Polaroid ID-104 Econo User manual

ID-104 Econo
ID-104 Deluxe
User's Manual

English 2
Table of contents
Table of contents
Setting up — 4
Unpacking the camera 5
The camera 6
Setting up the work area 7
Setting up the camera 8
Technical Assistance 9
Loading film — 10
Recommended Polaroid films 10
Inserting film 10
Removing film 12
Cleaning the rollers 13
Cleaning the film exit door 14
Taking pictures — 15
Preparing the camera 15
Taking the photo 17
Using the camera buttons and menus — 19
Using the standard buttons 19
Using the Deluxe menu buttons 19
Understanding the Deluxe menu options 20
Using optional equipment — 22
Using the battery 22
Correcting common problems — 23
Polaroid Warranty and Service — 25
ID-104 Camera warranty 25
ID-104 Camera service 25
Worlwide Polaroid Service Directory 26
Certifications — 28

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Setting up
Setting up
The Polaroid ID-104 Camera lets you quickly and easily take
instant photos for use with ID systems. Use the camera to
take ID photos for use on identification cards, credit cards,
and many other small formats.
There are three models of the ID-104 Camera. Each camera
lets you adjust the exposure, and gives you a choice of taking
4 pictures per sheet. These pictures can be grouped as four
different pictures, four duplicate pictures, or two sets of two
different pictures. Picture-taking operations vary depending
on the model you are using.
The ID-104 Deluxe Camera has a LCD graphical menu
display that guides you through picture-taking operations in
English, French, Italian and Spanish. This camera has
additional programmable features for added functionality.
The ID-104 Econo Camera has a LED panel that uses a series
of lights to guide you through picture-taking operations.
The ID-104 Viva Camera is released for international use
only. It uses a different film format from other ID-104
cameras. Otherwise, the operations are identical to the
Econo.

Unpacking the camera
English 5Setting up
Unpacking the camera
The following figure illustrates the standard parts in the
camera box. If you are missing anything, contact your dealer
or Polaroid Representative.
aID-104 Camera
bStand
cUniversal power supply
a
b
c

The camera
6 English Setting up
The camera
The following illustrates the parts of the camera.
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p
r
q
aDisplay
bPower button
cShutter button
dUp icon (Deluxe only)
eMenu icon (Deluxe only)
fFilm compartment
gPower key (Deluxe only)
hRelease pin
iLocking knob
jPower jack
kDown icon (Deluxe only)
lExit icon (Deluxe only)
mAim Light button
nStrobe Boost button
oStrobe
pLenses
qAiming light
rAperture selector switch

Setting up the work area
English 7Setting up
Setting up the work area
You need the following items to set up your work area:
the camera
a table, 29 to 30 in. (76 cm) high
a wastebasket
a piece of non-reflective cloth, preferably felt or velvet
a chair, 17 to 18 in. (45 cm) high
To set up the work area for the ID-104 Camera:
1Use a work area measuring 8 x 10 ft. (2.4 x 3 m).
2Place the camera (a) on the table (b) near an electrical
outlet (c). Avoid placing the camera near a door, window, or
any other place where it might be exposed to extreme
temperatures or direct sunlight.
3Use a wastebasket (d) for discarded tabs and film waste.
4Hang the non-reflective cloth (e) as a photo backdrop.
5Place the chair (f) approximately 40 in. (1 m) from the
camera and as close to the backdrop as possible.
ae
f
b
c
d

Setting up the camera
8 English Setting up
Setting up the camera
Setting up the camera is simple; follow these steps and your
ID-104 Camera will be ready to take photos in no time.
Note: The following instructions refer to the callouts in the
previous The camera (page 6) section.
Preparing the camera
To set up the camera and turn it on:
1Pull out the silver release pin (h) on the right side of the
camera base with the camera back facing you. While
holding the knob out, firmly grasp the camera head from
the bottom with your left hand and swing it up into the
upright position. Release the knob. The camera head clicks
into place when the camera is fully upright.
2Tighten the large black locking knob (i) under the camera,
preventing it from moving on its base.
3Plug the small end of the AC power supply into the socket
on the back of the camera (j). Plug the power cord into a
grounded AC outlet. If you prefer to use the rechargeable
battery, refer to the instructions in this guide.
4Adjust the aperture switch (r) on the front of the camera for
the recommended f-stop by moving the switch to the
desired setting.
Note: Use these settings at 75°F (24°C) and above. At colder
temperatures, you may have to adjust the settings. Refer to
the film instructions for details.
5Turn on the ID-104 Camera:
Deluxe model. Turn the camera on by turning the key (g)
clockwise 90° to ON. The display reads “Load Film” if the
camera does not contain film, “Pull Film” if the film has
been loaded but the dark slide has not been pulled, and
“Wait” for a warm-up period of about 15 seconds if the
camera contains film. After warm-up, it reads “Ready”.
Film Speed Aperture
ASA 80 f11-1/2
ASA 100 f11-l/2
ASA 125 f16
ASA 3000 f64

Technical Assistance
English 9Setting up
Econo or Viva model. Once the camera is plugged in, the
Ready indicator lights up when the strobe is charged.
To load film, refer to Loading Film (page 10).
6Adjust the camera as needed:
Deluxe model. Use the camera’s menu system to change a
range of programmable settings and to choose the set of
grouped pictures to print.
Econo or Viva model. To increase or decrease the strobe
brightness, press the up or down arrow key until the correct
Exposure LED is illuminated. To choose the number of
pictures, press Select until the correct number appears.
For detailed instructions on using the cameras buttons and
menus, see Using the camera’s menus (page 19).
Technical Assistance
For technical assistance, call toll-free within the U.S.A.:
1-800-225-1618, 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: 1-800-225-1618.
Outside North America, please contact your nearest
Polaroid office.

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Loading film
Loading film
The following films are recommended for the ID-104
Camera line.
Recommended Polaroid films
Deluxe and Econo models. T669, T667, PC 100, PC-ID UV,
PC 100 ID UV, and custom Identifilm products.
Viva model. Viva Color, Viva Black and White, T88, and
T87.
Inserting film
Inserting a film pack:
1Open the film compartment by rotating its latching cover
to the unlocked position. The door opens as you lift it up,
allowing access to the empty film pack.
2Insert a film pack into the film compartment with the black
paper tab facing you.