Initial setup

After turning the camera on for the first time, perform the initial setup by choosing a language and setting the camera clock.

• The file name is also included with the date and time information. Be sure to set the correct date and time before using the camera. Some functions cannot be used if the date and time have not been set.

1. Press the OK button when the initial setup dialog is displayed prompting you to choose a language.

   

2. Highlight the desired language using the front or rear dial or the FGHI buttons.

   

3. Press the OK button when the desired language is highlighted.

   

   • If you press the shutter button before pressing the OK button, the camera will exit to shooting mode and no language will be selected. You can perform the initial setup by turning the camera off and then on again to display the initial setup dialog and repeating the process from Step 1.
   • The language can be changed at any time from the menu. g “What to Do If You Can’t Read the Display”

4. Set the date, time, and date format.

   • Use the HI buttons to highlight items.
   • Use the FG buttons to change the highlighted item.
   • The time is displayed using a 24-hour clock.

   

   • The clock can be adjusted at any time from the menu. g “Setting the Camera Clock (m Settings)”
5. Press the OK button.

6. Highlight a time zone using the FG buttons and press the OK button.

   • Press the INFO button to enable or disable daylight-saving time.
7. Press the OK button to save changes and exit.

• Date and time information is recorded on the card together with the images.
• If the battery is removed from the camera and the camera is left for a while, the date and time may be reset. If this happens, set the date and time using the menu. g “Setting the Camera Clock (m Settings)”
• You may also need to adjust the frame rate before shooting movies. g “Setting the Quality of Photos and Movies (KX / nX)”