Polaroid 160, 140 instruction manual Press the shutter-release button partway down

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BASIC OPERATION

5. Press the shutter-release button partway down.

• The status of the AF system and flash are indicated by the lamps next to the viewfinder.

Focus lamp (green)

Glows: focus confirmed

Blinks rapidly: subject is too close

Blinks slowly: focus not confirmed (p. 30)

Flash lamp (orange)

Glows: flash is charged and ready

Blinks rapidly: flash charging

Blinks slowly: camera-shake warning

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Contents Page Contents Appendix For Proper and Safe USE On next For Proper and Safe USE On next For Proper and Safe USE Page Body The 160 quartz-date model is illustrated Names of PartsGetting Started Date/Time display p Viewfinder Names of Parts Focus lamp green Button keys Attaching the Camera StrapInserting the Battery BATTERY-CONDITION Indicator Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover Loading the FilmLoading the Film Close the back cover Fully Automatic Operation Press the main switch to turn the camera onBasic Operation Fully Automatic Operation Press the shutter-release button partway down Fully Automatic Operation AREA-AF FOCUS-AREA Indicator Basic Operation Focus Lock Area AF Model Focusing RangeSpecial Focusing Situations When a low-contrast area fills the focus frame For Closer Subjects Green focus lamp should glow to confirm the focus is locked Rewinding the Film Manual Rewind Area AF p Spot AF p Target AF p Selecting the AF ModePress the shutter-release button to take the picture Area AFFOCUS-AREA Indicator Controls Advanced Operation Spot AF Focus Lock Spot AF Target AF Advanced Operation Autoflash p Autoflash with red-eye reduction p Fill-flash p Selecting Flash ModeAdvanced Operation Flash Range Autoflash Autoflash with RED-EYE Reduction FILL-FLASH Flash Cancel Night Portrait Exposure Compensation 160 Model only SELF-TIMER SELF-TIMER Continuous Advance 160 Model Advanced Operation Continuous Advance 160 Model only Buttons for the Date Function For Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE ModelImprinting the Date or Time For Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE ModelPress the date button to select the date imprinting format Setting the Date or Time For Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE Model Changing the Date Format Press the date button to set the date format Names of Parts Remote Control OperationTaking Pictures Using the Remote Control Advanced Operation For Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE Model Focus Lock in Remote Control Mode Recompose the picture Changing the REMOTE-CONTROL Battery Press the select button until CUSt-2 appears Viewfinder BrightnessAdvanced Operation Minolta History Care and Storage Operating Temperature and ConditionsCare and Storage Cleaning Before Important Events StorageQuestions and Service Camera ErrorTechnical Specifications Appendix 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan