Compatible Films
Use Polaroid 600 or Type 779 color film with your Polaroid 690 SLR camera.
Loading Film
First, make sure you are using an instant film that is compatible with your 690 SLR Camera. 1 Push the yellow film door lever down to open the film door.
m Viewfinder cap n Viewfinder eyepiece o Neckstrap connectors p Picture counter q Tripod socket (underside of camera) r Film door release lever s Thumb rest t Flash control switch u Flash indicator light
2 Holding the film pack by the edges as shown, slide the film pack all the way into the camera. Make sure to only touch the edges of the film pack.
Opening the Camera
1 Hold the camera flat in the palm of your left hand. With your right hand, grip the grooved edges of the viewfinder cap. 2 Pull the viewfinder cap straight up until the cover support locks.
3 Close the film door. The camera will automatically eject the film cover and the electronic flash will begin to charge. The picture counter will display "10". Each pack of film contains 10 photos.
Closing the Camera
1 To close the camera, push the cover support toward the back of the camera. 2 Press down on the viewfinder cap until both sides of the camera snap shut.
To remove an empty film pack, pull the colored tab on the lower front of the film cartridge.
