Polaroid 206 - Manuals

1-2 Unpacking the camera The following figures illustrate the standard parts you will findin the camera box, in addition to this manual. If you aremissing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid CustomerSupport at (800) 343-5000 immediately. a MiniPortrait 206 Camera ( a ) b an AC adapter dependin...

1-3 The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a LED Display h Aiming button b Timer i Face Brightener button c On button j Flash d Shutter button k Lenses e Camera back l Aiming lights f AC adapter socket m Aperture selector switch g Aiming light selector

1-4 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 ...

1-5 Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps andyou'll have your MiniPortrait 206 Camera set up and ready totake photos in no time. Note: The following instructions refer to callouts in the illustrations in the section, The camera, earlier in this chapter. Prepa...

1-6 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 in...

2-1 2 Loading film Loading film into the camera is quick and simple. After youhave loaded film a few times, you will not need to refer tothese instructions. This chapter explains how to: •• Insert a fresh film pack •• Remove the spent film pack •• Clean the processing rollers

2-2 Inserting fresh film To insert a fresh film pack: 1 Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with theblack paper tab facing you. 2 Check below the black tab to make sure you see anumber of white tabs. One white tab is used for each filmexposure.

2-4 Removing spent film To remove the spent film pack: 1 Open the film compartment and swing open the hingedcamera 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 onpage 2-2).

2-5 Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To cleanthe rollers: 1 Open the door of the camera back. 2 Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends ofthe roller assembly and rotating it upward. 3 While the rollers are out of the camera back, wipe themgently...

2-6 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper ordried film developer.

3-1 3 Taking a picture Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera issimple. It requires only a few steps to produce high qualitypassport or ID photos. This chapter describes the steps you should take each timeyou take a photo. The first few times you use the MiniPortrait206 Camera, fo...

3-4 6 If your subject has a dark complexion, press the facebrightener (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 brightenerfunction turns off and its light goes out after you take thepicture. To turn...

4-2 Making display selections The following functions can be adjusted from the LED display: 1 Exposure For normal flash exposure, the middle light will be on. READY BOOST PULL FILM SELECT EXPOSURE 1 To increase exposure, press the UP arrow in the display.Each time the arrow is pressed, the next high...

5-1 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors From time to time you may observe faults with your photos.The following information will help you solve problems youmay encounter. Picture Fault Cause Corrective Action Repeated, evenly spaced spots Dirty developer rollers. Clean developer rollers. Miss...

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