8Set date format.

Press 1 or 3 to choose the

 

order in which the year, month,

 

and day will be displayed and

 

press J.

s

 

9 Exit to shooting mode.

Press the shutter-release button halfway to exit to shooting mode.

AThe BIcon

If a flashing Bicon appears in the top control panel the first time the camera is used, check that clock settings (including time zone and daylight saving time) are correct. The icon will stop flashing when the J button is pressed to exit the menu.

AThe Clock Battery

The camera clock is powered by a separate, non-rechargeable CR1616 lithium battery with a life of about four years. When this battery is exhausted, a Bicon will be displayed in the top control panel while the exposure meters are on. For information on replacing the clock battery, see page 398.

AThe Camera Clock

The camera clock is less accurate than most watches and household clocks. Check the clock regularly against more accurate time pieces and reset as necessary.

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