Shooting – The Basics

Embedding the Date in the

Image Data

You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard Print mode) is selected. The date will

be printed on your images even if it has not been set with a computer or printer.

zEnsure that the camera’s date/time is set beforehand (p. 22).

zYou cannot embed the date on image data when (Postcard Print mode) is not selected.

1 Check that appears on the LCD monitor.

2 Select (Date

Stamp) in the

[ (Rec.)] menu.

zSee Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 66).

3 Select [Off], [Date] or [Date & Time] using the or button.

zSee Setting the Date/ Time (p. 22).

zIf you do not want to embed the date on image data, select [Off].

4 Press the MENU button.

5 Shoot the image.

zShooting procedures are the same as for the

mode (p. 33).

zThe Date Stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set.

zWhen using a Compact Photo printer (SELPHY CP series) or Card Photo printer, a portion of the date may not get printed if the credit card size print (54 mm x 86 mm (2.1 x 3.4 in)) is selected.

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Canon A510, A520 manual Select Off, Date or Date & Time using the or button, Press the Menu button Shoot the image

A510, A520 specifications

The Canon A510 is a compact digital camera that was introduced as part of Canon's popular PowerShot A series, well-known for balancing user-friendliness with functionality. This camera is aimed at both novice photographers and those with a bit more experience, striking an appealing balance through its features and affordability.

At the heart of the Canon A510 is a 3.2-megapixel image sensor that delivers high-quality, vibrant images. Given its era, this resolution was quite respectable and allows for prints up to 11x14 inches, making the camera suitable for various applications, from snapshots to more serious photography. The A510 features a 4x optical zoom lens with a focal length equivalent to 35mm to 140mm, giving photographers the ability to capture both wide-angle shots and decent close-ups without sacrificing image clarity.

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