Canon Digital IXUS 500 User Manual
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DIGITAL CAMERACamera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also read the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk and the Direct Print User Guide . Camera User GuideENGLISH CANON INC.30-2 Shimomaruko 3-chome, Ohta-ku, Tokyo 146-8501, JapanEurope, Africa & Middle EastCANON EUROPA N.V.PO Box 2262, 1180 EG Amstelveen, The NetherlandsCANON (UK) LTDFor technical support, please contact the Canon Help Desk: P.O. Box 431, Wallington, Surrey, SM6 0XU, UK Tel: (08705) 143723 Fax: (08705) 143340 http://www.canon.co.uk/Support/index.aspCANON COMMUNICATION & IMAGE FRANCE S.A.102 Avenue du Général de Gaulle, 92257 LA GARENNE COLOMBES CEDEX, France Tel: Hotline 08 25 00 29 23 http://www.cci.canon.frCANON DEUTSCHLAND GmbHPostfach 100401, 47704 Krefeld, GermanyCustomer Hotline: 0180/5006022 (0,12 € / Min.)http://www.canon.deCANON ITALIA S.P.A.Via Milano 8, I-20097 San Donato Milanese (MI), Italy Tel: 02/8248.1 Fax: 02/8248.4604 Pronto Canon: 02/8249.2000 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.canon.itCANON ESPAÑA S.A.C/Joaquín Costa, 41 - 28002 Madrid, Spain Tel. Atención al Cliente: 901.301.301 Helpdesk: 906.301.255 http://www.canon.esCANON BELGIUM N.V. / S.A.Bessenveldstraat 7, B - 1831 Diegem, Belgium Tel: (02) 722.04.11 Fax: (02) 721.32.74 Helpdesk : 0900-10627 http://www.canon.beCANON LUXEMBOURG S.A.Rue des Joncs 21, L-1818 Howald, Luxembourg Tel: (0352) 48 47 961 Fax: (0352) 48 47 96232 Helpdesk : 900-74100 http://www.canon.luCANON NEDERLAND N.V.Neptunusstraat 1, 2132 JA Hoofddorp, The Netherlands Tel: 023 - 5 670 123 Fax: 023 - 5 670 124 Helpdesk: 023 - 5 681 681 http://www.canon.nlCANON DANMARK A/SKnud Højgaards Vej 1, DK-2860 Søborg, Denmark Tel: +45 44 88 26 66 http://www.canon.dk CANON NORGE ASHallagerbakken 110, Postboks 33, Holmlia, 1201 Oslo, Norway Tel: 22 62 93 21 Fax: 22 62 06 15 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.canon.noFinlandCANON OYHuopalahdentie 24, FIN-00350 Helsinki, Finland Tel: 010 54420 Fax 010 544 30 HelpDesk 020 366 466 (1,47 snt/min + pvm) (ma-pe klo 9:00 - 17:30) E-mail: [email protected] http://www.canon.fiCANON SVENSKA ABGustav III:s Boulevard 26, S-169 88 Solna, Sweden Helpdesk: 08-744 8620 Fax 08-744 8527 http://www.canon.seCANON (SCHWEIZ) AGIndustriestrasse 12, 8305 Dietlikon, Switzerland Consumer Imaging Group Tel. 01-835-61 61 Hotline 0900 57 55 20 (CHF 2.13/min) http://www.canon.chAustriaCANON GES.M.B.H.Zetschegasse 11, A - 1230 Wien, Austria Helpdesk Tel.: 01 66 146 412 Fax: 01 66 146 413 http://www.canon.atPortugalSEQUE – SOC. NAC. EQUIP., S.A.Pr. Alegria, 58 - 2 ºC, 1269-149 Lisboa, Portugal Tel: (+351) 21 324 28 30 Fax: (+351) 21 347 27 51 E-mail: [email protected] http://www.seque.pt Eastern EuropeCANON CEE GMBHOberlaaerstr 233, A-1100 Wien, Austria Tel: +43 1 680 88-0 Fax: +43 1 680 88-422CISCANON NORTH-EAST OYHuopalahdentie 24, 00350 Helsinki, Finland Tel: +358 10 544 00 Fax: +358 10 544 10 http://www.canon.ru CEL-SE2KA210 © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN THE EU
Flowchart and Reference Guides Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. This product is designed to perform optimally when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/ or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Shooting with the Camera This Guide This Guide Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Installing the Software Connecting the Camera to a Computer Downloading Images to a Computer Using the Printer and Printing This Guide
1 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. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute a malfunction. Video Format Please set the camera’s video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 127). Charging the Date/Time Battery The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or use the AC adapter kit (sold separately) for at least 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is set to Off. If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, it means that the date/time battery charge is depleted. Recharge it as described above.
