date stamp How do I set the date stamp feature on a Canon PowerShot A710IS? Does is require special software?

I have tried to set the date stamp on the Canon PowerShot A710IS camera and am unable to do so. The feature appears in the menu, however I cannot access. When I am scrolling through the various features it skips the line showing "date stamp" and goes to the next feature on the list. Does it need special software?

What am I doing wrong? Please help.

From the Canon Knowledge base:

Embedding the Date in the Image Data

You can embed the date on image data when (Postcard) is selected. The date will be printed on your images even if it has not been set at the computer or printer.

* Ensure that the camera's date/time is set beforehand.
* Set the camera to a shooting mode (except (Stitch Assist) or Movie).
* Press the <DISPLAY> button so that icons show on the LCD screen.


1. Check that appears on the LCD monitor.
- If it does not, click here to view the procedure for changing the resolution.

2. Press the <MENU> button.

3. Select (Date Stamp) in the [ Rec.] menu using the or buttons.



4. Select [Off], [Date] or [Date & Time] using or .



5. Press the <MENU> button to exit the menu.

6. Shoot the image.
- The Date or Date & Time will be embedded into the actual image.


When using a CP printer, part of the date may not get printed if the credit card size print (54 mm x 84 mm) is selected.


The Date Stamp cannot be deleted from the image data once it has been set.


Changing the Resolution to Postcard

1. Press the <FUNC.> (or <FUNC./S) button to display the Function menu.

2. Use the or arrows to select the resolution option.
- If the camera has not been changed from the default setting, it will be set to L.



3. Use the or arrows to select (Postcard).



4. Press the <FUNC.> (or <FUNC. / ) button to exit the function menu.


However, you state that this is "grayed out" for you. So I'm thinking you need to get with Canon support on this. It may be a firmware update, which is available from Canon's website.

Thanks alot. For almost 2 years i was using my canon without this option. Good help. Thanks Richio :-)

You are welcome, glad to help,

Rich

Hello,

Recently I had to change the battery and now the date stamp function does not work anymore. Everytime I try to set the date and select FUNC/SET the date goes back to 0. So then I followed your instructions below:

"If you have selected that (last) line, it should show " L M1 M2 M3 S * " ----the * is a little clock symbol in front of a card. PICK that icon, and the description will say "Postcard 1600x1200". Then go back and the DATE setting should be highlighted, not grayed out. The only time the DATE setting is NOT grayed out is when you are in POSTCARD mode."

But the DATE setting in the menu function is still greyed out and won't let me turn on the date stamp. Do you have any other clues?

Thanks!