Minolta X-700 - Manual (Page 21)

If you find it easier to hold the
f i l m leader in your right hand,
insert the f i l m as shown in the
diagram above, making sure the
take-up spool tooth is properly
engaged with a hole.
4. With the f i l m held against the
sprocket by your left hand, slowly
operate the film-advance lever until
the f i l m is wound firmly around the
take-up spool, the sprocket teeth
are engaged with holes on both
edges of the f i l m , and the slack in
the film is taken up.
5. After making sure the f i l m is
taut, close the camera back by
pushing in on it until it clicks shut.
A red " S " should now appear
opposite the index in the frame
counter.
C A U T I O N
• Slack should be taken up by
advancing, not rewinding, the f i l m .
If you rewind the slack into the
cartridge then later advance the
f i l m t o " 1 " , the first frame may
have already been exposed to light.
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