictures taken of people in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark Set the control all the way to the lighten sett
3. al date of purchase To verify the warranty period you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date Without this information the warranty will be determined by the manufacturing date on the camera The repair or replacement 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 or information call our toll free number listed below If your camera is not working our representatives will verify the problem and can ship a replacement camera to you quickly within approximately two or three Polaroid business days in the U S U S only This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty excludes all consequential damages Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you User Guide Canada only The warranty and provisions do not affect your statutory rights For more information From within the U S please call us toll free at 1 800 343 5000 Monday through Friday 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time In Canada call toll free 1 800 268 6970 in Toronto call 675 3680 Americas Business Center If you have any questions about your camera or pictures you believe your camera need
4. cecececeeeecececesaececececueaeseseceeaeaesesesneaeseeneeeas Raise the electronic flash to activate the camera ccceceeeeeeeseeeeeeees Position your subject LL WARS ICS a de O O1 O1 O1 O1 COTES The lighten darken control ccccceecceseeeeseeeeceeeeseeseeeeueeseeesaeeesaaees The self timer Impulse AF Only Sonar focusing Impulse AF Only CANS aA ea a an ions CR AE OS CA ee E ee eee ee eee ne PCO CAIG a seseens NN N N N O O0 To take better pictures LR Camera accessories cccececececececececcccacacccccecucececeaeauacacaeecseeueaseeanaeenaees Camer DIT aoran o EE E ce eee aoa E AE Photofile 20 eines ee neneeceneumemecememeemecememeemeue OO CO OO OO enetedare sated Ea aR EEEE 9 Possible picture problems and their solutions cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 AAA EE ET E 11 Impulse Series Camera The camera Impulse Front View Electronic flash shown raised Self timer button Impulse AF only Self timer indicator Impulse AF only Single element 113mm lens protected by a lens cover when the flash is lowered Photocell measures light from the scene Lighten darken control Film exit slot 1 Sonar rangefinder Impulse AF only Film shade protects the picture from light as it exits the camera G Film door D gt gt gt 1nmMmmMOO ZS rA User Guid
5. e Back View Back View Film door latch Picture counter counts down to show how many pictures are left in the film pack Green ready light shows the flash is ready to fire Flash status light red when the flash is charging green when flash is ready to fire Impulse AF only Shutter button Viewfinder Tripod socket underneath the camera Neckstrap connector Impulse Series Camera To take a picture Load the film 1 Push the latch forward to open the film door 2 Hold the pack by its edges as shown 3 Slide it all the way into the camera 4 Close the film door The camera ejects the film cover Raise the electronic flash to activate the camera Note Since the electronic flash is designed to be used for every picture indoors and outdoors the camera will not operate until the electronic flash Is raised 1 Push the top of the electronic flash down and release it The electronic flash will come up automatically and the lens cover will move to the side to expose the lens User Guide 2 When the light next to the shutter button is green the electronic flash is ready to fire 3 When you are not using the camera push the electronic flash down The lens cover will move to cover the lens Note As mentioned the flash is designed for every picture indoors and outdoors combining with the light from the scene to provide the right lighting for the best possible picture
6. ed nylon bags hold a camera film and accessories Each has an adjustable strap PhotoFile 20 This distinctively styled photo album holds 20 photos and offers easy flip through viewing Impulse Series Camera Troubleshooting Possible picture problems and their solutions Problem Repeated spots or bar pattern Background to dark Unsharp picture Cause The developer rollers inside the film door need to be cleaned The background was either too far from the subject or beyond the flash range The subject was too close to the camera User Guide Solution Open the film door do not do this in direct sunlight when there is film in the camera Clean the developer rollers with a lint free cloth dampened with water if necessary Be sure the lighten darken control is in center position Place your subject near the background and keep both within the applicable flash range Impulse 4 to 10 feet 1 2 to 3m Impulse AF 2 to 14 feet 6 to 4 25m Be sure your subject is at least 4 feet 1 2m from the camera Impulse Series Camera Possible picture problems and their solutions cont d Problem Unsharp picture Impulse AF Camera Pictures too blue or too red yellow Subject too dark Featherlike pattern Cause An object in the foreground prevented the sound waves from measuring the distance to the subject The lens focused on the object causing the subject to be un
