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UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR...
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED AT AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. 4 TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE CAMERA. SERVICE OR REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED POLAROID SERVICE CENTER. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK WHEN CAMERA IS USED AGAIN. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER OR...
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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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...flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from 2 feet (0.6m ) to restore the green light; j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). f Film shade (protects the picture from the flash, indoors and outdoors).... o Two-stage shutter button (press halfway to infinity. press the rest of the way to your subject). 2 The camera The camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to measure the distance to take the picture. m Neck strap connector (see ...
...flash h Self-timer indicator i Patented Quintic lens (three element, 125mm lens system.) Ten-zone focusing from 2 feet (0.6m ) to restore the green light; j Hand strap (adjustable) k Release latch (opens and closes the camera). f Film shade (protects the picture from the flash, indoors and outdoors).... o Two-stage shutter button (press halfway to infinity. press the rest of the way to your subject). 2 The camera The camera a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sound waves to measure the distance to take the picture. m Neck strap connector (see ...
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The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down to get into your picture). c Self-timer switch (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, ... film pack). d Sonar autofocus override (slide the switch down when you can take a picture). b Audio signal switch (slide it to turn off the autofocus system). e Programmed flash (slide the switch down to turn off the warning tone, beeps, or chimes). f Exposure control (adjust it down to turn off the...
The control panel The camera 3 a Feet or meters selector (slide it down to get into your picture). c Self-timer switch (slide it down using the tip of a ball-point pen, ... film pack). d Sonar autofocus override (slide the switch down when you can take a picture). b Audio signal switch (slide it to turn off the autofocus system). e Programmed flash (slide the switch down to turn off the warning tone, beeps, or chimes). f Exposure control (adjust it down to turn off the...
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...Using the camera Place both sides of people, both indoors and outdoors, when they are not in picture 2. Slide the release latch back. Slide the release latch back. Push the film door release down until it to 4.6m) flash range. Use only Polaroid Spectra color fi...;lm. Other Polaroid films cannot be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away from the camera. You can take the most pleasing pictures of the cover down .The film door will open...
...Using the camera Place both sides of people, both indoors and outdoors, when they are not in picture 2. Slide the release latch back. Slide the release latch back. Push the film door release down until it to 4.6m) flash range. Use only Polaroid Spectra color fi...;lm. Other Polaroid films cannot be at least 2 feet (0.6m) away from the camera. You can take the most pleasing pictures of the cover down .The film door will open...
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Push the film door release down to remove the film pack. Pull the blue tab to open the camera • You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in the viewfinder when you would a pair of binoculars. After you ... 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 you press and hold the camera as shown in picture 7. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the flash on top as shown in picture 8 to remove...
Push the film door release down to remove the film pack. Pull the blue tab to open the camera • You will hear three chimes and then see a flashing zero in the viewfinder when you would a pair of binoculars. After you ... 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 you press and hold the camera as shown in picture 7. For vertical pictures, position the camera with the flash on top as shown in picture 8 to remove...
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...press the shutter button, 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. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object (in the central part of ...the scene) that : • The sound waves must have a clear path to the central part of a second - to your camera sends sound waves -
...press the shutter button, 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. The sound waves are used to measure the distance to the person or object (in the central part of ...the scene) that : • The sound waves must have a clear path to the central part of a second - to your camera sends sound waves -
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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 turn the flash back on. Press the shutter button the ...
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 turn the flash back on. Press the shutter button the ...
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Your camera blends sunlight with just the right amount of flash to 30 seconds. The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to soften shadows and reveal facial details (picture ... to fire. 8 Features The programmed flash (pictures 10, 11) The recharge indicator Every time you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with recharge times usually less than a second. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you: • Load fi...
Your camera blends sunlight with just the right amount of flash to 30 seconds. The Polaroid Spectra features a rapid recharge flash with just enough flash to provide the right lighting for 20 to soften shadows and reveal facial details (picture ... to fire. 8 Features The programmed flash (pictures 10, 11) The recharge indicator Every time you want to take a picture, indoors or outdoors, your camera blends light from the scene with recharge times usually less than a second. The light will automatically begin to charge every time you: • Load fi...
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... control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. When retaking a picture to 4.6m) from the camera.
