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Question posted by wagner86 on September 2nd, 2012

Reset Date

Every time I turn off my camera, the date has to be re-set.  What setting do I need to change?  

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Answer #1: Posted by flamini2 on September 13th, 2012 3:03 PM
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Open the battery cover, pry up on the date battery holder upper left, replace battery with CR1220 about $6.

Dennis in Chicago

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Software Guide for Windows - Page 2

If you are based on the premise that a Canon compact digital camera will be available depending on the toolbar. Word Searches This document is ... searches with the software. • Some functions may not be used with the [Find] function right on the camera model. To access this function, in the explanations. Read them . Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced ...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 5

... 40 Sorting Images into Folders by Shooting Date 40 Configuring Image Information Settings 41 Setting Ratings...41 Inserting Comments...41 Assigning Keywords...42 Searching, Filtering and Sorting Images 43 Searching Images...43 Filtering Images...44 Sorting Images...44 Comparing Images...45 Comparing Multiple Images...45 My Camera Settings...46 Changing the Shutter Sound and Start-Up...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 9

... the computer with the supplied interface cable. 2 Turn on how to connect the camera to a computer, refer to the Camera User Guide. Please also refer to "Precautions for software installation procedures. • For details on the camera power, set it to playback mode and prepare it to communicate with the computer. 3 When a window similar to...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 41

... change. Things to Remember Mastering the Basics More Advanced Techniques Appendices Configuring Image Information Settings Setting Ratings There are seven rating levels for details. By using ratings, you overwrite your images for viewing or searching. Refer to the Help function for images: , , , , , Unrated and Reject. The camera's [Tag as Comments. Table of the Viewer...
Software Guide for Windows - Page 54

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Software Guide for Macintosh - Page 2

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Software Guide for Macintosh - Page 5

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PowerShot A1200 Camera User Guide - Page 2

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PowerShot A1200 Camera User Guide - Page 139

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PowerShot A1200 Camera User Guide - Page 156

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