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FAQs & troubleshooting

How do I add the date and time to my pictures?

Content Id: 8200719800


Solution

These instructions explain how to insert the date in images.

Caution

In this section, [PowerShot A495] is used as an example to explain the operations. Depending on your model, the position of buttons, screen indications, and setting items may vary.
The [Date Stamp] cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been recorded because the date is written in as an image.
In the following shooting modes, you cannot add a date to the images (Date Stamp).

- [Movie] (), [LowLight] ()

1. Press the ⋖Power⋗ button on the camera.


2. Press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.


3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.

Operate the ⋖directional button⋗ to select the [Shooting] () tab.

Operate the ⋖directional button⋗ to set [Date Stamp] to [Date] or [Date & Time].

After making these settings, press the ⋖MENU⋗ () button.


4. If you set [Date Stamp], [DATE] will appear on the LCD monitor.

If [DATE] does not appear, press the ⋖shutter button⋗ halfway to display.


5. When shooting with this setting, the date will be embedded in the image as shown below.

[Date]

[Date & Time]

Caution

The date, its font and color, and the position where it is displayed cannot be changed. Also, dates and times recorded with [Date Stamp] cannot be deleted.

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