First Time Settings

„Setting the Date/Time

a

b

c

1.Press the ON/OFF button (a).

2.Use the or button to select an item and the or button to change its value (b).

To set the daylight saving option, select the icon and use the

or button to configure the setting.

3.Confirm that the correct time is displayed and press the FUNC./SET button (c).

The date and time can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21).

• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to save such settings as the date/time. This battery charges when the main battery is in the camera. When you purchase the camera, place the main battery in it for approximately four hours or use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC30 (sold separately) to charge the lithium bat- tery. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.

•The date/time settings may be lost after approximately three weeks if you remove the main battery. Reset the date/time settings if this occurs.

See the Advanced Guide: Setting the World Clock (p. 20).

„Setting the Display Language

1.Turn the mode dial to (playback).

2.Hold down the FUNC./SET button and press the MENU button.

3.Use the , , or button to select a language and press the FUNC./SET button.

The display language can also be set in the Set up menu (p. 21).

Preparations

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Canon 950IS manual First Time Settings, „ Setting the Date/Time, „ Setting the Display Language
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950IS specifications

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