Polaroid ID104 User Manual

ID-104 Econo

ID-104 Deluxe

User's Manual

Setting up — 4

Unpacking the camera 5 The camera 6 Setting up the work area 7 Setting up the camera 8 Technical Assistance 9

Loading film — 10

Recommended Polaroid films 10 Inserting film 10 Removing film 12 Cleaning the rollers 13 Cleaning the film exit door 14

Taking pictures — 15

Preparing the camera 15 Taking the photo 17

Using the camera buttons and menus — 19

Using the standard buttons 19 Using the Deluxe menu buttons 19 Understanding the Deluxe menu options 20

Table of contents

Using optional equipment — 22

Using the battery 22

Correcting common problems — 23

Polaroid Warranty and Service — 25

ID-104 Camera warranty 25 ID-104 Camera service 25 Worlwide Polaroid Service Directory 26

Certifications — 28

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Setting up

The Polaroid ID-104 Camera lets you quickly and easily take instant photos for use with ID systems. Use the camera to take ID photos for use on identification cards, credit cards, and many other small formats.

There are three models of the ID-104 Camera. Each camera lets you adjust the exposure, and gives you a choice of taking 4 pictures per sheet. These pictures can be grouped as four different pictures, four duplicate pictures, or two sets of two different pictures. Picture-taking operations vary depending on the model you are using.

The ID-104 Deluxe Camera has a LCD graphical menu display that guides you through picture-taking operations in English, French, Italian and Spanish. This camera has additional programmable features for added functionality.

The ID-104 Econo Camera has a LED panel that uses a series of lights to guide you through picture-taking operations.

The ID-104 Viva Camera is released for international use only. It uses a different film format from other ID-104 cameras. Otherwise, the operations are identical to the Econo.

Setting up

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Unpacking the camera

The following figure illustrates the standard parts in the camera box. If you are missing anything, contact your dealer or Polaroid Representative.

a ID-104 Camera b Stand c Universal power supply

Unpacking the camera

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The camera

The following illustrates the parts of the camera.

a Display b Power button c Shutter button d Up icon (Deluxe only) e Menu icon (Deluxe only) f Film compartment g Power key (Deluxe only) h Release pin i Locking knob j Power jack

a b

c d

e f

k Down icon (Deluxe only) l Exit icon (Deluxe only) m Aim Light button n Strobe Boost button o Strobe p Lenses q Aiming light r Aperture selector switch

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Setting up the work area

You need the following items to set up your work area:

the camera a table, 29 to 30 in. (76 cm) high a wastebasket a piece of non-reflective cloth, preferably felt or velvet a chair, 17 to 18 in. (45 cm) high

To set up the work area for the ID-104 Camera:

1 Use a work area measuring 8 x 10 ft. (2.4 x 3 m). 2 Place the camera (a) on the table (b) near an electrical

outlet (c). Avoid placing the camera near a door, window, or any other place where it might be exposed to extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.

3 Use a wastebasket (d) for discarded tabs and film waste. 4 Hang the non-reflective cloth (e) as a photo backdrop. 5 Place the chair (f) approximately 40 in. (1 m) from the

camera and as close to the backdrop as possible.

Setting up the work area

b c

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Setting up the camera

Setting up the camera is simple; follow these steps and your ID-104 Camera will be ready to take photos in no time.

Note: The following instructions refer to the callouts in the

previous The camera (page 6) section.

Preparing the camera

To set up the camera and turn it on:

1 Pull out the silver release pin (h) on the right side of the

camera base with the camera back facing you. While holding the knob out, firmly grasp the camera head from the bottom with your left hand and swing it up into the upright position. Release the knob. The camera head clicks

into place when the camera is fully upright.

2 Tighten the large black locking knob (i) under the camera,

preventing it from moving on its base.

3 Plug the small end of the AC power supply into the socket

on the back of the camera (j). Plug the power cord into a grounded AC outlet. If you prefer to use the rechargeable

battery, refer to the instructions in this guide.

