Pentax KX KX Manual - Page 10

BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS $23H 1. SET FILM SPEED While depressing the pin alongside the film rewind knob, turn the outer ring of the film speed indicator until the ASA number of the film you're using matches the index mark. 2. COCK RAPID-WIND LEVER Cock the rapid-wind lever all the way until it stops. The "Cocked" indicator will turn red, showing that the shutter is cocked. IWINAliMmos 3. SET SHUTTER SPEED Turn the shutter speed dial until the speed you want to use is opposite the index mark. The blue needle in the viewfinder indicates the shutter speed you have selected. Generally, you should use the fastest possible shutter speed to avoid blurred pictures caused by camera movement. Try starting with 1/125 sec. outdoors in daylight and 1/30 sec. indoors. 8.