Page 1 ENGLISH 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. CDI-E117-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN...
Page 2: Shooting With The Camera
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/...
Page 3: About The Lcd Monitor
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.
Page 4 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 (Manual), 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.
Page 5 Thumb Index Preparing the Camera Basic Functions Shooting Playback Erasing Print Settings/Transferring Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV My Camera Settings List of Messages Troubleshooting Appendix Photo Tips and Information...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Items marked with procedures. Read 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 ...
Page 7 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 ...
Page 8 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 ...
Page 9: Read This First
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.
Page 10: Safety Precautions
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.
Page 11 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.
Page 12 • 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.
Page 13 • 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.
Page 14 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.
Page 15: Preventing Malfunctions
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.
Page 16: Components Guide
Components Guide Front View Viewfinder Window (p. 39) 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. AF-assist Beam (p. 42) Red-eye Reduction Lamp (p.
Page 17: Back View
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.
Page 18: Operation Panel
Operation Panel Shooting Mode Dial (p. 53) Indicators (p. 17) MENU Button SET Button 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 Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection.
Page 19: Upper Indicator
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)
Page 20: Preparing The Camera
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. Charge Indicator To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Page 21 • 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.
Page 22 Do not allow any metal objects Fig. A Fig. B such as key rings to touch the 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.
Page 23: Installing The Battery Pack
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. Battery Lock Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrows.
Page 24 • 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.
Page 25: Installing The Cf Card
Installing the CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. Label To remove the CF card CF Card Eject Button Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends.
Page 26 • 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.
Page 27 Handling Precautions for CF Cards CF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card. Moving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will cause condensation to form in the card and lead to a malfunction.
Page 28: Setting The Date And Time
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 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights.
Page 29 • 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.
Page 30: Setting The Language
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. Press the MENU button. (Rec.) or displayed. Use the button to select the (Set up) menu. Use the and press the SET button.
Page 31 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. Use the select a language and press the SET button.
Page 32: Basic Functions
Basic Functions Turning the Power On Power Lamp To turn the power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low.
Page 33 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. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off].
Page 34: Switching Between Shooting/Playback
Switching Between Shooting/Playback The mode switch is used to select Shooting and Playback functions. When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the icon appears on the LCD monitor. To Shoot Images (Shooting Mode) Slide the mode switch to To Play Back Images (Playback Mode) Slide the mode switch to •...
Page 35: Using The Lcd Monitor
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. The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.
Page 36: Playback Mode
Playback Mode ( When the mode switch is set to In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not available. , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press.
Page 37: Information Displayed On The Lcd Monitor
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 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].
Page 38 AF Frame (p. 76) * Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)]. is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
Page 39 Playback Mode (Detailed Display) White Balance (p. 81) Photo Effect (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 85) Resolution (Movies) (p. 55) is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. File Number Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55) Movie (p. 93) Compression (Still Images) (p.
Page 40: Histogram Function
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...
Page 41: Using The Viewfinder
Using the Viewfinder The viewfinder can be used to conserve power by setting the LCD monitor to Off (p. 33) while shooting. View Finder Image Seen in Viewfinder vs. Recorded Image Usually the recorded image is wider than the image seen in the viewfinder.
Page 42: Using The 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).
Page 43: Pressing The Shutter Button
Pressing the Shutter Button The shutter button features a two-stage action. Pressing Halfway Pressing halfway automatically sets the exposure and focus. Indicator Press the shutter button halfway. Indicator Status Upper Indicator • Green: Metering complete (two beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire •...
Page 44: Pressing Fully
Pressing Fully Pressing the shutter button down fully activates the shutter and causes the shutter sound to sound. 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.
Page 45: Selecting Menus And Settings
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. Selecting Menu Settings with the FUNC.
Page 46 White Balance (p. 81) ISO Speed (p. 85) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. *The PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is different because it does not feature the Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button Photo Effect (p. 84) ) Compression (p.
Page 47 See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu. Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. Use the button to select a menu. • Select the menu with the icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected.
Page 48 Shooting Mode Rec. Menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode Set up Menu My Camera Menu • • Playback Mode Play Menu When the My camera menu is displayed, pressing the button returns to the Rec./Play menu.
Page 49: Menu Settings And Factory Defaults
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. Quick Shot • On • Off* Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF AiAF frame.
