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Replacing the date/time battery – Canon EOS 10D User Manual

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Replacing the Date/Time Battery

For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR2025 lithium battery.

The date/time battery maintains the camera’s date and time. The battery’s service life is about
5 years. When the date/time battery’s power is low, “

” will appear on the LCD panel.

Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery as described below.

If a battery pack or DC coupler is attached to the camera, the camera’s date and time and
menu functions will be maintained while you replace the battery.

Set the <

> switch to <

>.

1

Remove the date/time battery cover.

Use a coin to turn the cover by 45 degrees as
shown by the arrow.

Do not turn the cover by more than 45 degrees.

2

Remove the old battery.

Point the battery compartment downward and push
in the edge of the battery to take it out.

3

Install a new battery.

The plus side of the battery must face upward.

4

Attach the battery cover.

If necessary, set the correct date and time.

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