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Note: This camera was first sold in Feb 2006. It has been replaced by the Canon A570 IS.
Canon PowerShot A540
Canon PowerShot A540
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Paul Scott (clout12000) 0 pts
July 16, 2008 10:25 AM
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Time and Date on display and pic.

I used to have a time and date on the display on my camera when i took a pic. it printed in a oarnge color on the bottom right of the pic. now, since my girl messed with it, i cant get this function back. i have read the instructions, but cant seem to figure it out. can you help?
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Jack Randall 0 pts
July 18, 2008 1:31 PM
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Go to the menu, then go to time and date stamp and turn it "on"
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by James DeRuvo (byjamesderuvo) 38780 pts
July 19, 2008 1:17 AM
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The date stamp function remains the same as other Canon Models and is only available in Post card mode.

It involves two steps in the setting. Step one selects the postcard mode :
Function > Recording Pixels > Post card

Step two sets the date to on/off :
Record Menu > Date off/on.

Date stamp is set to off by default and there is no way to remove the date once it is stamped on the picture.

(thanks again, Bukit!)
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Paul Scott (clout12000) 0 pts
July 19, 2008 10:48 AM
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i just followed toe steps you gave me, . i now can get to the date and time function, but when i put it on, it still does not display??????????
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Paul Scott (clout12000) 0 pts
July 24, 2008 7:54 AM
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thanks, but it still isnt there. it must be broken.
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bukit97 (bukit97) 12611 pts
July 27, 2008 6:32 AM
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It probably means that your lithium battery has worn out, and this is not the fault of your daughter.

A new lithium battery, not your AA battery, will restore your Date and Time display.
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Paul Scott (clout12000) 0 pts
July 27, 2008 8:24 AM
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Thanks, i will try to replace it.
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