Inserting the Date into Images (Date Stamp) (PowerShot G12)

    10-Sep-2010
    8200922100

    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>().
      • In the following shooting modes, you cannot add a date to the images (Date Stamp).
      - [Movie] (), [Stitch Assist] (), [High Dynamic Range] (), [Low Light] ()

      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] () menu.
      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.