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Polaroid Spectra Pro User manual
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- Polaroid
- Model / document
- Polaroid Spectra Pro
- Document type
- User manual
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- 28
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- 0.6 MB
- Category
- Film cameras
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Contents
- Contents1
- Cover1
- Film8
- Camera parts8
- Control panel8
- Open camera9
- Load film9
- Position subject10
- Take picture10
- To remove an empty film pack10
- To close camera10
- Viewfinder displays11
- Autofocus system11
- Audio signals11
- Electronic flash12
- Flash range13
- Self-timer13
- Exposure adjustment control13
- Photographing in natural light15
- Manual focusing15
- Time exposures16
- Programmed time exposures17
- Manual time exposures18
- Backlighting19
- Sequential pictures20
- Self-timed sequential pictures20
- Variable sequential pictures21
- Multiple exposures23
- Bright light sources25
- Temperature25
- Developer rollers25
- Lens25
- Helpful hints for using the camera’s special features25
- Programmed time exposures25
- Manual time exposures25
- Sequential pictures26
- Multiple exposures26
- Full lifetime warranty26
- Your warranty options26
- For information and help26
- Accessories27
- Light Lock Close-Up Lens27
- Close-Up Lens F11227
- Close-Up Stand27
- PhotoFile27
- Specifications28
- Aperture/shutter system:28
- Camera size:28
- Camera weight:28
- Film advance:28
- Film size:28
- Film speed:28
- Film type:28
- Lens:28
- Liquid crystal display:28
- Photocell:28
- Power source:28
- Programmed flash:28
- Self-timer:28
- Sonar autofocus system:28
- Viewfinder:28
- Viewfinder display:28
- Guide to better pictures25
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Contents
The camera Features
Film 2 Photographing in natural light 9
Camera parts 2 Manual focusing 9
Control panel 2 Time exposures 10
Programmed time exposures 11
Operating instructions
Manual time exposures 12
Open camera 3
Backlighting 13
Load film 3
Sequential pictures 14
Position subject 3 Self-timed sequential pictures 14
Take picture 4 Variable sequential pictures 15
To remove an empty film pack 4 Multiple exposures 17
To close camera 4 Helpful hints for using the
Viewfinder displays 5 camera’s special features 19
Autofocus system 5 Full lifetime warranty 20
Audio signals 5 For information and help 20
Electronic flash 6 Accessories 21
Self-timer 7 Specifications 22
Exposure adjustment control 7View original page 7Page 8 · Read text
2 The camera
Throughout the text you will find i Film door
letters that refer to illustrations on j Tripod socket (on bottom of camera)
the fold-out pages.
k Film door release button
The camera l Shutter button
Film m Control panel
Use only Polaroid Spectra color film. n Liquid crystal display (shows picture-tak-
Each film pack provides 10 color pictures ing information. The display comes on
and contains a battery that powers all when there is film in the camera. The dis-
camera functions. play
disappears about every 40 seconds.
Check the film expiration date on every
Lightly press the MODE or shutter button
film box to be sure the film is fresh.
to make it
reappear.)
Camera parts
o Viewfinder
a Sonar rangefinder (sends out sonar
p Neckstrap connector
waves to measure distance to subject)
q Release latch (to open and close camera)
b Three-element, 125mm coated-glass lens
r Hand strap
c Automatic shutter system -variable
speed/aperture (speeds range from 1/245
Control panel
of a second to 6 seconds; apertures from
f/l0 to f/45) s Self-timer button
d Self-timer indicator t Electronic flash symbol
e Electronic flash (from 1/3000 to 1/20,000 u Autofocus symbol
of a second) v Audio signals symbol
f Film shade (protects picture from light as w Exposure adjustment symbol
it ejects from the camera) x Time exposure symbol
g Photocell (silicon photo-diodes measure y Backlighting symbol
light from the scene and from the flash) z Sequential pictures symbol
h Film exit slot
a1 Multiple exposures symbol
b1 MODE button (press to select a feature)
c1 Green light (shows flash is ready)
d1 Control buttons (press them to turn each
feature on or off, or to set the digital dis-
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Operating instructions 3
e1 Picture counter (counts down to show Open camera
how many pictures remain in the film
Place both hands as shown (h1). Slide the
pack and is used with the sequential pic-
release latch back. The camera will open
tures and multiple exposures features)
automatically.
f1 Indicator bar (shows that the feature
above it is on) Load film
g1 Auto reset button (always returns the Use only Polaroid Spectra film.
camera to fully automatic operation:
electronic flash, autofocus and audio sig- Push the film door release button down.
nals) The film door will open.
