Polaroid MAXXUM HTsi Loading Film, Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark

LOADING FILM

Check the film window before loading film. If film is loaded, do not open the back cover. Refer to Manual Rewind on page 28 for instructions on removing a partially exposed roll.

•Load film in the shade to reduce the chances of fogging the film.

•Do not use Polaroid Instant 35mm film. Winding problems may occur.

•If DX-coded film is used, the camera automatically sets the correct ISO (film speed).

•If non DX-coded film is used, the camera will use the previous roll’s ISO setting. Refer to page 58 to set the film speed manually.

•Do not use infrared film in this camera. The camera’s frame counter sensor will fog infrared film.

1. Slide the back-cover release down to open the back cover.

2. Insert a film cartridge into the film chamber.

The shutter curtain’s precision design makes it extremely sensitive to pressure. Never touch it with your fingers or the film tip.

LOADING FILM

3. Extend the leader between the guide rails to the index mark.

• If the film tip extends beyond the index mark, push the excess film back into the cartridge.

4. Close the back cover.

• The camera automatically advances the film to the first frame. 1 will appear in the frame counter.

• The ISO is displayed in the data panel for 5 seconds after loading.

• blinks in the frame counter and the shutter locks when the film is loaded incorrectly. Open the back cover and repeat steps 2 – 4.

If film is loaded with the power off…

The films ISO and appear in the data panel for approx. five seconds to indicate successful loading, then the camera shuts down.

• If the film did not load, will blink in the data panel before the camera

shuts down. Reload the film.

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