Page 50: Play Menu
Play Menu Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Set up Menu Menu Item Mute 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).
Page 51 Menu Item Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound, operation sound, self-timer sound, shutter sound and playback sound. The volume Volume cannot be adjusted if [Mute] is set to [On]. Off 1 2* 3 4 5 Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when Start-up Vol.
Page 52 Menu Item Date/Time Format File No. Reset Auto Rotate Language Video System 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. •...
Page 53: My Camera Menu
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 options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software.
Page 54: Resetting Settings To Their Default Values
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values You can reset the menu and button settings to the default settings in one operation. Power Lamp • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a separately sold printer. •...
Page 55: Shooting
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.
Page 56: Reviewing An Image Right After Shooting
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. •...
Page 57: Changing Resolution/Compression Settings
(Large) 2048 x 1536 pixels (Medium 1) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 2) 640 x 480 pixels (Small) PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels (Large) 1600 x 1200 pixels (Medium 1) 1024 x 768 pixels...
Page 58 Resolution (Movies) Select 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 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. Purpose button to select an...
Page 59: Quick Shots
• 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).
Page 60: Using The Flash
Using the Flash Use the flash according to the guidelines below. Auto Auto with Red-eye Reduction Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow Synchro – – The flash fires automatically as required by the light level. The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level, and the red-eye reduction lamp fires each time the main flash fires.
Page 61 • 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.
Page 62: Shooting Close-Ups/Infinity Shots
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Macro Infinity – To cancel the macro/infinity mode Press the button to remove • Use the LCD monitor to compose close-ups in macro mode since images composed with the viewfinder may be off-center (p. 39). • The exposure may not be optimal when the flash is used in macro mode in the range of 5 to 30 cm (2.0 in.
Page 63 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 Image Area Subject Telephoto End...
Page 64: Using The Digital Zoom
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 The digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is turned off.
Page 65: Continuous Shooting
PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approximately 2.2 frames/sec. PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approximately 2.5 frames/sec. * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canon’ s testing standard. The actual figures will vary according to the shooting conditions and settings.)
Page 66: Using The Self-Timer
To change the continuous shooting speed • 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. Using the Self-timer With this function, images are shot 10 or 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
Page 67 Changing the Self-timer Countdown Time The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in (My Camera) menu (p. 51). In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Use the button to select and press the MENU button. •...
Page 68: Shooting In Manual Mode
Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish. Slide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to Change the settings. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). Shoot (p.
Page 69: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)
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. To merge the images on a computer, use PhotoStitch, one of the supplied programs.
Page 70 • 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 Slide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to Use the button to select the...
Page 71 • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist] mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting mode (p. 82). • The settings for the first image are used to take subsequent images in the sequence.
Page 72: Shooting A Movie
Shooting a Movie PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 500 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 430 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels Slide the mode switch to and turn the mode dial to The LCD monitor turns on and displays the maximum recording time (in seconds).
Page 73 • QuickTime 3.0 or later is required to play back movie files (AVI/ Motion JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled with Mac OS 8.5 or later...
Page 74: Shooting Hard-To-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, Af Lock)
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 •...
Page 75 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. 76) is recommended since the camera focuses using the center AF frame only.
Page 76: Locking The Exposure Setting (Ae Lock)
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.
Page 77: Locking The Flash Exposure Setting (Fe Lock)
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. To release the FE lock Press the button. Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on.
Page 78: Switching Between Focusing Modes
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.
Page 79: Switching Between Light Metering Modes
Switching between Light Metering Modes You can switch between metering modes to shoot. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of Evaluative the subject, the brightness, the direct light, and the backlighting, and adjusts the settings to the correct...
Page 80: Adjusting The Exposure Compensation
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. To reset the exposure compensation Return the setting to 0.
Page 81: Shooting In Long Shutter Mode
Shooting in Long Shutter Mode You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter. In the (Rec.) menu, select See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Use the button to select [On] and press the MENU button. The display will return to the Shooting screen.
Page 82 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.
Page 83: Adjusting The Tone (White Balance)
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according Auto to shooting conditions. Daylight For recording outdoors on a bright day. Cloudy For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies.
Page 84: Setting A Custom White Balance
This setting cannot be adjusted when the photo effects are selected. 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.
Page 85 • You are recommended to set the shooting mode to exposure compensation setting to zero (±0) before setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
Page 86: Changing The Photo Effect
