Canon IXUS 500 HS User's Guide

DIGITAL CAMERACamera User GuidePlease read the Read This First section (p. 7).Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Gu

8Safety Precautions• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that th

98Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesIn playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound mem

99PlaybackPlaying/Erasing Sound Memos• You cannot attach sound memos to movies.• The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF card is full

100Automated Playback (Slide Shows)Starting a Slide ShowA selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automat

101Playback• Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings.• The power-saving function does not a

1021Display the Slide Show menu.See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100).2Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [Show 1]

103PlaybackAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsYou can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously.

104Protecting ImagesYou can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.To cancel protectionAfter step 1, select an image to remove pr

105ErasingErasingErasing Single ImagesYou can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one.• Please note that erased images canno

106Erasing All ImagesYou can erase all the images saved on the CF card.• Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution

107ErasingFormatting CF CardsYou should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data.Please note that for

9• Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately t

108PrintingImages shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods.- Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer

109Print Settings/Transferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Je

110Setting the DPOF Print SettingsYou can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera.

111Print Settings/TransferringSingle ImagesAll the Images on a CF Card3Select images for printing.As shown below, selection methods differ according t

112• The icon may display for a CF card that has had print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by

113Print Settings/TransferringSetting the Print StyleSet the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selec

114• When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.• With CP printers, if [Print Type] is set

115Print Settings/TransferringResetting the Print SettingsThe print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Dat

116Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to t

117Print Settings/Transferring• Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date.• A maximum of 998 images can be selected p

10• Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of t

118Connecting the Camera to a ComputerThe following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not

119Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVConnecting the Camera to a ComputerComputer System RequirementsWindowsMacintoshOS Windows 98 (First or Second

120The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer t

121Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVIf the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon

1226Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only).The Download Image window will display. • Using the software and comp

123Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVDownloading Images by Direct TransferUse this method to download images using camera operations. Install the

124Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the button is

125Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVConnecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing SoftwareIf you are using Windows

126Downloading Directly from a CF Card1Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer.• If you are us

127Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TVViewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor

11• The camera terminals of the battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use them with other

128• A TV set cannot be used in (stitch assist).• No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV.• If the TV is a ster

129My Camera SettingsCustomizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation

130• If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings.• If the [Mute] option in the (Set up)

131My Camera SettingsRegistering My Camera SettingsImages recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to th

132• Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings.• The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera

133My Camera SettingsFile Format of My Camera SettingsMy Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with t

134List of MessagesList of MessagesList of Messages during Shooting/PlaybackThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or pl

135List of MessagesUnidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camer

136TroubleshootingProblem Cause SolutionCamera will not operatePower is not turned on• Press the ON/OFF button for a moment.Battery cover or CF card s

137TroubleshootingLens will not retractBattery cover or CF card slot cover was opened with power on• First close the battery cover or CF card slot cov

12 Cautions• Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (

138Image is blurred or out of focusThe subject is hard to focus on• Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot.See Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus

139TroubleshootingWhite dots appear on the imageLight from the flash has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air.(This is especially notice

140AppendixUsing an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately)It is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) when you are using it

141AppendixUsing a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an auto

142Camera Care and MaintenanceUse the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor.Never use thinners, benzene, syn

143AppendixSpecificationsAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL I

144Shutter Speeds 15 – 1/2000 sec.15 – 1 sec. possible in long shutter mode.Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.Lig

145AppendixNumber of Recording PixelsStill images:PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500Large: 2592 x 1944 pixelsMedium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixelsMed

146*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camer

147AppendixBattery CapacityBattery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged)* Excludes movie data.* At low operating temperatures, battery pack performance may be r

13Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic FieldsNever place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong

148CF Cards and Estimated CapacitiesPowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: With card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH F

149AppendixPowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 : With card included with the camera• The maximum movie clip length is approximately : 30 sec

150Image File Sizes (Estimated) PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430ResolutionCompression (2592 x

151AppendixCompactFlash™ Card Battery Pack NB-1LHBattery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE* When charging Battery Pack NB-1LHCompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (Incl

152Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional)* When charging Battery Pack NB-1LHRated InputDC 12 – 24 V, 4.3 WRated Output4.2 V DC/0.55 ACharging TimeAppr

153Photo Tips and InformationPhoto Tips and InformationTip for Using the Self-timer (p.64)Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutt

154ISO Speed (p.85)The ISO speed is the numeric representation of the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO speed, the higher the sensitiv

155IndexAAC Adapter Kit ACK500 ... 140AE Lock ... 74AF Frame ... 41AF Loc

156Play Menu ... 48Rec. Menu... 47Selecting Menus and Settings ...

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14Components GuideFront View * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.AF-assist Beam

158Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon.• CompactFrash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.• iBook and iMac are

159Canadian Radio Interference RegulationsTHIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULAT

160Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

161* Default setting Setting available USetting can only be selected for the first image.(Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera

15Preparing the CameraBack View LCD Monitor (p. 33)Tripod SocketCF Card Slot Cover (p. 23)Battery Cover (p. 21)Viewfinder (p. 39)DC Coupler Terminal C

16Operation Panel Power LampLights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computerShutter Button (p. 41) (

17Preparing the CameraIndicatorThe indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed.Upper IndicatorGreen: Ready to shoot

Flowchart and Reference GuidesUse of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Can

18Preparing the CameraCharging the Battery PackUse the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “

19Preparing the Camera• Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any p

20zDo not allow any metal objects such as key rings to touch the and terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery

21Preparing the CameraInstalling the Battery PackInstall Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L can also be used with the c

22• Do not turn off the power or open the battery cover while the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. The camera is writing, reading,

23Preparing the CameraInstalling the CF CardTurn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures.To remove the CF cardPush t

24• Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the CF card when the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks gr

25Preparing the CameraHandling Precautions for CF CardszCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subj

26Setting the Date and TimeThe Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium d

27Preparing the Camera• Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more

1Camera Body Temperature If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when ope

28Setting the LanguageUse this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.1Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights.2Press

29Preparing the CameraThe Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This funct

30Basic FunctionsTurning the Power OnTo turn the power offPress the ON/OFF button again.• The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera pow

31Basic FunctionsPower Saving FunctionThis camera is equipped with a power saving function.When this function is turned on and it activates, restore p

32Switching Between Shooting/PlaybackThe mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. When a printer (sold separately) is properly c

33Basic FunctionsUsing the LCD MonitorThe LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images

34Playback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not availa

35Basic FunctionsInformation Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information or play back information appe

36* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)].(1) is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430

37Basic FunctionsPlayback Mode (Standard Display)Protection Status (p. 104)Compression (Still Images) (p. 55)Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55)Movie (p

2About This GuideConventions Used in the Text Question? Look Here FirstWhat settings are available under each function?• See Functions Available in Ea

38The following information may also be displayed with some images.Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctl

39Basic FunctionsUsing the ViewfinderThe viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) while shooting.Image Seen

40Using the ZoomThe zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms.Telephoto/Wide AngleDigital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is o

41Basic FunctionsPressing the Shutter ButtonThe shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing HalfwayPressing halfway automatically sets the ex

42Pressing FullyPressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound.Shots cannot be taken while the fla

43Basic FunctionsSelecting Menus and SettingsMenus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/T

44Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) or (Play).() Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55)FUNC. MENU() ISO Speed (p. 8

45Basic FunctionsSee Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu.2Press the MENU button.In Shooti

46Rec. MenuPlay MenuSet up Menu(The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode)Shooting Mode Playback ModeMy Camera MenuShooti

47Basic FunctionsMenu Settings and Factory DefaultsThis chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.* Default setting Rec. MenuMenu It

3Preparing the Camera 18Basic Functions 30Shooting 53Playback 89Erasing 105Print Settings/Transferring 108Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV118My

48Play MenuMenu Item OptionsReference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 104 RotateRotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the d

49Basic FunctionsMenu Item OptionsReference Page VolumeAdjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and

50 Date/Time Sets the date and time and the date format. p. 26 Format Formats (initializes) CF cards. p. 107 File No. ResetSets how file numbers a

51Basic FunctionsYou can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.These are

52Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesYou can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation.• Settings cannot be r

53Shooting Shooting in Auto ModeIn this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else.•See Functions Av

54Reviewing an Image Right after ShootingRight after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will

55ShootingChanging Resolution/Compression SettingsYou can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the

56Movies can be shot with the following resolution.Compression PurposeSuperfineHigh Quality• Shoot higher quality imagesFine • Shoot normal quality im

57Shooting•See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150).•See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).Quick ShotsYou can reduce shutter lag time to cap

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58Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level.Auto with Re

59Shooting• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach

60 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity ShotsTo cancel the macro/infinity modePress the / button to remove or from the display.• Use the LCD monitor to c

61ShootingImage Area in Macro ModeWhen the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angle end, the distance from lens to subject is the same

62Using the Digital ZoomWhen the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to the following powers with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.

63Shooting Continuous ShootingIn this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter bu

64To change the continuous shooting speed • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s built-in memory fills.• If the flash

65ShootingChanging the Self-timer Countdown TimeThe self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 51).1I

66 Shooting in Manual ModeIn this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish.1Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) and turn the mode dia

67Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to creat

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68• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it.ShootingImages can be shot in two sequenc

69Shooting• A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist] mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shoot

70Shooting a MoviePowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 500PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPHDIGITAL IXUS 430640 x 480 pixels —320 x 240 pixels160 x 120 p

71Shooting• The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards.- Slow r

72Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock)It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. Use the focus lock or AF lock

73ShootingTo release the focus lockPress the / button.• The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.• When shooting with the focus lock or AF lo

74Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock)You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the s

75ShootingLocking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock)You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular

76The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENUbutton or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shoo

77ShootingSwitching between Light Metering ModesYou can switch between metering modes to shoot. EvaluativeAppropriate for standard shooting condition

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78Adjusting the Exposure CompensationAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against

79ShootingShooting in Long Shutter ModeYou can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.1In the (Rec.) menu, se

80To cancel the long shutter modeWhile [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the SET button.The nature of CCD image sensors is such tha

81ShootingAdjusting the Tone (White Balance)When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately

82This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected. Setting a Custom White BalanceYou can set a custom white bal

83Shooting• You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance

84Changing the Photo EffectBy setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Off Re

85ShootingAdjusting the ISO SpeedRaise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a

86Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with th

87ShootingResetting the File NumberThe images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number. You can set whether or not the file numbers of a new

7Read This FirstPlease ReadTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confi

88About File Numbers and Folder NumbersImages are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Fo

89PlaybackPlaybackDisplaying Images IndividuallyYou may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a compute

90Magnifying ImagesTo cancel the magnified displayPress the zoom lever toward . Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified.1Press the

91Playback Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)To return to single image playbackPress the zoom lever toward .1Press the zoom lever tow

92Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo return to index playbackPress the zoom lever toward .1Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback

93PlaybackViewing MoviesYou can playback movie clips shot in mode.Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode.1Use the or button to select

94Pausing and Resuming PlayOperating the movie control panel• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a compu

95PlaybackEditing MoviesSelecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip.Protect

96• The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second.• It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of

97PlaybackRotating Images in the DisplayImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display.• Movies cannot be rotated.• When images are downlo