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KORISNIČKI PRIRUČNIK IXUS 500 HS CANON

IXUS 500 HS

Camera User Guide

  • Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the safety precautions.
  • This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera correctly.
  • Keep the guide handy for future reference.

ENGLISH

Package Contents

Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.

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Camera

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Battery Pack NB-9L (with terminal cover)

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Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE

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Interface Cable IFC-400PCU

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Wrist Strap WS-DC11

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Getting Started

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DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk

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Warranty System Booklet

• A memory card is not included (p. 3).

User Manuals

For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk (p. 26).

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- Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals. Microsoft Word/Word Viewer can be installed to view the Word manuals (required only for manuals for the Middle East).

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

- microSD memory cards*

- microSDHC memory cards*

- microSDXC memory cards*

* Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera.

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Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your operating system).

Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory, including memory cards, that results in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
- Images recorded by the camera are intended for personal use. Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some commercial settings.
- For information on your camera's warranty, please refer to the Warranty information provided with your camera. For Canon Customer Support, please refer to the warranty information for contact information.
Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.
- The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic film for protection against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film before using the camera.
- When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm. This does not indicate damage.

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

Canon ON/OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

① Lens
② Zoom lever

Shooting: [♠] (telephoto) / ⏻ (wide angle)

Playback: Q (magnify) / □ (index)

③ Shutter button
④ Indicator

⑤ ON/OFF button
⑥ Mode switch
⑦ ▶ (Playback) button
⑧ Lamp
⑨ Flash
⑩ Microphone
⑪ Speaker

  • ⚠️: Important information you should know
    Notes and tips for expert camera use
    (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number)
  • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
  • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as "the memory card".
  • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still images, movies, or both.

Still Images

Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images.

Movies

Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies.

Diagram of a device rear panel with labeled ports and connection points, showing internal components like buttons, display, and function set.

① Battery cover
② DC coupler terminal cover
③ Tripod socket
④ Screen (LCD monitor)
⑤ Memory card cover
⑥ Strap mount
⑦ HDMI ^TM terminal
⑧ AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal

⑨ Movie button
⑩ ☑ (Exposure compensation) / Up button
⑪ (Macro) / Left button
⑫ ↓ (Flash) / Right button
⑬ DISP. (Display) / Down button
⑭ FUNC./SET button
⑮ MENU button

- In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble.

• The following camera buttons are represented by icons.

▲ Up button ⑩ on back
Left button ⑪ on back
▶ Right button ⑫ on back
▼ Down button ⑬ on back
FUNC./SET button ⑭ on back

• On-screen text is indicated in brackets.

Contents

Package Contents ......2

Compatible Memory Cards....3

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information....3

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ....4

Contents 6

Contents: Basic Operations......8

Safety Precautions....10

Initial Preparations....13

Trying the Camera Out .....21

Included Software, Manuals .....26

Accessories 32

Specifications....33

1 Camera Basics ......37

On/Off 38

Shutter Button....39

Shooting Modes....39

Shooting Display Options ....40

FUNC. Menu....41

MENU Menu 42

Indicator Display 43

Clock....43

2 Smart Auto Mode .....45

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode......46

Common, Convenient Features.....55

Using Face ID 61

Image Customization Features......70

Helpful Shooting Features .....76

Customizing Camera Operation .....79

3 Other Shooting Modes.....81

Specific Scenes 82

Applying Special Effects .....86

Special Modes for Other Purposes....95

Shooting Various Movies .... 103

4 P mode .....105

Shooting in Program AE Mode (P Mode) 106

Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) ...... 107

Color and Continuous Shooting .... 110

Shooting Range and Focusing..... 115

Flash 123

Other Settings 125

5 Playback Mode .....127

Viewing....128

Browsing and Filtering Images..... 132

Editing Face ID Information...... 135

Image Viewing Options ...... 137

Protecting Images 141

Erasing Images 145

Rotating Images 148

Image Categories...... 150

Editing Still Images.... 154

Editing Movies 159

6 Setting Menu....161

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 162

7 Accessories....173

Tips on Using Included Accessories....174

Optional Accessories 175

Using Optional Accessories ...... 177

Printing Images 182

Contents

8 Appendix....195

Troubleshooting 196

Handling Precautions.... 199

On-Screen Messages....200

On-Screen Information 202

Functions and Menu Tables......206

Index....214

Contents: Basic Operations

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Shoot

- Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) 46

Shooting people well

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Portraits

(p. 82)

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Against Snow

(p. 83)

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Smooth Skin

(p. 85)

Matching specific scenes

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Night Scenes

(p. 82)

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Low Light

(p. 83)

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Under Water

(p. 83)

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Fireworks

(p. 83)

Applying special effects

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Vivid Colors

(p. 86)

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Poster Effect

(p. 86)

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Fish-Eye Effect

(p. 87)

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Miniature Effect

(p. 88)

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Toy Camera Effect

(p. 89)

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Soft Focus

(p. 90)

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Monochrome

(p. 91)

  • Focus on faces ...... 46, 82, 117
  • Without using the flash (Flash Off) 58
    With myself in the shot (Self-Timer).... 56, 98
  • Add the shooting date and time (Date Stamp).... 59
    Use Face ID 61, 129
    ● Movie clips and photos together (Movie Digest).... 95

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View

• View images (Playback Mode) 128
● Automatic playback (Slideshow).... 138
- On a TV 177
- On a computer 27
- Browse through images quickly.... 132
- Erase images.... 145

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Shoot/View Movies

  • Shoot movies.... 46, 103
    • View movies ...... 128
  • Fast-moving subjects, slow-motion playback 103

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Print

- Print pictures.... 182

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Save

- Save images to a computer.... 27

Safety Precautions

  • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
  • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment.
  • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use.

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Warning

Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people's eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could 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.

Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.
- Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the product.
- Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
- To avoid the risk of injury, do not touch the interior of the product if it has been dropped or otherwise damaged.
- Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke, a strange smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
- Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to clean the product.
- Do not let the product come into contact with water (e.g. sea water) or other liquids.
- Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the camera.

This could result in electrical shock or fire.

If liquids or foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery.

If the battery charger becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Use only the recommended battery.
- Do not place the battery near or in direct flame.
- Unplug the power cord periodically, and using a dry cloth, wipe away any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.
- Do not handle the power cord with wet hands.
- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, or not fully plugged into the outlet.
- Do not allow dirt or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact the terminals or plug.

The battery may explode or leak, resulting in electrical shock or fire. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water.

- Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

- Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs.

It is possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones to the loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on an audio CD player (music player). Additionally, this could damage the speakers.

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Caution

Denotes the possibility of injury.

  • When holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to bang it, subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.
  • Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

  • Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
    If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
  • When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing.
    This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
  • Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places:

  • Places subject to strong sunlight

  • Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
  • Humid or dusty areas

These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.

High temperatures may cause deformation of the camera or battery charger casing.

- Viewing images on the camera screen for prolonged periods may cause discomfort.

Caution

Denotes the possibility of damage to the equipment.

  • Do not aim the camera at bright light sources (such as the sun on a clear day). Doing so may damage the image sensor.
  • When using the camera on a beach or at a windy location, be careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

Safety Precautions

• In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash.
This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit.
- Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera.
If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur.
• Before you discard the battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
- Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet after charging is complete, or when you are not using it.
- Do not place anything, such as cloth, on top of the battery charger while it is charging.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
- Do not place the battery near pets.
Pets biting the battery could cause leakage, overheating or explosion, resulting in fire or damage.
- Do not sit down with the camera in your pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
- When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not come into contact with the screen.
- Do not attach any hard objects to the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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Initial Preparations

Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching the Strap

Diagram showing cable installation steps with numbered instructions for connecting cables to a device panel

Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole (①), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (②).

Holding the Camera

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- Place the strap around your wrist. - When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.

Charging the Battery

Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged.

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1 Remove the cover.

Control On

2 Insert the battery.

After aligning the ▲ marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in (①) and down (②).

CB-2LB

3 Charge the battery.

For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug (①) and plug the charger into a power outlet (②).
- For CB-2LBE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.
The charging lamp turns orange and charging begins.
When the charging is finished, the lamp turns green.

CB-2LBE

4 Remove the battery.

After unplugging the battery charger, remove the battery by pushing it in (①) and up (②).

Diagram of a battery pack with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement

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• To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
- For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger to other objects. Make sure that it can always move freely.

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- For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

Inserting the Battery

Insert the included battery.

Diagram showing a device component with labeled parts ① and ②, indicating directional movement or assembly.

1 Open the cover.

- Slide the cover (①) and open it (②).

Canon

Terminals
Battery Lock

2 Insert the battery.

  • While pressing the battery lock in the direction of the arrow, insert the battery facing as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.
  • Batteries inserted facing the wrong way cannot be locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery is facing the right way and locks when inserted.

Diagram showing a device component with numbered arrows indicating parts of the main body and side.

3 Close the cover.

- Lower the cover (①) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position (②).

Inserting the Memory Card

Insert a memory card (sold separately).

Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 166).

Diagram showing a mechanical component with labeled parts ① and ②, indicating directional movement or assembly.

1 Open the cover.

- Slide the cover (①) and open it (②).

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natural_image Diagram of a device's internal structure with a label pointing to a card (no text or symbols present)

2 Insert the memory card.

  • Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position.
    Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

Diagram showing a mechanical component with numbered parts and directional arrows indicating motion or assembly.

3 Close the cover.

- Lower the cover (①) and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position (②).

Removing the Battery

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  • Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow.
    The battery will pop up.

Removing the Memory Card

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  • Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release the memory card.
    The memory card will pop up.

Setting the Date and Time

A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images.

ON OFF AUTO

1 Turn the camera on.

  • Press the ON/OFF button.
    The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

Date/Time Set Date/Time. 02. 02. 2012 10: 00 mm/dd/yy OFF MENU Skip SET Next

2 Set the date and time.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option.
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to specify the date and time.
  • When finished, press the Ⓗ function SET button.

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graph TD
    A["Display Icon"] --> B["Refresh Icon"]
    B --> C["Device Icon"]
    C --> D["Flush Icon"]
    D --> E["Check Button"]
    E --> F["Function SE"]
    F --> G["MENU"]

Initial Preparations

02.02.2012 10:00 New York MENU Previous SET OK

Diagram showing a vertical control panel with icons for display, refresh, and menu functions

3 Set the local time zone.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose your local time zone.

4 Finish the setup process.

- Press the FUNC SET button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. - To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF button.

Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.

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- To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose ⚙ OFF in step 2 and then choose ⚙ by pressing the ▲▼ buttons.

Changing the Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

FUNC SET MENU

Lens Retract 1 min. Power Saving... Time Zone... Date/Time... 02.02. '12 10:00 Video System NTSC Sets the date and time

Diagram showing a rotary dial with control buttons and function labels, alongside a vertical panel with icons and labels like 'MENU' and 'FUN SE'.

1 Access the camera menu.

- Press the MENU button.

2 Choose [Date/Time].

  • Move the zoom lever to choose the 🎩 tab.
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

3 Change the date and time.

  • Follow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings.
  • Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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  • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
  • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 175), even if the camera is left off.
  • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.

Display Language

The display language can be changed as needed.

ON/C AUTO

DISP FUNC SET MENU FUNC SET MENU

EnglishSuomiMagyar
DeutschNorskTürkçe
FrançaisSvenska繁體中文
NederlandsEspañol한국어
Dansk简体中文문LINE
ItalianoРусскийالعربية
УкраїнськаPortuguêsRomână
В. MalaysiaЕллэнνικάفارسی
IndonesianPolskiدیدی
Tiếng ViệtČeština日本語

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    A["Start"] --> B["Display Icon"]
    B --> C["Refresh Icon"]
    C --> D["Device Icon"]
    D --> E["Process Button"]
    E --> F["Function SE"]
    F --> G["(MENU)"]

1 Enter Playback mode.

- Press the ▶ button.

2 Access the setting screen.

- Press and hold the FUNC SET button, and then immediately press the MENU button.

3 Set the display language.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose a language, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed.

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- A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the FUNC SET button before you press the MENU button. In this case, press the FUNC SET button to dismiss the clock icon and repeat step 2.

- You can also change the display language by pressing the MENU button and choosing [Language] on the 📊 tab.

Trying the Camera Out

Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.

Shooting (Smart Auto)

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

ON OFF AUTO

1 Turn the camera on.

  • Press the ON/OFF button.
    The startup screen is displayed.

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2 Enter AUTO mode.

  • Set the mode switch to AUTO.
  • Aim the camera at the subject. As the camera determines the scene, it will make a slight clicking noise.
    Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen.
    Frames displayed around any subjects that are detected indicate that they are in focus.

1261 1920 12'24" Start Tracking AF

3 Compose the shot.

- To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [▲] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [▲] (wide angle).

ON/OFF 10

Trying the Camera Out

ON/OFF 10

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AF Frames

ON/OFF TO

Shoot.

Shooting Still Images

① Focus.

- Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

② Shoot.

  • Press the shutter button all the way down.
    As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
    Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends.
    Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
    Even while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again.

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Elapsed Time
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CANON IXUS 500 HS - ② Shoot. - 3

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Shooting Movies

① Start shooting.

- Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [●Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.

Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
▶ Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus.
- Once recording begins, you can take your finger off the movie button.

② Finish shooting.

  • Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.
    Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.

Viewing

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

ON/C AUTO

1 Enter Playback mode.

  • Press the ▶ button.
    Your last shot is displayed.

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    A["DISP"] --> B["图层"]
    B --> C["向下箭头"]
    C --> D["向下箭头"]
    D --> E["向下箭头"]

2 Browse through your images.

- To view the previous image, press the ◀ button. To view the next image, press the ▶ button.

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To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the ◀▶ buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the ◀▶ buttons to browse through images.
To return to single-image display, press the FUNC SET button.
To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the ▲▼ buttons in Scroll Display mode.
Movies are identified by a SET icon. To play movies, go to step 3.

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Play Movie Movie playback begins

3 Play movies.

  • Press the Ⓗ button, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ▶ , and then press the Ⓗ button again.
  • Playback now begins, and after the movie is finished, SET is displayed.
  • To adjust the volume, press the ▲▼ buttons during playback.

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- To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.

Erasing the Images

You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

Erase? Cancel Erase

1 Choose an image to erase.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

2 Erase the image.

  • Press the ⬤ button, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose 📊, and then press the ⬤ button again.
    After [Erase?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the ⏚️ button.
    The current image is now erased.
  • To cancel erasure, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

DISP. FUNCTION SE (MENU)

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• You can also erase all images at once (p. 145).

Included Software, Manuals

The software and the manuals on the included CD-ROMs are introduced below, with instructions for installation, saving images to a computer, and using the manuals.

Features of the Included Software

After installing the software on the CD-ROM, you can do the following things on your computer.

ImageBrowser EX

  • Import images and change camera settings
  • Manage images: view, search, and organize
  • Print and edit images
  • Update to the latest software version with the auto update function

Auto Update Function

Using the included software, you can update to the latest version, and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). Be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection so you can use this function.

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- Internet access is required to use this function, and any ISP account charges and access fees must be paid separately.

- This function may not be available depending on the camera or region you live in.

Manuals

The following manuals are provided on the DIGITAL CAMERA Manuals Disk.

Camera User Guide

Once you are familiar with the information in Getting Started, refer to this for a more in-depth understanding of camera operation.

ImageBrowser EX User Guide

Refer to this guide when using the included software.

This guide can be referenced from the ImageBrowser EX Help function.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - ImageBrowser EX User Guide - 1

- Depending on the country or region where you purchased your camera, the ImageBrowser EX User Guide may not be accessible from the Help function. In such cases, it will either be included on the CD-ROM bundled with your camera, or you can download the latest version from the Canon website.

System Requirements

The included software can be used on the following computers.

Windows

Operating SystemWindows 7 SP1Windows Vista SP2Windows XP SP3
ComputerComputers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
Processor1.6 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)
RAMWindows 7 (64 bit): 2 GB or moreWindows 7 (32 bit), Windows Vista (64 bit, 32 bit):1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)Windows XP: 512 MB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
InterfacesUSB
Free Hard Disk Space440 MB or more*
Display1024 x 768 resolution or higher

* In Windows XP, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance.

Macintosh

Operating SystemMac OS X 10.6
ComputerComputers running one of the above operating systems (preinstalled), with an included USB port and Internet connection
ProcessorCore Duo 1.83 GHz or higher (still images), Core 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or higher (movies)
RAM1 GB or more (still images), 2 GB or more (movies)
InterfacesUSB
Free Hard Disk Space550 MB or more
Display1024 x 768 resolution or higher

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Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions.

Installing the Software

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. Using the software auto update function, you can update to the latest version and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded), so be sure to install the software on a computer with an Internet connection.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Installing the Software - 1

natural_image Illustration of a laptop with a CD icon showing an arrow pointing to it (no text or symbols present)

1 Insert the CD-ROM in the computer's CD-ROM drive.

Insert the included CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) in the computer's CD-ROM drive.
- On a Macintosh computer, after inserting the disc, double-click the desktop disc icon to open it, and then double-click the 🔊 icon displayed.

Canon DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Digital Easy Installation Custom Installation Select Basic Features for you want to install. Exit

2 Begin the installation.

- Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

Connect the camera/follower that this CD was bundled with to your computer. The software that is compatible with your camera/follower will be downloaded automatically. Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Installation Registration Finish Procedures: 1. Connect the device is the computer with a USB cable. 2. Turn on the device's power, for a digital video camera, switch to the still image playback mode. 3. If other encodes an icon, close them. 4. On Next! □ Install without connecting the device Cancel Next

3 When a message is displayed prompting you to connect the camera, connect it to a computer.

- With the camera turned off, open the cover (①). With the smaller plug of the included interface cable (p. 2) in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal (②).

Diagram showing two labeled components: component 1 with clockwise rotation and component 2 connected to a USB connector.

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natural_image Diagram showing a USB port connected to a card with an arrow indicating direction (no text or symbols present)

- Insert the larger plug of the interface cable in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual.

ON OFF AUTO

Install the files.

- Turn the camera on, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.

The software will connect to the Internet to update to the latest version and download new functions. Installation may take some time, depending on computer performance and the Internet connection.

- Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen after installation and remove the CD-ROM when the desktop is displayed.

- Turn the camera off and disconnect the cable.

Installation of the software has been completed. Finish

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- When not connected to the Internet, there are the following limitations.

- The screen in step 3 will not be displayed.

- Some functions may not be installed.

- The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will be installed, so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.

- If you have several cameras that were bundled with ImageBrowser EX on the included CD-ROMs, be sure to use each camera with their included CD-ROM and follow the on-screen installation instructions for each. Doing so will ensure that each camera will receive the correct updates and new functions via the auto update function.

Saving Images to a Computer

Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.

ON/C AUTO

Canon:00000000 Canon Digital Cameras 20% remaining 643 MB free of 1.81 GB Manage media on your disk Add to remove music, video, soundstries Change request Show Red Use your desktop to create this and will continue your disk. Import hardware and video Change pressor Change ground package Change free your disk is mostly with Windows

CanonXXXXXXX Change program You can change the program to use for this task. Import pictures and videos using Windows Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow OK Cancel

CanonX990000X Canon Digital Camera 100% rendering H2/ MB free of 3.63 GB Manage media in your device Add to remote music, pictures, and ideas Close-up video Drive list Use your computer to own files and buttons on your disk. Change general things Change how your desktop works with Windows

1 Connect the camera to the computer.

- Follow step 3 on p. 28 to connect the camera to a computer.

2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow.

- Press the ▶ button to turn the camera on.

- On a Macintosh computer, CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer.

- For Windows, follow the steps introduced below.

- In the screen that displays, click the link to modify the program.

- Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] and then click [OK].

- Double click

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow. - 1

CameraWindow
Image Book Address File Name: Camera 2000000 Resource Index: LS10 Owner's Name: Battery Capacity: Full Image Image Book Address OpenIcon Image at Address

3 Save the images to the computer.

  • Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
    Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
    After images are saved, close CameraWindow, press the ▶ button to turn the camera off, and unplug the cable.
  • For instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.

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  • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the 🔊 icon in the taskbar.
  • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow] on the screen displayed when you turn the camera on in step 2. If CameraWindow is not displayed, click the [Start] menu and choose [All Programs] ▶ [Canon Utilities] ▶ [CameraWindow] ▶ [CameraWindow].
  • On a Macintosh computer, if CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock (the bar at the bottom of the desktop).
    Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the included software, the following limitations apply.

  • It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible.
    Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.

  • Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.
    Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image file sizes.
    Some functions provided by the included software may not be available, such as editing movies or returning images to the camera.

Accessories

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flowchart
graph TD
    A["Canon"] --> B["Interface Cable IFC-400PCU*1"]
    B --> C["Power"]
    C --> D["AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70"]
    A --> E["Memory Card"]
    A --> F["Card Reader"]
    A --> G["Cable"]
    G --> H["HDMI Cable HTC-100"]
    G --> I["Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST"]
    A --> J["Flash Unit"]
    A --> K["Case"]
    A --> L["Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers"]
    A --> M["Wrist Strap WS-DC11"]
    A --> N["Battery Pack NB-9L*1 (with terminal cover)"]
    A --> O["Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE*1"]
    A --> P["DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk"]
    G --> Q["Windows/Macintosh Computer"]
    G --> R["TV/Video System"]

*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.

This product is designed to achieve excellent performance 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.

Specifications

Camera Effective PixelsApprox. 10.1 million pixels
Lens Focal Length12x zoom: 4.0 (W) – 48.0 (T) mm(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 336 (T) mm)
LCD Monitor7.5 cm (3.0 in) color TFT LCDEffective Pixels: Approx. 461,000 dots
File FormatsDesign rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) compliant
Data TypesStill Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)Movies: MOV (H.264 video data, Linear PCM (2 channel stereo) audio data)
InterfacesHi-speed USBHDMI outputAnalog audio output (stereo)Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)
PowerBattery Pack NB-9LAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70
Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines)87.1 x 53.9 x 19.2 mm (3.43 x 2.12 x 0.76 in.)
Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines)Approx. 155 g (approx. 5.47 oz.; including batteries and memory card)Approx. 135 g (approx. 4.76 oz.; camera body only)

Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time

Number of ShotsApprox. 190
Movie Recording Time*1Approx. 30 minutes
Continuous Shooting*2Approx. 50 minutes
Playback TimeApprox. 4 hours

*1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
*2 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops automatically) repeatedly.

  • The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).
    • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above.
    • Number of shots/recording time with fully charged batteries.

Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card

Resolution (Pixels)Compression RatioNo. Shots per Memory Card (Approx.)
4 GB16 GB
L (Large)CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 18803546
10M/3648x2736CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 214725925
M1 (Medium 1)CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 314035649
6M/2816x2112CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 423219344
M2 (Medium 2)CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 5365814724
2M/1600x1200CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 6635425574
S (Small)CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 71341653992
0.3M/640x480CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 82012480988

• These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
- Table values are based on images with a 4:3 aspect ratio. Changing the aspect ratio (see p. 70) will enable more shots, because less data is used per image than for 4:3 images. However, with M2, 16:9 images have a resolution of 1920 × 1080 pixels, which requires more data than for 4:3 images.

Recording Time per Memory Card

Image QualityRecording Time per Memory Card
4 GB16 GB
1920 14 min. 34 sec.58 min. 40 sec.
1280 20 min. 44 sec.* ^1 1 hr. 23 min. 29 sec.* ^2
640 43 min. 44 sec.2 hr. 56 min. 3 sec.

*1 Approx. 13 min. 35 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104).
*2 Approx. 54 min. 42 sec. for iFrame movies (see p. 104).

• These values are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.

- Recording will automatically stop when the file size of an individual clip being recorded reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 10 minutes (for 1920 or 1280 movies) or approximately 1 hour (for 640 movies).

- On some memory cards, recording may stop before the maximum clip length has been reached. Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended.

Flash Range

Maximum wide angle (☐)10 cm – 2.5 m (approx. 3.9 in. – 8.2 ft.)
Maximum telephoto (☐)1.0 – 1.5 m (approx. 3.3 – 4.9 ft.)

Shooting Range

Shooting ModeFocusing RangeMaximum Wide Angle (↑↑↑)Maximum Telephoto (↑↑↑)
AUTO-1 cm (0.39 in.) – infinity1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity
Other modes▲A5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity1 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity
*1 – 50 cm(0.39 in. – 1.6 ft.)-
*3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity3 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity

* Not available in some shooting modes.

Continuous Shooting Speed

Shooting ModeContinuous Shooting ModeSpeed
CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 9Approx. 6.8 shots/sec.
[25X7]CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 10Approx. 2.8 shots/sec.
CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 11Approx. 0.9 shots/sec.
CANON IXUS 500 HS - Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time - 12Approx. 0.9 shots/sec.

Shutter Speed

AUTO mode, automatically set range1 – 1/4000 sec.
Range in all shooting modes15 – 1/4000 sec.

Aperture

f/numberf/3.4 – f/5.6 (W), f/5.6 – f/9.0 (T)

Battery Pack NB-9L

TypeRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Rated Voltage3.5 V DC
Rated Capacity870 mAh
Charging CyclesApprox. 300 times
Operating Temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions14.6 x 43.1 x 15.3 mm (0.57 x 1.70 x 0.60 in.)
WeightApprox. 21 g (approx. 0.74 oz.)

Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE

Rated Input100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)8.5 VA (100 V) – 12 VA (240 V),0.085 A (100 V) – 0.05 A (240 V)
Rated Output4.2 V DC, 0.7 A
Charging TimeApprox. 1 hour 50 min. (when using NB-9L)
Charge IndicatorCharging: orange / Fully charged: green (two-indicator system)
Operating Temperature0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)
Dimensions59.0 x 82.0 x 24.5 mm (2.32 x 3.23 x 0.96 in.)
WeightApprox. 73 g (approx. 2.57 oz.) (CB-2LB)Approx. 67 g (approx. 2.36 oz.) (CB-2LBE, excluding power cord)

• All data is based on tests by Canon.
• Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice.

1

Camera Basics

Basic camera operations and features

ON FF AUTO

ON/C AUTO

Shooting Mode

  • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting.
  • To turn the camera off, press the ON/OFF button again.

Playback Mode

  • Press the ▶ button to turn the camera on and view your shots.
  • To turn the camera off, press the ▶ button again.

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  • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the ▶ button.
  • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (p. 39).
  • The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the ▶ button.

Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)

As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity.

Power Saving in Shooting Mode

The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (p. 39).

Power Saving in Playback Mode

The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of inactivity.

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• You can deactivate these power-saving features if you prefer (p. 169).
• You can also adjust the timing of screen deactivation (p. 169).

Shutter Button

To ensure your shots are in focus, always press the shutter button lightly (halfway) initially. Once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot.

In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.

ON/OFF ITO

1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.)

- Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.

ON/OFF ITO

2 Press all the way down. (From the halfway position, press fully to shoot.)

The camera shoots, as a shutter sound is played.

- Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends.

Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway.
- Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the shutter sound ends.

Shooting Modes

Use the mode switch to access each shooting mode.

AUTO

Fully automatic shooting, with camera-determined settings (p. 46).

Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes (p. 82), or take a variety of shots using your preferred settings (p. 105).

Shooting Display Options

Press the ▼ button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 202.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Shooting Display Options - 1

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Shooting Display Options - 2

  • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images.
    • For playback display options, see p. 130.

FUNC. Menu

Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (pp. 208 – 209) or playback mode (p. 213).

DISP. FUNC SE MENU.

1 Access the FUNC. menu.

- Press the Ⓗ FUNC SET button.

Recording pixels Set image recording size Item

Menu Items

2 Choose a menu item.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose a menu item, and then press the Ⓗ FUNC. SET or ▶ button.
    In some menu items, functions can be specified simply by pressing the FUNC SET or button, or another screen is displayed for configuring the function.

3 Choose an option.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an option.
  • Options labeled with a MENU icon can be configured by pressing the MENU button.
  • To return to the menu items, press the button.

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graph TD
    A["FORMAT"] --> B["DISP"]
    B --> C["FUNC SE"]
    C --> D["MENU"]

DISP. FUNC SE MENU

4 Finish the setup process.

  • Press the Ⓗ function SET button.
    The screen before you pressed the FUNC SET button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Finish the setup process. - 1

To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 172).

Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting (☐), playback (▶), and so on. Note that available settings vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (pp. 210 – 213).

FUNC SET MENU

1 Access the menu.

- Press the MENU button.

Mute On Off Volume... Sound Options... Hints & Tips On LCD Brightness - - 1 + Turns on camera sounds

2 Choose a tab.

- Move the zoom lever or press the ◀▶ buttons to choose a tab.

3 Choose a setting.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose a setting.
  • To choose settings with options not shown, first press the FUNC SET or ▶ button to switch screens, and then press the ▲▼ buttons to select the setting.
  • Press the MENU button to restore the previous screen.

Diagram showing front panel and side view of a refrigerator control panel with icons for settings, function, and menu controls.

4 Choose an option.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option.

5 Finish the setup process.

- Press the MENU button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the MENU button in step 1.

Mute Volume Sound Options Hints & Tips LCD Brightness On Off Turns off camera sounds

DISP. FUNC SET MENU

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- To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (p. 172).

Indicator Display

The indicator on the top of the camera (p. 4) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.

ColorIndicator StatusCamera Status
GreenOnConnected to a computer (p. 28), or display off
BlinkingStarting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (p. 99)

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When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card or battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.

Clock

You can check the current time.

1 0:0 0:0

Diagram showing a vertical control panel with icons for display, refresh, and function buttons labeled 'DISP.' and 'MENU'.

  • Press and hold the Ⓗ button.
    The current time appears.
  • If you hold the camera vertically while using the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the ◀▶ buttons to change the display color.
  • Press the Ⓗ button again to cancel the clock display.

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- When the camera is off, press and hold the FUNC. SET button, then press the ON/OFF button to display the clock.

2

Smart Auto Mode

Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode

For fully automatic selection at optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

ON OFF AUTO

1 Turn the camera on.

  • Press the ON/OFF button.
    The startup screen is displayed.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Turn the camera on. - 1

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2 Enter AUTO mode.

  • Set the mode switch to AUTO.
  • Aim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.
    Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen (pp. 51, 53).
    ▶ Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus.

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3 Compose the shot.

To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward [▲] (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward [▲] (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.)

ON/OFF 10

Zoom Bar

ON/OFF ITO

1/125 14.0 ISO 200 AF Frames

ON/OFF TO

4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images

① Focus.

  • Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
    Several AF frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus.

② Shoot.

  • Press the shutter button all the way down.
    As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically.
  • Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends.
    Your shot remains displayed on the screen for about two seconds.
    Even while the shot is displayed, you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button again.

Diagram showing a device with a pie chart, directional arrow, and circular elements, possibly illustrating a process or system concept.

Elapsed Time

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ON/OFF 10

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Shooting Movies

① Start shooting.

  • Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [● Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
    Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
    ▶ Frames displayed around any faces that are detected indicate that they are in focus.
    Once recording begins, you can take your finger off the movie button.

② Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed.

To resize the subject, do the same thing as in step 3 on p. 46.

However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded.

- When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted.

③ Finish shooting.

  • Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.
  • Recording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.

Still Images/Movies

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- To restore camera sound if you have accidentally deactivated it (by holding the ▼ button down while turning the camera on), press the MENU button and choose [Mute] on the 🎩 tab, and then press the ◀ buttons to choose [Off].

