Polaroid impulse series User Manual

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Impulse Series Camera
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Note: This product is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL).
As with any battery-operated equipment, observe these basic safety precautions:
1. Follow all of these instructions.
2. Do not use the electronic flash if it has been damaged, until it has been examined at an authorized Polaroid Service Center.
3. Do not disassemble the electronic flash. To reduce the risk of an electronic shock, service or repair work must be done only by an authorized Polaroid Service Center. Incorrect reassembly can cause electrical shock when the electronic flash is used again.
4. Do not immerse the electronic flash in water or other fluids.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please read this book cover to cover
We recommend that you take the time to read through this entire book so you are completely familiar with your camera system. It is especially important to know how to handle Polaroid film and pictures to ensure high quality results.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .............................................................................. 2
The camera ....................................................................................... 4
Impulse .............................................................................................. 4
Impulse AF ......................................................................................... 4
To take a picture ...................................................................................... 5
Load the film ...................................................................................... 5
Raise the electronic flash to activate the camera ................................ 5
Position your subject .......................................................................... 5
Ta ke a p ic tur e . .. . .. . ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. ... .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. . ... .. ... .. ... 6
Other features .......................................................................................... 6
The lighten/darken control .................................................................. 6
The self-timer (Impulse AF Only)...................................................... 6
Sonar focusing (Impulse AF Only).................................................... 7
Camera care ..................................................................................... 7
Film care............................................................................................ 7
Lens care ........................................................................................... 7
Picture care ....................................................................................... 7
To take better pictures ............................................................................. 8
Camera accessories ............................................................................... 8
Camera bag ...................................................................................... 8
Photofile 20 ....................................................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 9
Possible picture problems and their solutions ..................................... 9
Warranty .................................................................................................. 11
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The camera
Impulse
Impulse AF
Front View Back View
FGH
Front View Back View
A-Electronic flash (shown raised). A1 - Self-timer button (Impulse AF only). A2 -Self-timer indicator (Impulse AF only). B - Single -element, 113mm lens (protected by a
lens cover when the flash is lowered).
C - Photocell (measures light from the scene. D -Lighten/darken control. E - Film exit slot. E1 -Sonar rangefinder (Impulse AF only). F - Film shade (protects the picture from light as it
exits the camera).
G -Film door.
H - Film door latch. I - Picture counter (counts down to show how many
pictures are left in the film pack).
J -Green ready light (shows the flash is ready to
fire).
J1 -Flash status li ght ( red wh en th e flas h is c hargi ng;
green when flash is ready to fire; Impulse AF
only). K -Shutter button. L -Viewfinder. M -Tripod socket (underneath the camera). N -Neckstrap connector.
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B
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MN
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To tak e a pi cture
1. Push the latch forward to open the film door.
2. Hold the pack by its edges, as shown.
3. Slide it all the way into the camera.
4. Close the film door. The camera ejects the film cover.
Load the film
Raise the electronic flash to activate the camera
Note: Since the electronic flash is
designed to be used for every picture, indoors and outdoors, the camera will not operate until the electronic flash is raised.
1. Push the top of the electronic flash down and release it. The electronic flash will come up automatically and the lens cover will move to the side to expose the lens.
2. When the light next to the shutter button is green, the electronic flash is ready to fire.
3. When you are not using the camera, push the electronic flash down. The lens cover will move to cover the lens.
Note: As mentioned, the flash is designed for
every picture – indoors and outdoors – combining with the light from the scene to provide the right lighting for the best possible picture.
Position your subject
Your subje ct sh ou ld be wi th in the c am er a’s flash range:
Impulse 4 to 10 feet (1.2 to 3m)
Impulse AF – 2 to 14 feet (.6 to 4.25m)
For best results, your subject should also be near a light-colored background.
Indoors
Outdoors
Your subj ec t sh ou ld b e:
Impulse –at least 4 feet (1.2m) away
Impulse AF –at least 2 feet (.6m) away
(Be sure there are objects in front of your subject. See Sonar focusing, page 7.)
Latch
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1. Hold the camera as you would a pair of binoculars.
2. Frame your subject in the viewfinder.
3. Press the shutter button all the way.
4. When the light next to the shutter button is green, the electronic flash is ready to fire again. If the green light goes off and you want to take another picture, lightly touch and release the shutte r button to recharge the electronic flash.
Take the picture
Use the lighten/darken control when you want to retake a picture to make it lighter or darker.
To take a lighter picture, slide the control all the way to the lighten setting (a).
To take a da r ker pi c ture, slide the control all the way to the darken setting (b).
Other Features
The lighten/darken control
When you have finished retaking the picture, return the control to the center position (c).
Note: Pictures taken of people in highly
reflective beach or snow scenes often turn out too dark. Set the control all the way to the lighten setting (a) before taking this type of picture.
The self-timer lets you get into your picture. To use this feature:
1. Place the camera on a tripod or other steady support.
2. Frame your picture in the viewfinder.
3. Push the self-timer button down and release it (d).
You now have 12 seconds to get into y our picture. During the first 10 seconds, you will see a flashing red light (e) on the front of the camera.
Two seconds before the camera takes the picture, the red light will stay on to remind you to hold still and smile. If you want to stop the 12-second countdown, push the self-timer button down and release (d).
The self-timer (Impulse AF only)
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When you take a picture, your camera uses sound waves to measure the distance to your subject.
A built-in computer then uses this measurement to provide the correct lens setting.
The sound waves travel to the central part of the scene (approximate area circled in white), so be sure there are no objects in front of your subject.
