Canon Digital IXUS 500 User Manual

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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. 
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. Please consult your camera distributor or the 
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. 
Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become 
immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the 
interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into 
contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If 
water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the 
camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power 
cable from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in 
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the 
closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other 
flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of 
these substances may lead to fire.
Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the 
dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet 
and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the 
dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become 
saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire.
Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter 
cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which 
may lead to fire or electrical shock.
Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with 
wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, 
ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible 
portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation, 
creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.
 
						

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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. 
Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. 
There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with 
water any area of the body - including the eyes and mouth, or clothing - 
that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or 
mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek 
medical assistance. 
Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could 
damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. 
Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as 
key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use 
the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery pack.
Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other 
insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the 
metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to 
fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if 
available in your area. 
Use only recommended batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not 
expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or 
leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings.
Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-
1L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the 
equipment, fire or electrical shock.
Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both 
the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in 
use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period 
may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
 
						

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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.
 
						

							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 
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. Storage in such 
areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
 Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or 
shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when 
wearing or holding it by the strap.
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when 
shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In 
addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures 
in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns.
Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. 
The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash.
Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the 
specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery 
charger varies according to region.
 Do not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or 
cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power 
outlet.
 Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the 
charger terminals or plug.
If your camera is used for prolonged periods, the camera body may 
become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for extended 
periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.
 
						

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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. You can avoid this by placing the equipment in an airtight, 
resealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly 
before removing it from the bag.
If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued 
use may damage the equipment. Remove the CF card, battery pack or 
compact power adapter from the camera and wait until the moisture 
evaporates completely before resuming use.
Extended Storage
When not using the camera for extended periods of time, remove the 
battery pack and store the equipment in a safe place. Storing the camera for 
extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery 
pack and may damage the camera. The date, time and other camera settings 
may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more 
than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset the desired 
settings.
 
						

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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
*
Speaker
Viewfinder Window (p. 39)
Terminal Cover DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120)
A/V Out (Audio/Video Out) 
Terminal (p. 127)
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Back View 
LCD Monitor (p. 33)
Tripod SocketCF 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 (p. 118)
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Direct Print Compatible Printers (Sold Separately)
CP Printers
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with camera) or the Direct 
Interface Cable DIF-100 (supplied with the CP-100/CP-10).
 Bubble Jet Printers
-
Bubble Jet Direct Compatible Printers:
Please refer to your Bubble Jet printer user guide.
-
PictBridge Compliant Printers:
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)

PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers:
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera)
Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied 
with the camera for direct print compatible printer information
.
 
						

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Operation Panel 
Power LampLights 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 Mode Dial (p. 53)
 (Macro) /   (Infinity) Button (p. 60)/
 Button
SET Button MENU Button 
Indicators (p. 17)ON/OFF Button (p. 30)
Zoom Lever
Shooting: 
 (Telephoto)/
 (Wide Angle) (p. 40)
Replay: 
 (Magnify) (p. 90)/
 (Index) (p. 91)
Mode Switch (p. 32)
Print/Share Button 
(See below)
FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 43)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 105)DISP. (Display) Button (p. 33)
The following operations are accessible through one easy press of the   
(Print/Share) button.
 Printing: See the 
Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide)
 Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the 
Canon 
Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide)
The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.
Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images
Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring
 
						

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Preparing 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: Ready to shoot (flash on)
Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning)
Lower Indicator
Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock
Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep). 
Although you can still press the shutter button when the 
indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot 
using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 72).
 
						

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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.
1Insert 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.
2Battery charger model names and types 
vary by region.
(For CB-2LS)
Plug the battery charger into a 
power outlet.
(For CB-2LSE)
Attach the power cord to the battery 
charger and plug it into a power outlet.
 The charge indicator will light red while 
the battery pack is charging. It will change 
to green when the charge is complete.
 After charging, unplug the battery charger 
and remove the battery pack.
Charge Indicator