Polaroid Digital Camera M209 User Manual

M209 User Guide  
 
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Polaroid M209 Camera  
Accessories  
Loading the film  
To unlock and open the camera lm door,  
rotate the camera door latch away from the  
door. Before loading the lm, check that the  
developer rollers are clean (see Clean the  
developer rollers).  
Universal Digital AC adapter:  
Enables the camera to use electrical power  
rather than batteries in high volume  
applications. IMPORTANT the use of other  
non-Polaroid AC adapters may damage the  
camera. (PID # 649424) 100-240 volt supply.  
Always hold the lm pack by the edges, not  
in the center. Slide the pack in at an angle,  
and then push it down into place.  
Accessories are available from your Polaroid  
camera dealer, or contact your nearest  
Polaroid Ofce.  
Check that the white tabs are straight, all the  
way out of the holder. Close and latch the  
door, with the end of the black tab sticking  
out.  
Load the batteries  
The camera uses four 1.5 volt AA batteries,  
which provide power for the shutter and  
ash unit. Alkaline batteries are  
recommended. Do not use Nicad  
rechargeable batteries; they may damage the  
camera. A set of batteries are included with  
the camera.  
A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last  
for approximately 80 ashes.The ash unit  
should recharge in 10-12 sec with fresh  
batteries; when the recharge time reaches 30  
seconds, replace the batteries.  
Pull the black tab straight, all the way out of  
the holder. A small white tab will appear.The  
holder is now loaded.  
The battery compartment is inside the hand  
grip. Open the lid on the bottom of the hand  
grip and insert the batteries in the  
orientation shown inside the compartment.  
Then close the lid. If the camera will not be  
used for an extended period of time, remove  
the batteries and store them separately to  
prevent damage caused by leaking batteries.  
No white tab?  
Open the door and without moving the lm  
pack, push the top white tab out.Then close  
and latch the door.  
Note: An AC adapter may be preferred for  
high volume use (see Accessories).  
 
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Polaroid M209 Camera  
The lm processing timer  
Set the camera controls  
To activate the timer:  
Lens aperture:  
Slide battery cover open to remove the  
protective battery insulator strip.  
Set aperture selector lever to 16. (Use lower  
number to brighten the image, use a higher  
number to darken the image.)  
The electronic ash  
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The ash unit is designed to provide even  
illumination and proper exposure.To turn on  
the ash, simply raise the ash head all the  
way up.The ash automatically turns off  
when the head is tilted fully down.  
To set the timer:  
Press and hold the MIN button and then the  
SEC button until the correct processing time  
is displayed (see lm instructions for  
recommended times).The timer will always  
return to this setting after a processing cycle.  
To reset the timer to a new time:  
IMPORTANT: When the ash unit is in the  
fully raised position make sure the Flash  
Reector is pointing directly toward the  
subject. If the ash reector is pointing in  
the wrong direction rotate the Flash  
Reector Knob so that the ash is pointing in  
the direction of the subject.  
To reset it to a longer time than is displayed,  
simply press and hold the MIN and then SEC  
buttons until the new time is displayed.To  
reset it to a shorter time:  
1. Press the MIN and SEC buttons  
simultaneously.The present time is  
cancelled and zero is displayed.  
Note:The cameras shutter will not work  
while the ash is recharging.The shutter will  
work only if the ash Readyindicator LED  
is illuminated.  
2. Press and hold the MIN button and then  
the SEC button until the new time is  
displayed.  
Auxiliary ash units can be synchronized  
with the camera. Contact your local service  
center for further information.  
To load/change the timer battery:  
If the display or tone fade, or if the timer  
stops functioning, the battery should be  
replaced.The timer uses a single LR44 (or  
equivalent) battery.  
Using theViewnder/Rangender  
Look through the Viewnder and align the  
top of the subjects head and the bottom of  
the subjects chin with the upper and lower  
horizontal reference lines, then align the  
subjects nose with the dotted vertical line.  
Slide the battery cover open to remove the  
battery. Insert the new battery positive(+)  
side facing up.Then, replace the cover and  
reset the timer as described above.  
Be sure to use the  
Turn on the camera  
Viewnder/Rangender  
reference lines to set up“  
each portrait.This will ensure  
that all subjects are at the  
proper distance to produce  
the desired image size.  
Push the switch to Ito turn on the power  
for the cameras shutter, and ash unit.  
 
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Polaroid M209 Camera  
1. Pull the white tab  
Photographing children  
straight, all the way out  
of the camera. A large  
tab will appear. If not,  
see section no large  
tab.  
Photographing young children requires the  
following adjustments.  
Aperture selection:  
For children set the aperture selector to  
between f22-f32. For infants, select f32.  
2. Pull the large tab: Grip  
the tab rmly and pull  
it straight, at moderate  
speed, without  
Viewnder/Rangender alignment:  
For young children, align  
the childs eye with the  
vertical reference line  
in the Viewnder/  
hesitation, all the way  
out of the camera.  
Rangender as shown in  
the illustration.  
3. Start the timer.The correct processing  
time should already be set. Press the  
START button once; the timer will count  
down to zero. At the end of the  
For infants, the vertical  
reference line needs to  
be aligned with the side  
of the infants face as  
shown.  
processing time, a series of short tones  
will sound.The timer will automatically  
reset for the next picture.  
4. Process the picture for  
the full time  
recommended in the  
lm instructions.Then  
separate the print from  
the negative, starting  
Taking the picture  
at the end nearest the  
large tab. Information  
handling the negatives is in the lm  
instructions. (See caution notice at the end.)  
1. Check that the ash Readylight is on.  
(The cameras shutter will not operate  
while the ash is charging.)  
2. Position the subject close to the  
background so that their shoulders touch  
the photographic backdrop.  
Processing tips: No large tab?  
Do not pull another white tab. Instead  
carefully open the lm holder door far  
enough to get a nger on top of the lm pack  
to hold it down. Grasp the topmost large tab,  
and gently pull it out and discard it. Inspect  
the rollers and clean them if necessary. (see  
Clean the development rollers). Close the  
lm holder door and latch it, with the next  
white tab sticking out. (You will have to  
reshoot the portraits that were on that piece  
of lm.)  
3. Hold the camera so that the lenses are  
level with the eyes of the subject.  
4. Frame the subject  
using the Viewnder.  
(See Using the  
Viewnder /  
Rangender.)  
5. Press shutter button on  
top of the Viewnder to  
take the picture.  
Processing the lm  
Note: Always hold the camera rmly by the  
handgrip, while pulling the lm tabs.  
 
