Canon AE-1 - Manual (Page 23)

\ip spool making sur9 that tha parforaticns of
th« film ara engaged in the teeth of the film
transport sprocket.
Thcn^ make sure that there is no iilm
slack. In case there is, gently turn the film
rewind crank m the direction of the arrow to
obtain proper film tautness and the film
advance lever to ensure that the loader is
wound fully o n to the take up spool before
the camera back is closed.
When loadirsg the film into the camera,
do rsot touch the shutter curtain, the film
rails or the pressure plate.
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Ctosing the Back Cover
Close the back cover until it snaps shut.
Gentlyturn the film rewind crank clockwise in
the direction of the anew to take up the film
slack. Then, advance the film a couple of
times pressing the shutter button until the
first exposure appears in the frame counter.