Still Images

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Still Images - 1

  • A flashing 🔒 icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.
  • If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the subject. For details on the flash range, see "Specifications" (p. 33).
  • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see “Specifications” (p. 33).
    • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be activated when shooting in low-light conditions.
  • A blinking ↩ icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging. Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again.

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  • The shutter sound will not be played when the Sleeping and Babies (Sleeping) icons (p. 51) are displayed.
  • The flash firing during shots indicates that the camera has automatically attempted to ensure optimal colors in the main subject and background (Multi-area White Balance).

Movies

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- The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.

Microphone Canon

- Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled.

  • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
  • To correct suboptimal image color that may occur in F1920 movie shooting (p. 74) after you recompose shots, press the movie button to stop recording, and then press it again to resume recording.

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• Audio is recorded in stereo.

Scene Icons

In AUTO mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot (p. 52).

Subject\BackgroundNormalBacklitDark*SunsetsSpotlights
PeopleCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 1CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 2CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 3-CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 4
In MotionCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 5CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 6---
Shadows on FaceCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 7----
SmilingCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 8CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 9---
SleepingCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 10CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 11---
BabiesCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 12CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 13---
SmilingCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 14CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 15---
SleepingCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 16CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 17---
Children (In Motion)CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 18CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 19---
Other SubjectsCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 20CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 21CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 22CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 23CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 24
In MotionCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 25CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 26---
At Close RangeCANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 27CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 28--CANON IXUS 500 HS - Scene Icons - 29

* When using tripod
The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blue sky, dark blue when the background is dark, and gray for all other backgrounds.
The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blue sky, and gray for all other backgrounds.

Shooting in Smart Auto Mode

  • The background color of 🎯, 🌐, 📞, 🏠, and 🍃 is dark blue, and the background color of 🌐 is orange.
  • When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will be displayed.
  • When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion) icons will not be displayed.
  • When the drive mode is set to □ (p. 113), and when [Hg Lamp Corr.] is set to [On] and scenes are automatically corrected (p. 73), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will not be displayed.
  • If the flash is set to ^A , the Backlit icons for Smiling and Children will not be displayed.
  • Babies, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will be displayed when [Face ID] is set to [On], and the face of a registered baby (under two years old) or child (from two to twelve years old) is detected (p. 61). Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17).

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Try shooting in P mode (p. 105) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness.

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Continuous Shooting Scenes

If you shoot a still image when the following icons are displayed, the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the following icons will be displayed to inform you that the camera will shoot continuous images: 📋, 📁, or 📄.

Smiling (including Babies): Consecutive images are captured, and the camera analyzes details such as facial expressions to save the image determined to be the best.
Sleeping (including Babies): Beautiful shots of sleeping faces, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise.The AF assist beam will not light up, the flash will not fire, and the shutter sound will not be played.
Children: So you don’t miss a photo opportunity of children who move around, the camera will capture three consecutive images for each shot.

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- In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images may not look as expected.

• Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.

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- When you want to shoot single images only, press the Ⓗ️ button, choose ⚠️ in the menu, and then choose □.

Image Stabilization Icons

Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in AUTO mode.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Image Stabilization Icons - 1Image stabilization for still imagesImage stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic IS)
CANON IXUS 500 HS - Image Stabilization Icons - 2Image stabilization for still images, when panning*Image stabilization for subtle camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered IS)
CANON IXUS 500 HS - Image Stabilization Icons - 3Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS)No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means

* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.

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- To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 125). In this case, an IS icon is not displayed.

On-Screen Frames

A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.

A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person's face)
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen.
- When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).

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Try shooting in P mode (p. 105) if no frames are displayed, if frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed on the background or similar areas.

Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x enlargement.

ON/OFF TD

Zoom Factor
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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a bird perched on a branch with a blooming plum, no visible text or symbols

1 Move the zoom lever toward [▲].

  • Hold the lever until zooming stops.
    Zooming stops at the largest possible zoom factor (where the image is not noticeably grainy), which is displayed when you release the zoom lever.

2 Move the zoom lever toward [▲] again.

The camera zooms in even closer on the subject.

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Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range.

  • White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
  • Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus).
  • Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.

Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings (p. 71), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1.

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- Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (35mm film equivalent).

28 - 1344 mm (28 - 336 mm with optical zoom alone)

- To deactivate digital zoom, press the MENU button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [Off].

Using the Self-Timer

With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button.

DISP. FUNCTION SE MENU

10 sec. Self-Timer Standard mode

1 Configure the setting.

  • Press the ⬤️ button, choose ⏻ in the menu, and then choose the ⏱ option (p. 41).
    Once the setting is complete, 10 is displayed.

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2 Shoot.

  • For Still Images: Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, and then press it all the way down.
    For Movies: Press the movie button.
    Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound.
    ▶ Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)
  • To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the MENU button.
  • To restore the original setting, choose OFF in step 1.

Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake

This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.

2 sec. Self-Timer Prevents blur when pressing shutter button

Configure the setting.

  • Follow step 1 on p. 56 and choose Ⓤ2.
    Once the setting is complete, ⏻2 is displayed.
  • Follow step 2 on p. 56 to shoot.

Customizing the Self-Timer

You can specify the delay (0 - 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 - 10).

Delay MENU 10 sec. 3 shots

1 Choose Cc.

- Follow step 1 on p. 56, choose ⏻, and then press the MENU button.

2 Configure the setting.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots].
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose a value, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    Once the setting is complete, 📋 is displayed.
  • Follow step 2 on p. 56 to shoot.

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graph TD
    A["Start"] --> B["Control Icon"]
    B --> C["Arrow Left"]
    C --> D["Arrow Right"]
    D --> E["Arrow Down"]
    E --> F["Arrow Left"]
    F --> G["Arrow Up"]
    G --> H["Arrow Left"]
    H --> I["Arrow Up"]
    I --> J["Arrow Down"]
    J --> K["Arrow Left"]
    K --> L["Arrow Up"]
    L --> M["Arrow Down"]
    M --> N["Arrow Left"]
    N --> O["Arrow Up"]
    O --> P["Arrow Down"]
    P --> Q["Arrow Left"]
    Q --> R["Arrow Up"]
    R --> S["Arrow Down"]
    S --> T["Arrow Left"]
    T --> U["Arrow Up"]
    U --> V["Arrow Down"]
    V --> W["Arrow Left"]
    W --> X["Arrow Up"]
    X --> Y["Arrow Down"]
    Y --> Z["Arrow Left"]

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For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.

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  • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.
  • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.)

Still Images

Deactivating the Flash

Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.

DISP. FUNCTION SE (MENU)

Configure the setting.

  • Press the ▶ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ⚫, and then press the FUNC SET button.
    Once the setting is complete, Ⓞ is displayed.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose ^A .

OFF MENU Settings...

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- If a flashing 🔒 icon is displayed when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

Adding the Shooting Date and Time

The camera can add the shooting date and time to images in the lower-right corner. However, note that these cannot be removed. Confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (p. 17).

FUNC SET MENU

Blink Detection On Off Grid Lines On Off IS Settings... Date Stamp Date Face ID Settings... Puts date stamp in lower

1 Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Date Stamp] on the 📷 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).
    Once the setting is complete, [DATE] is displayed.

02/02/2012

2 Shoot.

As you take shots, the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower-right corner of images. To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Shoot. - 1

- Images originally recorded without the date and time can be printed with this information as follows. However, adding the date and time to images that already have this information may cause it to be printed twice.

  • Use camera DPOF print settings (p. 189) to print
  • Use the included software to print For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.
  • Print using printer functions (p. 182)

Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)

Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.

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1261 12'24" AUTO Select subject Tracking: On

1 Specify Tracking AF.

  • Press the ▲ button.
    is displayed in the center of the screen.

2 Choose a subject to focus on.

  • Aim the camera so that ☐ is on the desired subject, and then press the shutter button halfway.
    A blue frame is displayed, and the camera will keep the subject in focus and image brightness adjusted (Servo AF).

3 Shoot.

  • Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
  • Press the ▲ button to cancel Tracking AF.

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- Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.

Using Face ID

If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person's face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting. In AUTO mode, the camera can detect babies and children based on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting. This function is also useful when searching for a specific registered person among a large number of images (p. 132).

Personal Information

  • Information such as images of a face (face info) registered with Face ID, and personal information (name, birthday) will be saved on the camera. Additionally, when registered people are detected, their names will be recorded in still images. When using the Face ID function, be careful when sharing the camera or images with others, and when posting images online where many others can view them.
  • When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, names, and birthdays) from the camera (p. 69).

Registering Face ID Information

You can register information (face info, name, birthday) for up to 12 people to use with Face ID.

Blink Detection On Off Grid Lines On Off IS Settings... Date Stamp Off Face ID Settings... Adjust face recognition settings

1 Access the setting screen.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Face ID Settings] on the 📄 tab, and then press the Ⓗ function button (p. 42).

Using Face ID

Face ID Settings Face ID On Add to Registry... CleanEdit Info... Erase Info... MENU

- Choose [Add to Registry], and then choose [Add a New Face].

Add to Registry 0/12 People Add a New Face... Add Face Info... Set a new face for focus priority and optimized settings MENU

Add to Registry Keep the face within the frame, then shoot MENU

2 Register face information.

  • Aim the camera so that the face of the person you want to register is inside the gray frame at the center of the screen.
    A white frame on the person's face indicates that the face is recognized. Make sure a white frame is displayed on the face, and then shoot.
  • If the face is not recognized, you cannot register face information.

Add to Registry Register? Cancel OK

3 Save the settings.

After [Register?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Edit Profile Name Birthday MENU

.@-_;!?()[]0123456789 abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ *#, +=$%&'{}\~|^^ MENU

Input Birthday Input a birthday 02. 02. 1986 SET OK MENU Cancel

Edit Profile Name Amy Birthday 02.02.1986 MENU Save

The [Edit Profile] screen is displayed.

4 Enter a name.

  • Press the Ⓕ FUNC. SET button.
  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose a character, and then press the Ⓗ️ button to enter it.
  • Up to 10 characters can be used.
  • Choose ← or → and press the Ⓗ button to move the cursor.
  • Choose 📁 and press the Ⓗ button to delete the previous character.
  • Press the MENU button to return to the edit profile screen.

5 Enter a birthday.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Birthday], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an item.
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to specify the date and time.
  • When finished, press the Ⓗ function SET button.

6 Save the settings.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Save], and then press the ⓕ FUNC SET button.
    After a message is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the ⏚️ button.

7 Continue registering face information.

  • To register up to 4 more points of face information (expressions or angles), repeat steps 2 – 3.
  • Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. In addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots inside and outside.

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• The flash will not fire when following step 2.
- If you do not register a birthday in step 5, Babies or Children icons (p. 51) will not display in AUTO mode.

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- You can overwrite registered face info, and add face info later if you have not filled all 5 face info slots (p. 66).

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Shooting

If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will prioritize that person as the main subject, and optimize focus, brightness, and color for that person when shooting.

L 1261 12:24" Joshua Hana Amy Start Tracking AF

When you point the camera toward a subject, the names of up to 3 registered people will be displayed when they are detected.
Shoot.
▶ Displayed names will be recorded in still images. Even if people are detected, but their names are not displayed, the names (up to 5 people) will be recorded in the image.

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• People other than those registered may be mistakenly detected as the registered person if they share similar facial features.

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  • Registered people may not be correctly detected if the captured image or scene differs drastically from the registered face information.
  • If a registered face is not detected, or not easily detected, overwrite registered information with new face info. Registering face info right before shooting will allow for easier detection of registered faces.
  • If a person is mistakenly detected as another person and you continue shooting, you can edit or erase the name recorded in the image during playback (p. 135).
  • Because faces of babies and children change quickly as they grow, you should update their face info regularly (p. 66).
  • When information display is set to off (p. 40), names will not display, but will be recorded in the image.
  • If you don't want names to be recorded in still images, choose [Face ID Settings] on the 📷 tab, choose [Face ID], and then choose [Off].
  • You can check names recorded in images in the playback screen (simple information display) (p. 130).

Checking and Editing Registered Information

Checking Registered Face ID Information

Face ID Settings Face ID On Add to Registry... Check/Edit Info... Erase Info...

Select a person to check or edit Amy Joshua Hana Maria Jamie Katie SET OK MENU

Amy Edit Profile Face Info List MENU

1 Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen.

- Following step 1 on p. 61, choose [Check/Edit Info] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Choose a person to check.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose a person, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Check the registered information.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an item, and then press the ⒻFUNC SET button.
  • Check the registered information.

Changing the Name or Birthday

Amy 02.02.1986 Edit Profile Face Info List MENU

1 Access the [Edit Profile] screen.

- Following steps 1 – 3 on p. 65, choose [Edit Profile] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Edit Profile Name Amy Birthday 02.02.1986 Save

2 Input changes.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an item, and follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 63 to input changes.

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Even if you change names in [Edit Profile], the names recorded in previously shot images will remain the same.

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  • You can check and erase registered face information by choosing [Face Info List] on the screen in step 3.
  • You can use the included software to edit registered names. Some characters entered with the included software may not display on the camera, but will be correctly recorded in images.

Overwriting and Adding Face Information

You can overwrite existing face information with new face info. You should update face information regularly, especially with babies and children, as their faces change quickly as they grow.

You can also add face information when all 5 face info slots have not been filled.

Add to Registry 11/12 People Add a New Face... Add Face Info... Add more angles or expressions for improved recognition MENU

1 Access the [Add Face Info] screen.

- On the screen in step 1 on p. 61, choose [Add Face Info] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Select a person Amy Joshua Hana Maria Jamie Katie SET OK MENU ↕

Amy Max. registrations reached Overwrite with new face info? Cancel OK

Select face info to overwrite SET OK MENU

Add to Registry Keep the face within the frame, then shoot MENU

2 Choose the name of the person to overwrite.

  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the name of a person to overwrite, and then press the Ⓗ FUNC SET button.
  • If 4 or less face information slots are registered, follow step 5 on p. 67 to add more face info.

3 Access the face info screen.

  • Read the message that displays, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⏚ FUNC SET button.
    • The face info screen is displayed.

4 Choose the face info to overwrite.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the face info to overwrite, and then press the ⒽFUNC SET button.

5 Register face information.

  • Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 62 to shoot, and then register the new face information.
  • Registered faces are more easily recognized if you add a variety of face information. In addition to a head-on angle, add a slight side angle, a shot when smiling, and shots inside and outside.

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  • You cannot add face information if all 5 information slots are filled. Follow the steps above to overwrite face information.
  • You can follow the above steps to register new face info when there is at least one slot open, however you cannot overwrite any face information. Instead of overwriting face info, first erase unwanted existing info (p. 68), and then register new face information (p. 61) as needed.

Erasing Face Information

Face ID Settings Face ID On Off Add to Registry... Check/Edit Info... Erase Info...

1 Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen.

- Following step 1 on p. 61, choose [Check/Edit Info] and press the FUNC.SET button.

Select a person to check or edit Amy Joshua Hana Maria Jamie Katie SET OK MENU

2 Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Amy 02.02.1986 Edit Profile Face Info List MENU

3 Access the [Face Info List] screen.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Face Info List], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Select face info to erase SET OK MENU

4 Choose the face info to erase.

  • Press the ⬤️ button, press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the face info you want to erase, and then press the ⬤️ button.
    After [Erase?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
  • The selected face info will be erased.

Erasing Registered Information

You can erase information (face info, name, birthday) registered to Face ID. However, names recorded in previously shot images will not be erased.

Face ID Settings Face ID On Add to Registry... Check/Edit Info... Erase Info...

1 Access the [Erase Info] screen.

- Follow step 1 on p. 61 and choose [Erase Info].

Erase Registered Face Info Amy Erase? Cancel OK

2 Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase, and then press the ⬤️ button. - After [Erase?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button.

