Canon Digital IXUS 500 User Manual

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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.
 It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack 
from a fully discharged state (based on Canon’s testing standard). 
Charging it within a temperature range of 5° to 40 °C (41° to 104 °F) 
is recommended.
 Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and 
the battery pack’s charge state.
See Battery Capacity (p. 147).
 You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.
Handling Precautions
zKeep the battery pack terminals ( ) clean at all times. Dirty 
terminals may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. 
Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using 
the battery pack.
zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it 
contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out.
zAt low 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. However, ensure that there are no metallic items in the pocket that 
could cause a short circuit, such as a key holder, etc.
zDo not place anything, such as tablecloths, carpets, bedding or cushions, 
on top of the battery charger while it is charging. Heat will build up and 
could result in a fire.
zDo not charge batteries other than Battery Pack NB-1LH or NB-1L in this 
charger.
zThe battery pack continues to discharge a minimal portion of its power 
while installed in the camera, even with the power off, or in the charger. 
This will shorten battery life.
 
						

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zDo not allow any metal objects 
such as key rings to touch the   
and   terminals (Fig. A), as this 
can damage the battery pack. To 
carry the battery 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.
zSince storing a fully charged battery pack for long periods of time (about 1 
year) can shorten its life cycle or affect performance, you are 
recommended to use the battery pack in the camera until it is completely 
discharged and to store it at normal temperature (23 °C/73 °F) or lower. If 
you do not use the battery pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and 
discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to 
storage.
zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it 
is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced.Fig. A Fig. B
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Installing the Battery Pack
Install Battery Pack NB-1LH (supplied) as shown below. Battery Pack NB-1L 
can also be used with the camera.
Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first 
time.
1Slide the battery cover in the 
direction of the arrows.
2Press the battery lock while 
inserting the battery pack all the 
way in until the lock clicks.
 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.
3Slide the battery cover closed.
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2
Battery Lock
1
2
 
						

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 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.
Please use an AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately) for extended 
use of the camera (p. 140).
Battery Pack Charge
The following icons and messages will display when the battery pack charge 
is low.
See Battery Capacity (p. 147).
Battery pack charge is low. Recharge it as soon as possible 
before it is required for an extended period.
When the LCD monitor is off, this icon will display when 
you press any button other than the ON/OFF, SET or 
MENU button.
Change the 
battery packBattery charge is insufficient to operate the camera. Replace 
the battery pack immediately.
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Installing the CF Card
Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following 
procedures.
To  r e m o v e  t h e  C F  c a r d
Push the eject button and pull the CF card 
out.
1Slide the lock up and open the CF 
card slot cover.
2Insert the CF card with its label 
facing upward until the CF card 
eject button fully extends.
Insert the card firmly into the slot, following 
the diagram on the CF card slot cover. 
3Close the CF card slot cover.
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2
Label
CF Card Eject Button
 
						

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 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.
 Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers’ 
cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application 
programs, may slow down writing to the CF card or may not operate 
correctly in the camera.
 You are recommended to use CF cards that have been formatted in 
your camera (p. 107). The card supplied with the camera may be 
used without further formatting.
See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
Handling Precautions for CF Cards
zCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply 
force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration.
zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card.zMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause 
condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction. To avoid 
condensation, place the CF card in a sealed plastic bag before moving it 
into a different temperature zone and allow it to adjust slowly to the new 
temperature. 
zIf condensation forms on the CF card, store it at room temperature until the 
water droplets have evaporated naturally.
zDo not use or store CF cards in the following locations.- Locations subject to dust or sand
- Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
 
						

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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.
1Press the ON/OFF button until the 
power lamp lights.
2Press the MENU button.
The   (Rec.) or   (Play) menu is 
displayed.
3Use the   or   button to select the 
 (Set up) menu.
4Use the   or   button to select 
 and press the SET button.
Power Lamp
 
						

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Preparing the Camera
 Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default 
settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three 
weeks. Reset them when this occurs.
 Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time 
stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on 
them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera 
Software Starter Guide Disk.
Charging the Date/Time Battery
- The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving 
settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by 
the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing 
the camera, leave a charged battery pack in the camera, or plug 
in AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately), for about 4 hours to 
charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera 
power is turned off.
- If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned 
on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to 
recharge it.
5Set the date and time.
 Use the   or   button to select a field 
(year, month, day, hour, minute and date 
format).
 Use the   or   button to change its 
value.
6Press the SET button.
The setting is complete.
7Press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting or 
Playback screen.
 
						

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