Pentax Program Plus Program Plus Manual - Page 24

'us law FILM LOADING Load the camera with a 35mm film cartridge. Load or unload the film in the shade, avoiding direct sunlight. Set the shutter dial index (red line) to AUTO or MAN. This will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/1000 sec. so that you can advance film quickly until the counter registers "0". • The camera back opens when you lift up sharply on the film rewind knob. • Insert the film cartridge in the film chamber and lock the cartridge in place by returning the film rewind knob to its original position. If the knob does not fit tightly in to place, rotate the knob while lightly depressing it. • Draw the film leader across the back and insert it between any of the white needles surrounding the film take-up spool. Insert the film in the direction shown in the illustration. • Slightly wind the film by advancing the film wind lever to the position indicated in the photo, while making sure that both top and bottom sprockets engage the film perforations. • 20