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If you erase a registered person's info, you will not be able to display their name (p. 130), overwrite their info (p. 66), or search images for them (p. 132).

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You can also erase a person's name only from images (p. 136).

Still Images

Changing the Aspect Ratio

Change the image aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) as follows.

DISP. FUNC SET MENU

16:9 3:2 4:3 4:3 10M 3648x2736 1:1 1261 shots remaining

Configure the setting.

  • Press the Ⓗ function button, choose 4:3 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    Once the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose 4:3.
16:9Same aspect ratio as HDTVs, used for display on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices.
3:2Same aspect ratio as 35 mm film, used for printing images at 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes.
4:3Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, used for printing images at 3.5 x 5-inch or A-series sizes.
1:1Square aspect ratio.

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- At aspect ratios other than 4:3, digital zoom (p. 55) is not available ([Digital Zoom] is set to [Off]).

Changing Image Resolution (Size)

Choose from 4 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

DISP. FUNC SE MENU.

10M 3648x2736 1261 shots remaining For printing up to A2 size (16x20 in.) prints

Configure the setting.

  • Press the Ⓗ button, choose L in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose L.

Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images)

A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) A3 – A5 (11.7 x 16.5 M1 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.) 5 x 7 in. M2 Postcard 3.5 x 5 in.

• S : For e-mailing images.

Red-Eye Correction

Red-eye that occurs in the flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows.

FUNC SET MENU

Digital Zoom Standard AF-Point Zoom On Off AF-assist Beam On Off Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Sets flash settings

1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Flash Settings] on the 📄 tab, and then press the Ⓗ function button (p. 42).

Flash Settings Red-Eye Corr. On Off Red-Eye Lamp On Off MENU

2 Configure the setting.

  • Choose [Red-Eye Corr.], and then choose [On] (p. 42).
    Once the setting is complete, Ⓞ is displayed.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Configure the setting. - 1

- Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Configure the setting. - 2

- You can also correct existing images (p. 158). - You can also access the screen in step 2 by pressing the ▶ button and then the MENU button.

Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps

In shots of evening scenes with subjects illuminated by mercury lamps, the subjects or background may appear to have a greenish tinge. This greenish tinge can be corrected automatically when shooting, using Multi-area White Balance.

FUNC SET MENU

AF-Point Zoom On Off AF-assist Beam On Off Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Wind Filter On Off Corrects green tint in recorded

Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Hg Lamp Corr.] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).
    Once the setting is complete, 🔍 is displayed.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].

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After you are finished shooting under mercury lamps, you should set [Hg Lamp Corr.] back to [Off]. Otherwise, green hues not caused by mercury lamps may be corrected by mistake.

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Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

Movies

Changing Movie Image Quality

3 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

DISP FUNCTION SE MENU

1920 1920 1920x1080 12'24" time remaining Shoots Full HD movies

Configure the setting.

  • Press the Ⓗ function SET button, choose ⏠1920 in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose 1920.
Image QualityResolutionFrame RateDetails
19201920 x 108024 fpsFor shooting in Full HD
12801280 x 72030 fpsFor shooting in HD
640640 x 48030 fpsFor shooting in standard definition

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- In 1920 and 1280 modes, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

Movies

Using the Wind Filter

Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduced. However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when there is no wind.

FUNC SET MENU

AF-assist Beam On Off Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Wind Filter On Off Review 2 sec. Reduces noise caused by

Configure the setting.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Wind Filter] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).

Displaying Grid Lines

Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting.

FUNC SET MENU

Review 2 sec. Review Info Off Blink Detection On Off Grid Lines On Off IS Settings... Displays grid lines

Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Grid Lines] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).
    Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen.
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].

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• Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.

Magnifying the Area in Focus

You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway to enlarge the image area in the AF frame.

FUNC SET MENU

1 Configure the setting.

- Press the MENU button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).

Digital Zoom Standard AF-Point Zoom On Off AF-assist Beam On Off Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Displays magnified view

1/125 F4.0 ISO 200

2 Check the focus.

  • Press the shutter button halfway. The face detected as the main subject is now magnified.
  • To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.

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The display will not magnify if a face was not detected, or if the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen.

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The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 55), digital tele-converter (p. 116), Tracking AF (p. 118), Servo AF (p. 120) or when using a TV as a display (p. 177).

Checking for Closed Eyes

is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes.

DISP. FUNC SET MENU

1 Choose □.

- Press the Ⓗ button, choose ⚪ in the menu, and choose □.

Single Shot Shoots a single image

FUNC SET MENU

2 Configure the setting.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Blink Detection] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).

Wind Filter On Off Review 2 sec. Review Info Off Blink Detection On Off Grid Lines On Off Detects closed eyes

3 Shoot.

A frame, accompanied by ☐, is displayed when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 2.

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- When you have specified multiple shots in ⏻ mode, this function is only available for the final shot.

Customizing Camera Operation

Customize shooting functions on the 📷 tab of the menu as follows.

For instructions on menu functions, see "MENU Menu" (p. 42).

Deactivating the AF Assist Beam

You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus when you press the shutter button halfway in low-light conditions.

Digital Zoom AF-Point Zoom AF-assist Beam Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. Standard On Off On Off On Off Turns off AF assist beam

Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [AF-assist Beam] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 42).
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On].

Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp

You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots.

Flash Settings Red-Eye Corr. On Off Red-Eye Lamp On Off MENU

1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Flash Settings] on the 📄 tab, and then press the FUNC.SET button (p. 42).

2 Configure the setting.

- Choose [Red-Eye Lamp], and then choose [Off] (p. 42).

- To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On].

Changing the Image Display Period After Shots

Change how long images are displayed after shots as follows.

Flash Settings... Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Wind Filter On Off Review 2 sec. Review Info Off Image displays for set time only

Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Review] on the 📷 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [2 sec.].
2 – 10 sec.Displays images for the specified time.
HoldDisplays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
OffNo image display after shots.

Changing the Image Display Style After Shots

Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.

Hg Lamp Corr. On Off Wind Filter On Off Review 2 sec. Review Info Off Blink Detection On Off Shooting information will

Configure the setting.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Review Info] on the 📷 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).
  • To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
OffDisplays only the image.
DetailedDisplays shooting details (p. 204).
Focus CheckShows the area in the AF frame magnified, enabling you to check the focus. Follow the steps in “Checking the Focus” (p. 131).

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Other Shooting Modes

Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions

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Specific Scenes

Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.

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Portrait Get the best out of people shots

1 Enter mode.

- Set the mode switch to 📄.

2 Choose a shooting mode.

- Press the Ⓗ button, choose P in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (p. 41).

3 Shoot.

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natural_image Black-and-white portrait of a smiling woman with shoulder-length hair (no text or symbols visible)

Still Images

Movies

Shoot portraits (Portrait)

Take shots of people with a softening effect.

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natural_image Nighttime exterior view of a historic building with ornate balconies and hanging lanterns (no visible text or symbols)

Still Images

Shoot evening scenes without using a tripod (Handheld NightScene)

  • Beautiful shots of evening scenes, created by combining consecutive shots to reduce camera shake and image noise.
  • When using a tripod, shoot in AUTO mode (p. 46).

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natural_image Child sitting at a birthday cake with five candles, waving and gesturing (no text or symbols visible)

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a striped fish swimming among coiled aquatic plants (no text or symbols visible)

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a child sledding down a snowy slope, wearing winter clothing (no text or symbols visible)

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natural_image Black and white photo of a fireworks with multiple blades against a black background (no text or symbols)

Still Images

Shoot under low light (Low Light)

- Shoot with minimal camera shake and subject blur even in low-light conditions.

Still Images

Movies

Shoot under water (Underwater)

Natural-colored shots of sea life and underwater scenery, when you use an optional waterproof case (p. 176).
This mode can correct white balance and match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter (p. 84).

Still Images

Movies

Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow)

Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds.

Still Images

Movies

Shoot fireworks (Fireworks)

• Vivid shots of fireworks.

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- Because the camera will shoot continuously in mode, hold it steady while shooting.

  • In mode, shooting conditions that cause excessive camera shake or similar issues may prevent the camera from combining images, and you may not be able to obtain the expected results.
  • In mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 125).

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  • In and modes, shots may look grainy because the ISO speed (p. 108) is increased to suit the shooting conditions.
    mode resolution is M (1824 x 1368) and cannot be changed.

Still Images

Movies

Correcting White Balance

White balance can be manually corrected in mode (p. 83). This adjustment can match the effect of using a commercially available color-compensating filter.

White Balance Keeps colors accurate in different lighting

1 Choose

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 🏠.

2 Choose white balance.

- Press the Ⓗ button, choose AWB in the menu, and press the Ⓗ button again.

AWB AWB Auto Automatically adjusts WB setting for the scene WB +/- 0 B - : A

3 Adjust the setting.

- Move the zoom lever to adjust the correction level for B and A, and then press the FUNC SET button.

The camera will retain white balance correction levels even if you switch to another white balance option in step 2, but correction levels will be reset if you record custom white balance data.

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- B represents blue and A, amber. - White balance can also be manually corrected by recording custom white balance data (p. 111) before following the preceding steps.

Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin)

You can apply a smoothening effect when shooting images of people. The effect level and color ([Lighter Skin Tone], [Darker Skin Tone]) can be chosen as follows.

INTERNET GEPIEL SET Effect Medium Color Off

1 Choose .

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 🎨.

2 Access the setting screen.

- Press the ▼ button.

3 Configure the setting.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an item. Choose the effect level by pressing the ◀▶ buttons, and then press the ⬤️ button. ▶ A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.

4 Shoot.

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Areas other than people's skin may be modified.

- Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results.

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- The effect will be stronger for the face of the person detected as the main subject.

Applying Special Effects

Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.

1 Choose a shooting mode.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 to choose a shooting mode.

2 Shoot.

In 📄, 📅, 📇, 📞, 🔊, and 📷 modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.

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natural_image Two parrots perched on a branch, black and white photo with no visible text or symbols

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a person lying down with a bandaged arm, no visible text or symbols

Still Images

Movies

Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid)

- Shots in rich, vivid colors.

Still Images

Movies

Posterized shots (Poster Effect)

- Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.

Still Images

Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-eye Effect)

Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.

Effect Level Medium

1 Choose 🎨.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📄.

2 Choose an effect level.

- Press the ▼ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the Ⓗ FUNC SET button.

A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.

3 Shoot.

Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)

Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area.

You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded.

1 Choose .

  • Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📄.
    A white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred.

2 Choose the area to keep in focus.

  • Press the ▼ button.
  • Move the zoom lever to resize the frame, and press the ▲▼ buttons to move it.

Select the focus range and location MENU 10x SET

Movie will play back at 10x normal speed Playback Speed 5x 10x 20x MENU

3 For movies, choose the movie playback speed.

- Press the MENU button, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the speed.

4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot.

- Press the MENU button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot.

Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips)

SpeedPlayback Time
5xApprox. 12 sec.
10xApprox. 6 sec.
20xApprox. 3 sec.

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- The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting.

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  • To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the ◀▶ buttons in step 2. To move the frame, press the ◀▶ buttons again. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the ▲▼ buttons.
  • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
    • Movie image quality is 640 at an aspect ratio of 4:3 and 1280 at an aspect ratio of 16:9 (p. 70). These quality settings cannot be changed.

Still Images

Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)

This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color.

Color Tone SET Standard

1 Choose 📷.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📷.

2 Choose a color tone.

  • Press the ▼ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the Ⓗ️.
    A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.

3 Shoot.

StandardShots resemble toy camera images.
WarmImages have a warmer tone than with [Standard].
CoolImages have a cooler tone than with [Standard].

Still Images

Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect

This function allows you to shoot images as if a soft focus filter is attached to the camera. You can adjust the effect level as desired.

Effect Level Medium

1 Choose ♿.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📷.

2 Choose an effect level.

- Press the ▼ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the Ⓗ️.

A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.

3 Shoot.

Shooting in Monochrome

Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.

Color Tone B/W

1 Choose □.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose ☑.

2 Choose a color tone.

- Press the ▼ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the Ⓗ️.

A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied.

3 Shoot.

B/WBlack and white shots.
SepiaSepia tone shots.
BlueBlue and white shots.

Shooting with Color Accent

Choose a single image color to keep and change other colors to black and white.

Color Accent Keep only selected color and change others to B&W

Color Accent ±0 Recorded Color

1 Choose ♂A.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose f_A .

2 Access the setting screen.

  • Press the ▼ button.
    The original image and the Color Accent image are displayed one after another.
    By default, green is the color that will be kept.

3 Specify the color.

  • Position the center frame over the color to keep, and then press the ◀ button.
    The specified color is recorded.

4 Specify the range of colors to keep.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to adjust the range.
  • To keep only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To keep colors similar to your specified color as well, choose a large positive value.
  • Press the FUNC SET button to return to the shooting screen.

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• Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.
- In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected.

Shooting with Color Swap

You can replace one image color with another before shooting. Note that only one color can be replaced.

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1 Choose /s.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose /s.

2 Access the setting screen.

  • Press the ▼ button.
    The original image and the Color Swap image are displayed one after another.
    By default, green will be replaced with gray.

3 Specify the color to replace.

  • Position the center frame over the color to replace, and then press the ◀ button.
    The specified color is recorded.

Color Swap ±0 SET

4 Specify the new color.

  • Position the center frame over the new color, and then press the ▶ button.
    The specified color is recorded.

5 Specify the range of colors to replace.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to adjust the range.
  • To replace only your specified color, choose a large negative value. To replace colors similar to your specified color as well, choose a large positive value.
  • Press the FUNC SET button to return to the shooting screen.

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• Using the flash in this mode may cause unexpected results.
- In some shooting scenes, images may look grainy and colors may not look as expected.

Auto Clip Recording (Movie Digest)

You can make a short movie of a day just by shooting still images. Before each shot, the camera will automatically record a movie clip of the scene. Each clip recorded that day is combined into a single file.

Movie Digest Takes a clip with each shot to make a day's summary

1 Choose 🔒.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📋.

2 Shoot.

- To shoot a still image, press the shutter button all the way down.

Before shooting, the camera will automatically record a clip about 2 – 4 seconds long.

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- Clips may not be recorded if you shoot a still image immediately after turning the camera on, choosing mode, or operating the camera in other ways.

- Battery life is shorter in this mode than in AUTO mode, because clips are recorded for each shot.

- Any sounds from camera operations during movie recording will be included in the movie.

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• Movies created in mode are saved as iFrame movies (p. 104).
- Clips are saved as separate movie files in the following cases even if they were recorded on the same day in mode.

  • If the movie file size reaches about 4 GB or the total recording time reaches approx. 30 minutes
  • If a movie is protected (p. 141)
  • If a movie has been edited (p. 159)
  • If a new folder is created (p. 168)
  • When the daylight saving time (p. 18) or time zone settings have been changed (p. 170)

- Some camera sounds will be muted. Sounds are not played when you press the shutter button halfway, use camera controls, or trigger the self-timer (p. 163).

• Movies created in mode can be viewed by date (p. 134).

Still Images

Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter)

Auto Shooting After Smile Detection

The camera shoots automatically after detecting a smile, even without you pressing the shutter button.

Picture is taken when smile is detected Smile SET

1 Choose 😊.

  • Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 😊, and then press the ▼ button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ⌊, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Smile Detection on] is displayed.

1261 1920 12'24" Smile Detection on Pause Smile Detection DISP 3 shots ISO AUTO

2 Aim the camera at a person.

● Each time the camera detects a smile, it will shoot after the lamp lights up.
- To pause smile detection, press the ◀ button. Press the ◀ button again to resume detection.

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- Switch to another mode when you finish shooting, or the camera will continue shooting each time a smile is detected.

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  • You can also shoot as usual by pressing the shutter button.
  • The camera can detect smiles more easily when subjects face the camera and open their mouth wide enough so that teeth are visible.
  • To change the number of shots, press the ▲▼ buttons after choosing ⬇ in step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 78) is only available for the final shot.

