ID-104 Econo ID-104 Deluxe User's Manual Table of contents Setting up -- 4 Unpacking the camera The camera Setting up the work area Setting up the camera Technical Assistance 5 6 7 8 9 Table of contents Loading film -- 10 Recommended Polaroid films Inserting film Removing film Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the film exit door 10 10 12 13 14 Taking pictures -- 15 Preparing the camera Taking the photo 15 17 Using the camera buttons and menus -- 19 Using the standard buttons Using the Deluxe menu buttons Understanding the Deluxe menu options 19 19 20 Using optional equipment -- 22 Using the battery 22 Correcting common problems -- 23 Polaroid Warranty and Service -- 25 ID-104 Camera warranty ID-104 Camera service Worlwide Polaroid Service Directory 25 25 26 Certifications -- 28 English 2 Setting up The Polaroid ID-104 Camera lets you quickly and easily take instant photos for use with ID systems. Use the camera to take ID photos for use on identification cards, credit cards, and many other small formats. There are three models of the ID-104 Camera. Each camera lets you adjust the exposure, and gives you a choice of taking 4 pictures per sheet. These pictures can be grouped as four different pictures, four duplicate pictures, or two sets of two different pictures. Picture-taking operations vary depending on the model you are using. The ID-104 Deluxe Camera has a LCD graphical menu display that guides you through picture-taking operations in English, French, Italian and Spanish. This camera has additional programmable features for added functionality. The ID-104 Econo Camera has a LED panel that uses a series of lights to guide you through picture-taking operations. The ID-104 Viva Camera is released for international use only. It uses a different film format from other ID-104 cameras. Otherwise, the operations are identical to the Econo. English 4 Setting up Unpacking the camera The following figure illustrates the standard parts in the camera box. If you are missing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Representative. a ID-104 Camera b Stand c Universal power supply Unpacking the camera a b c Setting up English 5 The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a b c d e f g h 6 English The camera n m l k j i o p r q a b c d e f g h i j Display Power button Shutter button Up icon (Deluxe only) Menu icon (Deluxe only) Film compartment Power key (Deluxe only) Release pin Locking knob Power jack k l m n o p q r Down icon (Deluxe only) Exit icon (Deluxe only) Aim Light button Strobe Boost button Strobe Lenses Aiming light Aperture selector switch Setting up Setting up the work area You need the following items to set up your work area: the camera a table, 29 to 30 in. (76 cm) high a wastebasket a piece of non-reflective cloth, preferably felt or velvet a chair, 17 to 18 in. (45 cm) high To set up the work area for the ID-104 Camera: 1 2 Use a work area measuring 8 x 10 ft. (2.4 x 3 m). Place the camera (a) on the table (b) near an electrical outlet (c). Avoid placing the camera near a door, window, or any other place where it might be exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight. Use a wastebasket (d) for discarded tabs and film waste. Hang the non-reflective cloth (e) as a photo backdrop. Place the chair (f) approximately 40 in. (1 m) from the camera and as close to the backdrop as possible. Setting up the work area 3 4 5 a b c e f d Setting up English 7 Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple; follow these steps and your ID-104 Camera will be ready to take photos in no time. Note: The following instructions refer to the callouts in the previous The camera (page 6) section. Preparing the camera To set up the camera and turn it on: 1 Pull out the silver release pin (h) on the right side of the camera base with the camera back facing you. While holding the knob out, firmly grasp the camera head from the bottom with your left hand and swing it up into the upright position. Release the knob. The camera head clicks into place when the camera is fully upright. Tighten the large black locking knob (i) under the camera, preventing it from moving on its base. Plug the small end of the AC power supply into the socket on the back of the camera (j). Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. If you prefer to use the rechargeable battery, refer to the instructions in this guide. Adjust the aperture switch (r) on the front of the camera for the recommended f-stop by moving the switch to the desired setting. Film Speed ASA 80 ASA 100 ASA 125 ASA 3000 Aperture f11-1/2 f11-l/2 f16 f64 8 English Setting up the camera 2 3 4 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. 5 Turn on the ID-104 Camera: Deluxe model. Turn the camera on by turning the key (g) clockwise 90° to ON. The display reads "Load Film" if the camera does not contain film, "Pull Film" if the film has been loaded but the dark slide has not been pulled, and "Wait" for a warm-up period of about 15 seconds if the camera contains film. After warm-up, it reads "Ready". Setting up Econo or Viva model. Once the camera is plugged in, the Ready indicator lights up when the strobe is charged. To load film, refer to Loading Film (page 10). 6 Adjust the camera as needed: Deluxe model. Use the camera's menu system to change a range of programmable settings and to choose the set of grouped pictures to print. Econo or Viva model. To increase or decrease the strobe brightness, press the up or down arrow key until the correct Exposure LED is illuminated. To choose the number of pictures, press Select until the correct number appears. For detailed instructions on using the cameras buttons and menus, see Using the camera's menus (page 19). Technical Assistance Technical Assistance For technical assistance, call toll-free within the U.S.A.: 1-800-225-1618, 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: 1-800-225-1618. Outside North America, please contact your nearest Polaroid office. Setting up English 9 Loading film The following films are recommended for the ID-104 Camera line. Loading film Recommended Polaroid films Deluxe and Econo models. T669, T667, PC 100, PC-ID UV, PC 100 ID UV, and custom Identifilm products. Viva model. Viva Color, Viva Black and White, T88, and T87. Inserting film