Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsUsing GPSFunctionsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndex42Before UseBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsUsing GPSFunctionsAuto ModeOther ShootingModesP ModePlayback ModeSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixIndexStill ImagesDeactivating the FlashPrepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.zz Press the <r> button, press the <q><r>buttons to choose [!], and then pressthe <m> button.zz Once the setting is complete, [!] isdisplayed.zz To restore the original setting, repeat thisprocess but choose [ ].• If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter buttonhalfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount thecamera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.Still ImagesAdding a Date StampThe camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner.However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirmbeforehand that the date and time are correct (=15).1 Configure the setting.zz Press the <n> button, choose [DateStamp] on the [4] tab, and then choosethe desired option (=26).zz Once the setting is complete, [DATE] isdisplayed.2 Shoot.zz As you take shots, the camera adds theshooting date or time to the lower-rightcorner of images.zz To restore the original setting, choose[Off] in step 1.• Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.