ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E117-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide.
Flowchart and Reference Guides This Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories.
Camera 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 operating the camera for an extended period. About the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is produced with extremely high-precision manufacturing techniques. More than 99.99% of the pixels operate to specification. Less than 0.01% of the pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as red or black dots.
About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Icons on the right end of title bars show the applicable operating modes. As in the example below, the procedure can be performed in (Auto), (Manual), (Stitch Assist) or (Movie) mode. Using the Self-timer : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures.
Thumb Index Preparing the Camera 18 Basic Functions 30 Shooting 53 Playback 89 Erasing 105 Print Settings/Transferring 108 Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV 118 My Camera Settings 129 List of Messages 134 Troubleshooting 136 Appendix 140 Photo Tips and Information 153 3
Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or Read This First .................................................. 7 Please Read............................................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8 Preventing Malfunctions .......................................................................... 13 Components Guide ...
Shooting a Movie............................................................................... 70 Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) ........................ 72 Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) .................................................. 74 Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) ......................................... 75 Switching between Focusing Modes ........................................................ 76 Switching between Light Metering Modes ................
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.................................... 127 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings .............................................................. 129 Registering My Camera Settings .................
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.
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 of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment.
• 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. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged.
• Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. • Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury.
• 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 (such as credit cards) away from the speaker of the camera (p. 14). Such items may lose data or stop working.
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 injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. • Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas.
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 Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water droplets) to form on its external and internal surfaces.
Components Guide Front View Viewfinder Window (p. 39) AF-assist Beam (p. 42) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p. 58) Self-timer Lamp (p. 64) Microphone (p. 98) Speaker Flash (p. 58) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120) A/V Out (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 127) Lens Terminal Cover Wrist Strap Mount Attaching the Wrist Strap* * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from the wrist strap.
Back View Viewfinder (p. 39) Lock for the CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23) Battery Cover (p. 21) Preparing the Camera CF Card Slot Cover (p. 23) DC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 140) LCD Monitor (p. 33) Tripod Socket The following cables are used to connect the camera to a computer or printer. Computer (p.
Operation Panel Shooting Mode Dial (p. 53) Indicators (p. 17) Power Lamp Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer ON/OFF Button (p. 30) Shutter Button (p. 41) Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) (p. 40) Replay: (Magnify) (p. 90)/ (Index) (p. 91) Mode Switch (p. 32) Print/Share Button (See below) (Light Metering) Button (p. 77)/ Button (Flash) Button (p. 58)/ Button (Continuous) Button (p. 63)/ (Self-timer) Button (p.
Indicator The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed. Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Lower Indicator Preparing the Camera Upper Indicator Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep).
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. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. Insert the battery securely. 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LS) Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.
Handling Precautions Preparing 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 after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life.
zDo not allow any metal objects Fig. A Fig. B such as key rings to touch the and terminals (Fig. A), as this can damage the battery pack. To carry the battery pack or store it during periods of disuse, always replace the terminal cover (Fig. B). zEven charged battery packs continue to discharge naturally. You are advised to charge the battery on the day of use, or one day before, to ensure a full charge.
Installing the Battery Pack Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L can also be used with the camera. 2 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows. 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks. 1 • Insert the battery pack correctly by aligning the arrows on the camera and the battery pack. • To remove the battery pack, press the battery lock and pull the battery pack out.
• 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, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks.
Installing the CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. 1 Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. 2 Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends. 2 Preparing the Camera 1 Insert the card firmly into the slot, following the diagram on the CF card slot cover. Label 3 Close the CF card slot cover. To remove the CF card Push the eject button and pull the CF card out.
• Since the camera is writing, reading, erasing or transmitting data to or from the CF card when the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green, never perform the following actions during this time. It could corrupt the image data. - Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks. - Turn the camera’s power off, or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover.
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 will cause - Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures Preparing the Camera condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction.
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. Power Lamp 26 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. The (Rec.) or displayed.