This booklet describes the selection and Hold the film pack by its edges only (i1)
use of each special feature individually, and slide it all the way into the camera.
although most of the features may be As soon as you close the film door, the
used in combination with each other for battery in the film pack will provide power
creative picture-taking. You can turn the to the camera and you will see:
individual features on or off between
pictures by pressing the MODE and • the film cover eject
control buttons. • the liquid crystal display appear a green
Note: Closing and reopening the camera light indicating the flash is ready to fire.
will always reset it for fully automatic The liquid crystal display should look like
operation. this:
If the display fails to react as expected
when you press the control buttons,
press the Auto reset button or close and
reopen the camera to start again.
Operating instructions
If it does not, press the Auto reset button.
Note: The display disappears about every
40 seconds. Lightly press the MODE or
shutter button to make it reappear.View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
4 Operating instructions
Position subject When you release the button, the camera
ejects the picture and the flash
Indoors, your subject should be within the
immediately recharges.
2 to 15 foot flash range and, for best results,
near a light-colored background. Note: If you have pressed the shutter
button halfway and you wish to reposition
Outdoors, your subject should be at least
your subject or yourself, release the
2 feet away.
button. Make the changes and press the
The viewfinder and liquid crystal displays shutter button halfway again.
will help you stay at the right distance.
To remove an empty film pack
Take picture
After you have taken the 10th picture, you
Slide your left hand through the hand strap will hear 3 chimes to remind you to
and hold the camera as shown (j1) for remove the empty film pack.
horizontal pictures. For vertical pictures, see
To remove the pack, push the film door
picture k1.
release button down. Pull the film pack out
Frame your subject in the viewfinder and by the colored tab.
press the shutter button halfway. You should
When the camera contains an empty film
see:
pack
The distance to your subject; for example:
• you hear three chimes when you open the
camera
• you hear three chimes and see a flashing
zero in the viewfinder when you press the
shutter button halfway and hold it.
A green “good picture” symbol.
To close camera
To take the picture, press the shutter button
the rest of the way. Hold the camera as shown (l1). Slide the
release latch back. Push the cover down
until both sides lock.
When you are not using to protect the
lens.View original page 10Page 11 · Read text
Operating instructions 5
Viewfinder displays Autofocus system
When you press the shutter button When you press the shutter button, sonar
halfway, displays indicating distance and waves (at frequencies beyond our range of
symbols for “good picture” or “caution” hearing) are sent to the central part of the
appear in the viewfinder. scene. A built-in computer measures the
time it takes the sonar waves to reach the
When you see the green symbol press scene and the echo to return. This
the shutter button the rest of the way to measurement is used to provide the correct
take the picture. lens setting.
When you hear a warning tone and see the • Be sure the sonar waves have a clear path
flashing yellow caution symbol your to your subject. If an object near the central
subject is either too close, too far, or the part of the scene prevents the sonar waves
flash is turned off. For example, the from reaching your subject, the lens
display shows the yellow symbol and focuses on that object, causing your sub-
the distance 1: ject to be unsharp.
• your subject is too close. Release the shut- • When photographing more than one per-
ter button and stand at least 2 feet from son, focus and illumination are improved if
your subject. everyone is at about the same distance
from the camera.
If the display shows the yellow symbol and
a distance from 16 to 20*: You can turn off the autofocus system to
focus manually. See Manual focusing.
• your subject is beyond the flash range.