7. he film below 75 F 24 C if possible In its sealed box the film can be refrigerated not frozen Picture care During the first 60 seconds of development handle the picture gently Fanning or bending the picture will disturb the development process At temperatures below 55 F 13 C immediately place the developing picture being careful not to bend it in a warm pocket for at least a minute In hot weather keep the developing picture cool by placing it in shade Lens care Avoid touching the lens Remove dust and fingerprints by breathing on the lens and wiping it gently with a clean soft facial tissue Do not use silicone treated eyeglass tissues Impulse Series Camera To take better pictures By following these three simple rules you will take better pictures indoors and out e Include color Look for color when framing the scene in the viewfinder or use colorful props e Move in close You can take the most pleasing picture of peoplewhen they are 3 to 5 feet 9 to 1 5m from the camera Camera accessories User Guide e Look for light colored backgrounds indoors When your subjectis near a light background both are well lit by the flash The accessories listed add to the versatility of your camera and to your enjoyment of your photographs For information on these and other accessories please contact your dealer or your nearest Polaroid office Camera bags These durable padd
8. ing a before taking this type of picture Note The self timer Impulse AF only The self timer lets you get into your picture To use this feature ie Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support Frame your picture in the viewfinder Push the self timer button down and release it d You now have 12 seconds to get into your picture During the first 10 seconds you will see a flashing red light e on the front of the camera Two seconds before the camera takes the picture the red light will stay on to remind you to hold still and smile If you want to stop the 12 second countdown push the self timer button down and release d Impulse Series Camera Sonar focusing Impulse AF only When you take a picture your camera uses sound waves to measure the distance to your subject A built in computer then uses this measurement to provide the correct lens setting The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene approximate area circled in white so be sure there are no objects in front of your subject Camera care Keep the camera free of water and sand Avoid storing the camera in hot places User Guide Film care For best results use 600 color film when the temperature is between 55 F 13 C and 95 F 13 C At temperatures below 55 F 13 C keep the camera and film as warm as possible Above 95 F 13 C keep the camera and film as cool as possible Store t
9. s repair or you need additional information call us toll free 1 800 343 5000 from anywhere in the U S Our representatives can be reached every weekday from 8 am to 8 pm Eastern time In Canada call toll free 1 800 268 6970 In Toronto call 675 3680 Or if you prefer write to us The address is Americas Business Center 201 Burlington Rd Bedford Massachusetts 01730 Please include a sample picture of the problem you are having with your camera Polaroid instant color film is sold in the U S Canada and Latin America Before traveling to countries outside the U S and Canada call us toll free to learn where film for your camera is being sold
10. sharp and at times too dark Pictures taken at temperatures below 55 F 13 C can have a blue tint Pictures taken at temperatures above 95 F 35 C can have a red or yellow tint The camera s photocell measured the bright window light causing the subject to be too dark When a bright source of light lamplight candlelight etc is in the central part of the scene and in front of the subject the camera s photocell will measure the bright light causing the subject to be too dark When you fan or bend a developing picture it disturbs the development process 10 User Guide Solution The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene Be sure there are no objects in front of your subject In cold weather below 55 F 13 C keep the developing picture warm by placing it inside your pocket In hot weather keep the developing picture cool by placing it in shade Reposition your subject away from the bright background Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it is not part of the scene Handle the picture gently by its wide white border during the first 60 seconds of development Impulse Series Camera Full one year warranty U S and Canada If your camera proves to be defective within the warranty period we will without charge either repair it or at our option replace it with a fully reconditioned or new camera The warranty period is one year from the Origin
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