Set the date and time. 6 Press the SET button. 7 Press the MENU button. • Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). • Use the or button to change its value. The setting is complete. Preparing the Camera 5 The display will return to the Shooting or Playback screen. • 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 Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp 28 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. 2 Press the MENU button. 3 Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to select and press the SET button. The (Rec.) or displayed.
Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. Preparing the Camera 5 The display will return to the Shooting or Playback screen. 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.
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Power Lamp Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • The lens extends when the mode switch is set to . • The lens retracts approximately 1 minute after sliding the mode switch from to . • When the mode switch is set to , the upper indicator beside the viewfinder will blinks green and the LCD monitor will turn on. To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again.
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. * This time can be changed (p. 49). Playback Mode: Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. Connected to a Printer (sold separately): Powers down approximately 5 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera or on a connected printer.
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. To Shoot Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to . To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to . • When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). • When a camera is connected, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 119).
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. Shooting Mode ( ) Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Basic Functions The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light. This does not constitute a malfunction.
Playback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not available.
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor When shooting or playing back images, the shooting information or play back information appears on the LCD monitor. Shooting Mode Basic Functions When setting the flash, continuous mode, self-timer, macro mode, infinity mode, or the metering method, the shooting information displays on the LCD monitor for approximately 6 seconds even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)] or [Off].
Exposure Compensation (p. 78) * Low Battery (p. 22) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) Quick Shot (p. 57) White Balance (p. 81) Metering Mode (p. 77) Shooting Method (p. 63, 64) ISO Speed (p. 85) Macro/Infinity (p. 60) Photo Effect (p. 84) Flash (p. 58) Compression (p. 55) Auto Rotate (p. 86) (1) Resolution (p. 55) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 35) Shooting Mode (p. 53) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) Digital Zoom (p. 62) PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.
Playback Mode (Standard Display) File Number Protection Status (p. 104) Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55) Basic Functions Image Number Movie (p. 93) WAVE Format Sound (p. 98) Compression (Still Images) (p. 55) Playback Mode (Detailed Display) Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) Shooting Mode (p. 53) Exposure Compensation (p. 78) White Balance (p. 81) Flash (p. 58) Photo Effect (p. 84) Macro/Infinity (p. 60) ISO Speed (p. 85) Metering Mode (p.
The following information may also be displayed with some images. A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format Please note that image information recorded by this camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera.
Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) while shooting. View Finder Basic Functions Shows the center of the image 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 the LCD monitor. The image recorded may differ from the image seen in the viewfinder due to the distance between the viewfinder and lens (especially with close-ups).
Using the Zoom The zoom can be adjusted from 36 mm to 108 mm in 35 mm film equivalent terms. Telephoto/Wide Angle 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Press the zoom lever toward in (telephoto). • Press the zoom lever toward out (wide angle). or to zoom to zoom 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 with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/ DIGITAL IXUS 430 (p. 62).
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. z Indicator Status Indicator Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire • Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator • Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p.
Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound. Press the shutter button fully. While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. 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 conditions, i.e., dark conditions. • The AF-assist Beam can be turned off (p.
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 following procedures. 1 Slide the mode switch to 2 Press the FUNC. button. 3 Use the item. (Rec.). Basic Functions Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC.
FUNC. MENU ( ) Photo Effect (p. 84) (1) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) ( ) Compression (p. 55) ( ) White Balance (p. 81) ( ) Resolution (p. 55) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 85) ( ) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55) ( ) Exposure Compensation (p. 78) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. *The PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is different because it does not feature the option. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button 1 44 Slide the mode switch to or (Play). (Rec.
2 3 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. or (Play) menu button to select a • Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. • The zoom lever lets you select the menu even if the / , or icon is not selected. 4 Use the item. or Basic Functions Use the menu. (Rec.) menu button to select an See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 47) for the menu items. 5 Use the option.
Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Playback Mode (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Play Menu Set up Menu My Camera Menu • When the My camera menu is displayed, pressing the button returns to the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button displays the My camera menu. : Selects items. : Selects options.
