First, check if the battery is still working.

The Ricoh Super 8 800z comes with two battery meters in the back side of the camera. The button labeled "MOTOR" tests the AA batteries in the handle. Pressing the "METER" button will test the eye battery.

Press the "METER" button. If the needle on the gauge above goes to red, the battery is dead and needs replacing. If it is on blue, the battery is working and does not need replacement.