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Polaroid 6OO Glose-up (CL)
camera (requires manual
close-up setting)
Polaroid 6OO Autofocus (AF)
camera (automatic close-uP
capability)
Electrenic flash
Lens
Photocell
Li g hten/darken control
Picture exit slot
Film shade (protects the
picture from light as it exits
the camera)
7 Film door
I Shuiter button
9 Non-flash button (600 CL cam-
era only)
Film door latch
Green light (indicates the flash
is ready to fire)
Picture counter (indicates how
many pictures remain)
Viewf inder
Thumb rest
Connectors for neckstrap (not
i ncl uded )
Adjustabie handstrap
Oval frame (indicates CIose-up
lens is in use-600 CL camera
only)
Close-up lever (600 CL camera
only)
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Polaroid 6O0 Close-up (CL)
camera met handmatig te
bedienen Close-up Iens
Polaroid 6OO Autofocus (AF)
camera stelt ar¡tomatisch
scherp
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2 Lens
3 Foto-elektrische cel
4 Licht/donkerkeuzeknop
5 Fototransportopening
6 Filmgordijn (beschermt de fot,
tegen licht bij het ver aten van
de camera)
Filmdeu r
O ntspa n knop
Uitschakelknop voor f itser
(alleen bij de 600 CL camera)
Filmdeur-ontgrendeling
Groen lampje ibetekent dat (
flitser is geladen)
Fototeller ( aat zien hoeveel
foto's er overblijven)
Zoeker
Duimg reep
Bevestigingspunten draagr
(niet biigeleverd)
Verstelbare handgreep
Ovaal kader (geeft aan dat
close-up Iens wordt gebru
alleen bij de 600 CL camer
Close.up schuif ralle-"n bij
600 CL camera)
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Raise the electronic flash (1)
Grip the sides of the f lash unit. Swing the flash unit
up to snap it in place. The fiash willfu ly charge auto
matically, in about 4 seconds, every time you raise the
fiash unit when there is film ín the camera, or when
you take a picture or touch the shutter bLrtton; the
green flash-ready light will come on. To save energy,
the flash will shut off after 60 seconds, but will turn
on when you press the shutter button. See (4) below
for inforrnation on takinE pictures without flash.
The flash is designed to be used for every picture -
outcloors and indoors. This will provide you w th the
best instant pictures under most lighting conditions.
When you are not using the camera, lower the f lash
unit. lt will protect the lens and lock the shutter button.
Load the film (2)
Use only Polaroid 6OO colour film.
Each film pack provides ten colour pictures and
contains a high-energy battery that powers both the
camera and the electronic flash.
A film expiration date appears on the bottom of
every film box. This dale is your assurance that you
are buying fresh film.
To load the film
Push the latch forward to open the film door. Hold the
film pack by its edges only, as shown, and slÍde it all
the way into the camera. Close the film door, As soon
as it is closed, the camera will eiect the film cover.
The green l;ght on the back of the carnera will come
on to show the flash is ready to fire.
To remove an empty film Pacl<
PLrsl¡ the larch forward to open the film door. Pull the
cc o,r'eri tab on the fi m pack and remove the fi m
fr¡r-- tl.e Car-ieta.
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Take the picture (3)
Hold the GaE¡era
Grip the camera in the palm of your left hand, placing
your fingers over the top of the viewfinder and your
ihumb under the camera (a). lf it ¡s more comfortable,
place your thumb on the indentation in the hand strap
(b). Adiust the Velcro closing on the hand strañsnjhnh
camera is comfortable to hold.
Now place your r¡ght thumb on the thumb rest and
your r¡ght index finger on the shutter button. Curl your
other fingers inlo your palm.
Be sure to keep your fingers away from the picture
exit slot.
Position your sub¡ect
Position your subject within the camera's range:
6OO CL 600 AF
0.6-3.5m (2*11.5 ft.)
a 2it. -)
Manual setting Automatic focus
required down io 0.6m (2 ft.)
0.6-1.2m t2-4ff-\*
*WiIh the 600 CL camera, see special instruct¡ons on
manual settings for close-uPs.
Make sure there is nothíng between your camera
and subject. For best results, use flash for every
picture.
lndoors, place your subject in front of a light-
coloured background.
Outdoors, keep the sun behind you or at your side.
Press the shutter button
Be sure the green flash-ready light is on. If not, press
the shutter button partway and release to charge the
flash. Frame your subject in the viewfinder and press
the shutter button. The camera will eject the p¡cture
and the flash will immediately recharge.
Taking pictures without flash-6O0 CL
camera only (4)
With the Autofocus cameTa. the flash willfire for
every picture, indoors or outdoors. Wlth the 600 CL
camera, you can stop the flash by pressing only the
non f lash button as shown. You might want to stop
the flash when photographing a daylight scene
through glass (to avoid a flash ref lection) or in some
other very unusual lighting situalion. However, for
llest results irr most picture taking situations, do not
stop the flash,
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Manual settings for close-ups-6O0 CL
camera only (5)
Use the close-up lens when your subject is 0.6 to 1.2m
(2 to 4 ft.) away. Slide the lever (a) to the 0,6-1.2m
\2-4 ff.) setting. The oval frame (b), which is now
visible in the viewfinder, serves as a reminder that the
close-up lens is in place. When your subject's head
fills the frame, you aÍe at the correct distance for a
close-up (c).