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item AiAF Cont. Shooting Self-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Long Shutter Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On • Off* Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame. • On* • Off Sets the speeds of the continuous shooting mode.
Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from a CF card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service.
Menu Item Volume Options Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. - p. 30 – Basic Functions Off 1 2* 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when Start-up Vol. the camera power is turned on. Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter button is pressed.
Menu Item Date/Time Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Language Video System 50 Options Sets the date and time and the date format. Formats (initializes) CF cards. Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. • On • Off* Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. • On* • Off Sets the language used in menus and messages on the LCD monitor.
My Camera Menu 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 or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details.
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. Power Lamp 1 Press the ON/ OFF button until the power lamp lights green. Set the mode switch to any position. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for more than 5 seconds. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a separately sold printer.
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. Slide the mode switch to turn the mode dial to . and 2 3 Aim the camera at the subject. 4 Press the shutter button halfway (p. 41). Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition (relative subject size in the viewfinder) (p. 40).
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 after a shot. • Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the shutter button halfway to stop displaying it so that you can shoot the next frame.
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 Resolution (Medium 1) (Medium 2) (Small) 2592 x 1944 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels • Print up to A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints • Print up to Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints 1600 x 1200 pixels • Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 in.
Compression Superfine Purpose High • Shoot higher quality images Quality Fine • Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal • Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolution. Resolution 640 x 480 pixels (Not featured on the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430) 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. * or See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the option.
3 Press the FUNC. button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. • See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150). • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148). Quick Shots • You cannot select the quick shot method for use with the viewfinder (LCD monitor must be on). • The LCD monitor display freezes while the camera is autofocusing. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the 3 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. (Rec.
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. Auto with The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting Red-eye level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time Reduction the main flash fires. Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow Synchro The flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds.
• When you use flash photography at higher ISO speeds, the chances of white streaks appearing in the image increase the closer you approach to the subject. • Since a slow shutter speed is selected in dark places when the flash is set to Off or Slow Synchro, take care to avoid blurring the image. - Shooting in Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in or Mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes since the shutter speed will be slower than in the mode.
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wideangle end and in the range of 30 to 46 cm (1.0 ft. to 1.5 ft.) when at the telephoto end setting. Use this mode to record landscapes and distant objects. Infinity It can also be used for compositions combining both near and distant objects. U – U 1 Setting available U Can be selected for the first image only.
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.) Wide-Angle End 5 cm (2.0 in.) 58 x 43 mm (2.3 x 1.7 in.
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, 12.0x PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11.0x 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 In the 3 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. (Rec.) menu, select .
Continuous Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. Recording ceases when the shutter button is released. Use this mode to view images on the LCD Standard Continuous monitor as you shoot continuously. The Shooting shutter interval is longer in this mode than in mode. 1 Press the / or . Shooting Use this mode to shoot continuously with a High-Speed Continuous short shutter interval. You cannot check Shooting images while shooting continuously.
To change the continuous shooting speed 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select 2 Use the or button to select or and press the MENU button. . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). The display will return to the Shooting screen. • 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.
Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time 1 In the (Rec.) menu, select 2 Use the or button to select or and press the MENU button. . See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Shooting • The display will return to the Shooting screen. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds and the blinking gets faster 2 seconds before the shutter activates. • When is selected, the self-timer sounds at the same time as the shutter button is pressed. The shutter activates in 2 seconds.
Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish. 66 1 Slide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to 2 Change the settings. 3 Shoot (p. 53). (Rec.) . See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). If the subject is difficult to focus on when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the beep will sound one time and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow. The AF frame will also appear yellow.
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. Shooting The overlapping seams of several adjacent images can be joined into a single panoramic image. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs. Framing a Subject The PhotoStitch program detects the overlapping portions of adjoining images and merges them.
• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 1 Slide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to (Rec.) . 2 Use the or button to select the sequence direction and press the SET button. 3 Shoot the first frame in the sequence. The exposure and white balance are set and locked with the first image.
