How do you return to initial setting?

bloomie · 03-20-2018, 07:58 PM

I just purchased the K-70. Upon downloading my first images to my computer the photos were dated 1-2016. I cannot figure out how to return to the initial settings menu to change the date to the present. The manual describing how to set the date assumes you are turning on the camera for the first time. It only explains how to set the date from that initial point. Can someone help this clueless newbie? Thanks in advance.

maw · 03-20-2018, 08:33 PM

Originally posted by bloomie

How do you return to initial setting?

Go to page 36 of the manual, read the last section C4, you will find the item Reset Custom Function, "Reset the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the default"
If you want setting only the Date and Time go on page 44 of the manual, or look at the card indicated by Adam.

Done, bye

Adam · 03-20-2018, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by bloomie

I just purchased the K-70. Upon downloading my first images to my computer the photos were dated 1-2016. I cannot figure out how to return to the initial settings menu to change the date to the present. The manual describing how to set the date assumes you are turning on the camera for the first time. It only explains how to set the date from that initial point. Can someone help this clueless newbie? Thanks in advance.

The date and time settings are on the first tab of the setup menu:

TerryL · 03-21-2018, 08:34 AM

Originally posted by Adam

The date and time settings are on the first tab of the setup menu:

Adam,
Does this hold true for the K-1?
Thank you,
Terry

Adam · 03-21-2018, 11:19 AM

Originally posted by TerryL

Adam,
Does this hold true for the K-1?
Thank you,
Terry

Indeed, and also for just about any other Pentax model.

TerryL · 03-21-2018, 12:20 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Indeed, and also for just about any other Pentax model.

Great. Thank you, Adam.
Terry

03-20-2018, 07:58 PM	#1
bloomie New Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3	How do you return to initial setting? I just purchased the K-70. Upon downloading my first images to my computer the photos were dated 1-2016. I cannot figure out how to return to the initial settings menu to change the date to the present. The manual describing how to set the date assumes you are turning on the camera for the first time. It only explains how to set the date from that initial point. Can someone help this clueless newbie? Thanks in advance.

03-20-2018, 08:33 PM	#2
maw Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sassari (Italy) Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by bloomie How do you return to initial setting? Go to page 36 of the manual, read the last section C4, you will find the item Reset Custom Function, "Reset the settings of the Custom Setting menu to the default" If you want setting only the Date and Time go on page 44 of the manual, or look at the card indicated by Adam. Done, bye Last edited by maw; 03-20-2018 at 08:51 PM.

03-20-2018, 08:42 PM	#3
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by bloomie I just purchased the K-70. Upon downloading my first images to my computer the photos were dated 1-2016. I cannot figure out how to return to the initial settings menu to change the date to the present. The manual describing how to set the date assumes you are turning on the camera for the first time. It only explains how to set the date from that initial point. Can someone help this clueless newbie? Thanks in advance. The date and time settings are on the first tab of the setup menu: Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

03-21-2018, 11:19 AM	#5
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,595	Originally posted by TerryL Adam, Does this hold true for the K-1? Thank you, Terry Indeed, and also for just about any other Pentax model. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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