Canon SD500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Preparing the Camera
Using the Clock
You can display the current date and time for
a 5-second* interval using the following
methods. This is convenient for confirming
the shooting date and time.
* Default setting
• Holding the FUNC./SET Button While Pressing the Power Button
- The start-up image will not display at startup, also the start-up sound
will not play.
- The Date/Time menu will display if the time has not been set.
- The Display Off function will not work while the clock display is on.
• Pressing and Holding the FUNC./SET Button in Shooting Mode
The clock display will differ according to the camera orientation.
- Camera held horizontally: only the time displays
- Camera held vertically: both the time and date display
While the clock display is on, you can
change the display color by pressing the
or button or by firmly holding and
gently shaking the camera as shown in
the illustration. Feel free to change to
your preferred color.
The clock display will cease when the display interval is over or when you
operate any one of the FUNC./SET, MENU or Shutter buttons or the mode
dial.
The clock cannot be displayed when menus are displayed with the MENU
button.
The clock’s display interval can be changed in the (Set up) menu
(p. 55).