Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V adding power source

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Hi.
Wondering about how to power the Pro Mini.
Bought this one Arduino Pro Mini 3.3V Retail - RTL-11112 - SparkFun Electronics

I have tried connecting 6 AA batteries or using a single 9V battery to the pins RAW and GND, but the power lamp on the board doesn't light up. This is what I figured I needed to do to make it work when not attached a usb cable.

thx

Definitely should be working - my 3V3 has red power LED in centre of board, 4V or more on GND and Raw lights it up. If you don't need the 9V then even just 3 AA's will give enough voltage BTW. Polarity correct?