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Posted on Jan 20, 2008

Date/Time Set Won't Work

I recently changed my battery and can't seem to 'set' the date & time. It comes up every time I switch camera on or change functions. Any clues?

  • Anonymous Sep 23, 2008

    Ever since i bought this camera I've had this problem. And no firmware updates available!


  • kmeldrum Oct 31, 2008

    I have the same problem, I can honestly say that I have not really cared for the camera from the beginning and now I can't even take or view pics because of the set date/time issue.

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