Canon IXUS 500 HS- User Manual

4 Read This First .................................................. 7 Please Read ............................................................................................... 7Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8Preventing Malf...

6 Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software .......................................................................... 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card .................................................... 126 Viewing Images on a TV set..................

7 Read This First Please Read Test Shots Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera is operating and being operated correctly.Please note that Canon, its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not...

8 Safety Precautions • Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and correct operation...

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 turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased...

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 products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (s...

12 Cautions • Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injurie...

13 Preventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt image data. Avoid Condensation Related Problems Movin...

14 Components Guide Front 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 (p. 42)Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 58)Self-timer Lamp (p. 64) Flash (p. 58) Lens Microphone (p. 98) Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap * S...

15 Prep a ring the Camera Back View LCD Monitor (p. 33) Tripod Socket CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23) Battery Cover (p. 21) Viewfinder (p. 39) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 140) Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23) The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer.Computer (...

16 Operation Panel Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer Shutter Button (p. 41) (Light Metering) Button (p. 77)/ Button (Flash) Button (p. 58)/ Button (Continuous) Button (p. 63)/ (Self-timer) Button (p. 64)/ Button Shooting Mod...

17 Prep a ring the Camera Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Upper Indicator Green : Ready to shoot Blinking Green : Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange : Read...

18 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the “Change the battery pack” message displays. To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously...

19 Prep a ring the Camera • Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life), you are recommended to charge the battery pack...

21 Prep a ring the Camera Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L can also be used with the camera. Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2...

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, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date...

23 Prep a ring the Camera Installing the CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. To remove the CF card Push the eject button and pull the CF card out. 1 Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. 2 Insert the CF card with its label facing upwar...

25 Prep a ring the Camera Handling Precautions for CF Cards z CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. z Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card. z Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes w...

26 Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. 2 Press the MENU ...

27 Prep a ring 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 than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. • Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For pr...

28 Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and pres...

29 Prep a ring the Camera The Language menu can also be displayed in playback mode by holding down the SET button and pressing the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. 5 Use the , , or button to select a...

30 Basic Functions Turning the Power On To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 26). • If the p...

31 Basic Fun c tions Power Saving Function This camera is equipped with a power saving function.When this function is turned on and it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD ...

32 Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the , or icon appears on the LCD monitor. To Shoot Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) S...

33 Basic Fun c tions Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can be used to compose images while shooting, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera’s status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight o...

34 Playback 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 available. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information Downloaded From camera-usermanual.c...

35 Basic Fun c tions Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information or play back information appears on the LCD monitor. When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, the shooting infor...

39 Basic Fun c tions Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) while shooting. Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image is wider than the image seen in the viewfinder. Confirm the actual image size with t...

40 Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 12x with the PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 and 11x w...

41 Basic Fun c tions Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. Press the shutter button halfway. z Indicator Status Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Fl...

42 Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. AF-assist Beam • The AF-assist Beam will sometimes emit when the shutter button is pressed halfway to assist focusing in certain co...

43 Basic Fun c tions Selecting Menus and Settings Menus are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing the FUNC. or MENU button according to the circumstances. Use the LCD monitor to perform the follo...

44 Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) or (Play). ( ) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55) FUNC. MENU ( ) ISO Speed (p. 85) ( ) Photo Effect (p. 84) ( ) Compression (p. 55) ( ) Resolution (p. 55) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 78) (1) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) ( ) Wh...

45 Basic Fun c tions See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. 2 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the (Rec.) menu appears.In Playback mode, the (Play) menu appears. 3 Use the or button to select a menu. • Select the menu with the / , ...

48 Play Menu Menu Item Options Reference Page Protect Protects images from accidental erasure. p. 104 Rotate Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. p. 97 Sound Memo Adds sound memos to images. p. 98 Erase all Deletes all images from a CF card (except for protected images). p. 106 Slide...

51 Basic Fun c tions You can select the theme, start-up image and sound, shutter sound, operation sound and selftimer sound used on this camera.These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds ...

52 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a separately sold printer. • The following cannot be reset. - The [Date/Time], [Language] and...

53 Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the camera do everything else. •See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time images show on the LCD monitor after shooting, ...

54 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting Right after a shot is taken, the image appears in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. • Keeping the shutter button pressed ...

55 Shooting Changing Resolution/Compression Settings You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot. PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 * Paper sizes vary accordi...

57 Shooting • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150). • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148). Quick Shots You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting “photo opportunities”. • You cannot select the quick shot method for use with the viewfinder (LCD monitor must be on). • Th...

58 Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto with Red-eyeReduction The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires. Flas...

