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Chapter 8 Storage and maintenance
8.2 Replacing the battery
DANGER
• Before opening the battery cover, press the [POWER] button to turn off the power (the
[POWER] indicator turns off). Not doing so may cause an electric shock.
WARNING
• Be careful not to injure yourself when replacing the battery.
• Never use a battery other than the one designated by Olympus. Otherwise, failure of the
instrument may not only lead to a malfunction but also a fire.
• Be careful not to leave any foreign objects in the battery compartment when replacing the
battery. Otherwise, a fire or malfunction may result.
CAUTION
• Be careful not to accidentally drop the battery during replacement.
• If the battery inlet is pointed upward, the internal battery may not come out.
Replacing the battery
1 Press the [POWER] button on the instrument to turn off the power
(the [POWER] indicator goes off).
2 Loosen the battery cover screws to open the battery cover.
3 Open the claws on the battery inlet until it clicks, and the battery
will come out.
4 Grasp the battery and remove it.
5 See “Supplying power from the battery” (page 25) for information
about putting in a new battery.