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Polaroid 1200 User Manual

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Opening and Closing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Loading and Unloading the Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Digital Viewfinder Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Taking Pictures with the Digital Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Camera Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Developing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Guide to better pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Esp
añol
Apertura y cierre de la cámara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Carga y descarga de la película . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Carga de las pilas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Funcionamiento del visor digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Realización de fotografías con el visor digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Realización de fotografías con el visor óptico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mantenimiento de la cámara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Revelar fotografías . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Guía para conseguir mejores imágenes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Garantía . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Français
Ouverture et fermeture de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chargement et retrait du film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Chargement des piles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Fonctionnement du viseur numérique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Prises de vue avec le viseur numérique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Prises de vues avec le viseur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Entretien de l’appareil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Développement des photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Guide du parfait photographe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Garantie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Front View
a
Sonar range finder
b
Film door release
c
Film door
d
Film exit
e
Digital lens
f
Quintic, three-element, 125mm lens
g
Programmed flash
h
Photocell-silicon photo diodes
i
Self-timer indicator
Rear View
j
Battery compartment
k
Hand strap
l
Release latch
m
Neck strap connector
n
Tripod socket
o
Optical viewfinder
p
System control panel
q
Two-stage shutter button
r
Digital viewfinder
s
Display on/off button
Control Panel
t
Feet or meters selector
u
Audio signal switch
v
Self-timer switch
w
Exposure control
x
Recharge indicator
y
Picture counter
z
Programmed flash override
aa
Sonar autofocus override
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Opening and Closing the Camera
To open, slide release latch
(a)
in direction of
arrow. Camera opens automatically.
DO NOT force cover open as it will damage camera.
To close, slide release latch
(a)
in direction of arrow. Hold camera as shown. Close lid and let go of release latch.
DO NOT force cover closed as it will damage camera.
a
a
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Loading and Unloading the Film
Note: Use only Polaroid film. Before use, check expiration date.
This camera uses Spectra, Image, 1200 and 990 film.
12-frame film:
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E = empty
•
S = start, numbers count up.
10-frame film:
•
0 = empty
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10 = start, numbers count down.
To load the film, press film door lever
(a)
to open.
Hold film by edges. Insert film pack as shown. Push film pack in until a "click" is heard.
Close film door. Film cover ejects automatically.
To unload film, press film door lever
(a)
to open.
Pull tab to remove empty film pack.
a
a
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Loading the Batteries
Loosen the hand strap
(a)
to access the battery compartment. Open the battery compartment door
(b)
by pushing on finger grip area and swinging the door downwards. Insert 2 AA bat­teries as shown. Close the battery compartment door and tighten hand strap.
Note: If camera will not be used for an extended period of time remove batteries and store separately.
Use of the camera in extreme heat or cold will shorten battery life.
CAUTION: To avoid electrical shock, camera should not be exposed to or immersed in water or other fluids, disassembled, or operated if dropped or damaged. For repair information contact nearest ser­vice center.
Alkaline batteries are recommended. The batteries used in this device may present a risk of one or more of the following occurrences: release of toxic materials, release of flammable vapours, rise in surface temperature. DO NOT incinerate or mutilate batteries. DO NOT recharge alkaline batteries.
DO NOT mix battery types (Alkaline, NiMH and Nicad). Mixing battery types may present a risk of fire or explosion. When replacing batteries, replace all batteries at the same time. Mixing fresh and dis­charged batteries could increase internal cell pressure and rupture the discharged batteries.
Dispose of used batteries promptly. Keep away from children. DO NOT disassemble and DO NOT dis­pose of in fire. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
a b
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Digital Viewfinder Operation
The digital viewfinder
(a)
automatically turns on when the camera is opened. It turns off after 2 minutes to conserve battery power. It will auto­matically turn off when the camera is closed.
Press the Display on/off button
(b)
to turn the
digital viewfinder on and off.
Replace the two AA batteries when the low battery icon
(c)
appears.
Note: The two AA batteries are for the digital viewfinder only. The film pack contains a battery that
allows you to use the camera with the optical viewfinder.
The digital viewfinder can be rotated up to 120 degrees
(a)
for ease of use in all lighting condi-
tions.
CAUTION: DO NOT force the digital viewfinder beyond 120 degrees.
a
c
b
c
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Taking Pictures with the Digital Viewfinder
For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in
a
.
For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in
b
.
1
If the digital viewfinder is off, press the Display on/off button
(a)
to turn it on.
2
Frame your subject in the digital viewfinder
(b)
. Do not touch the shutter button before the pic­ture is framed!
3
Press shutter button all the way. The photo is automatically ejected.
Taking Pictures with the Optical Viewfinder
1
Frame your subject in optical viewfinder.
2
Press shutter button halfway. The distance to your subject (in meters or feet) and a symbol are displayed. A green symbol indicates that it is okay to take photo.
3
Press shutter button all the way. The photo is automatically ejected.
Note: If flash or focus is not correct, camera beeps and/or a flashing yellow
caution symbol appears. Adjust the camera or reposition your subject as described in the next sec­tion.
a b
a b
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If the flash or focus is not correct. . .
When the caution symbol and the following error indicators appear:
•
Your subject is too close. The number “0.1” is displayed. Release shutter button and stand at least 0.6 m (2 ft.) from subject.
•
Your subject is beyond flash range. A number from 4.8 to 6.2 is displayed. Release shutter button and position your subject within the 0.6 m to 4.6 m (2-15 ft.) flash range.
•
Your subject is within range, but the flash is off. A number from
0.6 to 4.6 is displayed. Slide the flash switch up to turn flash on.
Note : Distance readings do not appear when subject is beyond
6.2 m (20 ft).
Using Self-timer
Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up photo. Press shutter button halfway and release button. Slide self-timer switch down. You have 12 seconds before self-timer activates shutter release. Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an addi­tional two seconds before taking photo.
Slide self-timer up. Photo ejects automatically.
Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before
sliding self-timer up.
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Taking Photos with Reflective Backgrounds
Use these features when shooting metallic or shiny surfaces or when shooting a subject through glass.
To override autofocus and autoflash slide their controls down to OFF position.
Always return controls to normal position after using.
Note: Camera will not operate indoors if both autofocus and
autoflash are off.
Other Features
Exposure Control
Use this feature to retake photo that was too light or too dark. To lighten dark photo, slide exposure control up
(a)
. To darken light photo, slide exposure control down
(b)
. Retake photo.
a b
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Camera Maintenance
Do not touch lens. Clean camera lens with soft, lint-free cloth.
If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers.
To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with tap water.
Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. If film is in camera, clean rollers in dimly lit area.
Developing Photos
Do not shake. Do not bend. If temperature is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in warm location, such as your pocket.
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