4 Adjust the aperture switch (r) on the front of the camera for

the recommended f-stop by moving the switch to the desired setting.

Film Speed Aperture

ASA 80 f11-1/2 ASA 100 f11-l/2 ASA 125 f16 ASA 3000 f64

Note: Use these settings at 75°F (24°C) and above. At colder

temperatures, you may have to adjust the settings. Refer to the film instructions for details.

5 Turn on the ID-104 Camera:

Deluxe model. Turn the camera on by turning the key (g)

clockwise 90° to ON. The display reads “Load Film” if the camera does not contain film, “Pull Film” if the film has been loaded but the dark slide has not been pulled, and “Wait” for a warm-up period of about 15 seconds if the camera contains film. After warm-up, it reads “Ready”.

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Econo or Viva model. Once the camera is plugged in, the Ready indicator lights up when the strobe is charged.

To load film, refer to Loading Film (page 10).

6 Adjust the camera as needed:

Deluxe model. Use the camera’s menu system to change a

range of programmable settings and to choose the set of grouped pictures to print.

Econo or Viva model. To increase or decrease the strobe brightness, press the up or down arrow key until the correct Exposure LED is illuminated. To choose the number of pictures, press Select until the correct number appears.

For detailed instructions on using the cameras buttons and menus, see Using the camera’s menus (page 19).

Technical Assistance

For technical assistance, call toll-free within the U.S.A.: 1-800-225-1618, 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: 1-800-225-1618. Outside North America, please contact your nearest

Polaroid office.

Technical Assistance

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Loading film

The following films are recommended for the ID-104 Camera line.

Recommended Polaroid films

Deluxe and Econo models. T669, T667, PC 100, PC-ID UV, PC 100 ID UV, and custom Identifilm products.

Viva model. Viva Color, Viva Black and White, T88, and T87.

Inserting film

Inserting a film pack:

1 Open the film compartment by rotating its latching cover

to the unlocked position. The door opens as you lift it up,

allowing access to the empty film pack.

Loading film

2 Insert a film pack into the film compartment with the black

paper tab facing you.

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3 Check below the black tab ensuring several white tabs

appear. One white tab is used for each film exposure.

4 Close the film compartment and rotate its latching cover;

make sure the black paper tab is outside the camera back.

Inserting film

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Removing film

5 Pull the black paper tab out, always keeping it

perpendicular to the camera. This ensures that the film in the camera remains aligned.

Removing film

Removing the film pack:

1 Open the film compartment by rotating its latching cover

to the unlocked position. The door opens as you lift it up,

allowing access to the empty film pack.

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2 Grasp the empty film pack at the tab end; push it up and lift

it out.

Cleaning the rollers

Clean the rollers each time you replace a film pack. To clean the rollers:

1 Open the film compartment door. 2 Remove the rollers by placing your thumbs at the ends of

the roller assembly and rotating it upward.

Cleaning the rollers

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Cleaning the film exit door

3 Wipe them gently with a clean, lint-free cloth moistened

with water. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives.

4 Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film

exit door and rotating it downward.

Cleaning the film exit door

Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer. Use an old toothbrush moistened with water to remove any dried developer.

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Taking pictures

Preparing the camera

1 Preparing the camera to take ID photos:

Deluxe model. Turn the key clockwise 90° to ON.

When you turn the key, one of three messages displays: “Wait - camera warm-up is approximately 15 seconds,” “Load Film - indicates there is no film in the camera,” “Pull Film - indicates the film’s dark slide has not been pulled.”

Econo or Viva model. Once the camera is plugged in, the Ready indicator lights up in approximately 15 seconds, indicating that the strobe is charged. (If the camera was plugged in for a while, it may automatically shut off to conserve electricity. Pressing the power button turns it on.)

2 Load film into the camera if necessary. Refer to Loading film

(page 10) for detailed instructions.

