M209 User Guide
1 Polaroid M209 Camera A M N B C O P D E F L Q G H K J I Introduction Camera Parts The Polaroid Model 209 Miniportrait camera produces 2 identical portraits on each sheet of Polaroid 690 color pack film. A. Flash reflector B. Flash reflector knob C. Electronic flash unit D. Lens aperture selector E. Hand grip F. Battery compartment (inside the hand grip) G. Lenses H. Socket for AC adapter (on the side of the camera I. Lens cap J. Tripod socket (on the bottom of the camera) K.
2 Polaroid M209 Camera Accessories Loading the film Universal Digital AC adapter: To unlock and open the camera film door, rotate the camera door latch away from the door. Before loading the film, check that the developer rollers are clean (see Clean the developer rollers). 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.
3 Polaroid M209 Camera The film 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 flash + To set the timer: The flash unit is designed to provide even illumination and proper exposure. To turn on the flash, simply raise the flash head all the way up.
4 Polaroid M209 Camera Photographing children Photographing young children requires the following adjustments. Aperture selection: For children set the aperture selector to between f22-f32. For infants, select f32. Viewfinder/Rangefinder alignment: For young children, align the child’s eye with the vertical reference line in the Viewfinder/ Rangefinder as shown in the illustration. For infants, the vertical reference line needs to be aligned with the side of the infant’s face as shown.
5 Polaroid M209 Camera Cleaning the Developer rollers Dirt on the Developer rollers can cause a variety of problems such as repeated spots on the pictures and jammed film. Inspect the rollers when loading the film, and clean them as follows. 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.
6 Polaroid M209 Camera For more information 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: 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.
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