Land Cameras SX-70 Manual page 16

IF THE CAMERA DOES NOT EJECT THE FILM COVER OR FILM
When you insert a new film pack and c lose the door, or when you press
the shutter button, the camera should do two things: make its usual
motor noise and eject the film cover or a piece of film. If it does not do
either, the battery in the film pack may not be working. Try another pack.
If the film cover comes out this time, the battery in the first pack was
probably dead. Return it to your dealer or to Polaroid Customer Service
(page 33) and we will replace it.
If the camera makes its usual noise, but does not eject the film cover or
film, the cause may be with the film pack, although not related to the
battery in it, or it may be with the camera. Check by inserting another
pack. If the film cover comes out of this pack, it indicates that the first
pack was not working properly. Return it to your dea ler or to Polaroid
Customer Service (page 33) for replacement.
If the film cover does not come out of the second pack, the camera may
not be working properly. Cal l Customer Service at the number given on
page 31 and, if necessary, return your camera as described on page 33.
The camera will not operate when
a
FlashBar with 5 used bulbs facing
front is on the camera (see page 20). If the camera does not operate
when an unused side of a FlashBar is facing front, turn the FlashBar
around or insert
a
new one; if you can then take
a
flash picture, this
means one side of the FlashBar was not working. If this should happen,
please telephone Customer Service (see next page).
IF THE CAMERA STOPS DUR ING A CYC LE
In rare cases, the camera may stop in the midd le of an operating cycle,
because the motor is not getting enough power to continue. (When this
happens, you may not be able to close the camera fully. Never try to
force it shut.) There are two possible reasons why the camera may stop:
One is when you jab at the shutter button instead of holding it until the
picture comes out. The remedy is simple-press the shutter button
again and hold it. The camera should complete its cycle. If it does not,
open the film door in dim light and pull the pack out about an inch .
Push the pack back in again and closethe film door. The counter will
reset to 10. The camera should complete its cycle, ejecting the top piece
offilm which will have been exposed to light and should be discarded.
The other reason may be that the battery in the film pack only had
sufficient power to start the operating cyc le, not to finish it. Remove the
pack and insert an empty one-most empty packs sti ll have some
30
power in reserve. If the camera completes its cycle, indicating that the
battery in the first pack is dead, return the pack to your dealer or to
Polaroid Customer Service (page 33) for replacement.
If you do not have an empty pack, you can use a fresh one, but you do
risk losing one or more pieces of film. When you insert a fresh pack, it's
possible that the film cover will stick out of the pack and the door will
not close. Remove the film cover and close the door. If you can close the
door, but the film cover is ejected part way, open the film door and
remove the fi lm cover by turning the rollers forward. Never try to force
the cover through the rollers without first opening the film door.
If none of the suggested remedies makes your camera complete its
cycle, ca ll Customer Service at the number given below and, if neces-
sa ry, return your camera for repair (page 33). Do not try to close it com-
pletely as this may damage the internal moving mechanism, which is in
the mid-cycle position. For temporary storage or shipping, you can
collapse the camera to the point where you feel a little resistance, but do
not force it shut.
IF YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR CAMERA OR FILM
Before you try anything else, ca ll us. Our Customer Service department
is as close as your telephone. One of our representatives will be glad to
talk to you about your camera. We can be reached on weekdays from
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., your local time. From anywhere in the continental
U.S.A. except Massachusetts ca ll 800-225-1384 toll-free· from
31 Massachusetts and anywhere in Canada, ca ll collect (617) 864-4568.