Minolta X-370S - Page 16

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 film-advance lever until
the film is wound firmiy 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. If the film-
advance lever stops at the end of a
full stroke during this procedure,
release the shutter and continue
(main switch must be at 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
counter.
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