Changing the Date and Time, Display the menu

Setting the Date and Time

Changing the Date and Time

You can change the current date and time settings.

Display the menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time].

zPress the zoom buttons to choose the 3 tab.

zPress the op buttons to choose [Date/Time], then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 15 to adjust the setting.

zPress the nbutton to close the menu.

Date/Time battery

If the Date/Time screen appears even when the date/time have been correctly set, insert a new date/time battery (p. 118).

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Canon A800 Changing the Date and Time, Display the menu, Choose Date/Time, Change the date and time, Date/Time battery

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Camera User Guide Checking the Package Contents Warranty Limitations Camera Body TemperatureRead This First Test Shots and Disclaimer What Do You Want to Do? Shoot View Save Table of Contents Using Various Functions for Safety Precautions Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes This could lead to injury or damage the camera Conventions Used in This Guide Conventions Used in This Guide Getting Started Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera Compatible Memory Cards Sold Separately Inserting the Batteries and Memory CardCheck the card’s write-protect tab Open the cover Removing the Memory Card Insert the memory cardClose the cover Number of Possible Shots Compatible Batteries Battery Charge IndicatorNumber of Shots per Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Complete the settingTurn on the camera Set the date and time Date/Time battery Changing the Date and TimeDisplay the menu Choose Date/Time Setting the Display Language Enter Playback modeDisplay the settings screen Set the display language Formatting Memory Cards Choose FormatChoose OK Format the memory card Pressing the Shutter Button Complete formattingPress halfway Press lightly to focus Press fully Press fully to shoot Enter » mode Taking Pictures Smart AutoCompose the shot Focus Shoot What ifTaking Pictures Smart Auto What if a flashing appears? What if the screen turns off when you try to shoot? What if an icon appears in the upper right of the screen? Viewing Images Switching to Shooting modeChoose an image Choose an image to erase Erasing ImagesErase the image Enter E mode Shooting Movies Stop shooting Shooting TimeZooming while shooting Shooting Movies Choose a movie Viewing MoviesPlay the movie Windows System RequirementsMacintosh Install the Software Begin installationPreparations Windows Place the CD in the computer’s CD ROM drive Connect the camera to the computer Open CameraWindow Transfer and View Images Accessories Supplied with Camera Power Supplies Separately Sold AccessoriesUsing Accessories Abroad Other Accessories Separately Sold AccessoriesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended Flash Learning More Mode Button Auto ModeSpecial Scene Mode Components Guide Pp , 126 Components Guide Switching the Display Screen DisplayShooting Playback Indicator Screen Display in Dark Shooting ConditionsOverexposure Warning during Playback Histogram during Playback FUNC. Menu Basic Operations Display the FUNC. menuChoose a menu item Choose an option Choose a tab Menu Basic OperationsChoose an item Muting Sounds Changing the Sound SettingsChoose Mute Adjusting the Volume Choose VolumeChange the volume Changing the Sound Settings Returning the Camera to Default Settings Choose Reset AllReset the settings Are there functions that cannot be reset? Power Saving during Shooting Power Saving during PlaybackPage Shooting with Commonly Used Functions Press the r button Choose Turning the Flash OffWhat if a flashing appears? Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Press the i zoom buttonPress the i zoom button again Turning off the digital zoom Choose the setting Digital Tele-ConverterChoose Digital Zoom Zooming in More Closely on Subjects Digital Zoom Inserting the Date and Time Choose Date Stamp Using the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerPress the p button Choose Ò Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake Choose Î Customizing the Self-Timer Choose the settingsChoose $ What if the number of shots is set to two or more shots? Changing the Recording Pixel Setting Image Size Choose the recording pixel settingChanging the Compression Ratio Image Quality Choose the compression ratio Approximate Values for Paper Size Changing the Compression Ratio Image QualityRecording Pixels Compression Ratio Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions Choose a Shooting mode Shooting in Various ConditionsShoot Take shots with reduced blur Blur Reduction Take portraits Portrait Take shots in low light conditions Low Light WTake shots of people at the beach BeachOTake shots of foliage Foliage PTake shots of people in snow Snow TTake shots of fireworks Fireworks Lets you take shots of fireworks in vivid colors Shoot Shoot images with vivid colors Super Vivid Adding Effects and ShootingTake posterized shots Poster Effect Using the Face Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfwayPress the shutter button fully Join the subjects and look at the camera Shooting Long Exposures Choose ≈Choose the shutter speed Confirm the exposurePage Choosing Settings Yourself Adjust the settings according to your purposes pp Shoot Enter G modeShooting in Program AE Adjusting the Brightness Exposure Compensation Enter Exposure Compensation modeAdjust the brightness Turning the Flash On Custom White Balance Adjusting the White BalanceChoose the white balance function Choose the ISO speed Changing the ISO SpeedChanging the ISO speed Choose a Drive mode Continuous Shooting Custom Color Choose My Colors Shooting Close-ups Macro Shooting Far Away Subjects InfinityChoose e Choose u Face AiAF Changing the AF Frame ModeChoose AF Frame Changing the AF Frame Mode CenterChanging the Composition with the Focus Lock Recompose Magnifying the Focal Point Choose AF-Point ZoomCheck the focus What if the display does not magnify? Shooting with the AF Lock Changing the Metering MethodLock the focus Compose the scene and shoot Shooting with the AE Lock Shooting with the FE LockChoose ! p Lock the exposure Choose h p Lock the flash exposure Shooting with Slow Synchro Choose … Choose Flash Settings Shooting Using a TV as the DisplayRed-Eye Correction Page Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies Changing the Image Quality Choose the image quality settingImage Quality and Shooting Time per Memory Card AE Lock/Exposure Shift Change the exposure Other Shooting Functions Zooming in More Closely On Subjects Using Various Playback and Editing Functions Searching Images Using Index Display Quickly Searching ImagesPress the g zoom button Searching from a large number of images Switch images Choose a jump method Choose a setting Viewing SlideshowsChoose Slideshow Choose Start Switch frames Checking the FocusChoose Focus Check Change the magnification level or location Magnifying Images Changing Image TransitionsPress the k zoom button Choose Transition Turn off the camera and TV Connect the camera to the TV Viewing Images on a TVWhat if the images don’t display correctly on the TV? Choose Protect Protecting ImagesProtect the image Choose Erase all Erasing All ImagesErase all images Choose Rotate Rotating ImagesRotate the image Resizing Images Choose ResizeChoose an image size Save the new image Correcting the Red-Eye Effect Choose Red-Eye CorrectionCorrect the image Save as a new image and display Printing Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers Easy Print Printing ImagesTurn on the printer Turn on the camera Print images Printing Images Making Print Settings Trimming and Printing Trimming Choose TrimmingChoose the trimming area Print Choose a paper type Choose a paper sizeChoose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose ID PhotoChoose the length of the long side and short side Choose the printing area Choose a printing method Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printerPrint Printing methods for movies Print Settings Choose Print SettingsAdjust the settings Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Choosing the Number of Copies Choose Select Images & QtySet the number of prints Choosing Images for Printing Dpof Set All Images to Print Once Clearing All Selections 108 Customizing Camera Settings Changing Camera Settings Low Level Memory Card FormattingChoose Low Level Format Start the low level format Turning Off the Start-up Image Changing Camera SettingsChanging the File Number Assignment Creating Folders by Shooting Date Turning Off the Power Saving FunctionChanging the Lens Retract Time Changing Shooting Function Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off TimeChanging Shooting Function Settings Turning Off the AF Assist Beam Turning Off the Red-Eye Reduction Function Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting Displaying the Overlay Changing the Way the Image Displays Right After Shooting Changing Playback Function Settings Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback Useful Information Replacing the Date/Time Battery Turn off the camera Open the cover Using Household PowerInsert the coupler Connect the power cord Using Household Power Power TroubleshootingTV output Troubleshooting Image taken using the flash is too bright overexposedWhite dots appear on the image when shooting with the flash Cannot make settings for shooting functions or FUNC. menu Shooting movies Computer List of Messages That Appear on the Screen Naming error Lens ErrorCamera error was detected Error number File Error Information Displayed on the Screen Shooting Information Display Scene Icons Playback Detailed Information Display Number p Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing Movies p Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Flash pp , 67 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 131 132 133 Menus Shooting Menu Menus Content Ref. 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Canon A800 Changing the Date and Time, Display the menu, Choose Date/Time, Date/Time battery

Models: A800

Changing the Date and Time

Display the menu.

Choose [Date/Time].

Change the date and time.

Date/Time battery