3 Place your subject approximately 40 in. (1 m) in front of the

camera.

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Preparing the camera

4 Press the Aim Light button and aim the light at your

subject. The light will blink for 15 seconds while you aim the camera.

Note: The aiming light must be blinking in order to take a

picture. If the aiming light goes out, press it to turn it on again, before taking your photo.

5 Adjust the camera so that the light is aligned on your

subject’s chin.

6 Press the Strobe Boost button if your subject has a dark

complexion.

Deluxe model. A Face Brightener icon appears on the display when you press the button. The Face Brightener function turns off and its icon disappears after you take the picture.

Econo and Viva model. The “Boost” indicator is illuminated

and turns off after you take the picture.

When you turn the Strobe Boost function on, the camera increases the strobe output by 0.3 to 0.5 photographic stops.

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Taking the photo

Taking a photo:

1 Press the Shutter button with the aiming light on.

After pressing the button, the display (or LED indicator) reads “Pull Film”. If the camera is set to take another picture on this sheet of film, it reads “Ready” after a 7-second charge time. If it reads “Ready”, take another picture.

Note: You can take one, two, or four pictures at the same

time. To set the number of photos to be taken at once, refer to Using the camera’s buttons and menus (page 19).

2 To begin processing the film, pull the small white film tab

completely out of the camera, always keeping it perpendicular to the camera. This ensures that the film in

the camera remains aligned.

Taking the photo

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Taking the photo

3 Pull the colored film tab, keeping the tab perpendicular to

the camera.

Deluxe Model

Once you pull the colored tab, the camera starts counting the film’s exposure time. In addition, the number of exposures currently being timed blinks on the display.

Econo and Viva Models

Once you pull the colored tab, begin timing the development according to the film instructions.

4 Peel the back from the print when the camera timer beeps.

To lighten or darken your picture, adjust the aperture selector and/or the strobe exposure setting. To lighten the picture, move the aperture selector to the left (to a lower number), increasing the exposure. To darken the picture, move the aperture selector to the right (to a higher number), decreasing the exposure.

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Using the camera buttons and menu

Using the standard buttons

The buttons used to operate the camera are located on the top back of the camera handles. They are called the Power, Aim Light, Strobe Boost, and Shutter buttons.

The Power button powers up the camera after the autoshutoff shuts the camera down.

The Aim Light button activates the aim light, which flashes on and off for 15 seconds. You can take a picture only when the aim light is flashing. Press the button again to reactivate the aim light if it has turned off.

The Strobe Boost button enhances the strobe for one photo without changing the exposure. Use this feature for subjects with darker complexions. The camera returns to normal operation after one shot is taken.

The shutter button takes a picture (only when the aim light is activated).

Using the Econo LED display buttons

1 Press “Select” to take one, two, or four identical pictures. 2 Press the Exposure up or down arrows to lighten or darken

your photos.

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Using the Deluxe menu buttons

The buttons used to operate the ID-104’s Deluxe Camera’s menus are located on the top back of the camera handles. They are usually called the Power, Aim Light, Strobe Boost, and Shutter buttons. However, when you are using the camera’s menus, the four buttons control alternate functions.

To enter the menu system, press the Power button. Once you press the Power button, the display shows the camera’s menus. The Power button now controls the Menu functions. Press the Menu button to select each subsequent menu. Pressing and holding the Menu button allows you to scroll quickly through the menu choices.

When you use the camera’s menus, the Aim Light button controls the Exit function. To move out of the menu system, press the Exit button.

Understanding the Deluxe menu options

When you use the camera’s menus, the Strobe Boost button controls the Down function. To make adjustments within your menu choice, press and hold the Down button.

When you use the camera’s menus, the Shutter button controls the Up function. To make adjustments within your menu choice, press and hold the Up button.