Release the shutter button and position Audio signals
your subject within the 2 to 15 foot flash
range. Your camera has three audio signals: a
warning tone when the “caution” symbol
If the display shows the yellow symbol and appears in the viewfinder, beeps that signal
a distance from 2 to 15: the self-timer countdown, and chimes that
• your subject is within range, but the flash tell you the film pack is empty.
is off. Press the Auto reset button to turn
the flash on.
*When your subject is beyond 20 feet, the
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6 Operating instructions
To turn off the audio signals: Electronic flash
1 Press the MODE button until you see only The flash automatically begins to charge
the audio signals symbol: every time you
• load film into the camera, or
• press the shutter button halfway, or
• take a picture, or
• open the camera.
When the green light comes on, the flash
2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control is ready to fire. The light will stay on for 20
button once to remove the indicator bar to 30 seconds.
and turn the signals off: If you wish to take a picture and the green
light has gone off, press the shutter button
halfway or press the MODE button. You
can take the picture when the green light
comes on again.
The electronic flash is designed to be used
for every picture - indoors and outdoors.
Every time you take a picture, your
3 Press the MODE button once to return to camera’s built-in electronic flash blends
the full display. You can now take a light from the scene with just enough
picture: flash to give you the best possible picture.
In bright sunlight, your camera blends the
sunlight with just the right amount of flash
to soften shadows and to reveal the facial
details you expect to see in the picture.
In the shade, the flash automatically sup-
plies the additional light needed to
produce a pleasing photograph.
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Note:The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press
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Operating instructions 7
In low light (at dusk, in the shade, etc.), the Two seconds before the camera takes
shutter can stay open for as long as 6 the picture, the red light will stay on and
seconds after the flash has fired, and camera the beeps will become a steady signal.
movement can cause the picture to be
If you want to stop the 12-second
unsharp.
countdown, press either the Auto reset
Hold the camera steady or place it on a firm button or the self-timer button.
support.
Exposure adjustment control
Flash range
Use this feature when you want to retake
Indoors: 2 to 15 feet. a picture to make it lighter or darker.
Outdoors: Your subject should be at least To do this:
2 feet from the camera.
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the lighten/darken symbol:
Self-timer
To use this feature, place the camera on a
tripod or other steady support. If you attach
the camera to a table tripod, be sure the
camera is positioned over the tripod’s
longest leg for proper support.
Frame your picture in the viewfinder and
press the shutter button halfway to be sure 2 To lighten a picture, press the up (Z)
you get the green “good picture” symbol. control button once to turn on the lighten
Then release the shutter button. setting:
Press the self-timer button on the back of
control button once to turn on the lighten
the camera. You now have 12 seconds to get
into your picture.
During the first 10 seconds, the camera will
beep and you will see a flashing red light on
the front of the camera.
Note:The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press
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8 Operating instructions
3 To darken a picture, press the down (X) To return the camera to fully automatic
control button once to turn on the darken operation, press the Auto reset button.
setting:
Important: If the background of a flash
picture is too dark but your subject is well
illuminated, the background is too far away.
To correct this problem, do not use the
lighten setting. Instead, press the Auto reset
button and retake the picture. Place your
subject near a background and remember to
keep both within the 2 to 15 foot flash range.
4 When you have selected the setting you
want, press the MODE button once to
return to the full display. You can now
retake a picture to make it lighter (A) or
darker (B):
A
B
Note:The display disappears about every 40 seconds. Lightly press
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Features 9
Features
Photographing in natural light 3 Press the MODE button once to return to
the full display. You can now press the
To eliminate flash glare and to take
shutter button to take a non-flash picture:
advantage of natural light situations, you
can turn off the flash when taking
pictures indoors or outdoors.
To turn the flash off:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the electronic flash symbol:
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Manual focusing
You can turn off the autofocus system
and program the distance to your subject
2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control
by using the manual focusing feature.
button once to remove the indicator bar
This allows you to photograph through
and turn off the flash:
glass, screens, and fences. When you
shoot through glass, you may wish to
turn off the flash to eliminate glare. See
Photographing in natural light.
