Minolta VECTIS 40 Manual page 14

LOADING FILM
2. Turn the camera upside down and press the film-
chamber release as shown. The film-chamber
door will open partway.
• The film-chamber door will only open if the chamber is empty or
the film in the chamber is completely rewound into the cassette.
• Before opening the film chamber, wipe any dirt or moisture off
of the camera.
3. Open the film-chamber door and insert the film into
the film chamber with the VEI on top as shown.
4. Press the film-chamber door closed.
The cassette mark and the film's ISO appear in the data
panel, then the film is advanced to the first frame. The frame
counter will show the number of frames remaining on the
roll.
•If film is loaded with the camera off, all indicators will disappear after
the number of frames remaining is displayed.
• After the film is loaded, pressing the film-chamber release button
will display the exposure number and the film's ISO in the data
panel.
• If a partially-exposed roll of film (VEI ) is loaded into this camera,
the film will be advanced to the first unexposed frame.