Minolta X-300 - Page 17

3.
Pull
out
just
enough film
leader
to reach
the take-up
spool.
Insert
the
end
of the
film
into
a slot on
the left
side
of the
take-up
spool,
making
sure
that
a
hole
in
the
film
is
lined
up
with the
tooth
on the
take-up
spool.
The
sprocket
teeth
should
be
engaged
with holes
at the
bottom
of
the
film.
sprocket
by
your
left hand,
slowly
operate
the
fi lm-advance
lever
until
the
f ilm
is
wound
firmly
around
the
take-up spool,
the sprocket
teeth
are engaged
with holes
on both
edges
of the
film,
and the slack in
the film
is
taken
up.
lf the film-
advance lever
stops
at the end
of a
full
stroke
during this
procedure,
release
the shutter
and
continue
(main
switch must
be on).
5. After making
sure
that the film
is
taut, close the camera
back
by
pressing
it until
it
locks
shut
with
a
click.
A
red
"S"
should
now
appear
opposite the index in the
frame
cou
nter.
4.
With the film
held
against
the
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