Polaroid 206 Bedienungsanleitung

MiniPortrait Camera Model 206 User Manual[...]

i 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 [...]

ii Table of contents Certifications i 1 Setting up Using this guide 1-1 Unpacking the camera 1-2 The camera 1-3 Setting up the work area 1-4 Setting up the camera 1-5 Setting the Timer 1-6 Technical Assistance 1-6 2 Loading film Inserting fresh film 2-2 Removing spent film 2-4 Cleaning the rollers 2-5 Cleaning the film exit door 2-6 3 Taking a pict[...]

iii 4 LED display functions Making display selections 4-2 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors 5-1 Polaroid Warranty and Service MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty S-1 MiniPortrait 206 Camera service S-1 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers S-2[...]

1- 1 1 Setting up The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera lets you take instant photos, quickly and easily, for use with ID systems. You can use the camera to take ID photos for use on passports, identification cards, credit cards, and many other small fo r mats. Using this guide This guide describes all the features of the Polaroid MiniPo r trait 206[...]

1- 2 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 missing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer Support at (800) 343-5000 immediately. a MiniPortrait 206 Camera ( a ) b an AC adapter depending on the configuration ordered, you may receiv[...]

1- 3 The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a LED Display h Aiming button b Timer i Face Brightener button c On button j Flash d Shutter button k Lenses e Camera back l Aiming lights f AC adapter socket m Aperture selector switch g Aiming light selector[...]

1- 4 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: 1 Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 fe[...]

1- 5 Setting up the camera Setting up the camera is simple; just follow these steps and you'll have your MiniPortrait 206 Camera set up and ready to take photos in no time. Note: The following instructions refer to callouts in the illu s trations in the section, The camera, earlier in this chapter. Preparing the camera To set up the camera: 1 [...]

1- 6 Setting the Timer Before setting the timer, first remove the insulation strip ( a ) which protects the timer’s battery during shipment. • To set minutes (larger numbers), press the MIN button. Each time you press it, the next higher number will appear; after the first press, “01” (1 minute) is indicated; second press, “02” is shown[...]

2- 1 2 Loading 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[...]

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

2- 3 3 Close the camera back and rotate its latching cover, making sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back. 4 Pull 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 [...]

2- 4 Removing spent film To remove the spent film pack: 1 Open the film compartment and swing open the hinged camera back door to access the spent film pack. 2 Remove the empty film pack by grasping it at the tab end, pulling it up and lifting it out (see the first illustration on page 2-2).[...]

2- 5 Cleaning the rollers Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers: 1 Open the door of the camera back. 2 Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of the roller assembly and rotating it upward. 3 While the rollers are out of the camera back, wipe them gently with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened with [...]

2- 6 Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer.[...]

3- 1 3 Taking a picture Taking pictures with the Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 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 206 Camera, follow these instructions closely. After you ar[...]

3- 2 Preparing the camera To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos: 1 Plug the AC power cord into the back of the camera and into a wall outlet. The camera will power up. Both the green Ready light and the green Exposure light will illuminate . See the example in Chapter 4, LED display functions . Note: If the camera is unused for approx[...]

3- 3 4 Press the Aiming button and aim the lights at your su b 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. 5 Position the camera so that the lights converge on your subject's chin.[...]

3- 4 6 If your subject has a dark complexion, press the face brightener (Boost) button. Refer to The camera, in Chapter, 1 for loc a tion of the button. A green Boost light will illuminate in the LED display. The face brightener function turns off and its light goes out after you take the picture. To turn the face brightener function off before you[...]

3- 5 2 To begin processing the film, pull the white film tab, keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera at all times. Rest the camera on a flat surface and pull the tab straight out using the right hand. This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned. 3 Pull the yellow tab, keeping the tab perpendicular to the camera. Position the camer[...]

3- 6 4 Push the START button to start the timer. See Chapter 1, setting up, for instructions about setting the timer. Refer to the film instructions for proper development time. 5 When the timer beeps, the film is fully developed; peel the back from the print. Note: Development time will vary with temperature fluctuations; refer to the film instruc[...]

4- 1 4 LED display functions The Polaroid MiniPortrait 206 Camera has an LED display that guides the operator through camera operation. The following camera adjustments can be made from this display: • Exposure • Select (to make one or two pictures each time the shutter button is pressed)[...]

4- 2 Making display selections The following functions can be adjusted from the LED display: 1 Exposure For normal flash exposure, the middle light will be on. READY BOOST PULL FILM SELECT EXPOSURE 1 To increase exposure, press the UP arrow in the display. Each time the arrow is pressed, the next higher light will come on. To decrease exposure, pre[...]

5- 1 5 Troubleshooting Correcting common errors From time to time you may observe faults with your photos. The following information will help you solve problems you may encounter. Picture Fault Cause Corrective Action Repeated, evenly spaced spots Dirty developer rol l ers. Clean developer rollers. Missing corners, or orange-red marks along edges [...]

5- 2 Picture Fault Cause Corrective Action Small, white specks, pink lines, streaks or blotches Pulling the film through the rollers too fast. Pull the film using a smooth, even, mo d erate pull speed. Muddy-looking print Development time not long enough. Develop film for time recommended in film instruction sheet. Broad streak or mark across the p[...]

S- 1 MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty Polaroid Corporation warrants the MiniPortrait 206 Camera against defects in manufacture or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. To verify the warranty period, you should keep the invoice, sales receipt, or other proof of the purchase date. Should this product or any component or acc[...]

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