Minolta XG-M - Installing Batteries; Testing Battery Charge

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Close the camera back and push in on it
until it clicks shut.
^red "S" should now appear opposite the
index in the frame-counter window Ad¬
vance film and release the shutter until the
index points to "1" on the frame-counter
A^red bar should also now appear at the
• Jcterme left in the Safe Load Sign
window. This indicates that the film
loaded and winding properiy on the take-up
IpooL tf the Safe Load Signai does no
appear or swings far to the righ in
window, repeat steps 1 through 6 to assure
that film is properly “d
As vou continue to take pictures, the red
s^gnll will move gradually toward the ngh
in the window, indicating that film
advancing properly.
""""pum Luld be handled 'oading done in
subdued light - at least shaded from direct
sunlight by the body.
Film-advance lever and frame counter
The film-advance lever is designed with 30
unengaged movement before the beginning of
its engaged stroke to allow swinging
the body so that the right thumb will fit
comfortably behind it. Continuing to ^ve the
lever until it stops, an angle of 130 .jJvances
film and frame counter and cocks the shutt
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When the lever stops and resists further
movement at the end of a film, never attempt
to force it farther, (see p. 40 for instructions on
rewinding and unloading film.)
The counter automatically resets for film
loading when the camera back is opened.
FILM SPEED
Each film on the market has an ASA or DIN
exposure-index number to indicate its sensitivi¬
ty to light. For correct exposure, the meter
must be set for the effective exposure index of
the film In use.
Setting film speed
To do this, lift up on the black ring of the
exposure-adjustment control and turn it until