4 Compose the second image so that it overlaps a portion of the first and shoot. • Use the or button to check or retake the recorded images. • Minor discrepancies in the overlapping portions can be corrected when the images are stitched together. Repeat the procedure for additional images. Shooting 5 A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 6 Press the SET button after the last shot. • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist] mode.
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 and turn the mode dial to (Rec.) . The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds). 2 Press the shutter button fully. 3 Press the shutter button fully again to stop recording. • Shooting and sound recording starts simultaneously.
• • • • Shooting • The recording time may not display properly during shooting or filming may stop unexpectedly with the following types of CF cards. - Slow recording cards - Cards formatted on a different camera or a computer - Cards which have had images recorded and erased repeatedly Although the recording time may not display properly during shooting, the movie will be recorded correctly on the CF card.
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 composition • Subjects that are moving quickly • Subjects through glass: Try to shoot as close to the glass as possible to reduce the chances of light reflecting back off the glass.
3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will sound) and press the / button. • The focal distance to the object is locked. • The icon will display and the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow. Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. Shooting 4 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.
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 fires. . The AE lock cannot be set if the flash 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will sound) and press the button.
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. 1 Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the to . 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will sound) and press the button.
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 frames), you can set it to the center AF frame. When [AiAF] is set to [On], the AF frame does not appear. When [AiAF] is set to [Off], however, the AF frame will appear.
Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. CenterWeighted Average Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. Spot Meters the area within the spot AE point at the center of the LCD monitor. Use this setting when you want to set the exposure on the subject in the center of the monitor. 1 Shooting Evaluative Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes.
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. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). * The current setting is displayed. 2 Use the or button to adjust the exposure compensation. • The settings can be adjusted in 1/3 stops in the range -2 to +2.
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 . 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Shooting The display will return to the Shooting screen. 3 In the FUNC. menu, select press the SET button. * and See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). * The current setting is displayed. 4 Use the or button to select a shutter speed.
5 Press the FUNC. button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. To cancel the long shutter mode While [Long Shutter] is displayed in the FUNC. menu, press the SET button. The nature of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images.
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies. Tungsten For recording under tungsten and bulb-type 3-wavelength fluorescent lighting.
3 Press the FUNC. button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected. (Sepia) or (B/W) 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 photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color.
3 Aim the camera at the white paper, cloth or gray card and press the SET button. 4 Shooting • Aim the camera so that the white paper, cloth or gray card completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor or the entire viewfinder before pressing the SET button. The camera reads the white balance data when you press the SET button. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. Press the FUNC. button.
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 to record neutral hues. Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records in sepia tones. B/W Records in black and white. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *.
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. 1 In the FUNC. menu, select *. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). * The current setting is displayed. Use the speed. or button to select a Shooting 2 You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC. button.
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. 1 In the (Set up) menu, select . 2 Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). • The display will return to the Shooting screen.
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. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number.
About File Numbers and Folder Numbers Images are assigned file numbers from 0001 to 9900, and folders are assigned folder numbers from 100 to 998 (Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot in continuous shooting and stitch assist are always saved into the same folder, a folder may contain more than 100 images.
Playback Displaying Images Individually 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback). Use the or button to move between the images. Playback 2 Use the button to move to the previous image and the button to move the next image. Holding the button down advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly.
Magnifying Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward 2 Use the , , or button to move around the image. Approximate Location of the Magnified Area To cancel the magnified display Press the zoom lever toward . Movie frames and index playback images cannot be magnified. 90 . • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. • Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, from approximately 2.5 times, to approximately 5 and 10 times.
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Selected Image Playback Movie To return to single image playback Press the zoom lever toward .
Switching between Sets of Nine Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display. Jump Bar 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 jump to the first or last set. To return to index playback Press the zoom lever toward 92 .
