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3. As shown in the illustration, pull the film
leader out only far enough to reach the take
-up spool.
THE SHUTTER CURTAINS ARE FINE-PRECI-
SION MATERIAL. DO NOT TOUCH THEM WITH
YOUR FINGERS OR ANY OTHER OBJECT
WHILE LOADING FILM.
• If you have pulled out too much film, push it back
into the cartridge to reduce the slack.
• The DX information pins in the film chamber are
used to read film speed. Keep them clean and
free from scratches. To remove smudges, wipe
them gently with a soft, dry cloth.
4. Align the film leader with the film leader end
mark q as shown.
• Make sure that the film leader is positioned
under the film retaine w as shown in the illustra-
tion.
• Make sure that the film perforations properly
engage on the sprocket tooth e.
• If the end of the film leader is extremely bent,
straighten it or cut off the bent portion.
BASIC OPERATION (PREPARATION)
