Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 User manual

MiniPortrait Camera
Model 205
User Manual

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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 fre-
quency 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.

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Table of contents
Certifications 2
1Setting up
Using this guide 5
Unpacking the camera 6
The camera 7
Setting up the work area 8
Setting up the camera 9
Technical Assistance 10
2Loading film
Inserting fresh film 12
Removing spent film 14
Cleaning the rollers 15
Cleaning the film exit door 16
3Taking a picture
Preparing the camera 18
Taking the photo 20

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4Using the camera menus
Using the menu buttons 24
Understanding the options 25
5Troubleshooting
Correcting common errors 27
Polaroid Warranty and Service
MiniPortrait 205 Camera warranty 29
MiniPortrait 205 Camera service 30
Polaroid Offices and Service Centers 31

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1Setting up
The Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 Camera lets you quickly and
easily take instant photos for use with ID systems. You can
use the camera to take ID photos for use on passports, identi-
fication cards, credit cards, and many other small formats.
Using this guide
This guide describes all the features of the Polaroid Mini Por-
trait 205 Camera. It takes you from unpacking the box to set-
ting 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 to have any prior
knowledge of Polaroid cameras in order to use this new por-
trait camera.

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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 miss-
ing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer Sup-
port at [phone] immediately.
aMiniPortrait 205 Camera (a)
ban AC adapter
depending on the configuration ordered, you may receive
the wall-mounted unit for 110V (b) or, for all other volt-
ages, the table-top unit (c)
a
b
c

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The camera
The following illustrates the parts of the camera.
a Display i Face Brightener button
b Menu icon j Aiming button
c Up icon k Exit con
d Shutter button l Down icon
eOn button M Flash
f Camera back n Lenses
g AC adapter socket o Aiming lights
h Aiming light selector p Aperture selector switch
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
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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 (a):
1Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m).
2Make sure an electrical outlet (b) is accessible to the
camera. Avoid placing the camera where it may be ex-
posed to extreme temperatures, for example, near a door
or window.
3Use a wastebasket (c) for discarding tabs and film waste.
4Place the backdrop (d)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 (e) against the backdrop.
a
b
c
d
e

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Setting up the camera
Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps and
you'll have your MiniPortrait 205 Camera set up and ready to
take photos in no time.
Note: The following instructions refer to the callouts in the il-
lustrations 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 (g).
Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet.
The display reads Load Film if the camera does not con-
tain film. If the camera contains film, the display reads
"Wait" for a warm-up period of about 15 seconds. After
warm-up, it reads Ready.
2Adjust the aperture switch (p) 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 switch (h) to the passport (PP) or ID
setting.

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4Use the camera's menu system to adjust the flash expo-
sure, number of exposures, and development time.
For detailed instructions on using the camera’s menus,
see Chapter 4, Using the camera's menus.
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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2Loading film
When you first turn on the camera, the display reads Load
Film. Loading film into the camera is quick and simple. After
you have loaded film a few times, you will not need to refer to
these instructions.
This chapter explains how to:
•• Insert a fresh film pack
•• Remove the spent film pack
•• Clean the processing rollers

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Inserting fresh film
To insert a fresh film pack:
1Insert a fresh film pack into the camera back with the
black paper tab facing you.
2Check below the black tab to make sure you see a num-
ber of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film ex-
posure.

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3Close the camera back and rotate its latching cover,
making sure the black paper tab is outside the camera
back.
4Pull the black paper tab out of the camera back, keeping
the tab perpendicular to the camera at all times. The best
method is to place the camera on a flat surface, grip the
camera with your left hand and pull the tab with your right
hand. This ensures that the film in the camera remains
aligned.

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Removing spent film
To remove the spent film pack:
1Open the film compartment and swing open the hinged
camera back door to access the spent film pack.
2Remove the empty film pack by grasping it at the tab end,
pulling it up and lifting it out (see the first illustration on
page 12).

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Cleaning the rollers
Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean
the rollers:
1Open the door of the camera back.
2Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of
the roller assembly and rotating it upward.
3While the rollers are out of the camera back, wipe them
gently with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with water.
4Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the
film exit door and rotating it downward.

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Cleaning the film exit door
Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or
dried film developer.

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3Taking a picture
Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 205 Camera is
simple. It requires only a few steps to produce high quality
passport or ID photos.
This chapter describes the steps you should take each time
you take a photo. The first few times you use the MiniPortrait
205 Camera, follow these instructions closely. After you are
familiar with the steps, you will be able to take photos on your
own. This chapter tells you how to:
• Prepare the camera to take photos
• Take the photo and process the exposed film

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Preparing the camera
To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos:
1Plug the AC power cord into the back of the camera and
into a wall outlet. The camera will power up.
The display shows one of two messages. If there is film in
the camera, the display reads “Wait” for a warm-up pe-
riod of about 15 seconds, then it reads Ready. If there is
no film in the camera, the message reads Load Film.
2If necessary, load film into the camera. Refer to Chapter
2, Loading film for detailed instructions.
3Place your subject in a chair against the backdrop. For
best results, position the subject as close to the backdrop
as possible. Remember, passport photos require a white
background. For questions regarding passport specifica-
tions and techniques, call toll-free: 1-800-343-5000.
Note: For passport photos, move the aiming light selector
to “PP”; for ID photos, set the selector to “ID”. Refer to the
section The camera, in e selev0t 3e

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4Press the Aiming button and aim the lights at your sub-
ject. The lights blink for 15 seconds while you aim the
camera.
Note: The aiming lights must be blinking in order for you
to take a picture.
5Position the camera so that the lights converge on your
subject's chin.

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6If your subject has a dark complexion, press the Face
Brightener. Refer to The camera, in Chapter, 1 for loca-
tion of the Face Brightener. A Face Brightener icon ap-
pears on the display when you press the button. The
Face Brightener function turns off and its icon disappears
after you take the picture. To turn the Face Brightener
function off before you take the picture, press the button
again.
When you turn the Face Brightener function on, the cam-
era increases the flash output by 0.3 to 0.5 photographic
stops.
Taking the photo
To take a photo:
1Press the Shutter button.
After you press the button, the display reads Pull Film, or
if the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet
of film, it reads Ready. If it reads Ready, take another
picture.
Note: You can take the two pictures at the same time,
giving you two of the same pose, or you can take one
picture after another, giving you two different poses. To
set the number of photos to be taken at once, refer to
Chapter 4, Using the camera's menus.