MiniPortrait Camera

Models 203/403
User Guide

Model 203
Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide

• Film processing timer on the back of

the film holder.

The numbers throughout the text refer to

the pictures at the back of this User
Guide.

Camera parts (Picture1)

A. Electronic flash unit

B. Polaroid pack film holder Model 73A
C. Shutter button
D. Viewfinder
E. Camera controls:
Introduction Camera on/off switch
Distance selector
The Polaroid Miniportrait/Studio Express Lens aperture selector
Cameras are designed to meet a variety of Shutter speed selector
photo-identification needs. There are two Portrait selector
different camera models. The Model 403 Portrait counter
produces four portraits on each sheet of Socket for remote shutter release
Polaroid 31/4 x 41/4 in. (8.5 x 10.8 cm) Socket for AC adapter
instant pack film; the Model 203 produces X (sync) socket
two portraits on each sheet.
F. Sonar rangefinder transducer
The basic operation is the same for both G. Tripod socket (on bottom of camera)
models; the Model 403 is featured here. H. Lenses
The Model 203 is shown wherever there I. Battery compartment (inside hand grip)
are important differences in operation. J. Hand grip
K. Flash tilt knob
• Portrait combinations: Model 403 L. Flash controls (on back of flash unit):
produces 4 identical portraits, 2 pairs of Ready light
identical portraits or 4 different portraits; Film speed selector
Model 203 produces either 2 identical or M. Flash sync adapter
2 different portraits.
Accessories
• Available films: Color prints, black &
white prints or black & white prints with Remote Shutter Release (2): 1 m (approx.
usable negatives. 39 in.) long; allows the photographer to
move around and work closely with the
• Built-in electronic flash unit; the camera subject while taking pictures.
also can be used with other types of (PID# 612412)
lighting.
Supplementary Lenses 78 (3): Produce a
• Sonar rangefinder, to ensure that the smaller subject size, allowing you to include
camera is at the correct distance for more than one person in each portrait.
sharp focus and correct image size. (PID# 600272)

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Film Holder 73A: This holder is shipped OR WITH WET HANDS. IF SERVICE OR
with the Model 403 camera; additional REPAIR WORK IS REQUIRED, CONTACT
holders can be loaded with different film AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
types for easy interchangeability. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE
(PID# 612413) ELECTRIC SHOCK WHEN UNIT IS USED
SUBSEQUENTLY.
Film Holder 73B: Allows use of a 7. CLOSE SUPERVISION IS
validation plate. (PID# 612414) NECESSARY WHEN UNIT IS USED
BY OR NEAR CHILDREN.
Film Holder 73C: This holder is shipped 8. THE USE OF ACCESSORIES OTHER
with the Model 203 camera; it is identical to THAN THOSE RECOMMENDED MAY
the 73A film holder except for the location CAUSE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
of the timer. (PID# 612415) SHOCK OR INJURY.

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. (U.L.) PLEASE KEEP

requires that the following safety
information be provided. THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS Validation Plate (4): For use with the 738
film holder; plate may be custom-printed for
more secure identification pictures.
AS WITH ANY ELECTRICALLY
(PID# 612410)
OPERATED EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
AC Adapter (5): Enables the camera to
OBSERVED. REMEMBER:
use electrical power, rather than batteries.
Important: The use of other AC adapters
1. FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
may damage the camera. (PID# 612411
2. DO NOT LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED.
for 120-volt supply, PID# 612427 for 220-
3. IF UNIT WILL NOT BE USED FOR
volt supply, PID# 612698 for 240-volt
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME,
supply, PID# 612559 for 100-volt supply)
REMOVE BATTERIES; IF USING AC
ADAPTER, UNPLUG UNIT FROM
Auxiliary Camera Sync Cord (6): Allows a
ELECTRICAL OUTLET. GRASP
second camera to be synchronized with the
PLUG, NOT CORD, AND PULL TO
camera. (PID# 612409)
DISCONNECT FROM OUTLET.
4. DO NOT OPERATE UNIT WHICH HAS
Flash Sync Adapter: The adapter is
BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED,
shipped with the camera. It is designed to
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY
reverse the polarity of an external flash
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
unit, to make it compatible with the
5. BEFORE STORING, ALLOW UNIT TO
camera’s built-in flash. (PID# 613249)
COOL COMPLETELY.
6. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
The accessories are available from your
HAZARDS, DO NOT IMMERSE UNIT
Polaroid Camera Dealer, or contact the
IN WATER OR OTHER FLUIDS. DO
nearest Polaroid Office.
NOT OPERATE UNIT NEAR WATER

