Impulse Series Camera User Guide
Impulse Series Camera User Guide IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Note: This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL). As a condition of listing, UL requires that basic safety information be provided. As with any battery-operated equipment, observe these basic safety precautions: 1. Follow all of these instructions. 2. Do not use the electronic flash if it has been damaged, until it has been examined at an authorized Polaroid Service Center. 3. Do not disassemble the electronic flash.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Table of Contents Important Safeguards .............................................................................. The camera ....................................................................................... Impulse .............................................................................................. Impulse AF ......................................................................................... 2 4 4 4 To take a picture ............................
Impulse Series Camera User Guide The camera Impulse Front View Back View A I B J C K D L E H G F N M Impulse AF Front View Back View A A1 I A2 B J1 C K L D E E1 H G A A1 A2 B - C D E E1 F - G - N F Electronic flash (shown raised). Self-timer button (Impulse AF only). Self-timer indicator (Impulse AF only). Single -element, 113mm lens (protected by a lens cover when the flash is lowered). Photocell (measures light from the scene. Lighten/darken control. Film exit slot.
Impulse Series Camera To take a picture Load the film 1. Push the latch forward to open the film door. User Guide 2. When the light next to the shutter button is green, the electronic flash is ready to fire. 3. When you are not using the camera, push the electronic flash down. The lens cover will move to cover the lens. Note: As mentioned, the flash is designed for every picture – indoors and outdoors – combining with the light from the scene to provide the right lighting for the best possible picture.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Take the picture When you have finished retaking the picture, return the control to the center position (c). 1. Hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars. 2. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. 3. Press the shutter button all the way. 4. When the light next to the shutter button is green, the electronic flash is ready to fire again.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Sonar focusing (Impulse AF only) Film care When you take a picture, your camera uses sound waves to measure the distance to your subject. For best results, use 600 color film when the temperature is between 55° F (13° C) and 95° F (13° C). At temperatures below 55° F (13° C), keep the camera and film as warm as possible. Above 95° F (13° C), keep the camera and film as cool as possible. Store the film below 75° F (24° C), if possible.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide To take better pictures • Look for light-colored backgrounds indoors –– When your subject is near a light background, both are well lit by the flash. By following these three simple rules, you will take better pictures indoors and out: • Include color – Look for color when framing the scene in the viewfinder or use colorful props. • Move in close – You can take the most pleasing picture of peoplewhen they are 3 to 5 feet (.9 to 1.5m) from the camera.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Troubleshooting Possible picture problems and their solutions Problem Cause Solution Repeated spots or bar pattern The developer rollers inside the film door need to be cleaned. Open the film door (do not do this in direct sunlight, when there is film in the camera). Clean the developer rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with water, if necessary. Background to dark The background was either too far from the subject or beyond the flash range.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Possible picture problems and their solutions (cont’d) Problem Cause Solution Unsharp picture (Impulse AF Camera) An object in the foreground prevented the sound waves from measuring the distance to the subject. The lens focused on the object, causing the subject to be unsharp and at times too dark. The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene. Be sure there are no objects in front of your subject.
Impulse Series Camera User Guide Canada only: The warranty and provisions do not affect your statutory rights. Full one-year warranty U.S. and Canada For more information: From within the U.S., please call us toll-free at 1-800-343-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm (Eastern time). If your camera proves to be defective within the warranty period, we will, without charge, either repair it or, at our option replace it with a fully reconditioned or new camera.
