Pentax PC-330 - Film Handling and Basic Use; Setting the Film Speed; Loading the Film; Holding Your Camera

SETTING THE FILM SPEED (Fig. 4)
1. This camera is designed to use DXKxxled films
with ISO ranging from 100 to 400.
2. Your camera automatically sets the correct film
speed by reading black-and-silver patterns on
the film cassettes.
LOADING THE FILM
1. Push the Back Cover Lock downward to open.
(Fig. 5)
2. Load the film cassette into the Film Chamber
and pull out enough film leader to extend past
the Film Leader Mark. (Fig. 6)
3. Make sure the film stays within the Film Guides
and lies flat.
4. Press the Back Cover shut so that the Back
Cover Lock returns to its original position. Press
the Release Button 2-3 times to advance the
film till "1" appears in the counter. The camera is
ready to take a picture. (Fig. 7)
Whether there is film in your camera or not can
be confirmed by the Film Check Window.
HOLDING YOUR CAMERA (Fig. 8)
Always use both hands to steady your camera.
* When holding the camera vertically always
position it with the flash at the top.
* Be careful not to place your fingers over the
lens,or flash.
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