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 Vivid Neutral Low Sharpening Records subjects with softened outlines. Sepia Records with no effect. Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors.
Page 87: Adjusting The Iso Speed
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. • Higher ISO speeds increase image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO speed as possible.
Page 88: Setting The Auto Rotate Function
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.
Page 89: Resetting The File Number
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 card is inserted.
Page 90 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.
Page 91: Playback
Playback Displaying Images Individually You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. Slide the mode switch to (Playback). The last recorded image will appear in the display (single image playback).
Page 92: Magnifying Images
Magnifying Images 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. Press the zoom lever toward • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback.
Page 93: Viewing Images In Sets Of Nine (Index Playback)
Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) Selected Image Movie To return to single image playback Press the zoom lever toward Press the zoom lever toward Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Use the change the image selection.
Page 94 Switching between Sets of Nine Images Jump Bar To return to index playback Press the zoom lever toward Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display. Use the button to move to the previous set or the next set. Hold the SET button down and press the button to jump to the first or last set.
Page 95: Viewing Movies
Viewing Movies You can playback movie clips shot in Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. Movie Control Volume Level Panel mode. Use the button to select a movie. Images with a Press the SET button. • The movie control panel will display. •...
Page 96: Operating The Movie Control Panel
Pausing and Resuming Play Operating the movie control panel • You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p.
Page 97: Editing Movies
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. Movie Editing Panel Movie Editing Bar Use the button to select a...
Page 98 • The minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second. • It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (p.
Page 99: Rotating Images In The Display
Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. 0° (Original) • Movies cannot be rotated. • When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images.
Page 100: Attaching Sound Memos To Images
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. Sound Memo Panel Exiting the Sound Memos Press the MENU button.
Page 101: Playing/Erasing Sound Memos
Playing/Erasing Sound Memos Sound Memo Panel • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The “Memory card full” message will display when the CF card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. •...
Page 102: Automated Playback (Slide Shows)
Automated Playback (Slide Shows) Starting a Slide Show A selection of images or all the images on a CF card can be displayed one- by-one in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 110). All Images Slide Show 1-3 Plays all images on the CF card in order.
Page 103 • 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 Fast Forwarding/Rewinding a Slide Show Stopping a Slide Show Selecting Images for Slide Shows You can mark images for inclusion in slide shows 1-3.
Page 104 Display the Slide Show menu. See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100). Use the button to select [Program] and the select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. Use the button to choose [Select] and press the SET button.
Page 105: Adjusting The Play Time And Repeat Settings
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. Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between Play Time 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have Repeat been displayed or continues until stopped.
Page 106: Protecting Images
Protecting Images You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure. Protection Icon To cancel protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images (p.
Page 107: Erasing
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 button to select an image for deletion and press the...
Page 108: Erasing All Images
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. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button.
Page 109: Formatting Cf Cards
• When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted CF card might be the cause. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the problem. • CF cards formatted in other cameras, computers, or peripheral devices may not operate correctly in this camera.
Page 110: Printing
(CF card) to a photo developing center This camera complies with the PictBridge standard, which allows you to print with non- Canon PictBridge compliant printers as well. Digital Print Order Format This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera.
Page 111 Please refer to the System Map supplied with your camera for direct print compatible printer (CP series or Bubble Jet printers) information. Direct Print Compatible Printing Connect the camera to the printer Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) Print For details, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide).
Page 112: Setting The Dpof Print Settings
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.
Page 113 Single Images Number of Print Copies Selected for an Index Print All the Images on a CF Card Select images for printing. As shown below, selection methods differ according to the options chosen for the (Print Type) settings (p. 113). (Standard)/ Use the button to select an image...
Page 114 • The icon may display for a CF card that has had print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings.
Page 115: Setting The Print Style
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Standard Index Print Type Both Date File No. Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format.
Page 116 • When [Print Type] is set to [Index], the [Date] and [File No.] cannot be set to [On] at the same time. • With CP printers, if [Print Type] is set to [Both], both [Date] and [File No.] can be set to [On], however, only the file number is printed for the index print.
Page 117 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. In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). Use the button to select [Reset] and press the SET button.
Page 118: Image Transmission Settings (Dpof Transfer Order)
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.
Page 119 Selected for Transfer • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card. Use the button to move between images and the button to select and deselect them. •...
Page 120: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
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 With this method, you download images using computer commands after you have installed the appropriate software.
Page 121: Connecting The Camera To A Computer
