Polaroid 3100Bf User manual

Brand: Polaroid

Model: 3100Bf

Type: User manual

3100Bf Camera

User Guide

Parts and Controls

1. Auto-Focus Window 12. Film Rewind Shaft

2. Shutter Release Button 13. Flash Ready Light

3. Viewfinder Window 14. Viewfinder Eyepiece

4. Red-Eye Reduction Light 15. Film Take-Up Spool

5. Auto-Flash Sensor 16. Back Cover

6. Film Counter Window 17. Film Check Window

7. Built-In Auto Flash 18. Strap Eyelet

8. Lens Cover 19. Battery Compartment Cover

9. Lens 20. Tripod Socket

10. Lens Cover Switch 21. Film Rewind Switch

11. Back Cover Latch 22. Film Chamber

Insert the loop at the end of the strap

under the strap eyelet (18) (Fig. 1).

Attaching the Strap

1. This camera requires two AA alkaline batteries for normal camera operation, and one

CR2025 lithium battery to power the camera’s date back.

2. Closely supervise children when the camera is operated by them or used in their presence.

To avoid electrical shock, the camera should not be exposed to or immersed in water or

other fluids, disassembled, or operated if dropped or damaged. For repair information,

contact a Polaroid Service Center.

3. When the batteries are depleted, discard or recycle them in accordance with local or

national environmental requirements, and where noted, with the battery manufacturer’s

instructions. Replace only with batteries of the same type (e.g., AA alkaline or CR2025

lithium); DO NOT USE NiCd rechargeable batteries.

CAUTION

DUE TO THE RISK OF EXPLOSION, DO NOT RECHARGE,

MUTILATE OR INCINERATE BATTERIES.

Camera Batteries

Loading the Alkaline Batteries

1. Make sure the lens cover (8) is closed

so that all camera power is off.

2. Open the battery compartment cover

(19) by pressing it in an outward

direction and pivoting it upwards

(Fig. 2).

3. Insert the batteries, making sure that

the ( + ) and ( – ) signs on each battery

are aligned according to the polarity

symbols shown inside the

compartment cover (19) (Fig. 3).

4. Close the compartment cover by

sliding it until it latches.

Replacing the Lithium Battery

Replace the lithium battery when the date or time is dim or washed out on your pictures.

The lithium battery has an expected life of about three years.

Setting the Film Speed

Camera automatically sets the correct film speed by reading the black and silver DX-coded

pattern on the film cartridge.

Note: Do not use slide film. For best results, use Polaroid Color Print films.

Loading the Film

1. Slide the lens cover switch (10) to turn

on the camera.

2. Slide the back cover latch (11) to

open the back cover (16)(Fig. 4).

3. Insert film into film chamber, place film

leader on take-up spool (15) to the

film tip indicator (Fig. 5).

Note: Make sure the film lies flat

between the film guides,

and that the sprocket teeth

engage the film perforations.

4. Press the back cover shut so that the

back cover latch returns to its original

position. You can always be sure that

there is film in the camera by looking

through the film check window (17)

(Fig. 6).

5. Press the shutter release button (1)

several times until the “1” appears in

the film counter window (6). The

camera is then ready for you to take a

picture.

Note: Be sure the pinwheel in the film

counter window is rotating. This

ensures the film is advancing properly.

If pinwheel is not rotating, reload film.

Holding the Camera (Fig. 7)

1. Always use both hands to steady your

camera.

2. Take picture with sunlight behind you.

3. When holding the camera vertically,

always position it with the flash at the

top.

4. Be careful not to place your fingers

over the lens (9), the flash (7), the

auto-flash sensor (5), or the

auto-focus windows (2).

Taking Pictures

1. Turn on the camera power and open

the lens cover (8) by sliding the lens

cover switch (10). Be sure the lens

cover is opened completely (Fig. 8).

Note: Auto-flash is designed into this

camera. If additional light is

needed, the flash will turn on

automatically while a picture is

taken.

2. Frame the subjects through the

viewfinder eyepiece (14). Make sure

all your subjects are within the bright

frame marked on the viewfinder. (The

camera will focus on subjects from

1.3m (4ft.) to infinity.)

Taking Pictures (con’t)

3. Press the shutter release button (1)

gently and smoothly half way; the

red-eye reduction light (4) will come

on to reduce the red-eye effect on the

pictures when flash is used (Fig. 9).

Continue to press the shutter release

button all the way down to release the

shutter to take a picture. The camera

automatically winds the film to prepare

for the next picture.

Note: To get better red-eye

reduction effect, holding the

shutter release button half

way for at least one second

is recommended.

4. When flash is needed for a

photograph, wait for the green flash

ready light (13) to come on. It takes

approximately 6 seconds for the flash

to charge when fresh batteries are

used (Fig. 10). While flash is still

charging, the green ready light (13)

will not be on.

Picture Distance Range

Daylight distance range: 4’ (1.3m) to infinity.

Flash distance range:

ISO 100/21° 4’ (1.3m) – 10’ (3.0m)

ISO 200/24° 4’ (1.3m) – 12’ (3.6m)

ISO 400/27° 4’ (1.3m) – 16’ (5.0m)

Note: When taking pictures, avoid aiming camera toward direct sunlight.