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Load the batteries batteries and store them separately, to

prevent damage caused by leaking
The camera uses four 1.5 volt AA batteries, batteries.
which provide power for the shutter,
electronic flash unit and sonar rangefinder. Note: An AC adapter may be preferred for
Alkaline batteries are recommended. Do high-volume use (see Accessories).
not use NiCad rechargeable batteries; they
may damage the camera. A set of batteries Model 73A film holder (9)
is included with the camera.
A. Dark slide
A fresh set of alkaline batteries should last B. Door latch
for approx. 80 flashes. The flash unit should C. Film tab slots
recharge in 10-12 sec. with fresh batteries; D. Camera mounting brackets
when the recharge time reaches 30 sec., E. Film developer rollers
replace the batteries. F. Timer (on back of holder)

The battery compartment is inside the hand Load the film

grip. Open the lid (7) and insert the
batteries in the orientation shown inside the The holder may be loaded either before or
compartment (8). Then close the lid. after it is attached to the camera. If the
holder is not attached to the camera, check
If the camera will not be used for an that the dark slide is fully inserted, to
extended period of time, remove the prevent fogging the film.

Polaroid 3% x 4% in. (8.5 x 10.8cm) pack films

Speed (approx.
Film type IS0 equiv.) Description

Type 669/108 80/20o This film yields a positive color print. It is balanced
Polacolor ER for use with electronic flash or in average daylight
(5500°K). With its extended tonal range and lower
image contrast, it is ideally suited for portraiture.

Type 668 80/20o Similar to Polacolor ER film (above) except that it

Polacolor 2 produces a higher-contrast print.

Type 107 3000/36o A very high speed black and white film, which yields a
High-speed positive print.

Type 667 3000/36o Same as the above, but prints need not be coated
High-speed after processing.

Type 665 80/20o A black and white film which produces a high-quality
Pos/Neg negative, in addition to the positive print.

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Pull both sides of the latch to open the To load/change the timer batteries: If the
door; the door does not open flat. Before display or tones fade, or if the timer stops
loading the film, check that the developer functioning, the batteries should be
rollers are clean (see Clean the developer replaced. The timer uses two 1.5 volt
rollers). GP-89A (or equivalent) batteries.

Always hold the film pack by the edges, not Slide the battery cover open (15) and insert
in the center. Slide the pack in at an angle the batteries as shown. Then replace the
(10), then push it down into place. Check cover. Always press the SET and START
that the white tabs are not caught between buttons simultaneously after replacing the
the pack and the holder (11). Close and batteries.
latch the door, with the end of the black tab
sticking out. Attach the holder to the camera
Pull the black tab straight, all the way out of Generally the holder is attached so the film
the holder (12). A small white tab will tab slots face down (Model 403), or to the
appear. right (Model 203)

The holder is now loaded. Attach it to the Place the holder against the back of the
camera, if you have not done so already. camera, making sure that it is properly
seated. Then engage both sliding locks, to
No white tab? grip the holder firmly (16).

Open the door and, without moving the film Camera location
pack, push the white tab out (13). Then
close and latch the door. Set aside an area for photography, so the
camera, backdrop and subject’s chair need
The film processing timer not be continually rearranged.

To set the timer (14): Press and hold the Use a tripod
SET button until the correct processing time
is displayed (see the film instructions for The camera should be mounted on a sturdy
recommended times). The timer will always tripod, with a rising center post (17). Orient
return to this setting after a processing the camera so that the tripod’s adjustment
cycle. levers will not obstruct the film tabs as they
are pulled out of the camera.
To reset the timer to a new time: To reset
it to a longer time than is displayed, simply The tripod socket has a removable thread
press and hold the SET button until the new converter (18); if your tripod has a larger
time is displayed. To reset it to a shorter fastening screw, remove the converter.
time:

1. Press the SET and START buttons

simultaneously. The preset time is
cancelled and zero is displayed.
2. Press and hold the SET button until
the new time is displayed.