To use this feature:
1 Measure the distance to your subject.
2 Press the MODE button until you see only
the autofocus symbol:
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10 Features
3 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control 6 When the distance you want is displayed
button once to remove the indicator bar (for example, 14 feet), press the MODE
and turn off the autofocus system: button once to return to the full display.
You can now press the shutter button to
take the picture:
4 Press the MODE button once. The number
5 will start flashing:
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Time exposures
The camera can make automatic time
exposures of up to 6 seconds, depending
on lighting conditions. You can also
You must now set the distance to your program the shutter to stay open from 1
subject. second up to 2 minutes. You can also
5 If the focusing distance you want is less make a manual exposure up to 2
than 5 feet away, press the down (X) minutes long by pressing the shutter
control button. The distance decreases in button to control the time the shutter
.1 foot increments down to 2 feet. stays open.
If the distance you want is greater than 5 Programmed and manual time
feet, press the up (Z) control button. The exposures are described in the next
distance increases in one-half foot (.5) section. You may want to use these
increments up to 10 feet. The infinity features to photograph fireworks
symbol , appears after the number displays, sunrises and sunsets,
24. Select this symbol when the subject lighthouse beacons at night, colorful
or scene is more than 24 feet away. holiday and amusement park lights,
moonlit oceans, city skylines at night,
and more.
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Features 11
For time exposures, the camera must be 2 Press the up (Z) control button once to
placed on a steady support, such as a turn on the programmed time exposure
tripod. system:
Turn the flash off for better time-exposed
photographs.
Programmed time exposures
With this feature, you can program the
shutter to stay open, from 1 second up to
2 minutes, to record time exposures.
To program a exposure: 3 Press the MODE button once. The :01
1 Press the MODE button until you see only second display will start flashing:
the time exposure symbol:
4 You must now decide how long you want
the exposure to be.
When you press the up (Z) control
button, the time will increase in 1 second
increments up to 2 minutes. When you
press the down (X) control button,
the time will decrease in 1 second
increments.
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12 Features
5 When the time you want is displayed (for Manual time exposures
example, 30 seconds), press the MODE You can control the time the shutter
button once to return to the full display. stays open by pressing the shutter
You can now press the shutter button to button down for up to 2 minutes when
take the picture: using the manual time exposure feature.
Place the camera on a very steady
support and frame your subject.
To take a manual time exposure:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the time exposure symbol:
If you wish to interrupt the preset time
exposure in order to shorten the
exposure time, press the self-timer
button. The shutter will close and the
picture will automatically eject.
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button. 2 Press the down (X) control button once
to turn on the manual time exposure
system:
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Features 13
3 Press the MODE button once to return to To use this feature:
the full display:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the backlighting symbol:
4 Press the shutter button and keep it
down to control the time the shutter
2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control
stays open. You will know how much
button once to turn on the feature:
time has elapsed by watching the digital
display. When the time you want has
elapsed, release the shutter button. The
camera will eject the picture.
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Backlighting
3 Press the MODE button once to return to
The flash must be on when this feature is the full display. You can now press the
used. shutter button to take the picture:
Since a backlit subject can appear too
dark in the picture, your camera is
programmed to fire just enough flash to
illuminate the front of your subject. For
best results, your subject should not be
further than 6 feet from the camera.
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
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14 Features
Sequential pictures 2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control
button once to turn on the feature.
The camera allows you to take a series of
pictures at various time intervals from 3 You will see 12 seconds and a self-timer
seconds to 19.9 minutes. Two types of symbol appear. The number to the right
sequential pictures are possible: self- shows how many pictures you have left
timed sequential pictures and variable in the film pack:
sequential pictures. Both are described
below.
The number of pictures you can take is
automatically limited to the number of
pictures left in the film pack.
Self-timed sequential pictures
These pictures are programmed for 12
seconds for the initial picture, 6 seconds 3 Press the MODE button once. The 12
thereafter. The self-timer signals alert second display will start flashing:
you when each picture will be taken.
To take self-timed sequential pictures:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the sequential pictures symbol:
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Features 15
4 Select the 12 second setting by pressing If you wish to interrupt the series, press
the MODE button once again. The the self-timer button.
number of pictures left in the film pack
To return the camera to fully automatic
will start flashing:
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Note: When you use the 12 second
setting to get into the picture, 12 seconds
will pass before the first picture is taken.