- ZoomBrowser EX: 200 MB or more (Including the PhotoRecord printing program) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Display 800 x 600 pixels/ High Color (16 bit) or better is required...
Page 122 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.
Page 123 • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only). If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].
Page 124 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).
Page 125: Downloading Images By Direct Transfer
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 New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select &...
Page 126 Select & Transfer/Wallpaper Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select &...
Page 127: 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.
Page 128: Downloading Directly From A Cf Card
Downloading Directly from a CF Card Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. • 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.
Page 129: Viewing Images On A Tv Set
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. Power Lamp VIDEO AUDIO...
Page 130 Power Lamp • A TV set cannot be used in • 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.
Page 131: Customizing The Camera (My Camera Settings)
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 option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals.
Page 132 • If you select theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If the [Mute] option in the will not sound even if each sound item is individually set to (On) in the My Camera menu (p. 48). Press the MENU button. •...
Page 133: Registering My Camera Settings
Registering My Camera Settings Images recorded onto the CF card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the supplied software to upload your computer’s images and sounds to the camera. Registering CF Card Images and Sounds menu items.
Page 134 • Sounds recorded with the movie and sound memo functions cannot be added as My Camera settings. • The prior setting is erased when a new My Camera setting is added. Select an image or record a sound. Start-up Image Use the button to select the image you wish to register and press the SET...
Page 135 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: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) •...
Page 136: List Of Messages
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. Busy...
Page 137 A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have been recorded. Check image...
Page 138: Troubleshooting
(See Formatting CF Cards (p. 107).) • If reformatting does not work, the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. You attempted to play • Computer images that cannot be back images shot...
Page 139 Problem 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 pack Battery life exceeded consumed quickly if battery pack loses its charge quickly at...
Page 140 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 Cause Use the focus lock or AF lock to The subject is hard •...
Page 141 Problem White dots appear Light from the flash on the image has reflected off dust particles or insects in the air. (This is especially noticeable when shooting at wide angle) Flash does not fire Flash is set to off Image not showing Incorrect video on TV monitor system setting...
Page 142: Appendix
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.
Page 143: Using A Car Battery Charger (Sold Separately)
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.
Page 144: Camera Care And Maintenance
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet.
Page 145: Specifications
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 Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 5.0 million PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx.
Page 146 (When sensitivity is set to AUTO.) Auto/manual/stitch assist/movie High-speed: PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 2.5 shots/sec. Normal: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off) Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx. 10- sec.
Page 147 Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Slide show. Direct Print Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant Display Languages 12 languages available for menus and messages...
Page 148 Dimensions Weight *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. By connecting to an Exif Print-compliant printer, the camera’s image data at the time of shooting is used and optimized, yielding extremely high quality prints.
Page 149: Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity Battery Pack NB-1LH (fully charged) Number of recordable images Playback Time * 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.
Page 150 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) FC-32MH FC-64M...
Page 151 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) (320 x 240 pixels) Movie (160 x 120 pixels) • The maximum movie clip length is approximately min.* or...
Page 152 (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (640 x 480) (640 x 480) Movies (320 x 240) (160 x 120) PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 Resolution (2272 x 1704) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) (320 x 240)
Page 153 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 Nominal Voltage Typical Capacity Cycle Life Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE Rated Input Rated Output...
Page 154 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight * When charging Battery Pack NB-1LH DC 12 – 24 V, 4.3 W 4.2 V DC/0.55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Approx.
Page 155: Photo Tips And Information
Photo Tips and Information Tip for Using the Self-timer Normally the camera shakes a little when you press the shutter button. Setting the self-timer to 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.
Page 156: Iso Speed
ISO Speed 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.
Page 157: Index
Index 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 Battery Capacity...
Page 158 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 ...95 Playback... 93 Shooting ...
Page 159 MEMO...
Page 160 • Canon reserves the right to change the specifications of the hardware and software described herein at anytime without prior notice. • No part of this guide may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of Canon.
Page 161 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Page 162: Functions Available In Each Shooting Mode
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 Large Medium 1 Medium 2 Resolution Small Movie Movie...
Page 163 Setting can only be selected for the first image. (Shaded Area): Setting is memorized even when the camera power is shut off. is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. The ISO speed is automatically set. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values in a single operation (p.

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Preparing the Camera

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Printing

Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order)

Connecting the Camera to a Computer

Viewing Images on a TV Set

Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)

List of Messages

Troubleshooting

Appendix

Photo Tips and Information

Index

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