... control all the way in highly reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. When retaking a picture to 4.6m) from the camera.
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Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). 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.
Retake the picture, placing your subject is well illuminated (picture 12), the background is in the normal position. Moving the control to 4.6m) flash range (picture 13). 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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... in the control panel. Slide the self-timer switch all the way down (a). Then release the shutter button. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up (c) to hold still and smile. Do not close the... camera before the camera takes the picture, the red light will become a steady signal to remind you to turn off the timer. Note: When the self-timer switch is...
... in the control panel. Slide the self-timer switch all the way down (a). Then release the shutter button. During the first 10 seconds, the camera will beep and you want to stop the 12-second countdown, slide the switch up (c) to hold still and smile. Do not close the... camera before the camera takes the picture, the red light will become a steady signal to remind you to turn off the timer. Note: When the self-timer switch is...
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...turn off ). • When you see the flashing yellow "caution" symbol and hear a warning tone, there is off the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches down, as shown (a, b). If you have finished taking the picture, turn on the glass and getting a flash refl...;nity), 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...
...turn off ). • When you see the flashing yellow "caution" symbol and hear a warning tone, there is off the autofocus and flash systems by sliding both switches down, as shown (a, b). If you have finished taking the picture, turn on the glass and getting a flash refl...;nity), 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...
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... lens and wipe it gently with a clean, soft facial tissue. Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. You can protect the picture from hot surfaces like the hood of development...
... lens and wipe it gently with a clean, soft facial tissue. Do not use Spectra film between 55°F (13°C) and 95°F (35°C). therefore, developing Spectra pictures can also affect development as the picture exits the camera. You can protect the picture from hot surfaces like the hood of development...
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... pictures. 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 address. Picture... problems are unable to incorrect use of the camera. to 8 p.m., Eastern time: Tel: 1-800-343-5000 TDD: 1-800-448-6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No. ...
... pictures. 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 address. Picture... problems are unable to incorrect use of the camera. to 8 p.m., Eastern time: Tel: 1-800-343-5000 TDD: 1-800-448-6708 México Polaroid de México Paseo de la Reforma No. ...
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... be returned to and repaired by accident, misuse, or tampering with a fully reconditioned camera. To verify the warranty period, you . 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 better pictures 15 If your location. Without this information, the warranty period will be determined by the manufacturing date on your camera is guaranteed for such repairs. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may also have...
... be returned to and repaired by accident, misuse, or tampering with a fully reconditioned camera. To verify the warranty period, you . 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 better pictures 15 If your location. Without this information, the warranty period will be determined by the manufacturing date on your camera is guaranteed for such repairs. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may also have...
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... the subject to be unsharp because the lens focuses on a firm long as 2.8 seconds. era movement can stay open for as place the camera on the background. • Center the subject in the picture. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to the background. Cam- Then reframe your ...in front of the viewfinder. 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 central part of the way. • Object in foreground prevented sound waves from...
... the subject to be unsharp because the lens focuses on a firm long as 2.8 seconds. era movement can stay open for as place the camera on the background. • Center the subject in the picture. Press and hold the shutter button halfway to the background. Cam- Then reframe your ...in front of the viewfinder. 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 central part of the way. • Object in foreground prevented sound waves from...
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... in indirect film door need to be light (do not wave or bend it. • Remove print from the camera. • Picture was left in the exit slot, and camera was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejected from exit slot as soon as it ejects. cleaned. Damaged...
... in indirect film door need to be light (do not wave or bend it. • Remove print from the camera. • Picture was left in the exit slot, and camera was shaken back and forth or bent shortly after it ejected from exit slot as soon as it ejects. cleaned. Damaged...
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... not in the normal position. Background too dark • When a bright source of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured the bright window from subject. • Subject may have...
... not in the normal position. Background too dark • When a bright source of the subject, the camera's photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to better pictures Subject too dark Cause Solution • Camera's photocell mea- • Reposition subject away sured the bright window from subject. • Subject may have...
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Picture too blue or too red/yellow Guide to bend it. • Avoid storing camera and film in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. atures below 55°F (... 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.
Picture too blue or too red/yellow Guide to bend it. • Avoid storing camera and film in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as possible. atures below 55°F (... 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.