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Miniportrait 203/403 Camera User Guide
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To load/change the timer batteries: If the
display or tones fade, or if the timer stops
functioning, the batteries should be
replaced. The timer uses two 1.5 volt
GP-89A (or equivalent) batteries.
Slide the battery cover open (15) and insert
the batteries as shown. Then replace the
cover. Always press the SET and START
buttons simultaneously after replacing the
batteries.
Attach the holder to the camera
Generally the holder is attached so the film
tab slots face down (Model 403), or to the
right (Model 203)
Place the holder against the back of the
camera, making sure that it is properly
seated. Then engage both sliding locks, to
grip the holder firmly (16).
Camera location
Set aside an area for photography, so the
camera, backdrop and subject’s chair need
not be continually rearranged.
Use a tripod
The camera should be mounted on a sturdy
tripod, with a rising center post (17). Orient
the camera so that the tripod’s adjustment
levers will not obstruct the film tabs as they
are pulled out of the camera.
The tripod socket has a removable thread
converter (18); if your tripod has a larger
fastening screw, remove the converter.
Pull both sides of the latch to open the
door; the door does not open flat. Before
loading the film, check that the developer
rollers are clean (see Clean the developer
rollers).
Always hold the film pack by the edges, not
in the center. Slide the pack in at an angle
(10), then push it down into place. Check
that the white tabs are not caught between
the pack and the holder (11). Close and
latch the door, with the end of the black tab
sticking out.
Pull the black tab straight, all the way out of
the holder (12). A small white tab will
appear.
The holder is now loaded. Attach it to the
camera, if you have not done so already.
No white tab?
Open the door and, without moving the film
pack, push the white tab out (13). Then
close and latch the door.
The film processing timer
To set the timer (14): Press and hold the
SET button until the correct processing time
is displayed (see the film instructions for
recommended times). The timer will always
return to this setting after a processing
cycle.
To reset the timer to a new time: To reset
it to a longer time than is displayed, simply
press and hold the SET button until the new
time is displayed. To reset it to a shorter
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.