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
i
j
k
l
m
n
o
p

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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.