Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 User manual

MiniPortrait Camera

Model 206

User Manual

Radio and television interference

FCC Notice (U.S.A. only) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is

operated in a residential environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference

to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can

be determined by turning the equipment on and off, the user is

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of

the following measures:

•Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna of the radio

or television set

•Increasing the separation between this equipment and the

radio or television receiver

•Connecting this equipment to an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected

•Consulting the dealer for help

Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by

the party responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate this equipment.

EMI Notice (Canada) This Digital Apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for

radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the

Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department

of Communications.

EMC Notice (Germany) Polaroid garantiert, daß dieses Gerat die nachstehend

aufgeführten Internationalen Standards erfülit:

•• die Vorschriften für RF-Störungen laut EN55022 Klasse B -

•• die Anforderungen für Funkschutz laut EN50082-1,

IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4.

Table of contents

Certifications i

1Setting up

Using this guide 1-1

Unpacking the camera 1-2

The camera 1-3

Setting up the work area 1-4

Setting up the camera 1-5

Setting the Timer 1-6

Technical Assistance 1-6

2Loading film

Inserting fresh film 2-2

Removing spent film 2-4

Cleaning the rollers 2-5

Cleaning the film exit door 2-6

3Taking a picture

Preparing the camera 3-2

Taking the photo 3-4

iii

4LED display functions

Making display selections 4-2

5Troubleshooting

Correcting common errors 5-1

Polaroid Warranty and Service

MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty S-1

MiniPortrait 206 Camera service S-1

Polaroid Offices and Service Centers S-2

1-1

1Setting up

The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera lets you take instant

photos, quickly and easily, for use with ID systems. You can

use the camera to take ID photos for use on passports,

identification cards, credit cards, and many other small

formats.

Using this guide

This guide describes all the features of the Polaroid

MiniPortrait 206 Camera. It takes you from unpacking the box

to setting up the camera, through troubleshooting problems

you may have with photos.

This guide is written for the person who will be setting up and

running the camera. You do not need prior knowledge of

Polaroid cameras in order to use this new portrait camera.

1-2

Unpacking the camera

The following figures illustrate the standard parts you will find

in the camera box, in addition to this manual. If you are

missing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer

Support at (800) 343-5000 immediately.

aMiniPortrait 206 Camera (a)

ban AC adapter

depending on the configuration ordered, you may receive

the wall-mounted unit for 110V (b) or, for all other

voltages, the table-top unit (c)

1-3

The camera

The following illustrates the parts of the camera.

aLED Display hAiming button

bTimer iFace Brightener button

cOn button jFlash

dShutter button kLenses

eCamera back lAiming lights

fAC adapter socket mAperture selector switch

gAiming 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:

1Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m).

2Make sure an electrical outlet is accessible to the camera.

Avoid placing the camera where it may be exposed to

extreme temperatures, for example, near a door or

window.

3Use a wastebasket for discarding tabs and film waste.

4Place the backdrop behind where the subject will be

seated. Passport regulations require a white background.

For ID pictures hang a piece of non-reflective cloth as a

backdrop.

5Place a chair against the backdrop.

1-5

Setting up the camera

Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps and

you'll have your MiniPortrait 206 Camera set up and ready to

take photos in no time.

Note: The following instructions refer to callouts in the

illustrations in the section, The camera, earlier in this chapter.

Preparing the camera To set up the camera:

1Power up the camera by plugging the small end of the AC

power cord into the socket on the back of the camera (f).

Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet.

After a brief warm-up period, the following will be illumin-

ated in the LED display:

A green Ready light, and a green Exposure light. For

detailed instructions on adjusting the exposure, see

Chapter 4, LED display functions.

2Adjust the aperture selector switch (m) on the front of the

camera for the recommended f-stop. To adjust the

aperture switch, move the switch to the desired setting.

Film Speed Aperture

ASA 80 f11-1/2

ASA 100 f11-1/2

ASA 125 f16

ASA 3000 f64

Note: Use these settings at 75oF (24oC) and above. At

colder temperatures, you may have to adjust the settings.

Refer to the film instructions for details.

3Set the aiming light selector (g) to the passport (PP) or ID

setting.

4Set the timer (b). To do this, refer to Setting the Timer on

page 1-6.

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 indicated; second

press, “02” is shown, etc.

•To set seconds (smaller numbers), press the SEC button.

With each press, the next higher number will appear. It

will read “01” for one second; or “10” for ten seconds.

•To start the timer, press the START button.

•To clear the numbers, press the MIN button and the SEC

button at the same time.

Replacement battery: The timer uses one #LR4 battery.

They can be purchased wherever watch, calculator, or hearing

aid batteries are sold.

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance, call toll-free within the U.S.A.:

1-800-343-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(Eastern Time). Or, write to the Polaroid Resource Center,

201 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730. In Canada, call

toll- free: 1-800-268-6970. Outside North America, please

contact the office nearest you.

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