Canon Digital IXUS 500 User Manual

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Basic Functions
Menu Item OptionsReference 
Page
 Volume
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].
Off    1    2*   3    4    5-
 Start-up Vol.Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when 
the camera power is turned on.p. 30
 Operation Vol.Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that 
beeps when any button other than the shutter 
button is pressed.–
 Selftimer Vol.Adjusts the volume of the self-timer sound 
played 2 sec. before the shutter is released.p. 64
 Shutter VolumeAdjusts the volume of the sound played when 
the shutter releases. The shutter sound does 
not play when a movie is recording.p. 41
 Playback Vol.Adjusts the volume of movie sounds and 
sound memos.p. 93
p. 98
 LCD Brightness
Adjusts the LCD brightness of the LCD monitor. -7 to 0* to +7
Use the   or   button to adjust the 
brightness. If you press the   or   button, 
the display returns to the Set up menu. You 
can check the brightness in the LCD monitor 
while you are adjusting the setting.–
 Power SavingSets the [Auto Power Down] and [Display Off] 
options.
p. 31
 Auto Power Down
Sets whether or not the camera automatically 
powers down after a set period of time elapses 
without something being pressed.
On*
Off
 Display OffSets the length of time before the LCD monitor 
goes off when no camera operation is 
performed.
 10 sec.
20 sec.30 sec.
 1 min.*2 min.3 min.
 
						

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  Date/TimeSets the date and time and the date format. p. 26
  FormatFormats (initializes) CF cards. p. 107
   File No. ResetSets how file numbers are assigned to images 
when new CF cards are inserted.
On
Off*p. 87
  Auto RotateSets whether or not images shot with the 
camera held vertically are automatically 
rotated in the display.
On*
Offp. 86
  LanguageSets the language used in menus and 
messages on the LCD monitor.
 English*  Italiano
 Deutsch  Norsk
 Français  Svenska
 Nederlands  Español
 Dansk  Chinese
 Suomi  Japanese
You can also change the language in playback 
mode by holding the SET button and pressing 
the MENU button.p. 28
   Video SystemSets the video output signal standard.
NTSC
PALp. 127 Menu Item Options
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Basic Functions
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 
Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk for details.
 How the [Mute] option in the   (Set up) Menu and Sounds in the   
(My Camera) Menu Interact
To turn off each sound, such as the start-up sound, shutter sound, 
operation sound and selftimer sound, [Mute] must first be set to [On] in the 
 (Set up) menu. When [Mute] is set to [On], each sound option will not 
sound even if they are set individually to [On]. The warning sound, however, 
will emit even when [Mute] is set to [On].
My Camera Menu
Menu Item Available SettingsReference 
Page
 ThemeSelects a common theme for each My 
Camera settings item.
p. 129  Start-up ImageSets the image displayed when the 
camera power is turned on.
 Start-up SoundSets the sound emitted when the camera 
power is turned on.
 Operation SoundSets the sound emitted when any button 
other than the shutter button is pressed.
 Selftimer SoundSets the sound emitted 2 seconds before 
the shutter releases in self-timer mode.
 Shutter SoundSets the sound emitted when the shutter 
button is pressed. There is no shutter 
sound for movies.
My Camera Menu Contents (Off) /  * /   / 
 
						

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Resetting Settings to Their Default Values
You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one 
operation.
 Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a 
computer or to a separately sold printer.
 The following cannot be reset.
- The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the 
 (Set up) menu (p. 50)
- White balance data recorded with the custom white balance 
function (p. 82).
- Newly added My Camera settings 
(p. 131)
1Press the ON/ OFF button until the 
power lamp lights green.
Set the mode switch to any position.
2Press and hold the MENU button for 
more than 5 seconds.
3Use the   or   button to select 
[OK] and press the SET button.
To exit without resetting, select [Cancel].
Power Lamp
 
						

