Polaroid 140, 160 instruction manual For Proper and Safe USE

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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE

Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes. It may damage eyesight.

Do not fire the flash at vehicle operators. It may cause a distraction or temporary blindness which may lead to an accident.

Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the viewfinder. It may damage your eyesight or cause blindness.

Do not expose this product to liquids or operate this product with wet hands. If liquid enters the product, immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use. The continued use of a product exposed to liquids may cause damage or inquiry through fire or electric shock.

Do not use the product near inflammable gases or liquids such as gasoline, benzine, or paint thinner. Do not use inflammable products such as alcohol, benzine, or paint thinner to clean the product. The use of inflammable cleaners and solvents may cause an explosion or fire.

If the product emits a strange odor, heat, or smoke, discontinue use. Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself. The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries.

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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 Names of Parts Body The 160 quartz-date model is illustratedGetting Started Date/Time display p Viewfinder Names of Parts Focus lamp green Attaching the Camera Strap Button keysInserting the Battery BATTERY-CONDITION Indicator Loading the Film Slide the back-cover release down to open the back coverLoading the Film Close the back cover Press the main switch to turn the camera on Fully Automatic OperationBasic 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 Focusing Range ModelSpecial 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 Selecting the AF Mode Area AF p Spot AF p Target AF pArea AF Press the shutter-release button to take the pictureFOCUS-AREA Indicator Controls Advanced Operation Spot AF Focus Lock Spot AF Target AF Advanced Operation Selecting Flash Mode Autoflash p Autoflash with red-eye reduction p Fill-flash pAdvanced 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 For Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE Model Buttons for the Date FunctionFor Owners of the QUARTZ-DATE Model Imprinting the Date or TimePress 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 Remote Control Operation Names of PartsTaking 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 Viewfinder Brightness Press the select button until CUSt-2 appearsAdvanced Operation Minolta History Operating Temperature and Conditions Care and StorageCare and Storage Cleaning Storage Before Important EventsCamera Error Questions and ServiceTechnical Specifications Appendix 13, 2-Chome, Azuchi-Machi, Chuo-Ku, Osaka 541-8556, Japan