Inserting a film pack: 1 Open the film compartment by rotating its latching cover to the unlocked position. The door opens as you lift it up, allowing access to the empty film pack. 2 Insert a film pack into the film compartment with the black paper tab facing you. English 10 3 Check below the black tab ensuring several white tabs appear. One white tab is used for each film exposure. Inserting film 4 Close the film compartment and rotate its latching cover; make sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back. Loading film English 11 5 Pull the black paper tab out, always keeping it perpendicular to the camera. This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned. 12 English Removing film Removing film Removing the film pack: 1 Open the film compartment by rotating its latching cover to the unlocked position. The door opens as you lift it up, allowing access to the empty film pack. Loading film 2 Grasp the empty film pack at the tab end; push it up and lift it out. Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers: 1 2 Open the film compartment door. Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of the roller assembly and rotating it upward. Loading film English 13 3 Wipe them gently with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with water. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives. 14 English Cleaning the film exit door 4 Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film exit door and rotating it downward. Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer. Use an old toothbrush moistened with water to remove any dried developer. Loading film Taking pictures Preparing the camera 1 Preparing the camera to take ID photos: Deluxe model. Turn the key clockwise 90° to ON. 15 English Taking pictures When you turn the key, one of three messages displays: "Wait - camera warm-up is approximately 15 seconds," "Load Film - indicates there is no film in the camera," "Pull Film - indicates the film's dark slide has not been pulled." Econo or Viva model. Once the camera is plugged in, the Ready indicator lights up in approximately 15 seconds, indicating that the strobe is charged. (If the camera was plugged in for a while, it may automatically shut off to conserve electricity. Pressing the power button turns it on.) 2 3 Load film into the camera if necessary. Refer to Loading film (page 10) for detailed instructions. Place your subject approximately 40 in. (1 m) in front of the camera. 4 Press the Aim Light button and aim the light at your subject. The light will blink for 15 seconds while you aim the camera. Note: The aiming light must be blinking in order to take a picture. If the aiming light goes out, press it to turn it on again, before taking your photo. 16 English Preparing the camera 5 Adjust the camera so that the light is aligned on your subject's chin. 6 Press the Strobe Boost button if your subject has a dark complexion. Deluxe model. A Face Brightener icon appears on the display when you press the button. The Face Brightener function turns off and its icon disappears after you take the picture. Econo and Viva model. The "Boost" indicator is illuminated and turns off after you take the picture. When you turn the Strobe Boost function on, the camera increases the strobe output by 0.3 to 0.5 photographic stops. Taking pictures Taking the photo Taking a photo: 1 Press the Shutter button with the aiming light on. After pressing the button, the display (or LED indicator) reads "Pull Film". If the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet of film, it reads "Ready" after a 7-second charge time. If it reads "Ready", take another picture. Taking the photo Note: You can take one, two, or four pictures at the same time. To set the number of photos to be taken at once, refer to Using the camera's buttons and menus (page 19). 2 To begin processing the film, pull the small white film tab completely out of the camera, always keeping it perpendicular to the camera. This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned. Taking pictures English 17 3 Pull the colored film tab, keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera. 18 English Taking the photo Deluxe Model Once you pull the colored tab, the camera starts counting the film's exposure time. In addition, the number of exposures currently being timed blinks on the display. Econo and Viva Models Once you pull the colored tab, begin timing the development according to the film instructions. 4 Peel the back from the print when the camera timer beeps. To lighten or darken your picture, adjust the aperture selector and/or the strobe exposure setting. To lighten the picture, move the aperture selector to the left (to a lower number), increasing the exposure. To darken the picture, move the aperture selector to the right (to a higher number), decreasing the exposure. Taking pictures Using the camera buttons and menu Using the standard buttons The buttons used to operate the camera are located on the top back of the camera handles. They are called the Power, Aim Light, Strobe Boost, and Shutter buttons. The Power button powers up the camera after the autoshutoff shuts the camera down. The Aim Light button activates the aim light, which flashes on and off for 15 seconds. You can take a picture only when the aim light is flashing. Press the button again to reactivate the aim light if it has turned off. The Strobe Boost button enhances the strobe for one photo without changing the exposure. Use this feature for subjects with darker complexions. The camera returns to normal operation after one shot is taken. The shutter button takes a picture (only when the aim light is activated). 19 English Using the camera buttons and menu Using the Econo LED display buttons 1 2 Press "Select" to take one, two, or four identical pictures. Press the Exposure up or down arrows to lighten or darken your photos. Using the Deluxe menu buttons The buttons used to operate the ID-104's Deluxe Camera's menus are located on the top back of the camera handles. They are usually called the Power, Aim Light, Strobe Boost, and Shutter buttons. However, when you are using the camera's menus, the four buttons control alternate functions. To enter the menu system, press the Power button. Once you press the Power button, the ...