Pentax ES II ES II Manual - Page 10

FILM LOADING AND WINDING Avoid direct light when loading your film. ' 1. Open the back by pulling out the rewind knob until the back cover snaps open. 4. Cock the rapid wind lever, and confirm that the film rewind knob automatically turns counter-clockwise, indicating that the film is properly loaded and is moving from cassette to take-up spool. Trip the shutter. 2. Place the film cassette properly into the cassette chamber, and push down the rewind knob. Insert the film leader into the slot of the take-up spool. 3. Advance the film by alternately turning the rapid wind lever and depressing the shutter button until both sprockets engage the film perforations properly. Close the back by pressing it firmly. 5. The first portions of the film cannot be used for picture taking as they have already been exposed to light. Generally, two or three blank exposures should be made before taking your first picture. In this case, be sure to set the shutter dial at "1000". Advance the film until the exposure counter turns to "1", indicating that the first picture is ready to be taken. ebb ES I I • 0 48