point and shoot cameras
Olympus Stylus Epic battery
1 × 3V lithium cell
The Olympus Stylus Epic (µ[mju:]-II / mju II) takes one CR123A. Avoid 3.7V RCR123A rechargeables — they are not a drop-in for 3V primary cells. Same CR123A family as the Contax T2.
How to replace it
| Compartment | Battery chamber under a cover on the camera body |
|---|---|
| How to open | Open the battery cover; insert one CR123A matching polarity. |
| Orientation | Follow polarity marks |
| Low battery indicator | LCD / flash may refuse to recycle when the cell is weak |
| Notes | Electronic point-and-shoot — needs a live CR123A. |
| Access | Tool-free |
Important
- Takes one CR123A (CR123 / DL123A).
- Do not use 3.7V RCR123A rechargeables as a drop-in — they can damage electronics designed for 3V primary cells.
- Same CR123A family as Contax T2 — not a CR13N SLR cell.
- Keep lithium cells away from children.
Sources
Helpful for this device
Optional tools for opening, testing or charging — separate from the battery answer.
- Fluke 101 Digital Multimeter
Accurate open-circuit voltage and basic electrical checks
- Klein Tools MM400 Multimeter
General DC voltage checks including battery terminals
- Digital multimeter
Measure open-circuit voltage and general electronics checks
New battery but still not working?
A fresh 1 × CR123A should restore Olympus Stylus Epic if the battery was the problem. Work through the checks below before replacing the device.
- Check orientation
Confirm the cell is seated correctly: Follow polarity marks
- Check the battery type
This device needs 1 × CR123A (lithium). Rechargeable cells are not supported for this device. Same size does not always mean the same battery.
- Check known model-specific issues
Takes one CR123A (CR123 / DL123A). Do not use 3.7V RCR123A rechargeables as a drop-in — they can damage electronics designed for 3V primary cells. Same CR123A family as Contax T2 — not a CR13N SLR cell.
- Confirm the battery itself
For most coin cells, fitting a known-good fresh cell of the correct code is simpler than capacity testing.
- Still not responding?
If a correct, fresh battery installed properly does not restore the device, the fault may be elsewhere — the device may need service or replacement.