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Seating the subject (19) The electronic flash

A seat should be provided for the subject. The flash unit is designed to provide even
Avoid chairs with high backs, which may illumination and proper exposure. To turn
appear in the picture. Adjust the height of on the flash, simply raise the flash head all
the camera so that the lenses are about the way (22). The flash turns off when the
level with the eyes of the seated subject. head is tilted down. The flash reflector
should be pointed directly toward the
Seat the subject close to the background, to subject.
ensure a light background and also the
smallest possible shadow behind him. Note: The camera’s shutter and
rangefinder will not work while the
The operating distance flash is recharging; they will work
only if the flash is of for ready.
The distance from the front of the camera to
the eyes of the subject should be 1.2m The camera also can be used with other
(47 in.). When using the Supplementary types of lighting (see also Appendix:
Lenses 78, the correct camera-to-subject Alternative lighting techniques).
distance is 1.92m (76 in.) (See also
Appendix: Depth of field.) The sonar rangefinder

Turn on the camera The sonar transducer on the front of the

camera emits sound waves, which bounce
Push the switch to “1” to turn on the power off the subject and return as echos. The
for the camera’s shutter, rangefinder and transducer measures the time it takes for
flash unit (20). the echo to return, and calculates the
distance from the camera to the subject.
Set the camera controls
Important: Be sure the sound waves from
Distance: Set the switch to 1.2 or 1.92m the transducer have a clear path to the
(20); this sets the rangefinder for the subject.
desired distance.
To use the rangefinder, look through the
Film speed: Set the switch to 80 or 3000 viewfinder and press the shutter button
(21); this sets the flash for the correct halfway. If the camera is at the correct
amount of light. distance, both lights will be on (23).

Lens aperture and shutter speed (20): If the camera is too close, the left-hand light
Use the guidelines on the back of the flash will be on; if too far, the right-hand light will
unit (21), and set as indicated. be on.

If the camera is mounted on a tripod, use

the rangefinder only when setting up for the
day’s photography. It is not necessary to
check the distance for every portrait,
although you may want to check
occasionally while shooting.

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If the camera is hand-held, use the Important: Whenever the portrait selector
rangefinder for each portrait, to ensure that is changed to a different setting, the
all subjects are at the correct distance. camera must be reset as described above,
to prevent possible double-exposures.
Note: The rangefinder will not work while
the flash is recharging: it will work Model 203: Slide the portrait selector to the
only if the flash is off or ready. (See desired setting. It is not necessary to reset
also Appendix: Depth of Field.) the counter and shutter.

The Viewfinder Taking the picture

When the camera is 1.2m (47 in.) from the 1. Remove the dark slide from the film
subject, frame the subject within the full holder (26).
frame (23-A). When at 1.92m, use the
partial frame (23-B). 2. Check that the flash ready light is on.
The camera’s rangefinder and shutter
The viewfinder of the Model 203 camera will not work while the flash is charging.
also contains a bar and three dots. These
are used when the subject’s face must be a 3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
specific size in the finished portrait. If the camera is hand-held, press the
shutter button (27) halfway to check
The portrait selector and counter that the camera is at the correct
distance.
The portrait selector (24) can be set for
different portraits, identical portraits or 2 4. Press the shutter button all the way to
pairs of identical portraits (Model 403). The take the picture.
portrait counter (25) shows the next portrait
or pair of portraits (Model 403). If the Processing the film
selector is set for identical portraits, the
counter always reads “1”. Model 403: Pull the film tabs straight down
(28). If necessary, brace the camera while
Model 403: Slide the portrait selector to the pulling.
desired setting. Then set the counter and
electronic shutter as follows: Model 203: Hold the camera firmly by the
hand grip, while pulling the film tabs
1. Turn off the flash. straight out (29).