For close-ups of small children, objects, or more
than one person, keep the oval frame in place and
centre it on one subject. Use the full viewfinder area
- not the oval frame - to f rame the picture.
When you have finished using the close-up lens,
return the lever to the 1.2m to - (4 ft. to -) setting.
Lowering the flash unit will also slide the lever back
a utomatica lly.
Focus is automatic from 0.6m (2 ft.)to - with the
Ar.rtofocus camera.
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One Year Warranty
lf your camera proves to be defective within the warranty period, we will without
charge repair it or, at our option, replace it with a camera of the same or equiva
lent model. To verify the warranty period, keep the receipt or other proof of
purchase. Otherwise the warranty is determined by the date of manufacture on
the camera. The warranty does not cover damage caused by acc¡dent, misuse, or
tamperinq with the camera, and a charge will be made for such repairs.
This warranty excludes all consequential damages. Some jurisdictions do not
al ow the exclusion of consequential damages so the foregoing exclusion may
not apply to you.
For warranty service, the camera must be returned to and repaired by an
ar'lthorized Polaroid Service Centre.
The lighten/darken control (6)
Use this control only when you want to reshoot a
p¡cture to make it lighter or darker.
To take a lighter picture, slide the control towards
the white arrow (a) until you feel it stop.
To take a darker picture, slide the control towards
the black arrow (b) uniil you feel it stop.
Return the control to the cenIre position when you
have finished reshooting (c).
Note: On the AutoFocus camera, the area above
the centre ofthe Lighten/Darken control is red rvhen
the conlrol is not in the centre posilion.
Trouble-free pícture taking
Keep the develcper ¡olle¡s clean (7)
Dirty rollers can cause a repeated spot or bar pattern
¡n the picture (a). The developer rollers (b) are located
inside the film door. lf there is film in the camera,
open the door in dim light. Clean the rollers with a
damp, lint free cloth.
lf the camera does not e¡ect the picture
Check the picture counter. When the f ilm pack is
empty, the flash will charEe but ycu cannot take a
pictu re.
Handling
Hold the developing picture by its wide white bordei-.
While it is developing, keep the picture out of direct
sunlight; do not wave or bend it.
Temperature
When the temperature is below 13"C (55'F), keep the
camera and film warm, lmmediately place the devel
oping picture in a warm pocket for at least a minLlte,
being careful not to bend it. See the film box for
further temperature information.
Lens
It is important to avoid touching the lens. To remove
dust or fingerprints, breathe on the lens and wipe it
gently with a clean, soft facial tissue. Do not use
silicone-treaied eyeglass tissues.
Picture t¡ps
. For best results, always use flash.
. Always aim the camera at your main subject.
. Keep the sun behind you or at your side; avoid having
the sun directly overhead.
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Troubleshooting guide
Pictures too light
Subject too close to
ca mera
Dark background,r
uneven lighting
Background too far from
subject
\Á/rong lighten/darken
control setting
Stay within camera's
range
Avoid dark backgrounds;
subject and background
should be in even light-
tng
Place subject near a
brightly coloured back-
ground
Check lighten/darken
control setting
Pictures too dark
Subject too far from
camera or beyond f lash
range
Bright light or reflective
surface behind subject
Background too far from
sub.iect
Wrong lighten/darken
control setting
Camera sees object in
front of subject
Flash did not fire
Move in close, but stay
within recomnlended
distance ranges
Avoid bright lights
(lamps, windows) in
scene; for reflective
surfaces, stand slightly
to one side of subject
and take p¡cture at an
angle
Place sublect near a
brightly coloured back-
grou nd
Check lighten/darken
control setting
Make sure there is
nothing between your
camera and subject
Reshoot; be sure you
have not pressed non
fLash button (600 CL
camera only)
Blurred picture
Flash not used in dim
light
Subject too close or
clos+rlp fens not set
properly
Camera or subject
motion
Fingerprint on lens
Alrvays use flash .
indoors; use flash out-
doors in shade, at dusk
or on overcast days
Position subject at least
0.6m (2 ft.) from camera
and check close-up lens
setting (600 CL camera
only)
Depress shutter button
smoothly and keep
finger on shutter button
until all motor noise
stops; keep subject still
See lens cleaning
instructions (7)
lncompletely
developed picture
Area containing the
developer packets was
damaged before film
was loaded
lo d fi m pack by edges
and s ide allthe way into
can-rera; do not remove
fi m from its box until
you are ready to load
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Caution: This camera is battery operateci C ose y sLtpervise children when camera
is operated bythem or used in thelr presence Tc ai,o cl e ectrica shock, camera
should not be exposed to or immersed in water or other f uids, disassernbled, or
operated if dropped or damaged. For repair ir¡forn¡at:on, contact a Po aroid Service
Ce ntre.
Specifications subject to change without notice.