The procedure for setting the current date and time is explained below.
Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish. For more information on adding date stamps to your images, please refer to Adding a Date Stamp when Shooting.

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.


If the [Date/time] settings screen is not displayed, refer to Changing the date and time settings

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. The following screen is displayed.

: Left button　: Right button　: Up button　: Down button

Press the Right or Left buttons to choose an option.
Press the Up or Down buttons 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).
When finished, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

3. The following screen is displayed.
Press the Right or Left buttons to choose your home time zone.
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button when finished.

Changing the Date and Time

1. Press the power button to turn the camera on.

2. Press the <MENU> button.

3. The following screen is displayed.

Press the Right or Left buttons to choose the [ ] tab.
Press the Up or Down buttons to choose [Date/Time].
Press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

4. The following screen is displayed.

Press the Right or Left buttons to choose an option.
Press the Up or Down buttons 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).
When finished, press the <FUNC./SET> () button.

NOTE

• Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.
• 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 pack 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.