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...INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS As with any battery...-operated equipment, observe these basic safety precautions: 1 FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAMERA WHEN IT IS BEING USED ...
...INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS As with any battery...-operated equipment, observe these basic safety precautions: 1 FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAMERA WHEN IT IS BEING USED ...
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Contents The camera The camera 2 The control panel 3 Using the camera Open the camera 4 Check the control panel 4 Load the film 4 Position your subject 4 Take the picture 5 To remove an empty film pack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 The self-timer 11 Photographing...
Contents The camera The camera 2 The control panel 3 Using the camera Open the camera 4 Check the control panel 4 Load the film 4 Position your subject 4 Take the picture 5 To remove an empty film pack 5 Features The autofocus system 6 The viewfinder displays 7 The programmed flash 8 The recharge indicator 8 Flash range 9 The exposure control 9 The self-timer 11 Photographing...
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... h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from the flash, indoors and outdoors). j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). m Neck strap connector (see attachment instructions that come with neck strap).... To delay ejecting the picture, hold the shutter button down). 2 The camera The camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to...
... h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from the flash, indoors and outdoors). j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). m Neck strap connector (see attachment instructions that come with neck strap).... To delay ejecting the picture, hold the shutter button down). 2 The camera The camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to...
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... to fire and you want to turn off the flash). c Self-timer switch (slide it down to turn off the autofocus system). The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, and the distance reading in the viewfinder...
... to fire and you want to turn off the flash). c Self-timer switch (slide it down to turn off the autofocus system). The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, and the distance reading in the viewfinder...
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... using the camera, close the camera (picture 4): When you want the camera to protect the lens. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it locks. Outdoors:Your subject should be within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to 1.5m) away. Use only Polaroid Spectra color fi...;lm. Push the film door release down until it all the switches are in a row as shown. Slide the release latch back. Push both sides of people, both hands under the camera as shown. 4 1 Open the camera (pictures 3, 4) 2 Check ...
... using the camera, close the camera (picture 4): When you want the camera to protect the lens. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it locks. Outdoors:Your subject should be within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to 1.5m) away. Use only Polaroid Spectra color fi...;lm. Push the film door release down until it all the switches are in a row as shown. Slide the release latch back. Push both sides of people, both hands under the camera as shown. 4 1 Open the camera (pictures 3, 4) 2 Check ...
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... and three chimes sound to remind you would a pair of binoculars. 5 Take the picture (pictures 7, 8) To remove an empty film pack (pictures 5 & 9) Using the camera 5 Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold the shutter button halfway For vertical pictures, position the... camera with the flash on top as you to open the camera • You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in picture 7. Pull the blue tab to get the...
... and three chimes sound to remind you would a pair of binoculars. 5 Take the picture (pictures 7, 8) To remove an empty film pack (pictures 5 & 9) Using the camera 5 Slide your left hand through the hand strap and hold the shutter button halfway For vertical pictures, position the... camera with the flash on top as you to open the camera • You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in picture 7. Pull the blue tab to get the...
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... (in the central part of the scene) that object, and your subject. If an object (candlestick, centerpiece, etc.1 prevents the sound waves from the camera. • When taking a picture through glass, turn off the autofocus system. A built-in white, see illustration). to your subject will focus on that is closest to the... camera. 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your subject, the lens will not be sure that: • The sound waves must have a clear path to ...
... (in the central part of the scene) that object, and your subject. If an object (candlestick, centerpiece, etc.1 prevents the sound waves from the camera. • When taking a picture through glass, turn off the autofocus system. A built-in white, see illustration). to your subject will focus on that is closest to the... camera. 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your subject, the lens will not be sure that: • The sound waves must have a clear path to ...
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... subject is beyond the flash range. Features 7 The viewfinder displays The good picture symbol When you have a film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway, a display appears in the viewfinder to your subject (in the viewfinder, it tells you the...
... subject is beyond the flash range. Features 7 The viewfinder displays The good picture symbol When you have a film pack in the camera and press the shutter button halfway, a display appears in the viewfinder to your subject (in the viewfinder, it tells you the...
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The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with just the right amount of flash to soften shadows and reveal facial details (picture 11). If you : • Load film into the camera • Take a picture • Press the shutter button halfway • Open the camera When the green light comes on, the ...;ash is ready to fire. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to 30 seconds. Your...
The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with just the right amount of flash to soften shadows and reveal facial details (picture 11). If you : • Load film into the camera • Take a picture • Press the shutter button halfway • Open the camera When the green light comes on, the ...;ash is ready to fire. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to 30 seconds. Your...
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... up (a). Use the picture control when you have finished taking this type of people in either direction. When retaking a picture to 4.6m) from the camera. Outdoors: Your subject should be 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to make it darker: Slide the control all the way down (b). Flash range The exposure control...
... up (a). Use the picture control when you have finished taking this type of people in either direction. When retaking a picture to 4.6m) from the camera. Outdoors: Your subject should be 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to make it darker: Slide the control all the way down (b). Flash range The exposure control...
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... (b) on and the beeps will become a steady signal to remind you to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up . If you attach the camera to a table tripod, be sure you want to hold still and smile. Then release the shutter button. Slide the self-timer switch all the way... down (a). If you get into your picture in the control panel. Note: When the self-timer switch is positioned over one of the camera. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you will not eject the film until you slide the switch up (c) to be sure the...
... (b) on and the beeps will become a steady signal to remind you to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up . If you attach the camera to a table tripod, be sure you want to hold still and smile. Then release the shutter button. Slide the self-timer switch all the way... down (a). If you get into your picture in the control panel. Note: When the self-timer switch is positioned over one of the camera. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you will not eject the film until you slide the switch up (c) to be sure the...