2 About This Guide Conventions Used in the Text Question? Look Here First What settings are available under each function? •See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). Will my settings remain in effect even after I’ve turned the camera off? What can be accomplished with each function? •See FUNC. MENU (p. 44).•See Rec. Menu (p. 47). •See Play Menu (p. 48). •See Set up Menu (p. 48).•See My Camera Menu (p. 51). What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? •See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (p. 35). •See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 47). : This mark denotes issues that may affect the camera’s operation. : This mark denotes additional topics that complement the basic operating procedures. 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
3 Preparing the Camera 18 Basic Functions 30 Shooting 53 Playback 89 Erasing 105 Print Settings/Transferring 108 Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV118 My Camera Settings 129 List of Messages 134 Troubleshooting 136 Appendix 140 Photo Tips and Information 153 Thumb Index
4Read This First .................................................. 7 Please Read ............................................................................................... 7 Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8 Preventing Malfunctions .......................................................................... 13 Components Guide .............................................14 Preparing the Camera Charging the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 18 Installing the Battery Pack ....................................................................... 21 Installing the CF Card .............................................................................. 23 Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 26 Setting the Language ............................................................................... 28 Basic Functions Turning the Power On.............................................................................. 30 Switching Between Shooting/Playback .................................................... 32 Using the LCD Monitor ............................................................................ 33 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............................................. 35 Using the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 39 Using the Zoom ....................................................................................... 40 Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................................... 41 Selecting Menus and Settings ................................................................. 43 Menu Settings and Factory Defaults ........................................................ 47 Resetting Settings to Their Default Values............................................... 52 Shooting Shooting in Auto Mode ..................................................................... 53 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting................................................ 54 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ........................................... 55 Quick Shots ............................................................................................. 57 Using the Flash ................................................................................... 58 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots.............................................. 60 Using the Digital Zoom ............................................................................ 62 Continuous Shooting ......................................................................... 63 Using the Self-timer ........................................................................... 64 Shooting in Manual Mode ............................................................... 66 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..................................... 67 Table of Contents Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.
5 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 ......................................... 77 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation .................................................... 78 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode ............................................................... 79 Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) ......................................................... 81 Changing the Photo Effect........................................................................ 84 Adjusting the ISO Speed .......................................................................... 85 Setting the Auto Rotate Function ............................................................. 86 Resetting the File Number ........................................................................ 87 Playback Displaying Images Individually................................................................. 89 Magnifying Images............................................................................. 90 Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) ............................ 91 Viewing Movies ........................................................................................ 93 Editing Movies ......................................................................................... 95 Rotating Images in the Display ................................................................ 97 Attaching Sound Memos to Images ......................................................... 98 Automated Playback (Slide Shows) ....................................................... 100 Protecting Images .................................................................................. 104 Erasing Erasing Single Images ..................................................................... 105 Erasing All Images ................................................................................. 106 Formatting CF Cards .............................................................................. 107 Printing About Printing ........................................................................................ 108 Setting the DPOF Print Settings ............................................................. 110 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring .......................................................... 116 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer .................................................. 119 Computer System Requirements.................................................... 119 Downloading Images by Direct Transfer ................................................ 123
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.................................... 127 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings .............................................................. 129 Registering My Camera Settings ........................................................... 131 List of Messages ............................................. 134 Troubleshooting .............................................. 136 Appendix Using an AC Adapter Kit (Sold Separately) ............................................ 140 Using a Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately) ...................................... 141 Camera Care and Maintenance .............................................................. 142 Specifications ........................................................................................ 143 Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer ................................................................... 153 How to adjust the exposure ................................................................... 153 ISO Speed.............................................................................................. 154 Advanced Technique for the Macro mode ............................................. 154 Index ........................................................... 155 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ............. 160
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 liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including CF cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a format that is machine readable. Warning Against Copyright Infringement Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should never be used in a manner that infringes upon or contravenes international or domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that in certain cases the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties by means of a camera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal rights even if the image was shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations For information on your camera’s warranty, please refer to the Canon European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet supplied with your camera. For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see rear of this booklet or the European Warranty System (EWS) Booklet.
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 of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other persons and equipment. In the next few pages, the term “equipment” refers primarily to the camera and its power supply accessories, such as the battery charger and optional compact power adapter or car battery charger. Warnings • Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could result in asphyxiation. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.