Using the Wink Self-Timer

Aim the camera at a person and press the shutter button all the way down. The camera will shoot about two seconds after a wink is detected.

Press the shutter button to start Wink Detection Wink Self-Timer SET 3 shots

1 Choose 🎨.

  • Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📋, and then press the ▼ button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose 🙏, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.

- Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face of the person who will wink.

ON/OFF U10

3 Press the shutter button all the way down.

The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Wink to take picture] is displayed.
The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played.

Wink to take picture 1/60 F4.0 ISO 200

4 Face the camera and wink.

The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting a wink by the person whose face is inside the frame.
- To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the MENU button.

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• If the wink is not detected, wink again slowly and deliberately.
- Winking may not be detected if eyes are obscured by hair, a hat, or glasses.
- Closing and opening both eyes at once will also be detected as a wink.
- If winking is not detected, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
- To change the number of shots, press the ▲▼ buttons after choosing 🔊 in step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 78) is only available for the final shot.
- If no one is in the shooting area when the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shooting area and winks.

Using the Face Self-Timer

The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (p. 117). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots.

Start count down when new face enters the scene FaceSelf-Timer SET ↗ 3 shots

1 Choose 🙏.

  • Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📋, and then press the ▼ button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose 🔊, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.

Make sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces.

ON/OFF H10

3 Press the shutter button all the way down.

The camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to start count down] is displayed.
The lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played.

4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera.

After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot. To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the MENU button.

Look straight at camera to start count down 1/125 F4.0 ISO 200

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  • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
  • To change the number of shots, press the ▲▼ buttons after choosing ⚙ in step 1. [Blink Detection] (p. 78) is only available for the final shot.

Still Images

Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter)

Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake.

Long Shutter Use longer exposure times for very dark scenes

1 Choose ★.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose ⭐.

Shutter Speed 1"

2 Choose the shutter speed.

- Press the ▲ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the shutter speed, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Check the exposure.

- Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed.

4 Shoot.

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  • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots.
  • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.
  • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to hold the camera still (p. 125).

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- If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to Ⓗ and shoot again.

Still Images

High-Speed Continuous Shooting (High-speed Burst)

You can shoot a series of shots in rapid succession by holding the shutter button all the way down. For details on the continuous shooting speed, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

High-speed Burst Recording pixels (2.5M) Shoots continuously to capture moving subjects

1 Choose H.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose H.

2 Shoot.

Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.

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• The resolution is M (1824 x 1368) and cannot be changed.
• Focus, image brightness, and color are determined by the first shot.
- Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
• As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
- When using Face ID (p. 61), the location in the image where the name is recorded will be determined in the first shot, and will be recorded in the same place for further shots.

Images Displayed During Playback

Each set of images shot continuously is managed as a single group, and only the first image in that group will be displayed. To indicate that the image is part of a group, SET is displayed in the upper left of the screen.

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- If you erase a grouped image (p. 145), all images in the group are also erased. Be careful when erasing images.

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  • Grouped images can be played back individually (p. 134) and ungrouped (p. 135).
  • Protecting (p. 141) a grouped image will protect all images in the group.
  • Grouped images can be viewed individually when played back using Image Search (p. 132) or Smart Shuffle (p. 140). In this case, images are temporarily ungrouped.
  • Grouped images cannot have their Face ID info edited (p. 135), be tagged as favorites (p. 150), edited (pp. 148 – 158), categorized (p. 151), assigned as a start-up image (p. 165), printed (p. 182), be set for printing individually (p. 191), or added to a Photobook (p. 193). To do these things, either view grouped images individually (p. 134) or cancel grouping (p. 135) first.

Shooting Stitch Assist Images

Shoot a large subject by taking multiple shots at various positions, and then use the included software to combine them into a panorama.

1 Choose or.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📄 or 📋.

2 Take the first shot.

The first shot will determine the exposure and white balance.

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3 Take additional shots.

  • Compose the second shot so that it partially overlaps the image area of first shot.
    Minor misalignment of overlapping portions will be corrected automatically when the images are combined.
    Take up to 26 shots, the same way you took the second shot.

4 Finish shooting.

- Press the FUNC. SET button.

5 Use the software to combine the images.

- For instructions on merging images, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.

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- This function is not available when using a TV as a display while shooting (p. 178).

Shooting Various Movies

Shooting Super Slow Motion Movies

You can shoot fast-moving subjects for playback later in slow motion. Note that sound is not recorded.

1 Choose

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📄.

240 fps 21'56" time remaining Shoots 320 movies at 240 fps

2 Choose a frame rate.

- Press the Ⓗ function button, choose 240 in the menu, and choose the desired frame rate (p. 41).

The option you configured is now displayed.

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3 Shoot.

- Press the movie button.

A bar showing the elapsed time is displayed. Maximum clip length is approx. 30 sec.

- To stop movie recording, press the movie button again.

Frame RateImage QualityPlayback Time (For a 30-sec. Clip)
240 240 fps 320 (320x240)Approx. 4 min.
120 120 fps 640 (640x480)Approx. 2 min.

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- Zooming is not available during recording, even if you move the zoom lever.

- Focus, exposure, and color are determined when you press the movie button.

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- The movie will be played back in slow motion when you follow steps 1 – 3 on pp. 128 – 129.

- You can change the playback speed of movies shot in mode by using the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.

Shooting iFrame Movies

Shoot movies that can be edited with iFrame-compatible software or devices. You can quickly edit, save, and manage iFrame movies using the included software.

iFrame Movie For editing on iFrame- compatible devices

1 Choose .

  • Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose 📄.
    Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

2 Shoot.

  • Press the movie button.
  • To stop movie recording, press the movie button again.

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The resolution is 1280 (p. 74) and cannot be changed.
- iFrame is a video format developed by Apple.

4

P mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style

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  • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera in P mode, with the mode switch set to 📷.
    • P: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
  • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than P, make sure the function is available in that mode (pp. 206 – 211).

Shooting in Program AE Mode (P Mode)

You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.

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1 Enter P mode.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 82 and choose P.

2 Customize the settings as desired (pp. 107 – 125), and then shoot.

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- If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. To obtain adequate exposure, try adjusting the following settings.

- Activate the flash (p. 123)

- Choose a higher ISO speed (p. 108)

• Movies can be recorded in P mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. and MENU settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

- For details on the shooting range in P mode, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

Image Brightness

(Exposure Compensation)

Still Images

Movies

Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)

The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop increments, in a range of -2 to +2.

+/- (Exp.) -2..1..0..1..2+

Exposure Compensation Bar

  • Press the ▲ button. As you watch the screen, press the ◀▶ buttons to adjust the brightness.
  • When shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed.
    When shooting still images, press the button to display the set exposure compensation amount, and then shoot.

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  • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.
  • While recording a movie, AEL is displayed, and the exposure is locked.

Still Images

Movies

Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)

Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately.

1 Set the flash to ⏻ (p. 58).

Diagram showing a device control panel with a black downward arrow and icons for selection, storage, and plant support.

2 Lock the exposure.

  • Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ▲ button.
    AEL is displayed, and the exposure is locked.
  • To unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the ▲ button again. In this case, AEL is no longer displayed.

3 Compose the shot and shoot.

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AE: Auto Exposure

Still Images

Changing the Metering Method

Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows.

Evaluative Set brightness based on overall scene

  • Press the Ⓗ button, choose ⏻ in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
EvaluativeFor typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
Center Weighted Avg.Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important.
SpotMetering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame),displayed in the center of the screen.

Still Images

Changing the ISO Speed

AUTO Auto Automatically sets ISO speed for the scene

  • Press the Ⓗ function button, choose ISO AUTO in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
ISO AUTOAutomatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions.
ISO ISO 100 200LowFor shooting outdoors in fair weather.
ISO ISO 400 800For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight.
ISO ISO 1600 3200HighFor shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.

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  • To view the automatically set ISO speed when the camera is set to ISO AUTO, press the shutter button halfway.
    Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions.
  • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce subject blurriness and increase the flash range. However, shots may look grainy.

Still Images

Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)

Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.

Continuous AF On AF-assist Beam On Flash Settings... i-Contrast Auto Wind Filter On Off Retain shadow detail

  • Press the MENU button, choose [i-Contrast] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [Auto] (p. 42).
    Once the setting is complete, C_i is displayed.

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• Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy.

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• You can also correct existing images (p. 157).

Adjusting White Balance

By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting.

AWB Auto Automatically adjusts WB setting for the scene

  • Press the Ⓗ function button, choose AWB in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
AWBAutoAutomatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions.
Day LightFor shooting outdoors in fair weather.
CloudyFor shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.
TungstenFor shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
FluorescentFor shooting under warm-white, cool-white, and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
Fluorescent HFor shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
CustomFor manually setting a custom white balance (p. 111).

Custom White Balance

For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot.

MENU Evaluate White Bal. Custom Shoots using previously set custom white balance

  • Follow the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (p. 110) to choose 📋.
  • Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the MENU button.
    The tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded.

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Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data.

Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)

Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white.

My Colors Off Cancel My Colors settings

  • Press the Ⓗ️ button, choose ⬇FF in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.
OFF My Colors Off-
_V VividEmphasizes contrast and color saturation, making images sharper.
_N NeutralTones down contrast and color saturation for subdued images.
_Se SepiaCreates sepia tone images.
_W B/WCreates black and white images.
_P Positive FilmCombines the effects of Vivid Blue, Vivid Green, and Vivid Red to produce intense yet natural-looking colors resembling images on positive film.
_L Lighter Skin ToneLightens skin tones.
_D Darker Skin ToneDarkens skin tones.
_B Vivid BlueEmphasizes blues in images. Makes the sky, ocean, and other blue subjects more vivid.
_G Vivid GreenEmphasizes greens in images. Makes mountains, foliage, and other green subjects more vivid.
_R Vivid RedEmphasizes reds in images. Makes red subjects more vivid.
_C Custom ColorAdjust contrast, sharpness, color saturation, and other qualities as desired (p. 113).

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  • White balance (p. 110) cannot be set in se or BW modes.
  • With L and D modes, colors other than people's skin tone may be modified. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones.

Custom Color

Choose the desired level of image contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in a range of 1 – 5.

Ac Ac Custom Color MENU Contrast

1 Access the setting screen.

- Follow the steps in "Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)" (p. 112) to choose ⒽC, and then press the MENU button.

2 Configure the setting.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an option, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to specify the value.

For stronger/more intense effects (or darker skin tones), adjust the value to the right, and for weaker/lighter effects (or lighter skin tones), adjust the value to the left.

- Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

Still Images

Continuous Shooting

Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.

Continuous Continuous shooting while shutter is pressed

1 Configure the setting.

- Press the Ⓕ button, choose □ in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).

The option you configured is now displayed.

2 Shoot.

Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.

Color and Continuous Shooting

ModeDescription
ContinuousContinuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined when you press the shutter button halfway.
Continuous Shooting AFContinuous shooting and focusing.[AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed.
Continuous Shooting LV*Continuous shooting, with the focus fixed at the position determined in AF lock. In mode, focus is determined by the first shot.

* In mode (p. 83) or AF lock (p. 122), AF is changed to LV.
* For details on the continuous shooting speed in each mode, see "Specifications" (p. 33).

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  • Cannot be used with the self-timer (p. 56) or [Blink Detection] (p. 78).
  • During continuous shooting, focus and exposure are locked at the position/level determined when you pressed the shutter button halfway.
  • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position.
    • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
  • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.

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- If you use Face ID (p. 61) in ☐, the name recorded in the image will be fixed to the location where it is displayed in the first shot. Even if the subject moves, the name will stay fixed in the same position for any subsequent shots.

Shooting Range and Focusing

Still Images

Shooting Close-ups (Macro)

To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to 🎨. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 33).

Macro

  • Press the ◀ button, press the ◀ buttons to choose 🔊, and then press the FUNC SET button.
    Once the setting is complete, 🎨 is displayed.

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• If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
- In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, 🎨 will turn gray and the camera will not focus.

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- To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to Ⓗ2 (p. 57).

Still Images

Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)

To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to ▲. For details on the focusing range, see “Specifications” (p. 33).

Infinity

  • Press the ◀ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ▲, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    Once the setting is complete, ▲ is displayed.

Digital Tele-Converter

The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.4x or 2.3x. This can reduce camera shake because the shutter speed is faster than it would be if you zoomed (including using digital zoom) in to the same zoom factor.

AF Frame Face Detect AF Frame Size Normal Digital Zoom 1.4x AF-Point Zoom Off Servo AF On Off Zooms to a specified factor and

  • Press the MENU button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the 📷 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).
    The view is enlarged and the zoom factor is displayed on the screen.

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- Images will look grainy at a resolution of L (p. 71) when you use a 2.3x digital tele-converter. In this case, the zoom factor is shown in blue.

  • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (p. 55) and AF-point zoom (p. 77).
    • The digital tele-converter is only available when the aspect ratio is 4:3.

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  • The respective focal lengths when using [1.4x] and [2.3x] are 39.2 – 470 mm and 64.4 – 773 mm (35mm film equivalent).
  • The shutter speed may be equivalent when you move the zoom lever all the way toward [+] for maximum telephoto, and when you zoom in to enlarge the subject to the same size following step 2 on p. 55.

Changing the AF Frame Mode

Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.

AF Frame Face Detect AF Frame Size Normal Digital Zoom Standard AF-Point Zoom Off Servo AF On Off Prioritizes focus on faces

- Press the MENU button, choose [AF Frame] on the 📷 tab, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).

Still Images

Movies

Face Detect

  • Detects people's faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance (AWB only).
  • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person's face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
  • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range.
    • After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are displayed around faces in focus.

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  • If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed (without a white frame), an AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway.
  • If faces are not detected when Servo AF (p. 120) is set to [On], the AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway.
    • Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
  • Subjects that are distant or extremely close
  • Subjects that are dark or light
  • Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
    • The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
  • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway.

Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)

Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.

L 1261 1970 12'24" Select subject P A ISO AUTO L 1261 1970 12'24" Stop tracking P A ISO AUTO

1 Choose [Tracking AF].

  • Follow the steps in "Changing the AF Frame Mode" (p. 117) to choose [Tracking AF].
    is displayed in the center of the screen.

2 Choose a subject to focus on.

- Aim the camera so that □ is on the desired subject, and then press the ◀ button.

When the subject is detected, the camera beeps and is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range.

If no subject is detected, □ is displayed. To cancel tracking, press the ◀ button again.

3 Shoot.

  • Press the shutter button halfway. [T] changes to a blue □, which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (p. 120).
  • Press the shutter button all the way down to shoot.
    Even after your shot, is still displayed and the camera continues to track the subject.

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• [Servo AF] (p. 120) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.

- Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely.

• [AF-Point Zoom] on the 📷 tab is not available.

• and ▲ are not available.

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- The camera can detect subjects even if you press the shutter button halfway without pressing the ◀ button. After your shot, ☐ is displayed in the center of the screen.

- If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still images (p. 61). However, a name will display if the subject chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID.

Still Images

Movies

Center

One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing.

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- A yellow AF frame is displayed with ⚠ if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Note that AF-point zooming (p. 77) is not possible.

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- To reduce the AF frame size, press the MENU button and set [AF Frame Size] on the 📷 tab to [Small] (p. 42).

- The AF frame size is set to [Normal] when you use the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-converter (p. 116).

- If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still images (p. 61).

Still Images

Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked

As long as you keep the shutter button pressed halfway, the focus and exposure are locked. You can recompose shots as needed before shooting. This feature is called Focus Lock.

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1 Focus.

  • Aim the camera so that the subject is centered, and then press the shutter button halfway.
  • Confirm that the AF frame displayed around the subject is green.

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2 Recompose the shot.

- Keeping the shutter button pressed halfway, move the camera to recompose the shot.

