How do I add the date and time to my pictures?

Last Updated : 05-Mar-2010
Issue Number : 8200718800

Solution

These instructions explain how to insert the date in images.

CAUTION

In this section, [PowerShot A3100 IS] is used as an example to explain the operations. Depending on your model, the position of buttons, screen indications, and setting items may vary.
The [Date Stamp] cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been recorded because the date is written in as an image.
In the following shooting modes, you cannot add a date to the images (Date Stamp).

- [Easy]* (

), [LowLight] (

), [Stitch Assist]* (

), [Movie] (

)

* Only applicable to supported models.

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

[Date Stamp] to [Date] or [Date & Time].

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 a few times 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.