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- Page 1 MiniPortrait Camera Model 206 User Manual...
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Page 2: Radio And Television Interference
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Polaroid garantiert, daß dieses Gerat die nachstehend aufgeführten Internationalen Standards erfülit: die Vorschriften für RF-Störungen laut EN55022 Klasse B - die Anforderungen für Funkschutz laut EN50082-1,... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents Certifications Setting up Using this guide Unpacking the camera The camera Setting up the work area Setting up the camera Setting the Timer Technical Assistance Loading film Inserting fresh film Removing spent film Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the film exit door Taking a picture Preparing the camera Taking the photo... - Page 4 LED display functions Making display selections Troubleshooting Correcting common errors Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty MiniPortrait 206 Camera service Polaroid Offices and Service Centers...
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Page 5: Setting Up
Using this guide This guide describes all the features 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. -
Page 6: Unpacking The Camera
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. MiniPortrait 206 Camera (a) -
Page 7: The Camera
The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. LED Display Timer On button Shutter button Camera back AC adapter socket Aiming light selector Aiming button Face Brightener button Flash Lenses Aiming lights Aperture selector switch... -
Page 8: Setting Up The Work Area
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 Camera: Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m). -
Page 9: Setting Up The Camera
Setting up the camera Preparing 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. -
Page 10: Setting The Timer
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 Canada, call toll- free: 1-800-268-6970. Outside North America, please contact the office nearest you. -
Page 11: Loading Film
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: Insert a fresh film pack Remove the spent film pack Clean the processing rollers... -
Page 12: Inserting Fresh Film
Inserting fresh film To insert a fresh film pack: Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with the black paper tab facing you. Check below the black tab to make sure you see a number of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film exposure. - Page 13 Close the camera back and rotate its latching cover, making sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back. Pull the 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.
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Page 14: Removing Spent Film
Removing spent film To remove the spent film pack: Open the film compartment and swing open the hinged camera back door to access the spent film pack. 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). -
Page 15: Cleaning The Rollers
Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers: 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. -
Page 16: Cleaning The Film Exit Door
Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer. -
Page 17: Taking A Picture
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. -
Page 18: Preparing The Camera
Preparing the camera To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos: Plug the AC power cord into the back of the camera and into a wall outlet. The camera will power up. Both the green Ready light and the green Exposure light will illuminate. - Page 19 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. Position the camera so that the lights converge on your subject's chin.
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Page 20: Taking The Photo
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 off and its light goes out after you take the picture. - Page 21 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.
- Page 22 Push the START button to start the timer. See Chapter 1, setting 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;...
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Page 23: Led Display Functions
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: Exposure Select (to make one or two pictures each time the shutter... -
Page 24: Making Display Selections
Making display selections The following functions can be adjusted from the LED display: Exposure For normal flash exposure, the middle light will be on. PULL FILM READY BOOST EXPOSURE To increase exposure, press the UP arrow in the display. Each time the arrow is pressed, the next higher light will come on. -
Page 25: Correcting Common Errors
Correcting common errors 5 Troubleshooting From time to time you may observe faults with your photos. The following information will help you solve problems you may encounter. Picture Fault Cause Repeated, evenly Dirty developer spaced spots rollers. Missing corners, or Pull the film tab from orange-red marks the camera at an... - Page 26 Picture Fault Cause Small, white specks, Pulling the film pink lines, streaks or through the rollers blotches too fast. Muddy-looking print Development time not long enough. Broad streak or mark Hesitating while across the picture pulling the film from the camera. Very light or no image Film fogged or extremely...
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Page 27: Miniportrait 206 Camera Warranty
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). -
Page 28: Polaroid Offices And Service Centers
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/Beigië Polaroid (Belgium) S.A.-N.V. rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles-1140 Brussel Tel.: 32 2 702 86 20... - Page 29 México Polaroid de México S.A. de C.V. Paseo de la Reforma 195-Piso 17 C.P. 06500 México, D.F. Tel.: 52 5 703-1111 Fax: 52 5 566-0505 Del interior al 91 (800) 70-727 Ventas 91 (800) 70-747 Nederland Polaroid Nederland B.V. Zonnebaan 45 3606 CH Maarssen Tel.: 31-30-2410-420...