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... safety precautions: 1 FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAMERA WHEN IT IS BEING USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN. 3 DO NOT USE CAMERA IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED - UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE... CAMERA. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. SERVICE OR REPAIR...
... safety precautions: 1 FOLLOW ALL OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 2 CLOSELY SUPERVISE CAMERA WHEN IT IS BEING USED BY OR NEAR CHILDREN. 3 DO NOT USE CAMERA IF IT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED - UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE... CAMERA. DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. SERVICE OR REPAIR...
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... 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture-taking tips 20 Camera, film specifications 21 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...
... 15 Troubleshooting guide 16 Picture-taking tips 20 Camera, film specifications 21 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...
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... camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to measure the distance to take the picture. g Programmed flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from the flash, indoors and outdoors). o Two-stage ...shutter button (press halfway to infinity. j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). f Film shade (protects the picture from...
... camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to measure the distance to take the picture. g Programmed flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from the flash, indoors and outdoors). o Two-stage ...shutter button (press halfway to infinity. j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). f Film shade (protects the picture from...
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... the switch down to show how many pictures are left in meters). h Picture counter (counts down to get into your picture). 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 will be..., beeps, or chimes). g Rapid-recharge indicator: Green /;gM (means the flash is ready to fire and you want to turn off the autofocus system).
... the switch down to show how many pictures are left in meters). h Picture counter (counts down to get into your picture). 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 will be..., beeps, or chimes). g Rapid-recharge indicator: Green /;gM (means the flash is ready to fire and you want to turn off the autofocus system).
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Slide the release latch back. Push both sides of people, both hands under the camera as shown. Use only Polaroid Spectra color film. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it all the switches are not in picture 2. Outdoors:Your ...or green symbol for the self-timer) visible on the panel. Other Polaroid films cannot be used with this camera. When you have finished using the camera, close the camera (picture 4): When you want the camera to 1.5m) away. The camera will open automatically. You can take the most pleasing pictures of the cover...
Slide the release latch back. Push both sides of people, both hands under the camera as shown. Use only Polaroid Spectra color film. Hold the film pack by its edges only and slide it all the switches are not in picture 2. Outdoors:Your ...or green symbol for the self-timer) visible on the panel. Other Polaroid films cannot be used with this camera. When you have finished using the camera, close the camera (picture 4): When you want the camera to 1.5m) away. The camera will open automatically. You can take the most pleasing pictures of the cover...
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... get the best results. 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 camera as shown in picture 7. For horizontal pictures, hold the shutter button halfway Pull the blue tab to open the...hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in picture 8 to remind you press and hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the flash on top as shown in the viewfinder when you to remove the empty ...
... get the best results. 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 camera as shown in picture 7. For horizontal pictures, hold the shutter button halfway Pull the blue tab to open the...hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in picture 8 to remind you press and hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the flash on top as shown in the viewfinder when you to remove the empty ...
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..., and your subject. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the camera. 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. within 10 thousandths of the scene) that : • The sound waves must have a clear... will not be sure that is closest to the person or object (in the central part of a second - A built-in white, see illustration). 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your camera sends sound waves -
..., and your subject. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the camera. 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. within 10 thousandths of the scene) that : • The sound waves must have a clear... will not be sure that is closest to the person or object (in the central part of a second - A built-in white, see illustration). 6 The autofocus system Features As you press the shutter button, your camera sends sound waves -
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... you see a number in feet or meters). 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 help you identify the problem. Slide the flash switch up...
... you see a number in feet or meters). 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 help you identify the problem. Slide the flash switch up...
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...on the control panel will come on and the flash will stay on , the flash is ready to fire. Your camera blends sunlight with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to 30 seconds. The light will automatically begin to charge every... flash (picture 10), bright sunlight has created harsh facial shadows. The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with recharge times usually less than a second. If you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with just the right amount of flash to...
...on the control panel will come on and the flash will stay on , the flash is ready to fire. Your camera blends sunlight with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to 30 seconds. The light will automatically begin to charge every... flash (picture 10), bright sunlight has created harsh facial shadows. The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with recharge times usually less than a second. If you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with just the right amount of flash to...
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... control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. After you want to 4.6m) from the camera. Flash range The exposure control a lighten b darken c center Features 9 Indoors: Your subject should be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away. Use the picture control when you...
