User manual POLAROID 1200SI

[. . . ] This camera uses 1200 film with 12 frames per pack, or Spectra or Image 990 film with 10 frames per pack. 12-frame film: · Blank = no film pack inserted · S = start, numbers count up · E = empty, 12 frames taken 10-frame film: · Blank = no film pack inserted · S = start, numbers count up · 10 (orange) = empty, 10 frames taken · 11, E (orange) = empty, camera cycled beyond last (10th) frame a To load the film, press film door release (a) to open. Push film pack in until a "click" is heard. Close film door. Film cover ejects automatically. To unload film, press film door release (a) to open. [. . . ] Note: Distance readings do not appear when subject is beyond 6. 2 m (20 ft). 4 English Taking Pictures with the 1200i For horizontal photos, hold camera as shown in a. For vertical photos, hold camera as shown in b. 1200 a a b b 1 Frame your subject in viewfinder. The photo is automatically ejected. Other Features Exposure Control Use this feature to retake photo that was too light or too dark. To lighten dark photo, slide exposure control up (a). To darken light photo, slide exposure control down (b). Retake photo. a Initial result (too dark) a = corrective action b Initial result (too light) b = corrective action 5 1200 English Using Self-timer Place camera on tripod or other secure surface and set up photo. Press shutter button halfway and release button. You have 12 seconds before self-timer activates shutter release. Camera beeps and red light flashes for 10 seconds, then beeps steadily and red light shines continuously for an additional two seconds before taking photo. Slide self-timer up. Note: To avoid double exposure, do not close camera before sliding self-timer up. Taking Photos Through Glass Use these features To override autofocus and autoflash slide their controls down to OFF position. Always return controls to normal position after using. 6 English Camera Maintenance 1200 Do not touch lens. Clean camera lens with soft, lint-free cloth. If spots or banding appears on photos, camera may have dirty developer rollers. To clean developer rollers, dampen clean cloth with tap water. Open film door and thoroughly clean rollers. If film is in camera, clean rollers in dimly lit area. Developing Photos 55 F 13 C Do not shake. If temperature is below 55° F (13° C) place developing photo in warm location, such as your pocket. 7 1200 English Guide to better pictures Be sure soundwaves have clear path to your subject. If an object in foreground prevents soundwaves from reaching your subject, lens focuses on foreground object. Subject will be out of focus. Blurry Picture Cause When subject is not centered in the picture, the sound waves pass by the subject and measure the distance to the background. This causes the subject to be unclear because the lens focuses on the background. Solution Center the subject in the picture. Or, if you want to keep your subject offcenter, frame your subject in the middle of the viewfinder. [. . . ] Avoid storing camera and film in hot places, such as glove or luggage compartments of a car, or near a heat source, such as a radiator. Pictures taken at temperatures above 95°F (35°C) can have a red or yellow tint. Warranty Three-year limited warranty Three-year limited warranty except in U. S. , Latin America and Canada, where one-year limited warranty applies. Caution This camera is battery operated. Supervise children when camera is operated by them or used in their presence. To avoid electrical shock, do not expose to or immerse in water or other fluids, disassemble, or operate if dropped or damaged. Questions? [. . . ]