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User Manual
Model 206
MiniPortrait Camera
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Radio and television interference This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential environment. fr e with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning t
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Table of contents Certifications i 1 Setting up Using this guide 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 Setting up the camera 1-5 Setting the Timer 1-6 1-6 2 Loading film Inserting fresh film 2-2 Removing spent film 2-4 2-5 Cleaning the film exit door 2-6 3 Taking a picture 3-2 Taking the photo 3-4 ii Preparing the camera Cleaning the rollers Technical Assistance Setting up the work area The camera Unpacking the camera
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4 Making display selections 4-2 5 Correcting common errors 5-1 MiniPortrait 206 Camera warranty MiniPortrait 206 Camera service iii S-2 Polaroid Offices and Service Centers S-1 S-1 Polaroid Warranty and Service Troubleshooting LED display functions
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1 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 r trait 206 Camera. It takes you from unpacking the box t ting up the camera, through troubleshooting problems you may have with photos. This guide is written for the person who will
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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 (800) 343-5000 immediately. a MiniPortrait 206 Camera ( a ) b the wall-mounted unit for 110V ( b ) or, for all other voltages, the table-top unit ( c ) a b c 1- 2 depending on the configuration ordered, you may receive an AC adapter
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The camera The following illustrates the parts of the camera. a Display h Aiming button b Timer i c On button j Flash d Shutter button k e Camera back l Aiming lights f m g Aiming light selector 1- 3 Aperture selector switch AC adapter socket Lenses Brightener button Face LED
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Setting up the work area You need the following items when setting up your work area: • • • 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. Avoid placing the camera where it may be e x 3 Use a wastebasket for discarding tabs and film waste. 4 For ID p
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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. 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 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
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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, etc. • To set seconds (smaller numbers), press the SEC button. With each press, the next higher number will appear. It will read “01” for one second ; or “10” for t
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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. • • Insert a fresh film pack • • Remove the spent film pack • • 2- 1 Clean the processing rollers This chapter explains how to:
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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 black tab to make sure you see a m ber of white tabs. One white tab is used for each film e x 2- 2 posure. nu Check below the
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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 right hand. This ensures that the film in the camera remains 2- 3 aligned.
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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 2- 4 page 2-2).
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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 water. Use water only; other cleaning solutions may permanently damage the rollers. 4 Replace the rollers by placing the assembly against the film exit d
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Cleaning the film exit door Check the film exit door and remove any pieces of paper or dried film developer. 2- 6
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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. you take a photo. The first few times you use the MiniPortrait 206 Camera, follow these instructions closely. After you are familiar with the steps, you will be able to take photos on your own. This chapter tells you how to: • • 3- 1 Take the photo and process the exposed film Prepare the camera to take photos This chapter desc
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Preparing the camera To prepare the camera to take passport or ID photos: 1 cord into the back of the camera and into a wall outlet. The camera will power up. light will illuminate . . If the camera is unused for approximately ten minutes, it will automatically shut off to conserve power. Press the On button to reactivate the camera. 2 If necessary, load film into the camera. Refer to Chapter 2, , for detailed instructions. 3 Place your subject in a chair against the backdrop. For best resu
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4 Press the Aiming button and aim the lights at your b ject. The lights blink for 15 seconds while you aim the camera. 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- 3 Note: su
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6 If your subject has a dark complexion, press the face brightener (Boost) button. Refer to in Chapter, 1 for loc a tion of the button. A green light will illuminate in the LED display. The face function turns off and its light goes out after you take the picture. To turn the face brightener function off before you take the picture, press the button again. When you turn the Face Brightener function on, the m era increases the flash output by 0.3 to 0.5 photographic stops. Taking the photo