3 Shoot.

- Press the shutter button all the way down.

Still Images

Shooting with Servo AF

This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long as you press the shutter button halfway.

AF Frame Size Normal Digital Zoom Standard AF Point Zoom Off Servo AF On Off Continuous AF On Keeps focus in blue frame while

1 Configure the setting.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Servo AF] on the 📄 tab, and then choose [On] (p. 42).

2 Focus.

- The focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you are pressing the shutter button halfway.

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  • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions.
  • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
  • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again.
    • AF lock shooting is not available.
    • [AF-Point Zoom] on the 📷 tab is not available.
    • Not available when using the self-timer (p. 56).

Still Images

Changing the Focus Setting

You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead, you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button halfway.

Digital Zoom AF-Point Zoom On Off Servo AF On Off Continuous AF On Off AF-assist Beam On Off Turns off Continuous AF

- Press the MENU button, choose [Continuous AF] on the 📷 tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 42).

OnHelps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway.
OffConserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly.

Shooting with the AF Lock

The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.

OFF - [★] C - [★] C DISP.

1 Lock the focus.

  • With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ◀ button.
    The focus is now locked, and AFL is displayed.
  • To unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the ◀ button again. In this case, AFL is no longer displayed.

2 Compose the shot and shoot.

Flash

Activating Flash

You can have the flash fire for each shot. For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" (p. 33)).

A On MENU Settings...

  • Press the ▶ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ↓, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    Once the setting is complete, ↓ is displayed.

Shooting with Slow Synchro

With this option, the flash fires to increase the brightness of the main subject (such as people) while the camera shoots at a slow shutter speed to increase the brightness of the background that is out of the flash range.

For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (see "Specifications" (p. 33)).

Slow Synchro MENU Settings...

1 Configure the setting.

  • Press the ▶ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ⏻, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    Once the setting is complete, is displayed.

2 Shoot.

Even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing.

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- Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 125).

Shooting with the FE Lock

Just as with the AE lock (p. 107), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots.

1 Set the flash to ↘ (p. 123).

Diagram showing a device control panel with an OFF button and a directional indicator, alongside its corresponding output panel with icons for lighting, power, and battery.

2 Lock the flash exposure.

  • Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the ▲ button.
    The flash fires, and when FEL is displayed, the flash output level is retained.
  • To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the ▲ button again. In this case, FEL is no longer displayed.

3 Compose the shot and shoot.

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FE: Flash Exposure

Still Images

Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)

Choose from two compression ratios, as follows: S (Super Fine), ▶ (Fine). For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see “Specifications” (p. 33).

Fine 1261 shots remaining Shoot high quality images

Configure the setting.

  • Press the Ⓗ button, choose ⏻ in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The option you configured is now displayed.

Still Images

Movies

Changing the IS Mode Settings

IS Settings IS Mode Continuous Powered IS On Detects the scene for optimum image stabilization MENU

1 Access the setting screen.

  • Press the MENU button, choose [IS Settings] on the ☐ tab, and then press the Ⓗ function SET button (p. 42).

2 Configure the setting.

- Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option (p. 42).

ContinuousOptimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (p. 53).
Shoot Only*Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.
OffDeactivates image stabilization.

* The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.

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- If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off].

Movies

Deactivating Powered IS

Powered IS reduces slow camera shake that may occur when recording telephoto movies. However, this option may not produce the expected results when used for the stronger camera shake that may occur when shooting while walking or when moving the camera to match subject movement. In this case, set Powered IS to [Off].

IS Settings IS Mode Continuous Powered IS On Off Turns off Powered IS function MENU

  • Follow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode Settings” (p. 125) to access the [IS Settings] screen.
  • Choose [Powered IS], and then choose [Off] (p. 42).

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• [Powered IS] settings are not applied when [IS Mode] is set to [Off].

5

Playback Mode

Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways

- To prepare the camera for these operations, press the ▶ button to enter Playback mode.

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It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.

Viewing

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

ON/C AUTO

1 Enter Playback mode.

  • Press the ▶ button.
    Your last shot is displayed.

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2 Browse through your images.

- To view the previous image, press the ◀ button. To view the next image, press the ▶ button.

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To access Scroll Display mode, press and hold the ◀▶ buttons for at least one second. In this mode, press the ◀▶ buttons to browse through images.
To return to single-image display, press the FUNC SET button.
To browse images grouped by shooting date, press the ▲▼ buttons in Scroll Display mode.
Movies are identified by a SET icon. To play movies, go to step 3.

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Play Movie Movie playback begins

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3 Play movies.

To start playback, press the FUNC. SET button, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ▶, and then press the FUNC. SET button again.

4 Adjust the volume.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to adjust the volume.

5 Pause playback.

To pause playback, press the FUNC. SET button. The movie control panel is displayed. To resume playback, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose ▶, and then press the FUNC. SET button.

After the movie is finished, SET is displayed.

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• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.
- To deactivate Scroll Display, press the MENU button, choose [Scroll Display] on the ▶ tab, and then choose [Off].
- For playback from the last image viewed, press the MENU button, choose [Resume] on the ▶ tab, and then [Last seen].
• To change the transition shown between images, press the MENU button, choose [Transition] on the ▶ tab, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the effect.

Still Images

Checking People Detected in Face ID

If you switch the camera to simple information display mode (p. 130), the names of up to five detected people registered in Face ID (p. 61) will be displayed.

Joshua Hana Amy 02/02/'12 10:00

Switch to simple information display mode and check.

- Press the ▼ button repeatedly until simple information display is activated, and then press the ◀ buttons to choose an image. - Names will be displayed on detected people.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Switch to simple information display mode and check. - 1

- If you do not want names to display on images shot using Face ID, press the MENU button, choose [Face ID Info] on the ▶ tab, and then set [Name Display] to [Off].

Switching Display Modes

Press the ▼ button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see p. 204.

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flowchart
graph LR
    A["No information is displayed"] --> B["Simple Information Display"]
    B --> C["Detailed Information Display"]
    C --> D["Enables you to check the focus (p. 131)*"]

*Not shown for movies.

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- Switching display modes by pressing the ▼ button is also possible immediately after you shoot, while your shot is displayed. However, simple information display is not available. To change the initial display mode, press the MENU button and choose [Review Info] on the 📷 tab (p. 80).

Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)

Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed information display.

Histogram

High Low Dark ←→ Bright

The graph in detailed information display is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much of the image is at each level of brightness. Viewing the histogram is a way to check exposure.

Checking the Focus

To check the focus of your shots, you can magnify the area of the image that was in the AF frame at the time of shooting.

100-0002 2/14

2/14 MENU ← SET □→□ L

1 Access Focus Check.

  • Press the ▼ button (p. 130).
    A white frame is displayed where the AF frame was when the focus was set.
    Gray frames are displayed over faces detected later, in Playback mode.
    The portion of the image in the orange frame is magnified.

2 Switch frames.

  • Move the zoom lever toward Q once.
    The screen at left is displayed.
  • To switch to a different frame when there are multiple frames, press the Ⓗ FUNC. SET button.

3 Zoom in or out, or view other image areas.

As you examine the focus, use the zoom lever to zoom in or out. Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to adjust the display position.
- Press the MENU button to restore the original display in step 1.

By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for.

ON/OFF 10

1 Display images in an index.

  • Move the zoom lever toward ☐ to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown.
  • To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward Q. Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Display images in an index. - 1

natural_image Grid of black-and-white photo collage showing various scenes and activities (no text or symbols visible)

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose an image.
    An orange frame is displayed around the selected image.
  • Press the Ⓗ button to view the selected image in single-image display.

Still Images

Movies

Searching for Images

When looking for images on a memory card containing many images, you can specify search conditions to display specific images only. You can also protect (p. 141) or erase (p. 145) all images in a search result at once.

NameDisplays images of a registered person (p. 61).
FavoritesDisplays images tagged as favorites (p. 150).
Shot DateDisplays the images shot on a specific date.
My CategoryDisplays the images of a specific category (p. 151).
Still Image/MovieDisplays still images, movies, or movies shot in mode.

My Category Search images by category

My Category People Scenery Events None SET OK MENU

1 Choose a search condition.

- Press the ⓕ SET button, choose 🎨 in the menu, and choose a condition (p. 41).

2 View the image search results.

  • Choose the type of images to view by pressing the ▲▼◀▶ buttons, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. (Except when searching images by ★.)
    Images matching the search conditions will display inside a yellow frame.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to view image search results.
  • Choose 📁 in step 1 to cancel image search.

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When the camera has found no corresponding images for a search condition, those search conditions will not be available.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - View the image search results. - 2

  • Options for viewing images in a search result (step 2) include “Navigating Through Images in an Index” (p. 132), “Viewing Slideshows” (p. 138), and “Magnifying Images” (p. 137). You can protect, erase, or print all images in a search result at once by choosing “Select All Images in Search” in “Protecting Images” (p. 141), “Erasing All Images” (p. 145), “Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)” (p. 189), or “Adding Images to a Photobook” (p. 193).
  • If you recategorize images (p. 151) or edit them and save them as new images (p. 154), a message is displayed and image search ends.

Movies

Viewing Movie Digest Movies

Movies created in ☐ mode (p. 95) can be viewed by date.

Movie Digest Playback Plays back movies made with Movie Digest

1 Choose a movie.

- Press the Ⓗ button, choose 🔺 in the menu, and choose the date (p. 41).

2 Play the movie.

- Press the FUNC SET button to start playback.

Still Images

Viewing Individual Images in a Group

Grouped images shot in ⏻ mode (p. 100) are generally displayed together, but they can also be viewed individually.

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a female soccer player mid-air attempting a ball to hit the ball (no text or symbols visible)

1 Choose an image group.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image labeled SET □.

Group Playback Play back images individually

2 Choose □.

- Press the Ⓗ button, and then choose 📋 in the menu (p. 41).

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natural_image Black-and-white photo of a young girl playing soccer, tossing a ball overhead (no text or symbols visible)

3 View individual images in the group.

  • Pressing the ◀▶ buttons will display only images in the group.
  • To cancel group playback, press the Ⓞ function SET button, choose ☐ in the menu, and press the Ⓞ function SET button again (p. 41).

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  • During group playback (step 3), you can use the menu functions accessed by pressing the Ⓗunction button. You can also browse through images quickly (p. 132) and magnify them (p. 137). You can protect, erase, or print all images in a group at once by choosing "All Images in Group" in "Protecting Images" (p. 141), "Erasing All Images" (p. 145), "Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)" (p. 189), or "Adding Images to a Photobook" (p. 193).
  • To ungroup images so that you can view them individually, press the MENU button, choose [Group Images] on the ▶ tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 42). However, grouped images cannot be ungrouped during individual playback.

Still Images

Editing Face ID Information

If you notice that a name is incorrect during playback, you can change it or erase it.

However, you cannot add names for people who are not detected by Face ID (names are not displayed), and for people whose names have been erased.

Changing Names

Face ID Info Name Display On Edit ID Info... Overwrite or erase a person's ID info MENU

1 Access the setting screen.

  • Press the MENU button and choose [Face ID Info] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Edit ID Info], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Select a face Joshua Alisa Hana SET MENU

Edit ID Info Alisa Overwrite Erase Cancel

Erasing Names

2 Choose an image.

  • Follow the procedure on p. 128 to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.
  • An orange frame is displayed around the selected face. When multiple names are displayed in an image, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the name to change, and press the ⏚ button.

3 Choose [Overwrite].

  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose [Overwrite], and then press the ⒽUNC.SET button.

4 Choose the name of the person to overwrite.

- Follow step 2 on p. 67 to choose the name of the person you want to change.

  • Following step 3 above, choose [Erase] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.
    After [Erase?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⏚️ button.

Magnifying Images

ON/OFF JTO

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natural_image Black-and-white landscape photo showing a winding road through a field with forested hills in the background (no text or symbols visible)

Approximate Position of Displayed Area

1 Magnify an image.

  • Moving the zoom lever toward 🔒 will zoom in and magnify the image, and SET 🔒 is displayed. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever.
  • To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward ☐. You can return to single-image display by continuing to hold it.

2 Move the display position and switch images as needed.

To move the display position, press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons.
While SET is displayed, you can switch to SET by pressing the FUNC.SET button. To switch to other images while zoomed, press the ◀ buttons. Press the FUNC.SET button again to restore the original setting.

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You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the MENU button.

Viewing Slideshows

Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds.

Fade Start slideshow with this transition effect

Choose a slideshow transition and start playback.

  • Press the Ⓗ button, choose ✿ in the menu, and choose the desired option (p. 41).
    The slideshow will start a few seconds after [Loading image...] is displayed.
  • Press the MENU button to stop the slideshow.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. - 1

- The camera's power-saving functions (p. 38) are deactivated during slideshows.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. - 2

• To pause or resume slideshows, press the FUNC. SET button.
- You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the ◀▶ buttons. For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the ◀▶ buttons down.
- In image search mode (p. 132), only images matching search conditions are played.

Changing Slideshow Settings

You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. Choose from six transition effects between images.

Slideshow Repeat On Off Play Time 3 sec. Effect Fade Start MENU ↕

1 Access the setting screen.

- Press the MENU button and choose [Slideshow] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Configure the settings.

  • Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (p. 42).
    To start the slideshow with your settings, choose [Start] and press the FUNC SET button.
  • To return to the menu screen, press the MENU button.

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[Play Time] cannot be modified when [Bubble] is chosen in [Effect].

Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle)

Based on the current image, the camera offers four images similar to it that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many shots, in many kinds of scenes.

Smart Shuffle Displays similar images chosen from 4 possibilities

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natural_image Black-and-white photo collage of three smiling people on a beach with inset photos of children and a Ferris wheel (no text or symbols)

1 Choose Smart Shuffle.

  • Press the ⬤ function SET button, and then choose ▶ in the menu (p. 41).
    ▶ Four candidate images are displayed.

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose the image you want to view next.
    Your chosen image is displayed in the center, surrounded by the next four candidate images.
  • For full-screen display of the center image, press the FUNC SET button. To restore the original display, press the FUNC SET button again.
  • Press the MENU button to restore single-image display.

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  • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle.
    • [Smart Shuffle] is not available in the following cases:

- There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera

- An unsupported image is currently displayed

- When using the image search function (p. 132)

- During group playback (p. 134)

Protecting Images

Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (p. 145).

Protect Protect this image to prevent erasing

  • Press the ⓕ func SET button, and then choose ⚪ in the menu (p. 41). [Protected] is displayed.
  • To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose 📂 again, and then press the Ⓗ FUNC. SET button.

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- Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (pp. 166, 167).

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- Protected images cannot be erased by the camera. To erase them, cancel protection settings first.

Using the Menu

Slideshow... Erase... Protect... Rotate... Favorites... Protects against accidental deletion

1 Access the setting screen.

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Protect] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

Protect Select... Select Range... Select All Images...

2 Choose a selection method.

  • Choose a menu item and a setting as desired (p. 42).
  • To return to the menu screen, press the MENU button.

Choosing Images Individually

1 Choose [Select].

- Following step 2 on p. 141, choose [Select] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Protect SET MENU

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. 🔓 is displayed.
  • To cancel protection, press the ⓕ FUNC. SET button again. 🔗 is no longer displayed.
  • Repeat this process to specify other images.

Protect Accept changes? Stop OK MENU

3 Protect the image.

  • Press the MENU button. A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

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- Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.

Selecting a Range

1 Choose [Select Range].

- Following step 2 on p. 141, choose [Select Range] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Choose a starting image.

- Press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Select Range 4 Protect Unlcs SET First image MENU

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natural_image Black-and-white landscape photo of a rural field with trees and a road, no visible text or symbols

Select Range 4 1 images Protect Unlock SET Last image MENU

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose a starting image. - 4

natural_image Night cityscape with illuminated buildings and riverfront traffic, no visible text or symbols

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Choose an ending image.

