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Replacing the Date/Time Battery in the EOS 5D Mark III.

Article ID: ART136329 | Date published: 05/13/2015 | Date last updated: 01/18/2024
 

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Replacing the Date/Time Battery in the EOS 5D Mark III.

Solution

Replacing the Date/Time Battery

The date/time (backup) battery maintains the camera’s date and time.  Its service life is approx. 5 years. If the date/time is reset when camerais turned on, follow the procedure below to replace the backup battery with a new

CR1616 lithium battery.

The date/time/zone setting will also be reset, so be sure to set the correct date/time/zone

1 Set the power switch to <OFF>.

2 Unscrew the battery holder screw.

  • Use a small Phillips screwdriver.

  • Be careful not to lose the screw.

3 Take off the battery holder.

  • Push out the battery as shown by arrow 2.

4 Replace the battery in the battery holder.

  • Make sure the new battery is in the proper + – orientation.

5 Tighten the battery holder’s screw

For the date/time battery, be sure to use a CR1616 lithium battery

 

 


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