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Setting the Date and Time (EOS M)

Content Id: 8201602200


Solution

When you turn on the camera for the first time, the Time zone and Date/Time setting screen will appear. First set the time zone, then set the date and time.

Note that the shooting date/time appended to the captured images will be based on this date/time setting. Be sure to set the correct date/time.

1. Set the power to ⋖ON⋗.

2. Press ⋖MENU⋗ button to display the menu.

3. Under the [ ] tab, select [Date/Time].

4. Press the ⋖Main Dial⋗ button to select the [ ] tab.

Press the ⋖Main Dial⋗ button to select [Date/Time], then press ⋖/SET⋗.

5. Select [OK], then press ⋖/SET⋗ button.

6. The date/time and daylight saving time will be set and the menu will reappear.

Caution

To synchronize the seconds, in step 5, press ⋖/SET⋗ at 0 sec.
If you remove the battery or the battery is exhausted, the time zone and date/time might be reset. If this happens, set the Time zone and Date/Time again.
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