Understanding the Deluxe menu options

There are eight menu options. They are:

Counts Exposure Picture Select Development Time Reset Counts Language Auto Shutoff Exit

Counts

This item shows two readings from the camera: Film and Strobe. The number under the word Film indicates how many sheets of film were pulled from the camera. The number under the word Strobe indicates how many times the strobe has fired. You cannot make any adjustments to this screen.

Exposure

Press the Menu button to move from Counts to Exposure. The display shows the range of exposure settings. To increase exposure, press the Up button, to decrease the exposure, press the Down button.

Picture Select

Press the Menu button to move from Exposure to Picture Select. The display indicates the number of pictures (1, 2, or

4) that the camera will take with each press of the Shutter button. Press either the Up or Down button to select the number of pictures.

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Development Time

Press the Menu button to move from Picture Select to Film Development Time. The display shows the number of seconds set for development time. To increase the development time, press the Up button. To decrease the development time, press the Down button.

Reset Counts

Press the Menu button to move from Development Time to Reset Counts. To reset the Counts display (described earlier) to all zeros, press the Up or Down button.

Language

Press the Menu button to move from Reset Counts to Language. The display shows the language set for the LCD. Press the Up or Down buttons to select the language.

Auto Shutoff

Press the Menu button to move from Language to Auto Shutoff. The display shows the current setting for Auto Shutoff time. You can program the camera to shut off automatically when it has been idle for the displayed amount of time. When it is set to OFF, the camera remains on until you turn the key to the off position.

Exit

Press the Menu button to move from Auto Shutoff out of the menu system. The display changes from the camera’s menus to the “Ready” message. Press the Exit button to leave the menus any time.

Understanding the Deluxe menu options

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Using optional equipment

The following optional accessories are available for use with the Polaroid ID-104 Camera line:

12-volt battery and fuse assembly, #621785 Battery charger, #106799 Carrying case, #621874

This chapter describes how to use the battery charger.

Using the battery

You can use the optional 12-volt battery available from Polaroid. Using this battery, allows you to place the camera in more convenient locations. This means the camera does not have to be near an electrical outlet.

Warning: Use of a 12-volt battery power source other than

the Polaroid-approved battery may result in damage to the camera.

Connecting the battery to the camera:

1 Plug one end of the battery cord into the battery harness

plug.

2 Plug the other end into the power socket on the camera.

The battery remains charged for approximately 400 photos. When the battery charge is low, the camera displays a low battery icon and sounds a beep.

In addition, if you ignore the low battery icon and beep, the camera automatically shuts down to prevent damage to the camera’s microprocessor.

Charging the battery:

1 Connect the battery to the battery charger. 2 Plug the battery charger into a wall outlet.

Warning: Do not charge the battery in an airtight

container. Charge the battery only in its upright position; do not charge the battery upside down.

Using optional equipment

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Correcting common problems

Correcting common prob

From time to time you may observe faults with your photos. The fol-

lowing information will help you solve problems you may encounter.

Picture Fault Problem Solution

Repeated, evenly-spaced spots

Missing corners, or orange-red marks along edges

Rectangular outline in print

Small, white specks, pink lines, streaks or blotches

Muddy-looking print

Broad streak or mark across the picture.

Ver y li gh t or n o image

Dirty developer rollers

Pulling the film tab from the camera at an angle.

Dried developer on the rollers.

The white leader was not pulled completely off prior to pulling the film tab; white tab passed through the rollers with film.

Pulling the film through the rollers too fast.

Development time not long enough.

Hesitating while pulling the film from the camera.

Film fogged or extremely overexposed.

lems

Clean developer rollers

Pull the yellow/black film tab straight from the camera.

Clean the rollers.

Pull white tab completely out of the camera before pulling the film from the camera.

Pull the film using a smooth, even, moderate pull speed.

Develop film for time recommended in film instruction sheet.

Pull the film tab straight out in one motion, without hesitation.

Do not remove the safety cover prior to loading the film.

Do not open the camera and remove the film pack while taking a picture.