Viewing Movies You can playback movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the movie. or Images with a button to select a icon are movies. Playback Movie Control Panel 2 Press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. Volume Level • The movie and sound will play. • When playback ends, the movie stops at the last frame displayed.
Pausing and Resuming Play Press the SET button during playback. The movie playback pauses. Press it again to resume. Operating the movie control panel 1 Select a movie and press the SET button (p. 93). The movie control panel will display. 2 Use the or button to select one of the following and press the SET button. : Exit (Ends playback and returns to single image playback. Pressing the Menu button also returns to single image playback.
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. Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button. 2 Switch to the movie editing mode. Playback Movie Editing Panel 1 • See Operating the movie control panel (p. 94). • The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.
4 Use the or button to select (Play) and press the SET button. • A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays. • To stop it, press the SET button again. 5 Use the or button to select (Save) and press the SET button. Selecting (Exit) cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display. 6 Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button. • [New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged.
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) 90° In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Playback 1 270° Use the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button. Cycle through the 90°/270°/0° orientations with each press of the SET button. 3 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu.
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. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select an image and press the SET button. The sound memo control panel will display. 3 Sound Memo Panel Exiting the Sound Memos Press the MENU button.
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos 1 Display an image with a sound memo attached (p. 98) and press the SET button. • Images with sound memos attached have the symbols displayed on them. • The sound memo control panel will display. 2 (Play) • The sound memo will play. Playback will stop when you press the SET button. Press the SET button again to resume playback. • Use the or button to adjust the sound volume. (Erase) A confirmation menu will display.
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed oneby-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 Plays the images selected for each slide show in order (p. 101). 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. • See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). • The Slide Show menu will display.
4 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Playback screen. • 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 Press the SET button. Playback The slide show pauses. Press the SET button again to restart it. Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Press the or button.
1 Display the Slide Show menu. 2 Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100). A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. 102 3 Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and press the SET button. 4 Select images for the Slide Show 5 Press the MENU button. • Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them.
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. Play Time Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped. 1 Display the Slide Show menu. 2 Use the or button to select [Set up] and press the SET button.
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select an image to protect and press the SET button. • The icon appears on protected images. • You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by pressing the zoom lever toward or . Protection Icon 3 Press the MENU button.
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. Use the or button to select an image for deletion and press the button. 2 Use the or button to select [Erase] and press the SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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 Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To exit instead of erasing, select [Cancel].
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. 1 In the (Set up) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. Erasing 2 • To exit instead of formatting, select [Cancel].
Printing About 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.
Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. For details, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). DPOF Print Settings Print Settings/Transferring Direct Print Compatible Printing z Connect the camera to the printer z Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) z Print z See Selecting Images for Printing (p. 110). T z Set the number of print copies (p.
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. See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to print. Selecting Images for Printing There are two ways to select images.
Single Images 3 Number of Print Copies 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 select the number of print copies (up to maximum of 99). (Index) Selected for an Index Print Use the or button to move to an image and the or button to select or deselect it. A checkmark displays on selected images. 4 Press the MENU button.
5 Use the or button to select [Mark all] and press the SET button. • One copy is set to print for each image. • When the print type is set to (Standard) or (Both), the number of print copies can be set individually for each image. When (Index) is selected, the print settings can be deleted. • You can cancel all the settings by selecting [Clear all]. 6 Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu.
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. Prints the images in both the standard and index formats. Both Date Adds the date to the print. File No. Adds the file number to the print. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
3 Use the or button to select , or and the or button to select an option. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. 4 Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen. • When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time.
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). Use the or button to select [Reset] and press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. Print Settings/Transferring 2 To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].
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 once on Mac OS X computers. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standards.
3 Selected for Transfer Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select and deselect them. • A checkmark displays on selected images. • You can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images. • While in index playback, pressing the SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images. Use the or button to select [Mark all] or [Clear all] and press the SET button. 4 Press the MENU button.
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 Windows Windows Windows Windows Mac Mac 98 Me 2000 XP OS 9 OS X With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software. See Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119), and the separate Software Starter Guide.
