10 ENPreparing the CameraLoading the batteries132Batterycompartment lockSlide the battery compartment lock from ) to =and ensure that the battery compartment cover issecurely locked (7). Failure to do so may causethe battery compartment cover to open duringshooting and the batteries to fall out, resulting inloss of image data.For the types of batteries that can be used,see “Battery handling precautions”(p. 77). If using rechargeable batteries,charge the batteries.When to replace the batteriesReplace the batteries when the errormessage shown below appears.BATTERY EMPTYMonitor top right Error messageFlashes in red●Checking the contents of theboxDigital camera Lens cap and lens cap strapCamera strap Four AA batteriesUSB cable AV cableOLYMPUS Master 2CD-ROMmicroSD AttachmentOther accessories not shown: Instruction Manualwarranty cardContents may vary depending on purchase location.Attaching the camera strapand lens cap1 2435Attach the strap to theother eyelet in the samemanner.●Pull the strap tight sothat it does not comeloose.