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Shooting
   Shooting in Auto Mode
In this mode, all you have to do is press the shutter button and let the 
camera do everything else.
See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160).
 With the Review function, you can change the length of time images 
show on the LCD monitor after shooting, or set it so they do not show 
at all (p. 54).
1Slide the mode switch to   and 
turn the mode dial to  .
2Aim the camera at the subject.
3Use the zoom lever to achieve the 
desired composition (relative 
subject size in the viewfinder) (p. 
40).
4Press the shutter button halfway (p. 
41).
 Two beeps will sound when the camera 
has finished metering, and the upper 
indicator beside the viewfinder will light 
green or orange. If the LCD monitor is on, 
the AF frame will appear green.
 If the subject is difficult to focus on, the lower 
indicator beside the viewfinder will blink yellow 
and the beep will sound one time.
5Press the shutter button fully (p. 
42).
 You will hear the sound of the shutter 
when the shutter activates.
 The picture appears for two seconds on 
the LCD monitor.
Shooting
 
						

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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.
 You can do the following while the image is displayed.
- Display the image’s detailed information (p. 34).
- Erase the image (p. 105).
- Magnify the image in the display (When pressing the SET button 
while the image is displayed) (p. 90).
Changing the Review Duration
The default review time is 2 seconds. The review function can be set to [Off] or 
changed to any time in the range of 2 to 10 seconds in one-second increments.
1In the   (Rec.) menu, select  .
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
2Use the  or  button to select 
review setting and press the MENU 
button.
 With the [Off] option, the image will not 
automatically display.
 In the [2 sec.] to [10 sec.] range, the 
image will continue to display for the 
specified time even if the shutter button is 
released.
 Holding the shutter button down after a 
shot holds the image in the display 
regardless of the setting.
 
						

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Shooting
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
You can change the resolution and compression (excluding movies) 
settings to suit the purpose of the image you are about to shoot.
DIGITAL IXUS 500   
DIGITAL IXUS 430   
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
Resolution Purpose
  
(Large) 2592 x 1944 pixelsLarge Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 
297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
 Print larger than Letter size* 216 x 
279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
  
(Medium 1) 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
  
(Medium 2) 1600 x 1200 pixels Print postcard size 148 x 100 
mm (6 x 4 in.) prints 
 Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 
3.5 in.) prints
  
(Small) 640 x 480 pixelsSmall
 Send images as e-mail attachments Shoot more images
Resolution Purpose
  
(Large) 2272 x 1704 pixelsLarge Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 
297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints
 Print larger than Letter size* 216 x 
279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints
  (Medium 1)  1600 x 1200 pixels
 Print postcard size 148 x 100 
mm (6 x 4 in.) prints 
 Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 
3.5 in.) prints
  
(Medium 2) 1024 x 768 pixels Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 
x 2.1 in.) prints
  
(Small) 640 x 480 pixelsSmall Send images as e-mail 
attachments
 Shoot more images
 
						

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Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
Compression Purpose
SuperfineHigh 
Quality Shoot higher quality images
Fine Shoot normal quality images
NormalNormal
 Shoot more images
Resolution
640 x 480 pixels (Not featured on the DIGITAL IXUS 430)
320 x 240 pixels
160 x 120 pixels
1In the FUNC. menu, select * or *.
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).* The current setting is displayed.
2Use the   or   button to select an 
option.
Compression (Excluding Movies)
Select ,  or .
Resolution (Still Images)
Select , ,  or .
Resolution (Movies)
Select *,  or .
You can shoot right after selecting an option. 
The menu displays again after the shot, 
allowing you to change the settings easily.
*   is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
 
						

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Shooting
See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150).
See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).
Quick Shots
You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting “photo 
opportunities”.
 You cannot select the quick shot method for use with the viewfinder 
(LCD monitor must be on). 
 The LCD monitor display freezes while the camera is autofocusing.  
3Press the FUNC. button.
The display will return to the Shooting 
screen.
1Press the DISP. button to turn the 
LCD monitor on.
2In the   (Rec.) menu, select  .
See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43).
3Use the  or  button to select [On] 
and press the MENU button.
 The display will return to the Shooting 
screen.
 The   icon will display on the LCD 
monitor (detailed display on) when the 
Quick Shot option is set to On.
 
						

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Using the Flash  
Use the flash according to the guidelines below.     
AutoThe flash fires automatically as required by the light level.
Auto with 
Red-eye
Reduction
The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting 
level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time 
the main flash fires.
Flash OnThe flash fires with every shot.
Flash OffThe flash will not fire.
Slow 
SynchroThe flash timing is adjusted to slow shutter speeds. This 
reduces the chance that the background will be dark when 
shots are taken at night or in rooms with artificial lighting.
The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot.
Use of a tripod is recommended.