60 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the / button to remove or from the display. • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 39). • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is ...

61 Shooting Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angle end, the distance from lens to subject is the same as when the zoom is set to the telephoto end. Distance from Lens to Subject Image Area Telephoto End 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 107 x 80 mm (4.2 x 3.1 in.) W...

62 Using the Digital Zoom When the LCD monitor is on, images can be zoomed to the following powers with the combined optical and digital zoom functions.PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0xPowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.3x,...

63 Shooting Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. To cancel continuous shooting Press the / button twice to display . Standard Continuous Shooting Use this mode to view images on t...

64 To change the continuous shooting speed • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera’s built-in memory fills. • If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash’s charging requirements. Using the Self-timer With this function, images ...

65 Shooting Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 51). 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select or and press the MENU button. • The display wil...

66 Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) and turn the mode dial to . 2 Change the settings. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). 3 Shoot (p. 53). If the subject is difficult to focus on when t...

67 Shooting Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoSt...

70 Shooting a Movie PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 430 640 x 480 pixels — 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) and turn the mode dial to . The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in second...

72 Shooting 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 in these situations.• Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundings• Subjects with extremely bright objects at the center of the composit...

73 Shooting To release the focus lock Press the / button. • The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode.• When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting the AiAF to Off (p. 76) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only. • The AF lock is co...

74 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit. You must set the flash to . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash fires. To release the AE lock...

75 Shooting Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set for a particular portion of your subject. To release the FE lock Press the button. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button to set t...

76 The FE lock may be released by pressing the zoom lever, MENU button or button, or by changing the white balance, ISO speed, photo effect or the shooting mode, or by turning the LCD monitor off. Switching between Focusing Modes Although the autofocus function is preset to the AiAF setting (9 AF fr...

77 Shooting Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the...

78 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Adjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. To reset the exposure compensation Return the setting to 0. 1 In the...

79 Shooting Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the Shoot...

82 This setting cannot be adjusted when the (Sepia) or (B/W) photo effects are selected. Setting a Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a ...

84 Changing the Photo Effect By setting a photo effect before you shoot, you can change the look and feel of the pictures you take. Photo Effect Off Records with no effect. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors. Neutral Tones down the contrast and color saturation ...

85 Shooting Adjusting the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area, or use a fast shutter speed. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible. • The AUTO setting select...

86 Setting the Auto Rotate Function Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct viewing orientation in the display. You can set this function on/off. • This fu...

87 Shooting Resetting the File Number The images you shoot are automatically assigned a file number. You can set whether or not the file numbers of a new CF card consecutively follow the file numbers on the previous CF card. Setting the File No. Reset to [Off] is useful for avoiding file name duplic...

89 Pla ybac k Playback Displaying Images Individually You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image play...

90 Magnifying Images To cancel the magnified display Press the zoom lever toward . Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. • Hold the SET button down and press the zoo...

91 Pla ybac k Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) To return to single image playback Press the zoom lever toward . 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Selected Image Movie Downlo...

92 Switching between Sets of Nine Images To return to index playback Press the zoom lever toward . 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display. 2 Use the or button to move to the previous set or the next set. Hold the SET button down and press the or button to ju...

93 Pla ybac k Viewing Movies You can playback movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the or button to select a movie. Images with a icon are movies. 2 Press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display.• Use the or button to adjust the sound vol...

94 Pausing and Resuming Play Operating the movie control panel • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p. 134). • You can...

95 Pla ybac k Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button. 2 Switch to ...

97 Pla ybac k Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. • Movies cannot be rotated.• When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. • Images can be m...

98 Attaching Sound Memos to Images In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format. Exiting the Sound Memos Press the MENU button. 1 In the (Play) menu, sele...

99 Pla ybac k Playing/Erasing Sound Memos • You cannot attach sound memos to movies.• The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to record ...

100 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one-by-one in an automated slide show.Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 110). All Images Plays all images on the CF card in order. Slide Show 1-3 P...

101 Pla ybac k • Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function does not activate during a slide show (p. 31). Pausing/Resuming a Slide Show Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Selecting Images ...

103 Pla ybac k Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously. • The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played. • Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the...

104 Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. To cancel protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images (p. 107)....

105 Erasing Erasing Erasing Single Images You can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Use the or button to s...

106 Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the CF card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selectin...

107 Erasing Formatting CF Cards You should always format a new CF card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images and other file types. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupte...

108 Printing Images shot with this camera can be printed using one of the following methods. - Connecting the camera to a direct print compatible printer* 1 with a single cable and pressing the button on the camera. - Selecting images and specifying the number of print copies (DPOF* 2 print settings...