Connecting the Camera to a Computer Computer System Requirements Windows OS Windows 98 (First or Second Edition) Windows Millennium Edition (Windows Me) Windows 2000 Windows XP (Home Edition, Professional) Computer Model The above OS should be pre-installed on computers with built-in USB ports.
IMPORTANT You must install the software and driver bundled on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. 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.
3 4 Slide the camera's mode switch to (Play). Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • Windows: Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below. • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).
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 by Direct Transfer (next page).
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 Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. DPOF Trans. Images Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p. 116).
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper 2 Use the or button to select or , and press the button (or SET button). 3 Use the or button to select images to download and press the button (or SET button). The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress. 4 Press the MENU button. The Direct Transfer menu will reappear. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method.
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. PC Card Adapter • 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 the slot. • Refer to your card adapter’s or card reader’s manual for information regarding the connection between the computer and card adapter or card reader.
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 Power Lamp Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off. Also turn the television off. 2 Connect the AV cable to the camera’s A/V Out terminal. Slip your fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the cable securely.
Power Lamp 6 Press the ON/OFF button. • The image will appear on the TV. Shoot or play back images as usual. • If the images are not appearing on the TV when shooting, press the DISP. button. • 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 stereo model, you can plug the audio plug into either the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV’s manual for details.
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. Example: Start-up Image The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select the (My Camera) menu. 2 Use the item. or button to select an 3 Use the option. or button to select an See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
4 Press the MENU button. • The menu will close. • In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • 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) menu is set to [On], the beep will not sound even if each sound item is individually set to , or (On) in the My Camera menu (p. 48).
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 and Sounds 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). 2 Select the 3 Use the item. or button to select an 4 Use the or or . button to select icon will display. My Camera Settings The 5 (My Camera) menu.
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 button. Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • Use the or button to select (Record) and press the SET button. Recording will start and automatically stop when the time is exceeded. • After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the SET button. • Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera Menu without registering.
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: Sampling Rate: Dimensions: File Size: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) 4:2:0 or 4:2:2 320 x 240 pixels 20 KB or less Start-up, Operation, Self-timer and Shutter Sounds • • • • Recording format: WAVE (monaural) Quantization Bits: 8 bit Sampling Frequency: 11.
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. 134 Busy... Image is being recorded to, or read from, CF card. No memory card You attempted to shoot or play back images without a CF card installed. Cannot record! You attempted to shoot an image without a CF card installed.
Unidentified Image You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. Cannot magnify! You attempted to magnify a movie clip or an image which was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer.
Troubleshooting Problem Camera will not operate Camera will not record Cannot play back 136 Cause Solution Power is not turned • Press the ON/OFF button for a on moment. Battery cover or CF • Confirm that the battery cover and card slot cover is CF card slot cover are securely open closed. Insufficient battery • Insert a fully charged battery into voltage the camera. • Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). Poor contact • Wipe the terminals with a clean between camera and dry cloth.
Problem Cause Lens will not retract Battery cover or CF card slot cover was opened with power on Battery cover or CF card slot cover was opened while recording to the CF card (warning signal sounds) Battery life exceeded Battery pack consumed quickly if battery pack loses its charge quickly at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) Battery pack will not Battery pack life charge exceeded Poor contact between battery pack and battery charger Image is blurred or out of focus Camera moved • Replace the battery pack
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor 138 Cause The subject is hard to focus on Solution • Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot. See Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) (p. 72). Insufficient light for • Set the flash to on.
Problem White dots appear on the image Flash does not fire Image not showing on TV monitor Zoom does not work Reading images from CF card is slow Recording images to CF card takes a long time Cause Solution Light from the flash • This is a phenomenon that occurs has reflected off with digital cameras and does not dust particles or constitute a malfunction. insects in the air. (This is especially noticeable when shooting at wide angle) Flash is set to off • Set the flash to on.