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Picture Fault Problem Solution

Image too light

Image too dark

Strobe too bright or aperture setting too large (smaller number)

Strobe too dim or aperture setting too small (larger number)

Decrease strobe intensity or select a smaller aperture setting (larger number)

Increase strobe intensity or select a larger aperture (smaller number)

Correcting common problems

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Polaroid Warranty and Service

ID-104 Camera warranty

Polaroid Corporation warrants the Deluxe, Econo, and Viva Cameras, Model ID-104, 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 accessory included with it, except software, prove to be defective at any time during the warranty period, Polaroid Corporation will, at its discretion, either replace or repair this item, without charge.

This warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, incorrect installation, unauthorized modification, and misuse or abuse. A charge will be made for repair of such damage.

This warranty excludes all consequential damages and does not affect your statutory rights. Some jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing may not apply to you.

ID-104 Camera service

U.S.A. and Canada

If your ID-104 Camera requires service, call Polaroid Technical Assistance toll-free from within the U.S.A. at 1-800-225-1618, Monday through Friday, 8 A.M. to 8 P.M., (Eastern Time). From Canada, call toll-free at 1-800-225-1618.

To return the camera for service, pack it carefully in its original shipping carton or other sturdy container, with plenty of padding. Shipping instructions will be provided by your Polaroid Technical Assistance specialist.

Outside North America

Please contact your nearest Polaroid dealer (see the section immediately following).

ID-104 Camera warranty

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Worldwide Polaroid Service Directory

Europe

Aust ria Tel: +43 ( 0) 150 248 5300 Fax:+ 43 (0) 150 248 5309

Belgium Tel: + 32 (0) 2 713 2000 Fax: + 32 (0) 2 713 2010

Denmark Tel: + 45 (0) 4 485 3400 Fax: + 45 (0) 4 485 3401

Polaroid Europe Export Tel: + 44 (0) 158 263 2000 Fax: + 44 (0) 158 263 2004

Polaroid Export (French) Tel: + 33 (0) 1 30 68 3888 Fax: + 33 (0) 1 30 68 3933

Finland Tel: Tel: + 358 (0) 94 780 5563 Fax: + 358 (0) 94 780 5560

France Tel: + 33 (0) 15 638 36 00 Fax: + 33 ( 0) 15 638 3610

Germany Tel: + 49 (0) 696 6 90 1800 Fax: + 49 (0) 696 690 1810

Greece Tel: + 30 (0) 1 941 0888 Fax: + 30 (0) 1 942 7058

Iceland Tel: + 354 (0) 570 7500 Fax: + 354 (0) 570 7510

Italy Tel: +39 (0) 800 820 050 Fax: + 39 (0) 248 237 010

Luxembourg Tel: + 32 (0) 2 713 2000 Fax: + 32 (0) 2 713 2010

Netherlands Tel: + 31 (0) 20 504 0513 Fax: + 31 (0) 20 504 0515

Netherlands (Studio Polaroid) Tel: + 31 (0) 25 268 7555 Fax: + 31 (0) 25 267 6149

Norway Tel: + 47 (0) 2 303 1660 Fax: + 47 (0) 2 228 9054

Portugal Tel: + 351 (0) 21 3122800 Fax: + 351 (0) 21 312 2929

Russia/CIS.Baltics Tel: + 7 (0) 501 725 2700 Fax: + 7 (0) 501 725 2733

Spain Tel: + 34 (0) 91 662 5882 Fax: + 34 (0) 91 662 5882

Sweden Tel: + 46 (0) 703 9782 Fax: + 46 (0) 703 9782

Switzerland Tel: + 41 (0) 1 277 7272 Fax: + 41 (0) 1 277 7273

UK Tel: + 44 (0) 845 606 0657 Fax: + 44 (0) 845 606 0659

Ireland Tel: + 44 (0) 845 606 0657 Fax: + 44 (0) 845 606 0659

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