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Exposure-Compensation-Indicator Dial: You may also use the exposure-compensation-indicator dial located under the film rewind crank as a guide for exposure compensation. To Use: Fold out the film rewind crank as if to rewind the film and lift the knob slightly to expose the exposure-compensation-indicator dial. (CAUTION: BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO PULL HARD AS THE BACK COVER WILL SPRING OPEN, EXPOSING YOUR FILM.) Next, turn the top of the dial with your finger until the index mark of the exposure compensation dial aligns with the a"). ASA index mark and the ASA number of the film loaded in the camera (Must. When properly aligned, lift the ASA dial and reset it as follows for exposure compensation. For 2X compensation: To the first dot on the indicator's plus side (Illust.a. For 4X compensation: Second dot on the plus side. For 1/2X compensation: First dot on the minus side. For 1/4X compensation: Second dot on the minus side. After setting the compensation, push the film rewind crank shaft back in place and take the picture. BE SURE TO RESET THE ASA FILM SPEED DIAL TO AGREE WITH THE FILM LOADED IN THE CAMERA WHEN COMPENSATION IS NO LONGER REQUIRED. ASA 9j 23.