Cannon power shot A560...how do you delete pictures

Lens errors are usually caused when there is something interfering with the extension mechanism , or your camera been dropped with the lens extended, or your batteries ran down . try the ff. procedures hope this helps

• replace a fully charged batteries / battery pack
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Do It Yourself Digital Camera Repair

Yep, sounds like you just accidentally pressed the DISP or DISPLAY button on the back of your camera. This turns the screen on and off to save batteries (you would then use the optical viewfinder in its place). To turn the screen back on, just press the DISP button one more time with the camera on.

Lens errors are fairly common. Usually it's sand or grit interfering with the lens extension mechanism. Or the camera's been dropped with the lens extended. Or the camera has been powered on, but the lens had been blocked preventing its extension. Or the battery ran down with the lens extended ... Unfortunately, many cameras that fall prey to this can only be corrected by professional repair. But, here are some things that you can do that may correct it. They only seem to work for less than 40% of the lens errors, but if the camera is out of warranty, they're worth a try.

The date and time (and a lot more) are stored with every picture in its EXIF metadata. Any photo viewing/editing program should be able to display this data. To print this data, please consult the documentation for whatever program you're using to print your pictures. Depending on the program and printer you may print the date on the image, in the margins, or on the back.

First you press the self timer button. Then press the shutter button to start the timer.
You can download the manual under the guides and manuals section at this link: http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=183&modelid=14904#DownloadDetailAct

Go to:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=320&modelid=14904
and select what you need from the Guides & Manuals box.

Go to:
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=320&modelid=14904
and select what you need from the Guides & Manuals box.

The date and time (and a lot more) are stored with every picture in its EXIF metadata. Any photo viewing/editing program should be able to display this data. To print this data, please consult the documentation for whatever program you're using to print your pictures. Depending on the program and printer you may print the date on the image, in the margins, or on the back.

Manuals available here. Sorry, I can't help you with a cord.

Did you accidentally hit the lower left "Disp" button on the back of your camera? It manually turns the screen on or off to save batteries. Turn the camera on and press it once to check.