File Numbering Methods - Canon EOS 650D Instruction Manual

Handy Features

3 File Numbering Methods

The image files will be numbered from 0001 to 9999 in the order the
images are taken, then saved in a folder. You can change how the file
number is assigned.
The file number will appear on your computer in this format:
IMG_0001.JPG.
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[Continuous]: The file numbering continues in sequence even [Continuous]: The file numbering continues in sequence even [Continuous]: The file numbering continues in sequence even
after you replace the card or create a folder. after you replace the card or create a folder. after you replace the card or create a folder.
Even after you replace the card or create a new folder, the file Even after you replace the card or create a new folder, the file Even after you replace the card or create a new folder, the file
numbering continues in sequence up numbering continues in sequence up numbering continues in sequence up to 9999. This is convenient
when you want to save images numbered anywhere between 0001 when you want to save images numbered anywhere between 0001 when you want to save images numbered anywhere between 0001
to 9999 in multiple cards or folders into one folder in your personal to 9999 in multiple cards or folders into one folder in your personal to 9999 in multiple cards or folders into one folder in your personal
computer.
If the replacement card or existing folder already contains images If the replacement card or existing folder already contains images If the replacement card or existing folder already contains images
recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images may recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images may recorded previously, the file numbering of the new images may
continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card or continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card or continue from the file numbering of the existing images in the card or
folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, it is folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, it is folder. If you want to use continuous file numbering, it is
recommended that you use a newly-formatted card each time.
File numbering after
replacing the card
Card-1
XXX-0051
Next sequential file number
204
Under the [51] tab, select [File
numbering], then press <0>. The
available settings are described below. available settings are described below. available settings are described below.
Select the option, then press < Select the option, then press < Select the option, then press <0>.
Card-2
XXX-0052
File numbering after
creating a folder
Card-1
100 101
XXX-0051 XXX-0052