your camera is powered four lr6(aa)alkailne,nicad,or nimh batteries.
2↑.1 turn the camera off
turn the camera off before inserting or removing batteries.

2↑.2 open the battery-chamber cover
pressing the battery-chamber cover latch, slide the cover out (1) and flip it open (2).

2↑.3 insert the batteries
insert the batteries with the "+" and "-" contacts oriented as shown.

the battery-chamber cover
the cover can be damaged by application of excessive force.
2↑.4 close the battery-chamber cover
flip the battery-chamber cover up (1) and slide it down until you hear the latch click into place (2). to prevent the batteries being dislodged during operation, be sure that the cover is securely latched.