The time between the other pictures will
be only 6 seconds. The camera will beep
and the red indicator on the front of the
camera will flash as described in the
5 If the number of pictures left in the film section the Se/f-timer
pack is the number of pictures you want
Variable sequential pictures
to take, press the MODE button once. If
you want to take fewer pictures, press This feature allows you to preset the
the down (X) control button. When the camera to whatever interval you want.
number you want is displayed (for For example, you can take 4 pictures and
example, 4) press the MODE button once program the camera to take them 30
to return to the full display: seconds apart with one press of the
shutter button.
To take variable sequential pictures:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the sequential pictures symbol:
6 Be sure your subject is correctly framed
in the viewfinder. Now press and release
the shutter button. The camera will
automatically begin taking the series of
pictures.
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16 Features
2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control You must now program when the
button once to turn on the feature. camera will take each picture.
You will see 12 seconds and a self-timer To increase the time, press the up (Z)
symbol appear. The number to the right control button. The time increases in 1
shows how many pictures you have left second increments up to 2 minutes. The
in the film pack: time increases in tenths of a minute from
2 to 19.9 minutes.
If you want less than 12 seconds, press
the down (X) control button. The time
decreases in 1 second increments down
to 3 seconds.
If, for example, you choose 30 seconds,
30 seconds passes before each picture is
3 Press the MODE button once. The 12 taken, including the first picture.
second display will start flashing: 4 When you have selected the time you
want (for example, 30 seconds), press
the MODE button once.
The number of pictures left in the film
pack will start flashing:
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Features 17
5 If the number of pictures left in the film exposure, then place the subject to the
pack is the number of pictures you want right in the viewfinder and make the
to take, press the MODE button once. If second exposure.
you want to take fewer pictures, press
Note: The battery power may not be
the down (X) control button. When the
sufficient to take 5 flash exposures on all
number you want is displayed (for
10 pictures in the film pack for a total of
example, 4), press the MODE button once
50 flashes.
to return to the full display:
To take multiple exposures:
1 Press the MODE button until you see only
the multiple exposure symbol:
6 Be sure your subject is correctly framed
in the viewfinder. Now press and release
the shutter button. The camera will
automatically begin taking the series of
2 Press the up (Z) or down (X) control
pictures.
button once to turn on the feature:
If you wish to interrupt the series, press
the self-timer button.
To return the camera to fully automatic
operation, press the Auto reset button.
Multiple exposures
With this feature, you can take up to 5
exposures on the same piece of film. For
best results, place your subject in front
of a simple, dark background.
When making a double exposure, you
may wish to place your subject first to
the left in the viewfinder, make the
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18 Features
3 Press the MODE button once. The number 5 Frame your picture in the viewfinder and
2 will start flashing: press the shutter button to make the first
exposure. The film stays in the camera
and the digital display shows how many
exposures you have left to take.
Note: You can make changes (such as
exposure adjustments, flash on or off,
etc.) before each additional exposure.
Frame the next image in the viewfinder
4 You must now decide how many and press the shutter button again. Do
exposures you want to make. this for each exposure. The camera will
eject the picture after you take the last
If you want to make 2 exposures, press
exposure.
the MODE button once more. The number
2 will stop flashing and the camera will To return the camera to fully automatic
return to the full display. You can now operation, press the Auto reset button.
make 2 exposures.
If you want to take more than 2
exposures, press the up (Z) control
button to increase the exposures to 3,4,
or 5. Press the MODE button once to
return to the full display.
Caution:This camera is battery-operated.
Closely supervise children when camera
is operated by them or used in their
presence. To prevent 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
a Polaroid Service Center.
