Polaroid 345AF User manual

Instruction Manual
345AF
35mm Auto Focus Camera
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Camera Overview
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1. Film Counter Window
2. Shutter-Release Button
3. Flash Sensor
4. Viewfinder
5. Red-Eye Reduction LED
6. Flash
7. Flash-off Button
8. Fill-in Flash Button
9. Lens Cover Switch
10. Lens
11. Film Door Latch
12. Rewind Switch
13. Battery Compartment Door
14. Film Take-up Spool Teeth
15. Flash Ready LED
16. Film Guide Rail
17. Sprocket Gear
18. Film Chamber
19. DX Window
20. DX Film Speed Contact
21. Film Take-up Spool
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Thank you for buying this 35mm camera. Before using, please read the manual carefully to ensure
correct use.
Loading the Batteries
Use two fresh AAA Alkaline batteries to power up the camera.
1. Open the Battery Compartment Door by sliding the latch on the Battery
Compartment Door to the direction of the arrow. (Fig.1)
2. Gently lift up on the Battery Compartment Door.
3. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries into the Battery compartment, checking that the
(+) and (-) on the batteries are aligned according to the polarity indication shown
on the contact plate. (Fig.2)
4. Close the Battery Compartment Door by pushing it back until it latches.
Note:
• Do not use Ni-Cd batteries
• When replacing the batteries, always replace both batteries at the same time.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if it is not in use for an extended period of time to reduce
the possibility of battery leakage.
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Power Save Function
If the camera is not in use for over 60 seconds, the camera will turn off
automatically to save battery power. To re-activate the camera, press the
Shutter-Release Button lightly or close and then re-open the lens cover.
About the Film Speed
The camera is designed to use DX-coded ISO100, ISO200 or ISO400 film. When
the film is loaded, the camera automatically sets the correct film speed by reading
the black-and-silver pattern on the film cassettes.
Loading The Film
1. Open the film compartment door by pressing upward on the Film Door Latch
and gently lift open the film compartment door. (Fig. 3)
2. Insert the film into the Film Chamber (Fig. 4), pull out the film leader to reach
the Film Take-up Spool Teeth (Fig. 5).
3. Make sure the film perforations engage the Sprocket Gear, and the film lies
evenly between the guide rails (Fig. 5 & 6)
4. Close the door. The Film Counter Window will show “S”. Slide the
Lens Cover Switch to turn the camera on (Fig. 8) and press the
Shutter-Release Button until the Film Counter Window shows “1”.
(Fig. 7) Your camera is now ready to take your first picture.
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Note:
If the Film Counter Window does not show “1”, the film may not be loaded properly. Please open
the Film Compartment Door and repeat the film loading procedures.
Taking Photographs
1. Slide the Lens Cover Switch to turn the camera ON. (Fig.8)
2. Hold the camera steady with both hands. Be careful not to block the Lens, Flash
and Flash Sensor with your fingers or hair. (Fig.9)
3. Look through the Viewfinder and center the main subject in the Viewfinder. To
ensure sharp pictures, make sure your subject is at least 4.92 ft. (1.5 m) away
from the camera. (Fig.10)
4. Press the Shutter-Release Button to take a picture. (Fig.11)
5. The camera will advance automatically to the next frame.
Note:
• Always make sure the Flash Ready LED is lit before you take your
next picture.
• When taking vertical pictures, always position the camera with the
flash at the top.
• Do not take pictures toward the sun directly.
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About the Flash
This camera is equipped with 3 flash modes.
1. Auto Flash (default setting)
a. The camera determines when flash is needed and fires the flash
automatically.
b. When the flash is recharged and full (the green Flash Ready LED will light
up), press the Shutter-Release Button to take a flash photograph. (Fig. 12)
2. Fill-in Flash
a. This camera also has a Fill-in flash function that helps obtain better pictures in
daylight shooting when your subject is in a shadow or has their back to
the light source. The flash will fire regardless of the lighting conditions.
b. Press and hold the Fill-in Flash Button while, at the same time, pressing the
Shutter-Release Button to take a picture with Fill-in flash. (Fig. 13)
Note:
• Please wait for the green Flash Ready LED to light up before taking your next flash picture.
• The green Flash Ready LED will go into sleep mode after about 1 minute. The camera will
re-awaken when the Shutter-Release Button is pressed or by closing and re-opening the Lens
Cover.
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• Recommended flash shooting range:
ISO100: 4.92 – 9.84ft. (1.5 – 3m)
ISO200: 4.92 – 14.76ft. (1.5 – 4.5m)
ISO400: 4.92 – 19.68ft. (1.5 – 6m)
3. Flash-off
a. This camera also has a Flash-off Mode that helps to obtain a more natural
effect or when using the flash is forbidden (such as in a museum, exhibitions
or aquariums). The flash will be disabled in this mode.
b. Press and hold the Flash-off Button while, at the same time, pressing the
Shutter-Release Button to take a picture without flash. (Fig. 14)
Using Red-Eye Reduction
This function makes it possible to minimize the red-eye effect that sometimes occurs
when taking portrait photographs with the flash.
1. Press the Shutter-Release Button halfway.
2. The Red Eye Reduction LED will light up.
3. Hold for at least two seconds.
4. Then press the Shutter-Release Button down completely to take your picture. (Fig.15)
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Rewinding the Film
When the end of the film is reached, the film will not advance when you press the
Shutter-Release Button.
1. Slide the film Rewind Switch in the direction as indicated by the arrow. The
switch latches in this position and the film is rewound automatically. (Fig. 16)
2. To rewind the film in mid-roll, slide the film Rewind Switch in the direction as
indicated by the arrow. (Fig. 16)
3. When rewinding is complete, the motor stops automatically. Open the Film
Compartment Door and remove the film for processing. (Fig.17)
Do not open the Film Compartment Door if the film is not completely
rewound, otherwise the film may be ruined.
Precautions
- Store the camera in a cool, dry place;
- Do not expose the camera to heavy dust or water;
- Do not expose the camera to extreme high or low temperature and humidity (they may cause
serious damage to the camera);
- Do not attempt to disassemble the camera by yourself (to avoid risk of electronic shock);
- Avoid excessive force or impact caused by handling, bumping or dropping;
- Do not break up the batteries or throw them into fire;
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