2. Make a “blank” exposure: Push in the 1. Pull the white tab straight, all the way
dark slide (to avoid wasting film), then out of the camera. A large yellow tab
press the shutter button all the way will appear. If not, see No yellow tab?
down.
2. Pull the yellow tab: Grip the tab firmly,
3. Turn the wheel (25-C) in the direction of and pull it straight, at moderate speed,
the arrow so “1” is visible in the window. without hesitation, all the way out of the
camera (30).

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3. Start the timer. The correct nor with your fingernail, and never attempt
processing time should already be set. to disassemble the rollers. Also clean
Press the START button once; the timer the film tab slot (36). Then replace the
will count down to zero. At the end of roller assembly.
the processing time, a series of short
tones will sound. The timer will reset for Picture faults and probable causes
the next picture.
Repeated, evenly-spaced spots: Due to
4. Process the picture for the full time dirt on the steel rollers in the film holder.
recommended in the film instructions.
Then separate the print from the Missing corners or orange-red marks
negative, starting at the end nearest the along edges: Caused by pulling the yellow
yellow tab (31). Information on handling tab out of the camera at an angle.
of prints and negatives is in the
film instructions. See Caution notice. Oblong in print: The white tab was not
pulled all the way out. When the yellow tab
No yellow tab? was pulled, that white tab was pulled back
into the camera.
Do not pull another white tab. Instead,
carefully open the holder far enough to get Many small white specks: Caused by
a finger on top of the film pack to hold it pulling the yellow tab out too fast. This
down (32). Grasp the top most yellow tab, also can cause pink lines, streaks or
and gently pull it all the way out and dis- blotches on color prints.
card it (33). Inspect the rollers and clean
them if necessary (see Clean the Muddy-looking print: The print was not
developer rollers). Close and latch the processed long enough. Under processed
holder, with the next white tab sticking out. color prints may be brownish pink.
(You will have to reshoot the portraits that
were on that piece of film.) Very light image or none at all: The film
was fogged or extremely overexposed. Do
Clean the developer rollers not pull the black tab before inserting the
film pack into the holder, and do not remove
Dirt on the developer rollers can cause a a loaded film holder from the camera
variety of problems such as repeated spots without inserting the dark slide. Be sure
on pictures and jammed film. Inspect the your exposure is based on the correct film
rollers when loading film, and clean them speed.
as follows.
Nearly black or solid black image:
With both hands, lift the steel loops, and Caused by insufficient or no exposure. Be
remove the roller assembly (34). Clean sure you have removed the dark slide, and
both rollers with a soft, lint-free cloth, that the exposure is based on the correct
dampened with water if necessary (35). Or, film speed.
hold the roller assembly under clean run-
ning water. Rotate both rollers as you clean Broad streak or curtain-shaped mark:
and inspect them. Note that one roller Due to hesitation or stopping while pulling
turns more easily than the other. Never out the yellow tab.
scrape the rollers with anything metallic,

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Double exposure: The shutter and portrait increases as you close down the lens
counter were not reset after the portrait aperture. Thus, you should always use the
selector was moved to a different setting. smallest possible lens aperture (highest
possible f-number).

Depth of field The table shows the approximate depth of

field at the various f-number settings.
The depth of field, or distance zone within
which your subject will be in focus,

Approximate depth of field

Aperture Camera at 47 in. (1.2m) Camera at 76 in. (1.92m)*

f/8 44-51 in. (111-130cm) 68-85 in. (172-217cm)

f/11 43-53 in. (108-134cm) 65-90 in. (166-228cm)
f/16 41-56 in. (104-142cm) 61-98 in. (156-249cm)
f/22 39-60 in. (99-153cm) 57-111 in. (146-281 cm)
f/32 36-69 in. (91-174cm) 52-l 40 in. (131-356cm)

* With Supplementary Lenses 78.

Note: The sonar rangefinder has a much smaller “depth of field”, or distance zone within
which it signals that the subject is at the correct distance. When the camera is set for
1.2m, this range is approximately 5 in. (12.7cm) and the subject can be 44.5-49.5 in.
(1.13-l.26m) away. When set for 1.92m, the range is approx. 7 in. (17.8cm), and the
subject can be 71-80 in. (1.8-2.0m) away. A small change in distance, such as when
the subject leans forward slightly, may cause the rangefinder to signal that the camera
is too close, although the subject is still well within the camera’s range of sharp focus.
The rangefinder’s “depth of field” is not affected by the lens aperture.

