Setting the Date and Time (PowerShot A800 / A1200).

Article ID: ART109790 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/17/2015
 

Solution

This section describes how to make the date and time settings on the camera.

Important:
  • The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.
  • The date and time settings are recorded on images captured with the camera.
Setting the date and time for the first time

When you turn on the camera for the first time after purchase, the [Date/time] settings screen appears.

1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.

2. The following screen appears.

Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select an option.

Next, operate the <directional buttons> up or down to make the following settings.

Set the year, month, date, and time.

Change the year, month, and date.

Set the daylight saving time (one hour is added to the current time).

After the settings are completed, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.


Changing the date and time settings

1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.

2. Press the <MENU> () button.

3. The following screen appears.

Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select [Set up] () tab.

Operate the <directional buttons> up or down to select [Date/time].

Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

4. The following screen appears.

Operate the <directional buttons> left or right to select an option to change.

Next, operate the <directional buttons> up or down to make the following settings.

Set the year, month, date, and time.

Change the year, month, and date.

Set the daylight saving time (one hour is added to the current time).

After the settings are completed, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

Note:

  • If you do not set the date and time, the [Date/time] settings screen appears every time you turn on the camera.
  • The life of the date/time battery (back-up battery) is approximately 7 years. If the Date/Time settings screen appears every time the camera is turned on, replace the date/time battery with a new one (CR1220).

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