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Question posted by dand2003 on November 8th, 2012

Changing Batteries

how do you open and close the battery compartment

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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on November 8th, 2012 6:39 PM

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The user manual explains this. You can download a copy here:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/SP-500_UZ_Advanced_Manual_EN.pdf

The battery door should be is on bottom with a small latch to open it. The battery will be held in by a small spring loaded clip. That is how my Olymus is set up.

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 38

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 102

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 111

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 138

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 146

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 151

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SP-500 UZ Advanced Manual (English) - Page 162

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