109 Print S e ttings/T ra n s ferring Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. z Connect the camera to the printer z Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) z Print For details, see th...

110 Setting the DPOF Print Settings You can select images on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. Se...

111 Print S e ttings/T ra n s ferring Single Images All the Images on a CF Card 3 Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 113). (Standard)/ (Both) Use the or button to select an image and the or button to ...

113 Print S e ttings/T ra n s ferring Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Standard Prints one image per page. Index Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Both Prin...

115 Print S e ttings/T ra n s ferring Resetting the Print Settings The print settings can all be removed at once. The print type resets to Standard and the Date and File No. options to Off. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or ...

116 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at on...

118 Connecting the Camera to a Computer The following methods can be used to download images recorded by the camera to a computer. Some methods are not applicable to all operating systems. • Downloading via a Camera to Computer Connection • Downloading Directly from a CF Card With this method, you d...

119 Connecting the Camera to a Com puter/T V Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Windows Macintosh OS Windows 98 (First or Second Edition)Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me)Windows 2000Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-...

120 The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the Software Starter Guide . • You do not need to turn off the camera or computer power when making a USB connection...

121 Connecting the Camera to a Com puter/T V If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch]. 3 Slide the camera's mode switch to (Play). 4 Press the ON/OFF button until the p...

122 6 Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only). The Download Image window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide . • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images b...

123 Connecting the Camera to a Com puter/T V Downloading Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 120). All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images...

126 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first place the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately) and then insert the loaded adapter into t...

127 Connecting the Camera to a Com puter/T V Viewing Images on a TV set Viewing Images on a TV set You can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera with the supplied AV Cable AVC-DC300. 1 Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera...

129 My Camera S e ttings Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and start-up, shutter, operation and self-timer sounds. Each menu item has three choices. The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features anima...

131 My Camera S e ttings Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering CF Card Images an...

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 setting is added. 6 Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the or button to select the image you wish to register and press the SET b...

133 My Camera S e ttings File Format of My Camera Settings My Camera settings should conform to the below file formats. However, CF card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image • Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG)• Samp...

134 List of Messages List of Messages List of Messages during Shooting/Playback The following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... Image is being recorded to,...

136 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Camera will not operate Power is not turned on • Press the ON/OFF button for a moment. Battery cover or CF card slot cover is open • Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover are securely closed. Insufficient battery voltage • Insert a fully cha...

140 Appendix Using 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 for long periods of time or connecting it to a computer. Turn the camera power off before connecting or disconnecting the AC adapter. Use of an AC ...

141 Appendix Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (sold separately) can be used to charge battery packs from an automobile’s cigarette lighter socket. Always ensure that the automobile’s engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the e...

142 Camera Care and Maintenance Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor. Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment. Camera Body Gently wipe dirt off the camera bo...

143 Appendix Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXU...

145 Appendix Number of Recording Pixels Still images: PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 p...

147 Appendix Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged) * Excludes movie data.* At low operating temperatures, battery pack performance may be reduced and the low battery icon may appear earlier than usual. Under these conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket imme...

148 CF Cards and Estimated Capacities PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 : With card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M FC-256MH FC-512MSH (2592 x 1944 pixels) 11 24 49 99 198 21 43 88 177 354 43 88 176 355 709 (2048 x 1536 pixels) 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 136 274...

149 Appendix PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 : With card included with the camera • The maximum movie clip length is approximately : 30 sec., : 3 min.* or : 3 min. The times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the 64MB or higher capacity CF card. • (Large), (M...

151 Appendix CompactFlash™ Card Battery Pack NB-1LH Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500 (Included with the optional AC Adapter Kit ACK500) Card Slot Type Type I Dimensions 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0....

153 P h ot o Tip s and Infor m at io n Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer (p.64) Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to delays the shutter release for 2 seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blu...

154 ISO 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 sensitivity. A high ISO speed allows you to shoot images in dark indoor or outdoor conditions without a flash and also helps prevent blurred images due to c...

155 Index A AC Adapter Kit ACK500 ........... 140AE Lock ..................................... 74AF Frame ................................... 41AF Lock ..................................... 72AF-assist Beam.......................... 42AiAF ........................................... 39Auto Play (Sli...

158 Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon.• CompactFrash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation.• iBook and iMac are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.• Macintosh, PowerBook, Power Macintosh and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the Uni...

160 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode The chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings selected in each shooting mode are saved after you finish shooting. Function Reference Page Auto Manual Stitch Assist Movie Resolution Large  *  * U...