Preparation

Setting the Date/Time (Clock Set)

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1,6 2,3,4,5

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REC

SETUP 2/2

NO.RESET

 

RESET

 

CLOCK SET

 

LANGUAGE

ENG

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

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CLOCK SET

10:00 1.AUG.2003

D/M/Y

SELECT SET EXIT MENU

If the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the date and time.

You can go to the setup menu by pressing the [MENU] button during the message is displayed.

You can set the year from 2003 to 2099. The 24-hour system is used.

1Press the [MENU] button.

2Press 1 to make the setup menu appear.

In simple mode, skip this step.

3Press 3/4 to select [CLOCK SET], and then press 1.

4Press 3/4/2/1 to set date and time, and then press 1.

5Press 3/4 to select [M/D/Y], [D/M/Y] or [Y/M/D].

6Press the [MENU] button 2 times.

The menu will disappear.

7Check if the date/time setting is displayed correctly, after turning the camera [OFF] and [ON].

It is possible to print the recording date.

When using the [SD Viewer for DSC] in the supplied CD-ROM, you can print with the recording date by setting its position on the picture. For further information (software installation), read the supplied operating instructions for PC connection.

When you want digital printings with the recording date, be sure to order the printing of the date. For further information, ask a photo studio, a store, etc. Depending on the store, it may not be printed.

When the fully charged battery is inserted to the camera more than one hour, the clock setting is memorized by the camera for about 24 hours even after the battery is removed. (The time may be shorter if the battery is not charged sufficiently)

When the clock setting is cancelled, please set the date and time again.

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Panasonic DMC-FZ2A Setting the Date/Time Clock Set, Press the Menu button Press 1 to make the setup menu appear

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