Setting Date and Time

Setting Date and Time / Strap

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1.Turn on the power.

Set the shutter release mode selector lever to “S” or “C.”

2.Turn the front dial, and select custom number C-34.

3.Press the SET button.

When SET button A is pressed, the mode changes to the date setting display.

★When the camera is set to sleep mode during the setting procedure, the flashing display is cleared, and no further settings can be performed. If this happens, press SET button A again.

★The camera automatically cancels the date and time setting mode when it is not operated for 60 seconds, and the changes will not be saved.

★When not in the CF exposure mode, if the set button is pressed for approximately two seconds the display will show the index number. Press the set button again to check the date and time.

Put the neck strap through the mounts and secure it using the buckle as illustrated.

★The dial can be turned either way to select the desired function number.

★After attaching the strap, pull it and make sure it does not loosen at the buckle.

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4.Press the set button

After pressing the set button A, the display will change to the date setting mode.

5.Turn the front and rear dials to set the date and time.

Turn the front dial to select "month-date-year" or "hour-minute" and change the value by turning the rear dial.

6.After the date and time are set, press the set button A for approximately one second to store the settings.

Caution

■To ensure safety, pull the ends of the strap taut, and check that they are fastened securely to the metal mounts on the camera.

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645 AFD III specifications

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