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Polaroid M209 Camera  
Cleaning the Developer rollers  
Muddy looking print:The print was not  
processed long enough. Under-processed  
lm may be brownish pink.  
Dirt on the Developer rollers can cause a  
variety of problems such as repeated spots  
on the pictures and jammed lm. Inspect the  
rollers when loading the lm, and clean  
them as follows.  
Image slightly overexposed: Subject may  
have leaned forward when picture was  
taken or higher aperture number should be  
selected.  
With both hands, lift the steel hoops, and  
remove the roller assembly. Clean both  
rollers with a soft, lint free cloth, dampened  
with water. Or hold the roller assembly  
under clean running water. Rotate both  
rollers as you clean and inspect them. Note  
that one roller turns more easily than the  
other. Never scrape the rollers with anything  
metallic, nor with your ngernail, and never  
attempt to disassemble the rollers. Also  
clean the lm tab slot.Then reinstall the  
roller assembly.  
Very light image or none at all:The lm was  
fogged or extremely over-exposed. Do not  
pull the black tab before inserting the lm  
pack into the holder.  
Nearly black or solid black image: Caused  
by insufcient or no exposure. Be sure you  
have removed the dark slide.  
Extremely dark image: Check to make sure  
the ash reector is aimed at the subject.  
(Rotate the ash reector control knob if  
necessary.)  
Broad streak or curtain shaped mark: Due  
to hesitation or stopping while pulling out  
the large tab.  
Double exposure: Film not processed  
before shooting next photograph.  
Service  
Cameras damaged by accident, mishandling  
or tampering will be promptly repaired at a  
reasonable charge. Please pack the camera  
carefully in its original shipping carton or  
other solid container, with plenty of padding  
and ship it prepaid and insured to the  
nearest Polaroid Service Center.  
Picture faults and probable causes  
Caution  
Repeated evenly spaced spots or lines: Due  
to dirt on the steel rollers in the lm holder.  
This process uses a caustic paste. Avoid  
contact with skin, eyes and mouth and keep  
away from children and animals. If you get  
some paste on your skin, wipe it off  
Missing corners or orange-red marks along  
edges: Caused by pulling the large tab out  
at an angle.  
immediately and wash with water to avoid  
an alkali burn. If eye or mouth contact  
occurs, quickly wash the area with plenty of  
water and see a doctor. Keep discarded  
materials away from children, animals,  
Oblong print:The white tab was not pulled  
all the way out. When the large tab was  
pulled, that white tab was pulled back into  
the camera.  
clothing and furniture.  
Many small white specks: Caused by  
pulling the large tab too fast.This can also  
cause pink lines, streaks or blotches on  
color prints.  
 
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Polaroid M209 Camera  
For more information  
For additional assistance in the use of your  
camera, or advice on any photographic  
problem, call toll-free from within the U.S.A.  
at 1-800-225-1618. Mon. Fri., 8 AM to 8PM  
(EasternTime).  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (U.L.)  
requires that the following safety  
information be provided  
As with any electrically operated equipment,  
basic safety precautions should be observed,  
remember:  
LimitedWarranty (U.S.A. only)  
Your Polaroid Instant Camera has been  
thoroughly tested and inspected before  
shipment. All parts are guaranteed against  
defects in materials and workmanship for  
one full year from the date of original  
purchase. During this period any such  
defects will be remedied by Polaroid  
Corporation without charge except for  
transportation costs.To take advantage of  
this Limited Warranty, the camera must be  
repaired by an authorized service center.  
The warranty does not include batteries, or  
damage caused by leaking batteries.  
1. Follow all instructions.  
2. Do not leave unit unattended.  
3. If unit will not be used for extended period  
of time, remove batteries: if using AC  
adapter, unplug unit from electrical outlet.  
Grasp plug, not cord and pull to  
disconnect from outlet.  
4. Do not operate unit which has been  
dropped or damaged until it has been  
examined by authorized service center.  
©2005 Polaroid Corporation. Polaroid®;TM:  
Polaroid and pixel design, and MiniPortrait.  
5. Before storing, allow unit to cool  
completely.  
6.To avoid electrical shock hazards, do not  
immerse unit in water or other uids. Do  
not operate unit near water or with wet  
hands. If service or repair work is  
required, contact authorized service  
center. Incorrect reassembly can cause  
electric shock when unit is used  
subsequently.  
7. Close supervision is necessary when unit  
is used by or near children.  
8.The use of accessories other than those  
recommended may cause risk of re,  
electric shock or injury.  
PLEASE KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONS.  
 
©2005 Polaroid Corporation. Polaroid®;  
TM: Polaroid and pixel design, and MiniPortrait  
 

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