Loading / Unloading The Film - Pentax IQZoom 140M Operating Manual

8 FILM LOADING
1 Slide the back cover release lever down
and open the back as illustrated.
2 Place the film cartridge in the film cham-
ber by fitting the flat side onto the top of
the rewind shaft first and then slide the top
end of the film cartridge into the camera.
3 Pullthe film leader out far enough from the
cartridge to reach the take-up spool. Align
the tip of the film with the film leader end
mark Q and ensure the film is placed
properly between the film guides.
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Notes:
• If there is dirt on the film detector Ө, film can-
not be wound properly.
* Ensure the film is taut as illustrated on the illus-
tration. Take up any slack in the film by pushing
it back into the cartridge.
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X Slack No! Q Flat Yes!