- Press the ▶ button to choose [Last image], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Images before the first image cannot be selected as the last image.

Select Range 4 6 3 images Protect Unlock MENU

4 Protect the images.

- Press the ▼ button to choose [Protect], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Specifying All Images at Once

1 Choose [Select All Images].

Following step 2 on p. 141, choose [Select All Images] and press the FUNC SET button.

Protect Protect Unlock Cancel MENU

2 Protect the images.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Protect], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

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- To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unlock] in step 4 of "Selecting a Range" or in step 2 of "Specifying All Images at Once".

Erasing Images

You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

Erase? Cancel Erase

1 Choose an image to erase.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

2 Erase the images.

  • Press the ⬤ button, and then choose ⏻ in the menu (p. 41).
  • After [Erase?] is displayed, press the ◀ buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the ⬤ button.
    The current image is now erased.
  • To cancel erasure, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Erasing All Images

You can erase all images at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. Protected images (p. 141) cannot be erased.

Choosing a Selection Method

Slideshow... Erase... Protect... Rotate... Favorites... Erases images

1 Access the setting screen.

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Erase] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

Erase Select... Select Range... Select All Images...

2 Choose a selection method.

  • Choose a menu item and a setting as desired (p. 42).
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose a selection method, and then press the ⒽUNC.SET button.
  • To return to the menu screen, press the MENU button.

Choosing Images Individually

1 Choose [Select].

- Following step 2 on p. 145, choose [Select] and press the Ⓗ️ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose [Select]. - 1

natural_image Black-and-white landscape photo of a rural field with trees and hills, no visible text or symbols

2 Choose an image.

Once you follow step 2 on p. 142 to choose an image, √ is displayed.
- To cancel erasure, press the Ⓗ button again. √ is no longer displayed.
- Repeat this process to specify other images.

Erase Erase? Stop OK MENU

3 Erase the image.

  • Press the MENU button. A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⓕ FUNC SET button.

Selecting a Range

1 Choose [Select Range].

- Following step 2 on p. 145, choose [Select Range] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Choose images.

- Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 143 to specify images.

3 Erase the images.

- Press the ▼ button to choose [Erase], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Select Range 4 6 3 images Erase MENU

Specifying All Images at Once

1 Choose [Select All Images].

- Following step 2 on p. 145, choose [Select All Images] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Erase Erase all images? Cancel OK

2 Erase the images.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Rotating Images

Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.

Rotate Rotate this image

1 Choose 🔒.

- Press the ⓕ function SET button, and then choose 🔒 in the menu (p. 41).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose 🔒. - 1

natural_image Black-and-white photo of a smiling girl holding an object, with no visible text or symbols in the main image area.

2 Rotate the image.

- Press the ◀ or ▶ button, depending on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the Ⓗ function button to complete the setting.

Using the Menu

Slideshow... Erase... Protect... Rotate... Favorites... Rotates images

1 Choose [Rotate].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Rotate] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose [Rotate]. - 1

natural_image Black-and-white photo of a smiling girl holding a piece, with no visible text or symbols in the main image area.

2 Rotate the image.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.
    The image is rotated 90° each time you press the Ⓗ FUNC. SET button.
  • To return to the menu screen, press the MENU button.

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• Movies with an image quality of 1920 or 1280 cannot be rotated.
- Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (p. 149).

Deactivating Auto Rotation

Follow these steps to deactivate automatic rotation by the camera, which rotates images shot in vertical orientation so they are displayed vertically on the camera.

Face ID Info... Scroll Display On Off Group Images On Off Auto Rotate On Off Resume Last seen Does not rotate images

- Press the MENU button, choose [Auto Rotate] on the ▶ tab, and then choose [Off] (p. 42).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Deactivating Auto Rotation - 2

- Images cannot be rotated (p. 148) when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation.

- In Smart Shuffle (p. 140) mode, even if [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off], images shot vertically will be displayed vertically, and rotated images will be displayed in the rotated orientation.

Image Categories

You can tag images as favorites and assign them to My Category (p. 151). By choosing a category in image search, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images.

- Viewing (p. 128), Viewing Slideshows (p. 138), Protecting Images (p. 141), Erasing Images (p. 145), Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) (p. 189), Adding Images to a Photobook (p. 193)

Tagging Images as Favorites

Favorites Tag as favorite

  • Press the Ⓗ button, and then choose ★ in the menu (p. 41).
    ▶ [Tagged as Favorite] is displayed.
  • To untag the image, repeat this process and choose ★ again, and then press the FUNC. SET button.

Using the Menu

Erase... Protect... Rotate... Favorites... My Category... Tag as favorite

1 Choose [Favorites].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Favorites] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

Favorites SET ★ MENU ↻

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. ★ is displayed.
  • To untag the image, press the Ⓗ function SET button again. ★ is no longer displayed.
  • Repeat this process to choose additional images.

Favorites Accept changes? Stop OK MENU

3 Finish the setup process.

  • Press the MENU button. A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

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Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.

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Favorite images will have a three-star rating (★★★☆☆) when transferred to computers running Windows 7 or Windows Vista. (Does not apply to movies.)

Organizing Images by Category (My Category)

You can organize images into categories. Note that images are automatically categorized at the time of shooting, according to shooting conditions.

:Images with detected faces, or images shot in ⚙ or ⚠ mode.

:Images detected as 🎯, 📋, or 🏠 in AUTO mode, or images shot in mode.

:Images shot in ⚙, ⚠, or ⚡ mode.

My Category Categorize this image

1 Choose a category.

- Press the ⓕ function SET button, and then choose 📄 in the menu (p. 41).

My Category Scenery SET MENU

2 Choose images.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose a category, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. √ is displayed.
  • To cancel selection, press the ⓕNC SET button again. √ is no longer displayed.
  • Repeat this process to specify other images.

My Category Accept changes? Stop OK MENU

3 Finish the setup process.

  • Press the MENU button. A confirmation message is displayed.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button.

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- Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.

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Using the Menu

Protect... Rotate... Favorites... My Category... Photobook Set-up... Sorts images by category

1 Access the setting screen.

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [My Category] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

My Category Select... Select Range...

2 Choose a selection method.

  • Choose a menu item and a setting as desired (p. 42).
  • To return to the menu screen, press the MENU button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose a selection method. - 1

Choosing Images Individually

1 Choose [Select].

- Following step 2 above, choose [Select] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

My Category Recery SET ✓ MENU ↻

My Category Accept changes? Stop OK MENU

3 Choose a category.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose a category, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. √ is displayed.
  • To cancel selection, press the ⓕ. button again. √ is no longer displayed.
  • Repeat this process to choose additional images.

4 Finish the setup process.

- Press the MENU button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the FUNC.SET button.

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Images will not be assigned to a category if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 4.

Selecting a Range

1 Choose [Select Range].

- Following step 2 on p. 152, choose [Select Range] and press the FUNC SET button.

2 Choose images.

- Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 143 to specify images.

3 Choose a category.

- Press the ▼ button to choose the type of image, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose a category.

4 Finish the setup process.

- Press the ▼ button to choose [Select], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Select Range 4 6 3 images Scenery Select Deselect MENU

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You can clear the selection of all images in the [Select Range] category by choosing [Deselect] in step 4.

Editing Still Images

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- Image editing (pp. 154 – 158) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space.

Resizing Images

Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.

i-Contrast... Red-Eye Correction... Trimming... Resize... My Colors... Saves images to a lower resolution

Resize 640x480 M2 S XS MENU → SET ↺

Resize Save new image? Cancel OK

Display new image? Yes No

1 Choose [Resize].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Resize] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Choose an image size.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the size, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. ▶ [Save new image?] is displayed.

4 Save the new image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button. - The image is now saved as a new file.

5 Review the new image.

- Press the MENU button. [Display new image?] is displayed. - Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the FUNC SET button. - The saved image is now displayed.

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Editing is not possible for images saved as XS in step 3.

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Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.

Cropping

You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file.

Photobook Set-up... i-Contrast... Red-Eye Correction... Trimming... Resize... Trims an image to a specified area

Cropping Area
6M 2816x2112 SET MENU

Preview of Image After Cropping

Resolution After Cropping
2M 1600x1200 SET MENU

1 Choose [Trimming].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Trimming] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Adjust the cropping area.

A frame is displayed around the portion of the image to be cropped.
The original image is shown in the upper left, and a preview of the image as cropped is shown in the lower right.
To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
To move the frame, press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons.
To change the frame orientation, press the FUNC SET button.
- Press the MENU button.

4 Save as a new image and review.

- Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 154.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Save as a new image and review. - 1

Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of S (p. 71) or resized to XS (p. 154).

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  • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping.
  • Cropped images will have a smaller resolution than uncropped images.
  • If you crop still images shot using Face ID, only the names of the people left in the cropped image will remain.

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Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)

You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image as a separate file. For details on each option, see p. 112.

Red-Eye Correction... Trimming... Resize... My Colors... Face ID Info... Apply various color effects

My Colors Vivid MENU ÊV ÊN ÊSe ÊBW ÆP ÆL ÆD SET L²

1 Choose [My Colors].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [My Colors] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Choose an option.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

4 Save as a new image and review.

- Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 154.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Save as a new image and review. - 1

Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Save as a new image and review. - 2

- The color of images edited using this function may vary slightly from the color of images shot using My Colors (p. 112).

Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)

Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.

Favorites... My Category... Photobook Set-up... i-Contrast... Red-Eye Correction... Retain shadow detail

1 Choose [i-Contrast].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose an image. - 1

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3 Choose an option.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

4 Save as a new image and review.

- Follow steps 4 – 5 on p. 154.

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- For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy.

• Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Save as a new image and review. - 2

- If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High].

Correcting Red-Eye

Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file.

My Category... Photobook Set-up... i-Contrast... Red-Eye Correction... Trimming... Corrects red-eye effect in

1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction].

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the ▶ tab (p. 42).

2 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

3 Correct the image.

  • Press the FUNC. SET button.
    Red-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas.
  • Enlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” (p. 137).

Red-Eye Correction New File Overwrite Cancel

4 Save as a new image and review.

  • Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose [New File], and then press the Ⓗ FUNC SET button.
    The image is now saved as a new file.
  • Follow step 5 on p. 154.

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• Some images may not be corrected accurately.
• To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased.
- Protected images cannot be overwritten.

Editing Movies

You can cut movies to remove unneeded portions at the beginning or end.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Editing Movies - 1

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Movie Editing Panel
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Movie Editing Bar

1 Choose %.

  • Following steps 1 – 3 on pp. 128 – 129, choose ✕ and press the Ⓗ function SET button.
    The movie editing panel and editing bar are now displayed.

2 Specify portions to cut.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ⚙ or 17%.
    To view the portions you can cut (identified by ⚙ on the screen), press the ◀▶ buttons to move ↓. Cut the beginning of the movie (from ⚙) by choosing ⚙, and cut the end of the movie by choosing ⚙.
    Even if you move ↓ to a position other than a ✕ mark, choosing ⚡️ will only cut the portion from the nearest ✕ to the left, and choosing ⚡️ will cut the portion from the nearest ✕ to the right.

3 Review the edited movie.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ▶, and then press the Ⓗ️ button. The edited movie is now played.
    To edit the movie again, repeat step 2.
  • To cancel editing, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ⬆. Press the Ⓗ️ button, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button again.

New File Overwrite Cancel

4 Save the edited movie.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [→], and then press the ⓕ FUNC SET button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [New File], and then press the ⬤️ button.
    The movie is now saved as a new file.

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• To overwrite the original movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased.
• [Overwrite] is only available when memory cards lack sufficient free space.
• Movies may not be saved if the battery runs out while saving is in progress.
- When editing movies, you should use a fully charged battery or an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 175).

6

Setting Menu

Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience

Adjusting Basic Camera Functions

Functions can be configured on the tab. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience (p. 42).

Silencing Camera Operations

Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.

Mute On Off Volume... Sound Options... Hints & Tips On Off LCD Brightness - - 1 + Turns off camera sounds

- Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].

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  • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the ▼ button as you turn the camera on.
  • Sound is not played during movies if you mute camera sounds (p. 128). To restore sound during movies, press the ▲ button. Adjust volume with the ▲▼ buttons, as needed.

Adjusting the Volume

Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.

Volume Start-up Vol. Operation Vol. Selftimer Vol. Shutter Volume MENU

  • Choose [Volume], and then press the Ⓗ FUNC. SET button.
  • Choose an item, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to adjust the volume.

Customizing Sounds

Customize camera operating sounds as follows.

Sound Options Start-up Sound 1 2 Operation Sound 1 2 Selftimer Sound 1 2 Shutter Sound 1 2 MENU

  • Choose [Sound Options], and then press the FUNC SET button.
  • Choose an item, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option.
1Preset sounds (cannot be modified)
2Preset sounds Can be changed by using the included software.

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- The default shutter sound is used in ⏻ mode (p. 100), regardless of any changes to [Shutter Sound].

Hiding Hints and Tips

Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. menu (p. 41) or Menu (p. 42) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.

Mute On Off Volume... Sound Options... Hints & Tips On Off LCD Brightness - - + + Start-up Image...

- Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off].

Screen Brightness

Adjust screen brightness as follows.

Volume... Sound Options... Hints & Tips On LCD Brightness Start-up Image... Sets screen brightness

- Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the ◀▶ buttons to adjust the brightness.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Screen Brightness - 2

- For maximum brightness, press and hold the ▼ button for at least one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the 🎩 tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the ▼ button again for at least one second or restart the camera.

Start-up Screen

Customize the start-up screen shown after you turn the camera on as follows.

HS SYSTEM Start-up Image OFF 1 2 MENU ↙

  • Choose [Start-up Image], and then press the Ⓗ button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option.
LOFFNo start-up image
1Preset images (cannot be modified)
2Preset images Assign desired shots, or use the included software to change the image.

Customizing the Start-up Screen

Canon Start-up Image OFF 1 2 MENU SET

1 Access the [Start-up Image] screen in Playback mode.

  • Press the ▶ button.
  • Following the step on p. 164, choose [2] and press the Ⓗ️ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Customizing the Start-up Screen - 2

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2 Choose one of your shots.

- Choose an image and press the ⬆ button. After [Register?] is displayed, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬆ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Customizing the Start-up Screen - 3

The previous start-up setting is overwritten when you assign a new start-up image.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Customizing the Start-up Screen - 4

You can assign the operating sounds and start-up images for your camera from the included software. For details, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide.

Formatting Memory Cards

Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera.

Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.

Format Format memory card? 3.7GB 32KB used Low Level Format Cancel OK

1 Access the [Format] screen.

- Choose [Format], and then press the Ⓗ button.

2 Choose [OK].

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Format All data on the memory card will be erased OK Cancel

3 Format the memory card.

To begin the formatting process, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

- When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the Ⓗ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Format the memory card. - 1

Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically destroying cards.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Format the memory card. - 2

The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than the advertised capacity.

Low-Level Formatting

Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.

Format Format memory card? 3.7GB 32KB used ✓ Low Level Format Cancel OK

Perform low-level formatting.

- On the screen in step 1 on p. 166, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Low Level Format], and then select this option (mark with a √) by pressing the ◀▶ buttons.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], press the ⬤FUNC SET button, and then follow step 3 on p. 166 to format (low-level format) the memory card.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Perform low-level formatting. - 1

  • Low-level formatting takes longer than "Formatting Memory Cards" (p. 166), because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.
  • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.

File Numbering

Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers.

LCD Brightness Start-up Image... Format... 3.7GB File Numbering Continuous Create Folder Monthly Sequential numbers even

- Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option.

ContinuousImages are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards.
Auto ResetImage numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or when a new folder is created.

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  • Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (p. 166)) memory card.
  • Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for information on the card folder structure and image formats.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - File Numbering - 3

Date-Based Image Storage

Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.

