MiniPortrait Camera Model 206 User Manual Radio and television interference FCC Notice (U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna of the radio or television set · Increasing the separation between this equipment and the radio or television receiver · Connecting this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected · Consulting the dealer for help Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. EMI Notice (Canada) This Digital Apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the 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, IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4. EMC Notice (Germany) i Table of contents Certifications i 1 Setting up Using this guide Unpacking the camera The camera Setting up the work area Setting up the camera Setting the Timer Technical Assistance 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-6 1-6 2 Loading film Inserting fresh film Removing spent film Cleaning the rollers Cleaning the film exit door 2-2 2-4 2-5 2-6 3 Taking a picture Preparing the camera Taking the photo 3-2 3-4 ii 4 LED display functions Making display selections 4-2 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty MiniPortrait 206 Camera service Polaroid Offices and Service Centers S-1 S-1 S-2 5-1 iii 1 Setting up The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera lets you take instant photos, quickly and easily, for use with ID systems. You can use the camera to take ID photos for use on passports, identification cards, credit cards, and many other small formats. 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. You do not need prior knowledge of Polaroid cameras in order to use this new portrait camera. 1-1 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. a b MiniPortrait 206 Camera (a) an AC adapter depending on the configuration ordered, you may receive the wall-mounted unit for 110V (b) or, for all other voltages, the table-top unit (c) a b c 1-2 The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a b c d e f g LED Display Timer On button Shutter button Camera back AC adapter socket Aiming light selector h i j k l m Aiming button Face Brightener button Flash Lenses Aiming lights Aperture selector switch 1-3 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: 1 2 Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m). Make sure an electrical outlet is accessible to the camera. Avoid placing the camera where it may be exposed to extreme temperatures, for example, near a door or window. Use a wastebasket for discarding tabs and film waste. Place the backdrop behind where the subject will be seated. Passport regulations require a white background. For ID pictures hang a piece of non-reflective cloth as a backdrop. Place a chair against the backdrop. 3 4 5 1-4 Setting up 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. Preparing the camera To set up the camera: 1 Power up the camera by plugging the small end of the AC power cord into the socket on the back of the camera (f). Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet. After a brief warm-up period, the following will be illuminated in the LED display: A green Ready light, and a green Exposure light. For detailed instructions on adjusting the exposure, see Chapter 4, LED display functions. 2 Adjust the aperture selector switch (m) on the front of the camera for the recommended f-stop. To adjust the aperture switch, move the switch to the desired setting. Film Speed ASA 80 ASA 100 ASA 125 ASA 3000 Aperture f11-1/2 f11-1/2 f16 f64 Note: Use these settings at 75oF (24oC) and above. At colder temperatures, you may have to adjust the settings. Refer to the film instructions for details. 3 Set the aiming light selector (g) to the passport (PP) or ID setting. Set the timer (b). To do this, refer to Setting the Timer on page 1-6. 4 1-5 Setting the Timer Before setting the timer, first remove the insulation strip (a) which protects the timer's battery during shipment. · To set minutes (larger numbers), press the MIN button. Each time you press it, the next higher number will appear; after the first press, "01" (1 minute) is indicated; second press, "02" is shown, etc. To set seconds (smaller numbers), press the SEC button. With each press, the next higher number will appear. It will read "01" for one second; or "10" for ten seconds. To start the timer, press the START button. To clear the numbers, press the MIN button and the SEC button at the same time. · · · Replacement battery: The timer uses one #LR4 battery. They can be purchased wherever watch, calculator, or hearing aid batteries are sold. 00 0 0 M S MIN CLEAR SEC Polaroid a START Technical Assistance 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. 1-6 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 2-1 Inserting fresh film To insert a fresh film pack: 1 Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with the black paper tab facing you. 2 Check below the black tab to make sure you see a number of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film exposure. 2-2 3 Close the camera back and rotate its latching cover, making sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back. 4 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. This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned. 2-3 Removing spent film To remove the spent film pack: 1 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). 2 2-4 Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers: 1 2 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. 3 While the rollers are out of the camera back, wipe them gently with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with water. Caution: Use water only; other cleaning solutions may permanently damage the rollers. 4 Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film exit door and rotating it downward. 2-5 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer. 2-6 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. After you are familiar with the steps, you will be able to take photos on your own. This chapter tells you how to: · Prepare the camera to take photos · Take the photo and process the exposed film 3-1 Preparing the camera To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos: 1 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. See the example in Chapter 4, LED display functions. Note: If the camera is unused for approximately ten minutes, it will automatically shut off to conserve power. Press the On button to reactivate the camera. 2 If necessary, load film into the camera. Refer to Chapter 2, Loading film, for detailed instructions. Place your subject in a chair against the backdrop. For best results, position the subject as close to the backdrop as possible. Remember, passport photos require a white background. For questions regarding passport specifications and techniques, call toll-free: 1-800-343-5000. 3 Note: For passport photos, move the aiming light selector to "PP"; for ID photos, set the selector to "ID". Refer to the section The camera, in Chapter 1, for the location of the aiming light selector. 3-2 4 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. 5 Position the camera so that the lights converge on your subject's chin. 3-3 6 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. To turn the face brightener function off before you take the picture, press the button again. When you turn the Face Brightener function on, the camera increases the flash output by 0.3 to 0.5 photographic stops. Taking the photo To take a photo: 1 Press the Shutter button. After you press the button, the green Pull Film light illuminates in the LED display; if the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet of film, the Ready light will come on. If it reads Ready, take another picture. Note: You can take the two pictures at the same time, giving you two of the same pose, or you can take one picture after another, giving you two different poses. To set the number of photos to be taken at once, refer to Chapter 4, LED display functions. 3-4 2 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. 3 Pull the yellow tab, keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera. Position the camera and pull the tab as described in 2 above. A smooth, straight pull will prevent blemishes in the picture. As soon as you pull the yellow tab, the film starts to develop. 3-5 4 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; refer to the film instructions for proper development time in hot and cold conditions. 5 You ...