In my Canon Powershot SX150 IS the internal date/time battery is flat. Can anyone tell me the battery type, location and method of removal/replacement please. Thanks

SOURCE: I have the date in

Hi

If you go to usa.canon com and search for 'a590', click on the link for the camera then click on 'drivers and downloads', now you will see the user manual in PDF format 4th on the list. You will find the instructions on pg 22:

Put the camera in shooting mode, set to auto, then press "Func Set" and use the down arrow to scroll down to the bottom row. Use the left/right arrow keys to unhighlight the date/time stamp and put it on "L" for the highest resolution setting for your camera.

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SOURCE: how to select date stamp on canon powershot a640?

You can print the date on image 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.

SOURCE: Remove date/time stamp from photos

go to menu at shooting position. scrooll down to date menu and follow the succeding instructions.

SOURCE: Having to reset date and time

Solution: Replacing the date battery PowerShot A510 and A520

Replacing the Date Battery If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date battery charge is low and the date and time settings have been lost. Please purchase a lithium coin battery (CR1220) and replace it as follows.
Please note that the first date battery may appear to expire relatively quickly after you purchase the camera. This is because it is installed in the camera at the point of manufacture, not when you make the purchase. Be particularly careful to keep the date batteries out of the reach of children. Seek medical assistance immediately if a child swallows a battery since corrosive battery fluids could damage the stomach or intestinal wall.

1. Confirm that the camera is turned off.
   
   
2. Open the terminal cover and use your finger nail to pull out the battery holder.
   
   
   
   
3. Pull open the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow (1). Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow (2).
   
   
   
   
4. Insert a new battery with the ( ) side facing up.
   
   
5. Replace the battery holder back and close the terminal cover.
   
   
6. When the Date/Time menu appears, set the date and time.
   
   

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• Posted on Oct 07, 2010

SOURCE: I have a Canon Powershot A560. The date and time

Think your problem is that you are looking in the wrong spot. Don't know why your manual is telling you to look there (are you sure your manual is for the A560)?
Your CR1220 date/time battery is located in the regular battery compartment. Look right beside your AA batteries. You'll see a little flap labeled "CR1220". Slide this open with your fingernail, and take the little coin battery down to your local drugstore to buy a replacement.