Sonar focusing (Impulse AF only)
Keep the camera free of water and sand. Avoid storing the camera in hot places.
Camera care
Avoid touching the lens. Remove dust and fingerprints by breathing on the lens and wiping it gently with a clean, soft, facial tissue.
Do not use silicone-treated
eyeglass tissues.
Lens care
Film care
During the fi r st 60 seconds of develo p m ent, handle the picture gently. Fanning or bending the pic t ure will disturb t he development process.
At temperatures below 55° F (13° C), immediately place the developing picture (being careful not to bend it) in a warm pocket for at least a minute. In hot weather, keep the developing picture cool by placing it in shade.
Picture care
For best results, use 600 color film when the temperature is between 55° F (13° C) and 95° F (13° C). At temperatures below 55° F (13° C), keep the camera and film as warm as possible. Above 95° F (13° C), keep the camera and film as cool as possible. Store the film below 75° F (24° C), if possible. In its sealed box, the film can be refrigerated (not frozen).
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By following these three simple rules, you will take better pictures indoors and out:
•Include color – Look for col o r when
framing the scene in the viewfinder or use colorful props.
• Move in close – You c an ta ke th e most
pleasing picture of peoplewhen they are 3 to 5 feet (.9 to 1.5m) from the camera.
To take better p ictures
Camera accessories
The accessories listed add to the versatility of your camera and to your enjoyment of your photographs. For information on these and other accessories, please contact your dealer or your nearest Polaroid office.
•Look for light-coloredbackgrounds indoors –– When your subjec t is near
a light background, both are well lit by the flash.
Camera bags
These durable, padded nylon bags hold a camera, film, and accessories. Each has an adjustable strap.
PhotoFile 20
This distinctively styled photo album holds 20 photos and offers easy flip-through viewing.
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Troubleshooting
Possible picture problems and their solutions
Problem Cause Solution
Repeated spots The developer rollers inside Open the film door (do not do this or bar pattern the film door need to be in direct sunlight, when there is film
cleaned. in the camera).
Clean the developer rollers with a lint-free cloth dampened with water, if necessary.
Background to dark The background was either too Be sure the lighten/darken
far from the subject or beyond control is in center position. the flash range.
Place your subject near the background and keep both within the applicable flash range.
Impulse - 4 to 10 feet (1.2 to 3m)
Impulse AF - 2 to 14 feet (.6 to
4.25m)
Unsharp picture The subject was too close to Be sure your subject is at least
the camera. 4 feet (1.2m) from the camera.
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Possible picture problems and their solutions (cont’d)
Problem Cause Solution
Unsharp picture An object in the foreground The sound waves travel to the
(Impulse AF Camera)
prevented the sound waves central part of the scene. Be sure from measuring the distance there are no objects in front of your to the subject. The lens subject. focused on the object, causing the subject to be unsharp and at times too dark.
Pictures too blue or Pictures taken at temperatures In cold weather (below 55° F/ too red/yellow below 55° F/13° C) can 13° C), keep the developing
have a blue tint. Pictures picture warm by placing it inside taken at temperatures above your pocket. In hot weather, keep 95° F/35° C can have a red the developing picture cool by or yellow ti nt. plac i ng it in shade.
Subject too dark The camera’s photocell Reposition your subject away from
measured the bright window the bright background. light, causing the subject to be too dark.
When a bright source of light Move the source of light to one (lamplight, candlelight, etc.) side of your subject so it is not is in the central part of the part of the scene. scene and in front of the subject, the camera’s photocell will measure the bright light, causing the subject to be too dark.
Featherlike pattern When you fan or bend a Handle the picture gently, by its
developing pict ure, it distu rbs w ide white bo rder, during th e first the development process. 60 seconds o f development.
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Full one-year warranty
U.S. and Canada
If your camera proves to be defective within the warranty period, we will, without charge, either repair it or, at our option replace it with a fully reconditioned or new camera.
The warranty period is one year from the original date of purchase. To verify the
warranty period, you should keep the sales slip or other proof of the purchase date. Without this information, the warranty
will be determined by the manufacturing date on the camera.
The repair or replacement of your camera is guaranteed for the remaining warranty period on your original camera.
The warranty does not cover damage caused by accident, misuse or tampering with the camera and a charge will be made for such repairs.
For warranty service or information, call our toll-free number listed below. If your camera is not working, our representatives will verify the problem and can ship a replacement camera to you quickly (within approximately two or three Polaroid business days in the U.S.).
U.S. only: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
This warranty excludes all consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the foregoing exclusion may not apply to you.
Canada only: The warranty and provisions do
not affect your statutory rights.
For more information: From within the U.S., please call us toll-free at 1-800-343-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 8 pm (Eastern time).
In Ca n ada, call toll -free: 1-800- 2 68-6970; in Tor ont o, c al l 6 75- 36 80 .
Americas Business Center
If you have any questions about your camera or pictures, you believe your camera needs repair, or you need additional information, call us toll-free: 1-800-343-5000 from anywhere in the U.S.
Our representatives can be reached every weekday from 8 am to 8 pm, Eastern time. In Canada, call toll-free: 1 800-268-6970. In Tor ont o, c al l 6 75- 36 80 .
Or, if you prefer, write to us. The address is: Americas Business Center, 201 Burlington Rd., Bedford, Massachusetts 01730. Please include a sample picture of the problem you are having with your camera.
Polaroid instant color film is sold in the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. Before traveling to countries outside the U.S. and Canada, call us toll-free to learn where film for your camera is being sold.
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