... control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. After you want to 4.6m) from the camera. Flash range The exposure control a lighten b darken c center Features 9 Indoors: Your subject should be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away. Use the picture control when you...
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Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. 10 Features Backgrounds too dark? (pictures 12, 13) If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to the lighten setting will not correct this problem, so be sure the exposure control is too far away.
Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. 10 Features Backgrounds too dark? (pictures 12, 13) If the background of a flash picture is too dark but your subject near a background and keeping both within the 2 to 15 foot (0.6m to the lighten setting will not correct this problem, so be sure the exposure control is too far away.
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... The self-timer lets you get into your picture in the control panel. Then release the shutter button. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you will not eject the film until you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up (c) to turn... off the timer. After the camera has taken the picture, it will see a flashing red light (b) on a tripod or other steady support. If you slide the self-timer switch up...
... The self-timer lets you get into your picture in the control panel. Then release the shutter button. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you will not eject the film until you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up (c) to turn... off the timer. After the camera has taken the picture, it will see a flashing red light (b) on a tripod or other steady support. If you slide the self-timer switch up...
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...infinity), requiring the picture 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 not enough light to take the picture. When you turn on the glass and getting a flash reflection, turn off ). • ...
...infinity), requiring the picture 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 not enough light to take the picture. When you turn on the glass and getting a flash reflection, turn off ). • ...
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... disturb the development process. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Note: Keep the developing picture away from the wind. During the first 60 seconds of a car. You can delay ejecting the picture by ...its wide white border. Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). Lens care Picture care Film care Guide to better pictures 13 It is...
... disturb the development process. Hold the developing picture by holding the shutter button down until you can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. Note: Keep the developing picture away from the wind. During the first 60 seconds of a car. You can delay ejecting the picture by ...its wide white border. Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). Lens care Picture care Film care Guide to better pictures 13 It is...
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Include your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office. U.S.A. Polaroid Customer Care Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01731 Representatives available weekdays from 8 a.m. If you write, please explain the nature of the camera. Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico, D.F. Picture problems are unable to ...Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free: 800-268-6970 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help , and before you return your camera for repair, please see your return...
Include your dealer or contact the nearest Polaroid office. U.S.A. Polaroid Customer Care Center 201 Burlington Road Bedford, Massachusetts 01731 Representatives available weekdays from 8 a.m. If you write, please explain the nature of the camera. Cuahtémoc 06500 Mexico, D.F. Picture problems are unable to ...Tel: (05) 703-1111 Canada Polaroid Canada, Inc. 350 Carlingview Drive Rexdale, Ontario M9W 5G6 Tel: (416) 675-3680 Toll free: 800-268-6970 14 Guide to better pictures For information and help , and before you return your camera for repair, please see your return...
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...not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may also have other proof of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on the camera. Without this information, the warranty period will be defective within the warranty period, we will be ...returned to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and ...
...not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may also have other proof of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on the camera. Without this information, the warranty period will be defective within the warranty period, we will be ...returned to and repaired by a Polaroid Service Center (see p. 37) U.S.A.: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and ...
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... be blurry. Be sure there are no objects in front of your subject. • When picture is not centered in • Hold the camera steady as place the camera on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to the central part of the way. • Object in...
... be blurry. Be sure there are no objects in front of your subject. • When picture is not centered in • Hold the camera steady as place the camera on object, causing unclear and possibly dark subject. • The sound waves travel to the central part of the way. • Object in...
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... bar pattern Guide to be light (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 fi...lm door in the exit slot, and camera was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejects. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water.
... bar pattern Guide to be light (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 fi...lm door in the exit slot, and camera was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejects. While turning rollers, clean them with a lint-free cloth dampened with water.
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... position. • Stay within flash range of 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to 4.6m), and keep the picture control in front of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. be too dark. • Move the source of light to one side....) is not in the central part of the scene and in the normal position. 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.
... position. • Stay within flash range of 2 to 15 feet (0.6m to 4.6m), and keep the picture control in front of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark. be too dark. • Move the source of light to one side....) is not in the central part of the scene and in the normal position. 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.
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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... picture in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. Solution • In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as a radiator.
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... picture in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. Solution • In cold weather, keep camera and film as warm as a radiator.