Manual for 12 XP

Loading the Camera

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1. Load in subdued light, shielding from direct sunlight if outdoors.
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2. Ensure the Shutter Release Button indicator faces forward.
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3. Depress the Shutter Release Button; if it doesn't fire, advance the film transport lever slightly until it stops, then press the release again.
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4. Lift the Rewind Knob to open the back.
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5. Insert the film cassette into the Film Chamber with the projection at the bottom.
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6. Push the Rewind Knob down, turning slightly to seat the cassette.
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7. Draw out enough film to insert the leader's tip into the Take-up Spool slots, ensuring the second hole engages a spool tooth.
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8. Ease the film forward with short strokes of the Transport Lever until it stops. Ensure lower sprocket teeth are engaged.
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9. Tighten the film on the Take-up Spool by turning its base flange counter-clockwise, or in the cassette by turning the Rewind Knob clockwise until resistance is felt.
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10. Close the camera back until it clicks, then complete the wind-on if necessary until the Transport Lever stops.
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11. Fire the shutter and advance the film again. Set the Frame Counter to zero.
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12. Set the Film Speed Selector Dial to the appropriate film speed.
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Using the Camera

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1. Set the Speed Dial according to the subject. For outdoors, suggest a speed of at least 1/125th sec.
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2. Focus by looking through the Viewfinder and turning the Focusing Ring until the subject is sharp. Use the inner ring for critical focus.
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Using the Meter

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1. Focus on the subject and set the Lens Aperture Ring (e.g., f/8).
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2. Press the Shutter Release Button halfway to switch on the meter.
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3. Observe the red lights: upper light indicates over-exposure (turn aperture clockwise), lower light indicates under-exposure (turn aperture anti-clockwise).
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4. Turn until both lights flash rapidly in sequence for correct exposure.
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5. If consistent flashing isn't possible, adjust the Shutter Speed Dial and repeat.
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Photography with Flash

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1. Set the Speed Dial to \"30-X\". The aperture is determined by the camera-to-subject distance.
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2. Remove the shield from the Accessory Shoe.
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3. Mount the flashgun in the accessory shoe or on a bracket, connecting the lead to the Flash Sync. Socket.
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4. Set the Aperture Ring according to the flashgun's instructions.
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5. Switch on the flashgun, wait for the \"ready\" light, focus, and shoot.
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6. Replace the accessory shoe cover after use.
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Changing the Batteries

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1. Place a coin in the Battery Cover slot and turn anticlockwise to open. Remove the cover and old batteries.
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2. Fit two new batteries with "+" outwards. Replace the cover and lock it.
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3. Handle batteries with a clean cloth to avoid contact issues.
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