Polaroid 205 - Manual

6 Unpacking the camera The following figures illustrate the standard parts you will findin the camera box, in addition to this manual. If you are miss-ing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer Sup-port at (800) 343-5000 immediately. a MiniPortrait 205 Camera ( a ) b an AC adapter depend...

7 The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a Display i Face Brightener button b Menu icon j Aiming button c Up icon k Exit con d Shutter button l Down icon e On button M Flash f Camera back n Lenses g AC adapter socket o Aiming lights h Aiming light selector p Aperture selector ...

8 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 )...

9 Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps andyou'll have your MiniPortrait 205 Camera set up and ready totake photos in no time. Note: The following instructions refer to the callouts in the il- lustrations in the section, The camera, earlier in this chapter. P...

10 4 Use the camera's menu system to adjust the flash expo- sure, 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, ...

11 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 tothese instructions. This chapter explains how to: • • Insert a fresh film pack • • Remove the spen...

12 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 a num-ber of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film ex-posure.

14 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 12).

15 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 ...

16 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper ordried film developer.

17 3 Taking a picture Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 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 MiniPortrait205 Camera, fol...

20 6 If your subject has a dark complexion, press the FaceBrightener. Refer to The camera, in Chapter, 1 for loca- tion of the Face Brightener. A Face Brightener icon ap-pears on the display when you press the button. TheFace Brightener function turns off and its icon disappearsafter you take the pi...

23 4 Using the camera menus The Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 Camera has a menu systemthat allows you to adjust the functions of the camera. Youcan set up the camera to work in the way you prefer. This chapter covers the following: • Using the menu buttons • Understanding the menu options

24 Using the menu buttons The buttons that you use to operate the camera's menus arelocated at the top of the back of the camera. They are usuallycalled the On, Aiming, Face Brightener, and Shutter buttons.However, when you are using the camera's menus, the fourbuttons control alternate functions. T...

25 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 cam-era: Film and Flash. The number under the word Film reportsthe number of s...

27 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 roll- ers. Clean developer rollers. Mis...

29 MiniPortrait 205 Camera warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the MiniPortrait 205 Cameraagainst defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period ofone year from the date of purchase. To verify the warrantyperiod, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or otherproof of the purchase date. ...

30 MiniPortrait 205 Camera service U.S.A. and Canada If your MiniPortrait 205 Camera requires service, call PolaroidTechnical Assistance toll-free from within the U.S.A. at 1-800- 343-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., (Eastern Time). From Canada, call toll-free at 1-800-268-6970. To ret...

31 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers Australia Polaroid Australia Pty Ltd13-15 Lyonpark RoadPO Box 163North Ryde, NSW 2113Tel.: (02) 950 7000Fax: (02) 887 2209 Belgique/Beigië Polaroid (Belgium) S.A.-N.V.rue Colonel Bourg 111Kolonel Bourgstraat 1111140 Bruxelles-1140 BrusselTel.: 32 2 702 86 20Fa...