Polaroid 206 User Manual

MiniPortrait Camera

Model 206

User Manual

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
frequency 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

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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 picture

Preparing the camera 3-2
Taking the photo 3-4

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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

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Using this guide

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
formats.

This guide describes all the features of the Polaroid
MiniPortrait 206 Camera. It takes you from unpacking the box
to setting 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 prior knowledge of
Polaroid cameras in order to use this new portrait 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
missing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Customer
Support at [phone] immediately.

a MiniPortrait 206 Camera (a)

b an AC adapter

depending on the configuration ordered, you may receive
the wall-mounted unit for 110V (b) or, for all other
voltages, the table-top unit (c)

a

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b

c

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

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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:

1 Use a work area that measures 8 X 10 feet (2.4 X 3m).
2 Make sure an electrical outlet is accessible to the camera.

3 Use a wastebasket for discarding tabs and film waste.
4 Place the backdrop behind where the subject will be

Avoid placing the camera where it may be exposed to
extreme temperatures, for example, near a door or
window.

seated. Passport regulations require a white background.
For ID pictures hang a piece of non-reflective cloth as a
backdrop.

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5 Place a chair against the backdrop.

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
illustrations in the section, The camera, earlier in this chapter.

Preparing the camera To set up the camera:

1 Power up the camera by plugging the small end of the AC

power cord into the socket on the back of the camera (f).
Plug the other end of the cord into a grounded AC outlet.

After a brief warm-up period, the following will be illumin­ated in the LED display:

A green Ready light, and a green Exposure light. For
detailed instructions on adjusting the exposure, see
Chapter 4, LED display functions.

2 Adjust the aperture selector switch (m) 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.

3 Set the aiming light selector (g) to the passport (PP) or ID

setting.

4 Set the timer (b). To do this, refer to Setting the Timer on

page 1-6.

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