User manual POLAROID MINIPORTRAIT MODEL M403 QUICKSTART GUIDE

[. . . ] 9 Timer Inoperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Flash doesn't fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Bank Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2 How to troubleshoot BLACK PICTURES Complaint: Black pictures 1 Does flash fire? No Yes Refer to "Flash Does Not Fire", Pgs. [. . . ] 12 and 13 Is film dark slide removed? 2 No Remove dark slide Yes 3 Are lens caps removed? No Remove lens caps Yes 4 Is flash set for 80? No Set flash for 80 (not 3000) Yes 5 Return camera for repair 3 EXPLANATION: 1 If the flash doesn't fire in situations where there is very low light, the picture may be black (underexposed with no discernible image). 2 3 4 5 If the film's dark slide is not removed prior to taking the picture, light cannot expose the negative. If lens caps are not removed, light can not travel through the lens to expose the negative. If the flash is set for 3000 (black & white) instead of 80 (color), light output is reduced and the picture may be dark. . If 1 - 4 above did not cause the problem, the camera is defective and should be returned for repair. The shutter may be faulty (not opening). 4 How to troubleshoot DARK PICTURES Complaint Dark : Pictures 1 Is flash set for 100/80? No Reset the camera Yes 2 Is flash facing subject? No Rotate strobe head to face the subject Yes Is f-stop setting below f16? 3 No Set f-stop between f11 and f16 Yes 4 Is flash firing? No Refer to "Flash Does Not Fire" Yes 5 Return camera for repair 5 EXPLANATION: 1 2 3 If the flash is set for 3000 (B & W film) instead of 80 (color film), the flash will not provide enough light to properly expose the picture. If the flash reflector is tilted upward, not enough light will reach the subject. If the aperture is too small, not enough light will reach the negative during exposure. To increase aperture size, lower the f-stop number. 4 5 If the flash does not fire, the ambient room lighting will be insufficient for proper exposure. If 1 - 4 above did not cause the problem, the camera is probably defective and should be returned for repair. 6 How to troubleshoot LIGHT PICTURES Complaint light : pictures 1 Decrease f-stop (higher number) Is picture still to light? No Aperture opening was too large Yes 2 Try another film pack Is picture still too light? No Film was fogged Yes Check portrait head size Is head size too large and blurry? 3 Yes Camera was too close to subject No 4 Return camera for repair 7 EXPLANATION: 1 If the picture is too light (overexposed), first try reducing the aperture size by going to a higher f-stop number. This will allow less light to reach the negative during exposure resulting in a darker picture. 2 3 If the picture is still too light, the film may be fogged. Try another film pack. If the problem persists, check to make sure the camera is not too close to the subject. When the camera is too close, the subject's head size will be enlarged and slightly blurry, or out of focus. 4 If the problem is not caused by 1 - 4 above, the camera is probably defective and should be returned for repair. They must be purchased by the bank. Batteries for the timer are Duracell T389. These are available commercially, or from the Polaroid Parts Department at 1-800343-4846. Battery cables are available from the Parts Department. 17 The Bank Program SERVICE PROCEDURES The procedure below is for Bank Program customers only; all other customers should follow standard service procedures. Film back only: If the film back is faulty, call Customer Service to arrange "ship first". Camera: If the camera is faulty, arrange a "ship first" through CSIS. Instruct the customer to pack the defective camera in the "new" camera box and hold it for UPS pickup. Industrial Repair will ship next day on calls received prior to 2:00 P. M. . [. . . ] Instruct the customer to pack the defective camera in the "new" camera box and hold it for UPS pickup. Industrial Repair will ship next day on calls received prior to 2:00 P. M. . [. . . ]