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    Inserting the Date into Images (Date Stamp) (PowerShot SX30 IS)

    13-Sep-2010
    8200910900

    Solution

      These instructions explain how to insert the date in images.
      CAUTION
      • The [Date Stamp] cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been recorded because the date is written in as an image.
      • The following explanations are provided based on the assumption that the [Shooting Mode] is set to [Program AE] ().
      • In the following shooting modes, you cannot add a date to the images (Date Stamp).
      - [Low Light] (), [Stitch Assist] (), [Movie] ()

      1. Press the <Power> button on the camera.


      2. Press the <MENU> () button.


      3. The following screen will appear on the LCD monitor.



      Operate the <directional button> to select the [Shooting] () tab.
      Operate the <directional button> to set [Cachet date] to [Date] or [Date/heure].
      After making these settings, press the <MENU> () button.


      4. If you set [Date Stamp], [DATE] will appear on the LCD monitor.



      If [DATE] does not appear, press the <DISP.> () button to switch the screen display.


      5. When shooting with this setting, the date will be embedded in the image as shown below.



      [Date]
      [Date & Time]
      WARNING
      The date, its font and color, and the position where it is displayed cannot be changed. Also, dates and times recorded with [Date Stamp] cannot be deleted.