Polaroid Miniportrait 203 Troubleshooting Manual
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Page 1: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Guide Polaroid Miniportrait Model 203 and Model 403 July 1996 Polaroid Corporation Customer Care Center Technical Documentation 201 Burlington Road Bedford, MA 01730... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Page How to troubleshoot....3 • Black Pictures........3 • Dark Pictures........5 • Light pictures........7 • Yellowish/reddish spots in picture..9 • Timer Inoperative........11 • Flash doesn’t fire........ 13 • Camera inoperative......15 The Bank Program.....17... -
Page 3: How To Troubleshoot
How to troubleshoot BLACK PICTURES Complaint: Black pictures Refer to "Flash Does Does flash fire? Not Fire", Pgs. 12 and 13 Is film dark Remove dark slide slide removed? Are lens caps Remove lens caps removed? Is flash set Set flash for 80 for 80? (not 3000) Return camera for... - Page 4 EXPLANATION If the flash doesn’t fire in situations where there is very low light, the picture may be black (underexposed with no discernible image). If the film’s dark slide is not removed prior to taking the picture, light cannot expose the negative. If lens caps are not removed, light can not travel through the lens to expose the negative.
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Page 5: Dark Pictures
How to troubleshoot DARK PICTURES Complaint : Dark Pictures Is flash set for Reset the camera 100/80? Is flash facing Rotate strobe head to subject? face the subject Is f-stop Set f-stop between setting below f11 and f16 f16? Refer to Is flash firing? "Flash Does Not Fire"... - Page 6 EXPLANATION: If the flash is set for 3000 (B & W film) instead of 80 (color film), the flash will not provide enough light to properly expose the picture. If the flash reflector is tilted upward, not enough light will reach the subject.
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Page 7: Light Pictures
How to troubleshoot LIGHT PICTURES Complaint : light pictures Decrease f-stop Is picture still Aperture opening was (higher number) to light? too large Is picture still Try another film pack Film was fogged too light? Is head Check portrait head size too large Camera was too close size... - Page 8 EXPLANATION: If the picture is too light (overexposed), first try reducing the aperture size by going to a higher f-stop number. This will allow less light to reach the negative during exposure resulting in a darker picture. If the picture is still too light, the film may be fogged. Try another film pack.
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Page 9: Yellowish/Reddish Spots In Picture
How to troubleshoot YELLOWISH/REDDISH SPOTS IN PICTURE Complaint : yellowish/reddish spots in picture Are spots Film or operator repetitive? problem Does problem rollers continue? Replace the camera's rollers... - Page 10 EXPLANATION: The operator may have handled the film during development. Never squeeze or bend the film while it is developing. Allow it to develop undisturbed on a flat surface. If the spots are repetitive through all pictures in the pack, the rollers are dirty.
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Page 11: Timer Inoperative
How to troubleshoot TIMER INOPERATIVE Complaint : Timer inoperative Are batteries in Install batteries the timer? Are batteries Replace batteries O.K.? Is customer Explain how to properly resetting timer reset timer properly? Replace timer... - Page 12 EXPLANATION: If the timer does not function, check to make sure batteries are installed. Check for correct orientation of batteries. If the timer is still inoperative, try two new batteries. If it is still inoperative, make sure the customer is properly resetting the timer.
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Page 13: Flash Doesn't Fire
How to troubleshoot FLASH DOESN’T FIRE Complaint : flash doesn't fire Is the camera Turn camera ON Is the flash Raise the flash head Ready Light ON? Are the Replace the batteries batteries O.K.? Return camera for repair... - Page 14 EXPLANATION: If the camera is not turned on, the shutter, rangefinder and flash won’t function. Push the switch to “1” to turn on the power. If the flash head is not raised all the way, the flash will not turn If the camera is turned on with the flash in the upright position the green ready light should be lit, if not, check the 6 volt battery.
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Page 15: Camera Inoperative
How to troubleshoot CAMERA INOPERATIVE Complaint : camera inoperative Is power Turn power switch on switch on? Is the Replace the battery battery O.K.? Is the battery Replace the cable O.K.? battery cable Return the camera for repair... - Page 16 EXPLANATION: If the power switch is not on, the camera’s shutter, rangefinder and flash will not operate. Push the switch to “1” to turn on the power. If the power switch is on and the camera still doesn’t operate, try another 6 volt battery.
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Page 17: The Bank Program
Customers should call Polaroid’s Order Entry Department at 800-343-5000. BATTERY REQUESTS Both 6 volt and timer batteries are not supplied by Polaroid. They must be purchased by the bank. Batteries for the timer are Duracell T389. These are available commercially, or from the Polaroid Parts Department at 1-800- 343-4846. - Page 18 The Bank Program SERVICE PROCEDURES The procedure below is for Bank Program customers only; all other customers should follow standard service procedures. Film back only: If the film back is faulty, call Customer Service to arrange “ship first”. Camera: If the camera is faulty, arrange a “ship first” through CSIS. Atlanta will send a replacement unit directly to the customer.
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