I lost the cover for thecanon date battery

Replace the date battery following the instructions on page 194 of the manual.

There are TWO screws on the right side, one is hiding under the cover for the USB connection!

Now you should be able to pop it off and... I'm guessing here... replace your cracked LCD screen. Good luck, hope this helps.

Thomas Drayton
Owner www.darntoothysam.com
Affordable Digital Camera Repair

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.

1. Confirm that the camera power is turned off.
2. Slide the memory card slot / battery cover lock and open the cover.
3. Hook your nail onto the date battery holder and lightly pull up.
4. Remove the battery holder in the direction indicated by the arrow. 5. Remove the battery by pulling it up in the direction indicated by the arrow.
6. Insert a new battery with the (-) side facing up.
7. Replace the battery holder and close the memory card slot / battery cover.
8. When the Date/Time menu appears set the date and time.

Sounds to me that there may be another battery inside the camera that is going bad.


Issue: Everytime I power on the camera the Date / Time needs to be set.
Solution: Replacing the Date Battery for the PowerShot A480.

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 can damage the stomach or intestinal walls. 1. Confirm that the camera power is turned off.
2. Open up the battery door / cover and remove the AA Batteries.
3. Remove the date/time battery holder.
4. Grasp the battery and slide it in the direction of the arrow.
5. Insert a new battery with the (+) side facing up.
6. Replace the battery holder and battery cover.
7. When the Date/Time menu appears set the date and time.
After purchasing the camera and turning on the power for the first time, although the Date/Time menu will appear, you do not need to replace the date battery. If you ever dispose of your camera, first remove the date battery for recycling according to the recycling system of your area.

To set the Date and Time, follow the instructions on page13 in the User Gide.
To set the camera to put date/time stamps on the photos, see instructions on pages 22-23.

I got to say that I just LOVE this camera! Had it twice - got stolen twice in South America! :(

Best regards,
Pelu.

http://uscamera.com/cd4-0816.htm

You can download the user manual for the camera at
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&tabact=DownloadDetailTabAct&fcategoryid=324&modelid=17480

To set the date stamp:
1. press the power button
2. select a shooting mode.
a. set the dial mode to Auto
3. select 2M
a. press the Func/Set button
b. use the up and down arrow to select "L"
c. use the right and left arrow to select the "check"
4. press the DISP button to switch to [Date & Time] with the left and right button.
The instruction are on page 21 of the user guide.

Blame Microsoft updates. Try using a card reader instead...works every time.

You have to change the 'date battery'. Use the user manual to find its location.

Mine is Canon A520, located beside the cable link sockets. Battery is CR 1220.

Hey pkg414,
You could bring the camera to a Geek Squad® precinct in a Best Buy™ store and they should be able to send it out for service, or you could contact the manufacturer and they should have a list of authorized service technicians in your area. I will also says if the camera is less than a year old the repair will probably be covered under manufacturers warranty and be no charge to you. I hope this helps!

Sincerely,
Allan
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