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Alternative lighting techniques The flash sync adapter

Electronic flash illumination Some flash units have a different polarity

than the camera’s built-in flash. The
Use electronic flash with color film or Type adapter reverses this polarity, to allow
665 film. proper synchronization.

Lighting techniques: To determine whether the adapter is

needed with your flash unit:
• Direct flash: The flash is aimed straight
at the subject. The flash unit should 1. Plug the sync cord on your external
have a guide number of at least 40 flash unit into the camera as you would
(in feet) for IS0 25/15o film, or 24 normally.
(in meters) for IS0 100/21o film
(1400 BCPS). 2. Turn on the camera. (If using the
camera’s built-in flash in addition to the
• Reflected flash: This gives a soft light, external flash unit, raise the flash, and
minimizing lines and wrinkles and wait for the Ready light to go on.)
avoiding harsh shadows. The light from
the flash does not strike the subject 3. Press the shutter button. The external
directly, but is first reflected from a large flash should fire. (If the camera flash
diffusing surface, such as a white card was on, both flash units should fire.)
or a lighting umbrella. Two typical
setups are shown (37, 38). You will If the flash unit(s) did not fire:
need a fairly powerful electronic flash
unit. 1. Turn off the camera and disconnect your
external flash unit.
• See also Basic portrait lighting
techniques. 2. Connect the flash sync adapter to the
camera and to the sync cord on your
Electronic flash synchronization external flash unit.

The flash unit(s) can be synchronized with 3. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 above. The flash
the camera in one of two ways. Either unit(s) should fire.
connect the flash unit’s sync cord to the “X”
socket on the camera, using the flash sync Exposure
adapter if necessary (see below). Or, rotate
the reflector on the camera flash upward, Set the shutter to either l/60 or 1/125 sec.
and use it to trigger the off-camera “slave” Set the lens aperture as indicated by the
flash unit(s). guide number of your electronic flash unit
for the speed of film you are using. The
If your flash unit can be used for either guide number will be in the instructions
“manual” or “automatic” operation, always provided with the flash unit. It will generally
set the controls for manual operation; do refer to direct flash; for reflected flash, open
not use an automatic-only flash unit. the lens aperture by two f-stops.

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Make a test picture. If exposure correction

is needed, see below.

Exposure correction with electronic flash

If the first picture is too dark If the first picture is too light

Move lights closer to subject Use a smaller lens aperture

(see table below) or
or Move lights farther from subject
Increase light output (see table below)
(see flash unit instructions) or
or Decrease light output (see
Use a larger lens aperture flash unit instructions)

Tungsten illumination Exposure

With high-speed black and white films, you For initial exposure determination, use an
can use tungsten lighting. Use lamps exposure meter. Take a reading and then
intended especially for photography, set the camera to one of the shutter speed/
mounted in appropriate reflectors. To avoid lens aperture combinations indicated by the
discomfort, keep the lamps at least 2m meter. If the meter indicates a setting for
(6-7 ft.) from your subject. which the camera cannot be set, then the
lights are too close or too far from the
See Basic portrait lighting technique. subject. Adjust them accordingly.

Make a test picture. If exposure correction

is needed, see below.

Exposure correction with tungsten lighting

If the first picture is too dark If the first picture is too light

Move lights closer to subject Use a smaller lens aperture

(see table below) or
or Use a faster shutter speed
Use a larger lens aperture or
or Move lights farther from subject
Use a slower shutter speed or
(see table below Put diffusers over lamps (see
instructions with lighting)

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How changing the lamp distance To maintain the correct exposure balance
affects the exposure throughout the picture, the other lamps in
the setup should be moved closer or farther
The table below indicates in f-stops how away in the same proportion as the main
exposure can be adjusted by moving the lamp. Do not change the camera-to-subject
main lamp nearer or farther away from the distance.
subject.
ORIGINAL
New distance for exposure LAMP-SUBJECT New distance for exposure
INCREASE of about DISTANCE INCREASE of about

1 f-stop 1/2 f-stop 1 f-stop 1/2 f-stop

4 ft. 5 ft. 6 ft. 7 1/2 ft. 8 1/2 ft.