• A battery power saving device is designed into this camera. If the camera is left unused for

approximately 3 minutes, the flash charge will stop automatically to save battery power and

the ready light will turn off.

• Press the shutter release button halfway down to recover flash charging.

Auto Power Saving System

Auto-Focus/Focus Lock

1. Press the shutter release button half

way down and hold it there; the lens

will be set to the correct focus position

automatically according to the

distance measured by the system (the

red-eye reduction light will also turn

on).

2. You may lock the focus position by

holding the shutter release button

halfway down; you may then further

compose your picture in the

viewfinder (Fig. 11).

This camera is equipped with an infrared auto-focus system that measures the distance of

subjects from the camera and automatically sets the lens to the optimum focus for every

photograph.

3. Continue to press the shutter release

button all the way down to finish taking

the picture.

Setting the Date or Time

A date and time recorder, called a “date

back”, located on the back cover, lets you

add a date to your photograph, in a day/

month/year format (e.g., October 14,

1997 would be “14 10 97”), or a year/

month/day format (e.g., October 14, 1997

would be “97 10 14”). You may also

record the time you took your photo,

shown in an hour/minute format.

Hours are shown in a continuous cycle

from 1 to 23, with no reference to AM or

PM; so 9:30 AM would show as “9 – 30”,

while 9:30 PM would show as “21 – 30”.

Note: While you may add either a date

or a time, you can not have both

on the same picture.

Setting the Date or Time (con’t)

1. Press the mode button to select the

format for adding either the date or the

time.

2. Press the “Y/H” button to change the

year (in the date mode format) or the

hour (in the time format).

3. Press the “M” button to change the

month in the date format. (The “M”

button is not used in the time format.)

4. Press the “D/M” button to change the

day (in the date format) or the minute

(in the time format).

5. To turn off the date or time display,

press the mode switch until horizontal

lines appear (— - —). No date or time

will print on your photograph.

Note: The date or time may be

washed out when viewed

against bright or orange

backgrounds.

Rewind the Film and Unload Film Cartridge

Once the end of the film is reached, the

film will not advance any further.

1. Slide the rewind switch (21) until it

clicks into position and the film

automatically rewinds (Fig. 12).

2. After the film is fully rewound, the

motor will stop, and “S” will be seen in

the film counter window. You may

open the back cover and remove the

film cartridge.

3. If you wish to rewind the film before

reaching the end of the roll, slide the

rewind switch.

4. Be careful not to touch the inner lens

surface with your fingers or the edge

of the film.

5. Send the film for processing as soon

as possible.

Caring for your Camera

• Always close the lens cover before

putting the camera away to keep the

lens free of dust and dirt and to

prevent accidental shutter release.

• Protect camera from rain, dampness

and high heat as well as dust and dirt.

• Do not use solvents, alcohol or

abrasive cleaners to clean the camera

body.

• Remove batteries if storing the camera

for an extended period.

Type: 35mm motorized compact with auto flash

Film: 35mm perforated cartridge film; 24mm x 36mm format

Lens: 35mm f/6.3 lens; 3 elements, 3 groups

Focusing: Active automatic focusing system with focus lock

Focusing range: 1.3m to infinity (normal)

Shutter speed: 1/125 sec

Aperture setting: ISO 100 (f/5.6)

Film speed index: ISO 100/200 and 400

Viewfinder: Inverted Galilean finder. Picture area: over 80%.

Flash and red-eye: Built-in auto-flash with red-eye reduction

Recycling time: Approximately 6 sec

Film winding and

rewinding: Auto winding and power rewinding

Imprint function: Built-in date imprinting function (option: date back only)

Counter: Additive, automatic reset to “S” when the camera back door is opened

Specifications

Specifications (con’t)

Power source: 2 AA alkaline batteries

Dimensions: 124.7mm (L) x 81.3mm (H) x 43.3 (W)

124.7mm (L) x 81.3mm (H) x 48.3 (W) (with date back)

Weight: 182g; 192 (with date back)

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

One-Year Warranty

If your camera proves to be defective

within the warranty period, we will without

charge repair it or, at our option, replace

it with a camera of the same or equivalent

model.

To verify the warranty period, keep the

receipt or other proof of purchase;

otherwise the warranty is determined by

the date of manufacture on the camera.

The warranty does not cover damage

caused by accident, misuse, or tampering

with the camera, and a charge will be

made for such repairs.

This warranty excludes all consequential

damages. Some jurisdictions do not

allow the exclusion of consequential

damages so the foregoing exclusion may

not apply to you. For warranty service, the

camera must be returned to and repaired

by an authorized Polaroid Service Center.

Caution

This camera is battery operated.

Closely supervise children when

camera is operated by them or

used in their presence. To avoid

electric shock, camera should

not be exposed to or immersed in

water or other fluids, disassembled,

or operated if dropped or damaged.

For repair information, contact a

Polaroid Service Center.

Polaroid Service Centers and Offices

If you need information or help, or if your camera needs repair, please see your dealer or

contact the nearest Polaroid office.

U.S. - Polaroid

Americas Business Center

201 Burlington Road

Bedford, Massachusetts 01730

Representatives available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern Time.

Tel: 1-800-343-5000

Polaroid 3100Bf User manual

Polaroid 3100Bf User manual

Polaroid 3100Bf User manual

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