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Features 19
Guide to better pictures
Bright light sources Helpful hints for using the
If your subject is placed in front of a window camera’s special features
in daylight, the camera’s photocell measures
the bright light, causing your subject to be Programmed time exposures
too dark in the picture. Use the backlighting To create the illusion of motion in your pictures
feature to illuminate your subject without when photographing at night: Place the
changing the entire exposure. camera on a steady support, turn off the
flash, and program the exposure time for 2-5
When a bright source of light (lamplight,
seconds. The lights of moving cars will
candlelight, etc.) is in the central part of the
appear as streaks of light in your picture.
scene and in front of the subject, the
photocell measures the bright light, causing To take a portrait by candlelight: Turn off the
the subject to be too dark. Move the source flash. We suggest programming the
of light to one side of your subject. exposure time from 5 to 10 seconds. The
resulting portrait will be warm and pleasing.
Temperature
For better colors, avoid extreme To photograph home interiors in average light:
temperatures. When the temperature is Turn off the flash and start with a
below 55°F (13°C), keep the camera and film programmed time exposure of 1 second.
warm. Above 95’°F (35°C), keep the camera
To photograph floodlit buildings, fountains or
and film as cool as possible.
monuments: Start with a programmed time
Avoid storing camera or film in hot places. exposure of 2 seconds.
Keep developing pictures away from hot
To photograph through glass or window
surfaces. As the picture develops, its image
screens:Turn off the flash to reduce
area is dry because the development
unwanted reflections in your picture. If the
process takes place inside the film. It is
subject is well beyond the glass or screen,
important not to bend the developing
use the manual focusing feature as well.
picture during this process.
To photograph a nearby subject against a
Developer rollers
scenic background at dusk, sunrise or sunset:The developer rollers inside the film door (i)
Use flash to illuminate your subject properly.must be kept clean to avoid repeated spots
A timed exposure of about 2 seconds willor bar patterns on the pictures. Clean the
give correct exposure of the background.rollers with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Manual time exposures
Lens
To photograph fireworks: Use the manualTo remove fingerprints, breathe on the lens
time exposure feature. Press and hold theand wipe it gently with a clean, soft facial
shutter button from the time the fireworkstissue. Do not use silicone-treated eyeglass
go up until they burst in the sky.tissue.View original page 25Page 26 · Read text
20 Features
Sequential pictures Your warranty options
To obtain multiple images of the same Replacement: You can choose to receive a
scene: Use the self-timed sequential replacement camera at no charge. If the
pictures feature for group portraits when failure occurs within 90 days of the purchase
you wish to obtain several photographs of date, you can return the camera to any
the same scene with one press of the shutter participating Polaroid dealer and you will
button. This feature allows you to be receive a new camera. If the failure occurs
included in the portrait. after that period, call Polaroid at the toll-free
number listed and we will ship you a Multiple exposures
To take multiple exposures on the piece of refurbished camera of equal or better value.
film: It may be helpful to set the same Replacement will be made 3-5 business
exposure control towards darken, especially days from the receipt of your camera.
if the background is not dark enough. Repair: Call the number listed for the
Note: Avoid subject movement while taking address of the nearest authorized Polaroid
pictures. repair location. Please allow 5 to 7 days
from the receipt of your camera for the
Full lifetime warranty repair. The repaired camera will be returned
If this camera proves to be defective, we to you along with a reimbursement of your
will, at your option either replace or repair it postage cost. This warranty applies to new
without charge for as long as you own the cameras purchased in retail stores in the
camera (original owners only). See Your U.S.A.
warranty options. This warranty does not
cover damage caused by accident, misuse, For information and help
or tampering with the camera, and a charge If you are unable to get good pictures,
will be made for such repairs. To obtain review this instruction book.
warranty service, please call Polaroid toll- Picture problems are often due to incorrect
free at 1-800-343-5000, or write to the use of the camera. If you need further help,
Polaroid Customer Care Center, 201 and before you return your camera for
Burlington Road, Bedford, MA 01730. repair, please see your dealer or contact the
This warranty gives you specific rights, and nearest Polaroid office.
you may also have other rights which vary If you write, please explain the nature of the
from state to state. This warranty excludes problem and, if possible, enclose sample
all consequential damages. Some states do pictures. Include your return address.
not allow the exclusion of consequential
damages so the foregoing exclusion may
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