Setting the Date and Time
A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images.
| Turn the camera on. Press the power button. The [Date/Time] screen is displayed |
Set the date and time. Press the buttons to choose an option. Press the buttons to specify the date and time. When finished, press the button |
Set the local time zone. Press the buttons to choose your local time zone. |
Finish the setup process. Press the button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power button |
• Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.
• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose in step 2 and then choose by pressing the buttons.
Changing the Date and Time
| Access the camera menu. Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the tab. Press the buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. Change the date and time. Adjust the settings. Press the MENU button to close the menu |
Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately) even if the camera is left off.
• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on.