Pentax A3000 A3000 Manual - Page 16

ANS 5. Close the back cover, making sure that it snaps firmly into place. As you depress the shutter button, the camera will automatically continue releasing the shutter and advancing the film until "1" appears on the frame counter. Whilst this is taking place, the film advance lamp is on. (In whatever position the mode selector is, the shutter in this case will be released at 1/1000 sec., making blank exposures until "1" appears on the frame counter.) 6. If the rewind knob turns in the direction of the arrow while the film is being transported, it indicates that the film is advancing properly. 7. When the frame counter is set to "1," you are now ready to start shooting. The film-loaded indicator on the back cover helps you check if the film is loaded or not. •12