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. 1 Connect the power cord to the compact power adapter first and then plug the other end into the power outlet. 2 Open the battery cover, then insert the DC coupler until it is locked.
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 engine off may deplete the battery in some automobiles. Always unplug the car battery charger before turning off the engine .
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 body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper. Lens First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth.
Specifications All data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 5.0 million PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.0 million PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.
Shutter 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. Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center) Exposure Control System Program AE Exposure Compensation ± 2.
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 430 Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Number of Recording Pixels Movies: PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 640 x 480 pixels (approx. 30 sec.) 320 x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.
Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (type: NB-1LH/NB-1L) AC Adapter Kit ACK500 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Operating Temperature 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 – 90% Dimensions 87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital cameras and printers.
Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged) Number of recordable images Playback Time LCD monitor on LCD monitor off Approx. 190 images Approx. 440 images Approx. 140 minutes * 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 immediately before use.
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 : With card included with the camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) Movie (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) 148 FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M 11 24 49 FC-256MH FC-512MSH 99 198 21 43 88 177 354 43 88 176 355 709 18 38 76 154 308 33 68 137 276 552 67 136 274 548 1095 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 219 440 879 108 217 4
PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 : With card included with the camera (2272 x 1704 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (1024 x 768 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) Movie (320 x 240 pixels) (160 x 120 pixels) FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M 14 30 61 FC-256MH FC-512MSH 123 247 27 54 110 222 442 54 110 220 443 879 30 61 122 246 491 54 109 219 440 879 108 217 435 868 1734 53 107 215 431 855 94 189 379 762 1522 174 349 700 1390 2714 120 241 482 962 1891 196 393
Image File Sizes (Estimated) PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 Compression Resolution (2592 x 1944) 2053 KB 1395 KB 695 KB (2048 x 1536) 1602 KB 893 KB 445 KB (1600 x 1200) 1002 KB 558 KB 278 KB 249 KB 150 KB 84 KB (640 x 480) Movies (640 x 480) 660 KB/sec. (320 x 240) 330 KB/sec. (160 x 120) 120 KB/sec.
CompactFlash™ Card 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 (0.4 oz.) Battery Pack NB-1LH Type Rechargeable Lithium Ion Cell Nominal Voltage 3.7 V Typical Capacity 840 mAh Cycle Life Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 32.3 x 49.8 x 10.6 mm (1.3 x 2.0 x 0.4 in.) Weight Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz) 0.075 A (100 V) – 0.
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional) Rated Input DC 12 – 24 V, 4.3 W Rated Output 4.2 V DC/0.55 A Charging Time Approx. 130 minutes* Operating Temperatures 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Dimensions 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Weight Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.
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 blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface or by using a tripod to shoot. How to adjust the exposure (p.
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 camera shake. This is convenient when shooting images in places where flash photography is prohibited.
Index A AC Adapter Kit ACK500 ........... 140 AE Lock ..................................... 74 AF Frame ................................... 41 AF Lock ..................................... 72 AF-assist Beam.......................... 42 AiAF........................................... 39 Auto Play (Slide Show)............ 100 Auto Rotate Function................. 86 Autofocus.................................. 39 AV Cable AVC-DC300 .............. 127 B Battery Capacity.............................
Play Menu ............................ 48 Rec. Menu............................ 47 Selecting Menus and Settings ..............................................43 Set up Menu......................... 48 Messages List of Messages during Shooting/Playback ............. 134 Metering Modes......................... 77 Mode Dial .................................. 16 Mode switch .............................. 32 Movie......................................... 70 Edit .......................................
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FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC1084/1086) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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 Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Evaluative Light Center-Weighted Metering Average Method Spot Long Shutter White Balance Photo Effect ISO Speed Auto Rotate Auto Manual – – * – – – – – –(2) Stitch Assist – U – Movie Reference Page – – p. 62 p. 78 – – p. 77 – – U U –(2) U – – –(2) – p. 79 p. 81 p. 84 p. 85 p.
