MiniPortrait Camera Model 205 User Manual
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Table of contents Certifications 1 Setting up Using this guide 5 Unpacking the camera 6 The camera 7 Setting up the work area 8 Setting up the camera 9 Technical Assistance 2 3 2 10 Loading film Inserting fresh film 12 Removing spent film 14 Cleaning the rollers 15 Cleaning the film exit door 16 Taking a picture Preparing the camera 18 Taking the photo 20 3
5 Using the camera menus Using the menu buttons 24 Understanding the options 25 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors 27 Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 205 Camera warranty 29 MiniPortrait 205 Camera service 30 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 31 4
1 Setting up The Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 Camera lets you quickly and easily take instant photos 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 Mini Portrait 205 Camera. It takes you from unpacking the box to setting up the camera, through troubleshooting problems you may have with photos.
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.
The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera.
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 (a): 1 Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m). 2 Make sure an electrical outlet (b) is accessible to the camera.
Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps and you'll have your MiniPortrait 205 Camera set up and ready to take photos in no time. Note: The following instructions refer to the 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 (g).
4 Use the camera's menu system to adjust the flash exposure, number of exposures, and development time. For detailed instructions on using the camera’s menus, see Chapter 4, Using the camera's menus. 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.
2 Loading film When you first turn on the camera, the display reads Load 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.
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.
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.
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. 2 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 12).
Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers: 1 Open the door of the camera back. 2 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. 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.
3 Taking a picture Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 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 205 Camera, follow these instructions closely. After you are familiar with the steps, you will be able to take photos on your own.
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. The display shows one of two messages. If there is film in the camera, the display reads “Wait” for a warm-up period of about 15 seconds, then it reads Ready. If there is no film in the camera, the message reads Load Film. 2 If necessary, load film into the camera. Refer to Chapter 2, Loading film for detailed instructions.
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.
6 If your subject has a dark complexion, press the Face Brightener. Refer to The camera, in Chapter, 1 for location of the Face Brightener. 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. 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.
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.
4 When the camera timer beeps, peel the back from the print. You can lighten or darken your picture by adjusting the aperture selector and/or the flash exposure setting (using the program menu). To lighten the picture, move the aperture selector to the left or increase the flash exposure. To darken the picture, move the aperture selector to the right or decrease the flash exposure.
4 Using the camera menus The Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 Camera has a menu system that allows you to adjust the functions of the camera. You can set up the camera to work in the way you prefer.
Using the menu buttons The buttons that you use to operate the camera's menus are located at the top of the back of the camera. They are usually called the On, Aiming, Face Brightener, 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 On button. Once you press the On button, the display shows the camera's menus. The On button now controls the Menu functions.
Understanding the options There are seven menu options. They are: • Counts • Exposure • Picture Select • Development Time • Reset Counts • Language • Auto Shutoff Counts The Counts menu item shows two readings from the camera: Film and Flash. The number under the word Film reports the number of sheets of film that have been pulled from the camera. The number under the word Flash indicates the number of times the flash has fired. You cannot make any adjustments to this screen.
Development Time To move from Picture Select to Development Time, press the Menu button. The display shows the number of seconds set for development time. To increase the development time, press the Up button. To decrease the development time, press the Down button. Reset Counts To move from Development Time to Reset Counts, press the Menu button. To reset the Counts display (described earlier) to all zeros, press the Up or Down button.
5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors 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 Corrective Action Repeated, evenly Dirty developer roll- Clean developer spaced spots ers. rollers. Missing corners, or Pull the film tab from Pull the yellow/black orange-red marks the camera at an film tab straight from along edges angle. the camera. Dried developer on Clean the rollers.
Picture Fault Cause Corrective Action Small, white specks, Pulling the film Pull the film using a pink lines, streaks or through the rollers smooth, even, mod- blotches too fast. erate pull speed. Muddy-looking print Development time not Develop film for time long enough. recommended in film instruction sheet. Broad streak or mark Hesitating while pull- Pull the film tab across the picture ing the film from the straight out in one camera. motion, without hesitation.
MiniPortrait 205 Camera warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the MiniPortrait 205 Camera against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the purchase date.
MiniPortrait 205 Camera service U.S.A. and Canada If your MiniPortrait 205 Camera requires service, call Polaroid Technical Assistance toll-free from within the U.S.A. at 1-800343-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., (Eastern Time). From Canada, call toll-free at 1-800-268-6970. To return the camera for service, pack it carefully in its original shipping carton or other sturdy container, with plenty of padding.
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 España Polaroid (España), S.A. a Calle Orense 16, 2 planta. 28020-Madrid, Spain Tel.: 34-1-597 02 52 Fax: 34-1-597 27 82 France Polaroid (France) S.A. 12 Bis Ave. Gay Lussac78391 La Clef de Saint-Pierre, B.P. 7 Belgique/Beigië Polaroid (Belgium) S.A.-N.V. rue Colonel Bourg 111 Kolonel Bourgstraat 111 1140 Bruxelles-1140 Brussel Tel.
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 Portugal Polaroid (España) S.A. Sucursal em Portugal Edificio Monumental o Avenida Praia da Vitória 71-A, 4 B 1050 Lisboa Tel.: (35 1) 316.10.49 Fax: (35 1) 316 10 56 Nederland Polaroid Nederland B.V. Zonnebaan 45 3606 CH Maarssen Tel.
