Polaroid Miniportrait 204 User manual

PRODUCT INFORMATION
Model 204/404
MiniPortrait Camera
May 1997
Customer Care Center
Technical Services
201 Burlington Road
Bedford, MA 01730
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

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Table of contents
PRODUCT NAME............................................................................................3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION..............................................................................3
CAMERA COMPONENTS...............................................................................5
PID NUMBERS AND STANDARD COST........................................................6
FEATURES AND BENEFITS...........................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................10
APPLICATIONS..............................................................................................13
RECOMMENDED FILMS................................................................................13
OPERATING TIPS..........................................................................................14
WARRANTY...................................................................................................16
SERVICE........................................................................................................16
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.......................................................................17
POTENTIAL OPERATOR ERRORS...............................................................19

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Product Name
MiniPortrait 204/404 Camera
Product Description
The MiniPortrait 204/404 is a tripod or stand-mounted camera for
the IMAGE RETAILING and COMPOSITE ID BUSINESSES. It is
the next-generation MiniPortrait Camera using Type 100 film, and
follows the existing hand-held or tripod-mounted Models 202/402
and Models 203/403.
It has high interest in the marketplace due to its unique
combination of:
• LOW COST
• PROGRAMMABILITY
• EXCELLENT IMAGE QUALITY
• EXCEPTIONAL EASE-OF-USE
A large body of Concept Engineering and Market Research data
led to the design and development of this product. Incorporated in
the camera design are several features considered "CUSTOMER
DELIGHTERS". They help insure the picture-seller or badge-
maker a "SALABLE PHOTO OR BADGE THE FIRST TIME and
EVERY TIME":
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Product Description (continued)
• The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) prompts the user in pre-
customized languages (English, Spanish, French and Italian):
"READY"
"LOAD FILM"
"PULL TAB"
"OUT OF FILM"
• The LCD also displays programmable menu choices for user
customization:
"FILM COUNT"
"DEVELOPMENT TIME"
"PICTURE SELECT,,
"EXPOSURE"
"AUTO SHUTOFF"

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Camera Components
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Rear View Callouts
Call-out Component
ALCD Display Screen
BON Button
CShutter Button
DUP Cursor Symbol
EMenu Symbol
FCamera Back
GAim Light Switches
HCamera ON/OFF Switch
IRelease Knob
JLocking Knob
KStrobe Switch
LFlash Sync Socket
MPower Cord Socket
NDOWN Cursor Symbol
OEXIT PROGRAM Cursor
Symbol
PAiming Button
QBrightener Button
RDark Slide
Front View Callouts
SStrobe
TLenses
UAim Lights
VAperture Adjustment

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PID Numbers and Standard Cost
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
PID Description Std. Cost
621777 M404MP Camera/Stand Int’l $430.85
621778 M404MP Camera Int'l 384.65
621779 M204MP Camera/Stand Int'l 421.40
621780 M204MP Camera Int'I 375.20
621781 M204MP Camera/Stand IIOV 421.40
621782 M204MP Camera 110V 375.20
Notes:
1. Included with each Model 204MP or Model 404MP Camera is:
An a/c adapter (110V or Int'l) to convert line current into direct current to
power the camera.
A removable film holder with a darkslide. (For applications requiring
switching between black & white and color, a 2nd removable film holder
[PID# 621783] is recommended).
2. A 5% transfer price uplift is added to the standard cost for international
shipments.
ACCESSORIES
PID Description Std. Cost
621783 M204/404 Film Holder $52.19
621784 M204/404 Carrying Case 100.75
621785 M204/404 12V Battery 26.49
621786 M204/404 Battery Charger 41.16
TBD Accessory Lens (60") TBD

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Features and Benefits
Feature Benefit
LCD Prompts After turning on the security key, the LCD
automatically announces "READY" and proceeds to
prompt the user through steps to produce an
excellent photo.
Main Icon Buttons 1. Pressing the AIM button turns on the rangefinder
lights. The subject is at the proper distance and
the head size is correct when the rangefinder
lights are convergent on the subject's chin. No
viewfinder is required.
2. Pressing the BRIGHTENER button insures
proper exposure for a dark complexion.
3. Pressing the SHUTTER button takes the picture
and indicates 1, 2 or 4 poses per sheet of film.
4. Pressing the ON button changes the LCD to the
programmable menu.
Menu Icon
Buttons I. Continued pressing of the ON button scrolls the programmable menu.
2. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW buttons
permit the displayed feature to be
reprogrammed: development time, flash
brightness, idle time before auto shutoff, and
number of poses per sheet of film.
3. The EXIT ARROW returns the LCD to the main
prompts.
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Features and Benefits (continued)
Feature Benefit
Removable Film
Holder Removable film holders with dark slides permit switching between black and white and color films
to reduce film usage and wait time.
Sync Circuit
System An ON/OFF strobe switch and a socket that accepts and controls external strobe systems
permits flexibility with auxiliary studio lighting.
40" & 60"
Converging Light
Rangefinder
Adjustable ranging lights insure the correct
distance for 2 head sizes.
Security-key
switch Power can be turned on or off without unplugging the camera and the key can be removed to prevent
unauthorized use.
Automatic
Multiple Timers Built in timers automatically time the development of each film sheet pulled. Beeps tell the operator
when to peel.
Counters Strobe flashes and packs used are counted.
Therefore, images issued can be audited and film
consumption can be controlled.
Frame Select
Tracking A flashing icon is displayed on the LCD that tracks both the poses-completed and poses-remaining on
a sheet of film to avoid any film waste.
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Features and Benefits (continued)
Feature Benefit
Auto Shutoff The camera can be programmed to stay on or to
shut off automatically after 10 or 20 minutes to
conserve battery power.
Memory The camera can be shut off at any time and will
remain at the same position when turned on again,
avoiding any film waste.
Low Power
Indicator An icon is displayed on the LCD and a beep is heard to announce that it is time to change or
recharge the battery.
Low Power
Protection Camera automatically shuts off if low power indicator is ignored, eliminating damage to the
microprocessor.

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Specifications
MiniPortrait 204/404 vs. MiniPortrait 203/403
Feature New MiniPortrait
204/404 Camera Existing MiniPortrait 203/403 Camera
FROM THE OWNER'S PERSPECTIVE:
1. Standard Cost (4-lens
w/voltage adapter and
instructions)
$384.65 (w/o stand)
$430.85 (w/stand) $498.21(w/o adapter) $551.73 (w/ adapter)
2. Skill Requirements Non-Professional Professional
3. Strobe Counts and Pack
Counts for Secure Film
Control
Yes No
4. Key Switch for Secure
Usage Yes No
5. Languagized LCD Prompts Yes No
FROM THE OPERATOR'S PERSPECTIVE:
6. Programmable LCD Prompts Yes No
7. Timer (built-in, multiple,
adjustable, automatic, with
beep)
Yes No
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