Adding A Date Stamp; Using The Self-Timer - Canon PowerShot SX740 HS Camera User Manual

Adding a Date Stamp

The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right
corner.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm
beforehand that the date and time are correct ( = 16).
1
Configure the setting.
● Choose [
stamp ] > [Date & time] or [Date].
2
Shoot.
● As you take shots, the camera adds the
shooting date or time to the lower-right
corner of images.
● Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
● Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one
as follows.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already
have one may cause it to be printed twice.
Print using printer functions ( = 113)
-
Use camera DPOF print settings ( = 113) to print
-
Still Images Movies
] menu ( = 23) > [Date

Using the Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other
timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the
shutter button.
By setting the timer to two seconds, you can also avoid any camera shake
from pressing the shutter button.
1
Configure the setting.
On the Quick Control screen ( = 23),
●
choose [
2
Shoot.
● For Still Images: Press the shutter button
halfway to focus on the subject, and then
press it all the way down.
● Once you start the self-timer, the lamp
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
● Even when set, the self-timer has no effect if you press the movie
button to start recording.
● Two seconds before self-timer shots, blinking and self-timer
sounds accelerate (unless the flash will fire, in which case the
lamp remains lit).
Before Use
Basic Guide
Still Images Movies
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
], and then choose [ ].
P Mode
Tv, Av, and M Mode
Playback
Wireless Features
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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