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... tone, there is not enough light to be taken in a special way: a b • Be sure the scene is at least 15 feet (4.6m) from the camera and in daylight. • Frame the picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway (you will not see a distance reading because... the autofocus system is off the autofocus system, the lens sets for distant scenes (15 feet (4.6m) to infinity), requiring the picture to take the picture. When you turn...
... tone, there is not enough light to be taken in a special way: a b • Be sure the scene is at least 15 feet (4.6m) from the camera and in daylight. • Frame the picture in the viewfinder and press the shutter button halfway (you will not see a distance reading because... the autofocus system is off the autofocus system, the lens sets for distant scenes (15 feet (4.6m) to infinity), requiring the picture to take the picture. When you turn...
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Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). Note: Keep the developing picture away from the wind. See film box ... tissue. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can delay ejecting the picture by its wide white border. therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Wind can be stacked.
Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). Note: Keep the developing picture away from the wind. See film box ... tissue. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can delay ejecting the picture by its wide white border. therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Wind can be stacked.
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...6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No. 195 Col. Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico, D.F. Picture problems are unable to get good pictures, review this instruction book. lf you need further help If you are often due to incorrect use of the camera. U.S.A. Include ...your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office. Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free...
...6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No. 195 Col. Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico, D.F. Picture problems are unable to get good pictures, review this instruction book. lf you need further help If you are often due to incorrect use of the camera. U.S.A. Include ...your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office. Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free...
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...returned to and repaired by accident, misuse, or tampering with a fully reconditioned camera. Please call us at our option replace it or at the number listed for your location. The warranty does not cover damage caused by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific... legal rights, and you may not apply to you should keep the sales slip or other rights, which vary from the original date of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining ...
...returned to and repaired by accident, misuse, or tampering with a fully reconditioned camera. Please call us at our option replace it or at the number listed for your location. The warranty does not cover damage caused by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific... legal rights, and you may not apply to you should keep the sales slip or other rights, which vary from the original date of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining ...
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...frame your subject off center and press the shutter button the rest of the scene. Cam- era movement can stay open for as place the camera on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to lock in the correct lens setting. This causes the subject...foreground prevented sound waves from measuring correctly. 16 Guide to better pictures Blurry picture Cause Solution • When subject is taken in • Hold the camera steady as low light (dusk, shade, etc.) you want to the background. Or, if you take the picture, or shutter can cause the ...
...frame your subject off center and press the shutter button the rest of the scene. Cam- era movement can stay open for as place the camera on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to lock in the correct lens setting. This causes the subject...foreground prevented sound waves from measuring correctly. 16 Guide to better pictures Blurry picture Cause Solution • When subject is taken in • Hold the camera steady as low light (dusk, shade, etc.) you want to the background. Or, if you take the picture, or shutter can cause the ...
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... by its wide white border, and do not wave or bend it. • Remove print from exit slot as soon as it ejected from the camera. • Picture was left in indirect film door need to better pictures 17 Cause Solution • Developer rollers inside the • Open ...64257;lm door in the exit slot, and camera was set down on a table or other surface. • During first 60 seconds of development, handle print gently; While turning rollers, clean them...
... by its wide white border, and do not wave or bend it. • Remove print from exit slot as soon as it ejected from the camera. • Picture was left in indirect film door need to better pictures 17 Cause Solution • Developer rollers inside the • Open ...64257;lm door in the exit slot, and camera was set down on a table or other surface. • During first 60 seconds of development, handle print gently; While turning rollers, clean them...
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be too dark. • Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it is not in front of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. Cause • Background was too far from the bright back- 18 ...Guide to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured the bright window from subject. • Subject may have been beyond flash range. Background too dark ...
be too dark. • Move the source of light to one side of your subject so it is not in front of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. Cause • Background was too far from the bright back- 18 ...Guide to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured the bright window from subject. • Subject may have been beyond flash range. Background too dark ...
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... compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. Picture too blue or too red/yellow Guide to bend it. • Avoid storing camera and film in a warm pocket for at least a minute, being careful not to better pictures 19 Cause • Pictures taken at temperatures above 95...°F (35°C) can have a red or yellow tint. Solution • In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as a radiator. atures below 55°F (13°C) can have a blue tint. • Pictures taken at temper-
... compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. Picture too blue or too red/yellow Guide to bend it. • Avoid storing camera and film in a warm pocket for at least a minute, being careful not to better pictures 19 Cause • Pictures taken at temperatures above 95...°F (35°C) can have a red or yellow tint. Solution • In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as a radiator. atures below 55°F (13°C) can have a blue tint. • Pictures taken at temper-
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... scene in the foreground to establish a feeling of people when they are vividly reproduced on your subjects. Backgrounds become less distracting and attention focuses on Spectra film (picture 14). Colorful props such as toys or flowers can take the most pleasing pictures of depth or dimension (picture 17). Composition...finder. 20 Guide to better pictures Picture-taking tips (pictures 14, 17) Color Vibrant, bold colors are 3 to 5 feet (0.9m to 1.5m) from the camera (picture 15).
... scene in the foreground to establish a feeling of people when they are vividly reproduced on your subjects. Backgrounds become less distracting and attention focuses on Spectra film (picture 14). Colorful props such as toys or flowers can take the most pleasing pictures of depth or dimension (picture 17). Composition...finder. 20 Guide to better pictures Picture-taking tips (pictures 14, 17) Color Vibrant, bold colors are 3 to 5 feet (0.9m to 1.5m) from the camera (picture 15).