(1.30m) (1.50m) (1.80m) (2.20m) (2.60m)

(5 ft. 5 1/2 ft. 7 ft. 8 1/2 ft. 10 ft.

(1.50m) (1.70m) (2.10m) (2.60m) (3.00m)

5 1/2 ft. 6 1/2 ft. 8 ft. 9 1/2 ft. 11 ft.

(1.70m) (2.00m) (2.40m) (2.90m) (3.40m)

Basic portrait lighting technique (C) RIM LIGHT- to give a pleasing highlight
to the subject’s hair, or a rim light to the
Four basic lights are used for complete shoulder. Ideally, it should be a small
portrait lighting (39). focusing spotlight, aimed at the subject
from behind, and well above. Be sure it
(A) MAIN LIGHT-for pleasing and effective does not shine straight into the camera lens
“modelling” to the subject’s face. Generally, (42).
it is positioned to one side of the camera, at
about the angle shown, and pointing down (D) BACKGROUND LIGHT-to lighten the
at the subject’s head at an angle of about background so the subject will stand out
45o from the horizontal. It casts distinct against it. Usually, identification documents
shadows. This light should be at least 2m require a photograph with a light
(6-7 ft.) from the subject (40). background (43).

(B) FILL LIGHT- to soften the shadows cast Working with fewer lights
by the main light. This light is generally
aimed at the subject from near the camera You can replace the fill light with a white
viewpoint. Its distance from the subject card or foil reflector, as shown in picture
must be adjusted carefully, so that it does (37). The rim light may not be necessary
not eliminate the shadows altogether, or for your requirements.
cast a shadow of its own (41).
If space is limited, one main light, a
reflector card and a second light for the
background will satisfy most photo-
identification needs.

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United States passport pictures transportation costs. To take advantage of

this warranty, the camera must be repaired
Polacolor pictures made with the Model 203 by an Authorized Service Center.
camera meet the requirements for United
States Passports. The warranty does not include the
batteries, or damage caused by leaking
The United States Passport Office has batteries.
specific photographic requirements.
Complete and up-to-date details should THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES ALL
be obtained from the Passport Office. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

Film: Use only Polaroid Polacolor instant Warranty (outside U.S.A.)

film.
Your Polaroid Studio Express Instant
Pose: A head-and-shoulders portrait, Camera has been thoroughly tested and
showing a full-face, frontal view. inspected before shipment. All parts are
guaranteed against defects in materials
Background: The subject should be and workmanship for one full year from the
seated in front of a plain white background. date of original purchase. During this
period any such defects will be remedied
Subject size: The distance from the top of by Polaroid Corporation without charge
the head to the chin must be 1 to 1 3/8 in. except for transportation costs. To take
(Use the bar and three dots in the advantage of this warranty, the camera
viewfinder to verify the subject size, as must be repaired by an Authorized Service
follows: Align the bar with the subject’s Center.
chin, and check that the top of the head is
between the highest and lowest dots.) The warranty does not include the
batteries, or damage caused by leaking
Picture size: The picture must be at least batteries.
2 x 2 in.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT AFFECT
Picture handling: Pictures should be YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
allowed to dry before they are handled.
The pictures may be cut either with a print Service
cutter (made to the required size) or
carefully with a pair of scissors. Cameras damaged by accident,
mishandling or tampering will be promptly
Warranty (U.S.A. only) repaired at a reasonable charge. Please
pack the camera carefully in its original
Your Polaroid Miniportrait Instant Camera shipping carton or other solid container,
has been thoroughly tested and inspected with plenty of padding, and ship it prepaid
before shipment. All parts are guaranteed and insured to the nearest Polaroid Service
against defects in materials and Center.
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

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Caution

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 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, clothing and furniture.

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 800-225-1618, Mon.-Fri., 8 AM to 8 PM
(EasternTime). Or, write to Polaroid
Customer Care Center, 201 Burlington
Road, Bedford MA 01730.

If outside the U.S.A., contact the nearest

Polaroid Office.

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