Start-up Image... Format... 3.7GB File Numbering Continuous Create Folder Daily Lens Retract 1 min. Creates a new folder each day

  • Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily].
    Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Date-Based Image Storage - 2

Lens Retraction Timing

The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the ▶ button in Shooting mode (p. 38). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the ▶ button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.].

Format... 3.7GB File Numbering Continuous Create Folder Monthly Lens Retract 0 sec. Power Saving... Lens retracts right after

- Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.].

Power-Saving Adjustment

Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (p. 38).

Power Saving Auto Power Down On Off Display Off 1 min.

1 Access the [Power Saving] screen.

- Choose [Power Saving], and then press the Ⓗ button.

2 Configure the settings.

- After choosing an item, press the ◀▶ buttons to adjust it as needed.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Configure the settings. - 1

To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Configure the settings. - 2

The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].

World Clock

To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually.

Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time (p. 17) and your home time zone.

Time Zone Select an option Home 02.02.2012 10:00 World -..,..,...... -..; SET Select Time Zone MENU

1 Specify your destination.

  • Choose [Time Zone], and then press the Ⓗ button.
  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [ ✕ World], and then press the Ⓗ function SET button.
  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the destination.
    To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ✿.
  • Press the FUNC SET button.

Time Zone Select an option Home 02.02.2012 10:00 World 02.02.2012 11:00 SET Select Time Zone MENU

2 Switch to the destination time zone.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [ ✕ World], and then press the MENU button.
    is now shown on the shooting screen (p. 202).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Switch to the destination time zone. - 1

- Adjusting the date or time while in ✗ mode (p. 19) will automatically update your [ ↑ Home] time and date.

Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

Date/Time Set Date/Time. 02. 02. 2012 10: 00 mm/dd/yy OFF SET OK MENU Cancel

1 Access the [Date/Time] screen.

- Choose [Date/Time], and then press the Ⓗ button.

2 Configure the setting.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an item, and then press the ▲▼ buttons to adjust the setting.

Display Language

Change the display language as needed.

English Deutsch Français Nederlands Dansk Italiano Українська В. Malaysia Indonesian Tiếng Việt Suomi Norsk Svenska Español 简体中文 Русский Português Еллэнνικά Polski Čeština Magyar Türkçe 繁體中文 한국어 من國內 العربية Română فارسی فิตدی 日本語

1 Access the [Language] screen.

- Choose [Language ☐], and then press the Ⓗ button.

2 Configure the setting.

- Press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons to choose a language, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Configure the setting. - 1

You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the FUNC SET button and immediately pressing the MENU button.

Adjusting Other Settings

The following settings can also be adjusted on the tab.

• [Video System] (p. 178)
• [Ctrl via HDMI] (p. 179)

Restoring Defaults

If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings.

Reset All Reset settings to default? Cancel OK

1 Access the [Reset All] screen.

- Choose [Reset All], and then press the Ⓗ button.

2 Restore default settings.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button. - Default settings are now restored.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Restore default settings. - 1

- The following functions are not restored to default settings.

  • 11 tab settings [Date/Time] (p. 19), [Language ☐] (p. 20), [Time Zone] (p. 170), [Video System] (p. 178), and the image assigned to [Start-up Image] (p. 164)
  • Information registered using Face ID (p. 61)
  • Shooting mode you specified when the mode switch was set to 📄 (p. 81)
  • Colors chosen in Color Accent (p. 92) or Color Swap (p. 93)
  • Custom white balance data you have recorded (p. 111)

7

Accessories

Use included accessories effectively and enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately

Tips on Using Included Accessories

Effective Battery and Charger Use

  • Charge the battery on (or immediately before) the day of use
    Charged batteries gradually lose their charge, even when they are not used.
    • Long-term battery storage

After using up all remaining battery power, remove the battery from the camera. Store the battery with the cover attached. Storing a partially charged battery over extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.

• Using the battery charger abroad

The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery.

Optional Accessories

The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.

Power Supplies

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Power Supplies - 1

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Battery Pack NB-9L

- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE

- Charger for Battery Pack NB-9L

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Battery Charger CB-2LB/2LBE - 1

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AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70

- For powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge the camera battery.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 - 1

- The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz).

- For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery.

Flash Units

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Flash Units - 1

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High-Power Flash HF-DC2

- External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used.

Other Accessories

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Waterproof Case WP-DC340L

For underwater photography at depths of up to 3 meters (9.8 ft.). Also useful for shooting in the rain, at the beach, or on ski slopes.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Waterproof Case WP-DC340L - 1

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Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST

- Connect the camera to a TV to enjoy playback on the larger TV screen.

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HDMI Cable HTC-100

- For connecting the camera to an HDMI input of a high-definition TV.

Printers

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Printers - 1
SELPHY Series

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Inkjet Printers

Canon PictBridge-Compatible Printers

- Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon dealer.

Playback on a TV

By connecting the camera to a TV, you can view your shots on the larger screen of the TV.

For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.

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Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 204).

Playback on a Standard-Definition TV

Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera.

Yellow Yellow White Red Red White

1 Make sure the camera and TV are off.

2 Connect the camera to the TV.

- On the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown.

- On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal.

3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input.

- Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Playback on a Standard-Definition TV - 2

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ON/C AUTO

4 Turn the camera on.

  • Press the ▶ button to turn the camera on.
    Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.)
  • When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Turn the camera on. - 1

Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press the MENU button and choose [Video System] on the ƒ tab.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Turn the camera on. - 2

- When the camera and TV are connected, you can also shoot while previewing shots on the larger screen of the TV. To shoot, follow the same steps as when using the camera screen.

Playback on a High-Definition TV

Connecting the camera to an HDTV with the HDMI Cable HTC-100 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV. Movies shot at a resolution of 1920 or 1280 can be viewed in high-definition.

1 Make sure the camera and TV are off.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Make sure the camera and TV are off. - 1

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2 Connect the camera to the TV.

- On the TV, insert the cable plug fully into the HDMI input as shown.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Connect the camera to the TV. - 1

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- On the camera, open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal.

3 Display images.

- Follow steps 3 – 4 on pp. 177 – 178 to display images.

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It is not possible to connect the included interface cable or an optional AV cable at the same time as an HDMI Cable HTC-100. Forcing the cables into the camera at the same time may damage the camera or cables.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Display images. - 2

Camera operating sounds are not played while the camera is connected to an HDTV.

Control the camera with the TV remote

Connecting the camera to an HDMI CEC-compatible TV enables playback (including slideshow playback) using the TV remote control.

In this case, you will need to adjust some TV settings. For details, refer to the TV user manual.

Time Zone... Date/Time... 02.02.12 10:00 Video System NTSC Ctrl via HDMI Enable Disable Language... English Control camera with a TV remote

1 Configure the setting.

- Press the MENU button, choose [Ctrl via HDMI] on the 🎨 tab, and then choose [Enable] (p. 42).

2 Connect the camera to the TV.

- Follow steps 1 – 2 on p. 178 to connect the camera to the TV.

3 Display images.

  • Turn on the TV. On the camera, press the ▶ button.
    Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.)

4 Control the camera with the TV remote.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons on the remote to browse images.
    To display the camera control panel, press the OK/Select button. Select control panel items by pressing the ◀▶ buttons to choose an item, and then pressing the OK/Select button again.

Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV

ReturnCloses the menu.
Group PlaybackDisplays sets of images shot in mode (p. 100). (Only displayed when a grouped image is selected.)
Play MovieStarts movie playback. (Only displayed when a movie is selected.)
SlideshowStarts slideshow playback. To switch images during playback, press the ◀ buttons on the remote control.
Index PlaybackDisplays multiple images in an index.
Change DisplaySwitches display modes (p. 130).

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  • Pressing any buttons on the camera will switch control to the camera itself, which will prevent remote control until you return to single-image display.
  • The camera may not always respond correctly even if the remote is for an HDMI CEC-compatible TV.

Powering the Camera with Household Power

Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC70 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.

CABB Terminals

1 Make sure the camera is off.

2 Insert the coupler.

  • Follow step 1 on p. 15 to open the cover.
  • Insert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would a battery (following step 2 on p. 15).
  • Follow step 3 on p. 15 to close the cover.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Insert the coupler. - 1

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3 Connect the adapter to the coupler.

- Open the cover and insert the adapter plug fully into the coupler.

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natural_image Diagram of a cable connector with an attached plug, showing no text or symbols

4 Connect the power cord.

  • Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet.
  • Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
  • When finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Connect the power cord. - 1

  • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the camera.
  • Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

Printing Images

Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.

Still Images

Easy Print

Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer (sold separately) with the included interface cable (p. 2).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Easy Print - 1

natural_image Diagram showing a connector with an attached USB cable, no text or symbols present

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Easy Print - 2

natural_image Diagram showing a device with an arrow pointing to a rectangular component (no text or symbols present)

Diagram showing a black downward arrow pointing to a play button, with icons for playback, audio, and auto control.

1 Make sure the camera and printer are off.

2 Connect the camera to the printer.

  • Open the cover. Holding the smaller cable plug in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal.
  • Connect the larger cable plug to the printer. For other connection details, refer to the printer manual.

3 Turn the printer on.

4 Turn the camera on.

- Press the ▶ button to turn the camera on.

5 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

Print Print this image

6 Access the printing screen.

- Press the ⓕ FUNC SET button, choose 📄, and press the ⓕ FUNC SET button again.

Default Default 1 copies Trimming Paper Settings Print MENU

7 Print the image.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Print], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    ▶ Printing now begins.
  • To print other images, repeat steps 5 – 6 after printing is finished.
  • When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the interface cable.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Print the image. - 1

For Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see p. 176.

Still Images

Configuring Print Settings

Default Default 1 copies Trimming Paper Settings Print MENU

1 Access the printing screen.

- Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 182 – 183 to access the screen at left.

2 Configure the setting.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an item, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an option.

DefaultMatches current printer settings.
DatePrints images with the date added.
File No.Prints images with the file number added.
BothPrints images with both the date and file number added.
Off-
DefaultMatches current printer settings.
Off-
OnUses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings.
Red-Eye 1Corrects red-eye.
No. of CopiesChoose the number of copies to print.
Trimming-Specify a desired image area to print (p. 185).
Paper Settings-Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (p. 186).

Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming)

By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image.

Default Default 1 copies Trimming Paper Settings Print MENU

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) - 2

natural_image Black-and-white photo of a wire mesh structure with a magnified inset showing a camera and a small icon, no readable text or symbols present.

1 Choose [Trimming].

After following step 1 on p. 184 to access the printing screen, choose [Trimming] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.
A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print.

2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed.

  • To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
  • To move the frame, press the ▲▼◀▶ buttons.
    To rotate the frame, press the FUNC. SET button.
  • Press the MENU button, press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

3 Print the image.

- Follow step 7 on p. 183 to print.

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  • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios.
  • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp] selected.

Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing

Default Default 1 copies Trimming Paper Settings Print MENU

1 Choose [Paper Settings].

After following step 1 on p. 184 to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

Paper Size Default CreditCard MENU Cancel SET Next

2 Choose a paper size.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an option, and then press the ⒻFUNC.SET button.

Paper Type Default MENU Previous SET Next

3 Choose a type of paper.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an option, and then press the ⒻFUNC.SET button.

Page Layout Default Bordered Borderless N-up 2 4 8 ID Photo... MENU Previous SET OK

4 Choose a layout.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an option.
  • When choosing [N-up], press the ◀▶ buttons to specify the number of images per sheet.
  • Press the FUNC. SET button.

5 Print the image.

Available Layout Options

DefaultMatches current printer settings.
BorderedPrints with blank space around the image.
BorderlessBorderless, edge-to-edge printing.
N-upChoose how many images to print per sheet.
ID PhotoPrints images for identification purposes.Only available for images with a resolution of L and an aspect ratio of 4:3.
Fixed SizeChoose the print size.Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.

Printing ID Photos

ID Photo Long Side 25mm Short Side 20mm SET Trimming MENU

SET MENU End

1 Choose [ID Photo].

- Following steps 1 – 4 on p. 186, choose [ID Photo] and press the FUNC SET button.

2 Choose the long and short side length.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose an item. Choose the length by pressing the ◀▶ buttons, and then press the FUNC.SET button.

3 Choose the printing area.

- Follow step 2 on p. 185 to choose the printing area.

4 Print the image.

Movies

Printing Movie Scenes

1920 1920x1080 Default Default Default 1 copies Single Paper Settings Print MENU

1 Access the printing screen.

- Follow steps 1 – 6 on pp. 182 – 183 to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed.

2 Choose a printing method.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose ☐, and then press the ◀▶ buttons to choose the printing method.

3 Print the image.

Movie Printing Options

SinglePrints the current scene as a still image.
SequencePrints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Print the image. - 1

• To cancel printing in progress, press the Ⓗ function SET button.
- [ID Photo] and [Sequence] are not available with Canon PictBridge-compatible printer models earlier than CP720 and CP730.

Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)

Batch printing (p. 192) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.

Adding Images to the Print List via the FUNC. Menu

You can add images to the print list (DPOF) after your shot or later during playback via the FUNC. menu.

1 Choose an image.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image.

2 Add the image to the print list.

- Press the ⓕ FUNC. SET button, choose 📄 in the menu, and press the ⓕ FUNC. SET button again.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to specify the number of prints. Choose [Add] by pressing the ◀▶ buttons, and then press the ⬤FUNC SET button.

Add to Print List? Cancel Add

Configuring Print Settings

Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.

Select Images & Qty... Select Range... Select All Images... Clear All Selections... Print Settings... Sets print information

- Press the MENU button, and then choose [Print Settings] on the 📄 tab. Choose and configure settings as desired (p. 42).

Printing Images

Print TypeStandardOne image is printed per sheet.
IndexSmaller versions of multiple images are printed per sheet.
BothBoth standard and index formats are printed.
DateOnImages are printed with the shooting date.
Off-
File No.OnImages are printed with the file number.
Off-
Clear DPOF dataOnAll image print list settings are cleared after printing.
Off-

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  • Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development service, in some cases.
  • may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings.
  • Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date twice.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Printing Images - 2

  • Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time.
  • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the Y↑ tab, accessible by pressing the MENU button (p. 19).
  • Index printing is not available on some Canon PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately).

Setting Up Printing for Individual Images

Select Images & Qty... Select Range... Select All Images... Clear All Selections... Adds images to the

1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].

- Press the MENU button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the 📁 tab, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    You can now specify the number of copies.
  • If you specify index printing for the image, it is labeled with a √ icon. To cancel index printing for the image, press the Ⓕ function button again. √ is no longer displayed.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose an image. - 1

natural_image Black-and-white landscape photo of a rural field with trees and hills, no visible text or symbols

3 Specify the number of prints.

  • Press the ▲▼ buttons to specify the number of prints (up to 99).
  • To set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 – 3.
  • Printing quantity cannot be specified for index prints. You can only choose which images to print, by following step 2.
  • When finished, press the MENU button to return to the menu screen.

Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images

Select Range 4 6 3 images Order MENU

1 Choose [Select Range].

- Following step 1 above, choose [Select Range] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Choose images.

- Follow steps 2 – 3 on p. 143 to specify images.

3 Configure the print settings.

- Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Order], and then press the ⓕ FUNC SET button.

Setting Up Printing for All Images

Select All Images Set 1 copy per image Cancel OK

1 Choose [Select All Images].

- Following step 1 on p. 191, choose [Select All Images] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Configure the print settings.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Clearing All Images from the Print List

Clear All Selections Deselect all images Cancel OK

1 Choose [Clear All Selections].

- Following step 1 on p. 191, choose [Clear All Selections] and press the FUNC.SET button.

2 Confirm clearing the print list.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button.

Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)

Print List 1 1 1 Print now Print later

- When images have been added to the print list (pp. 189 – 192), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the ▲▼ buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the FUNC SET button to print the images in the print list.

- Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image.

Adding Images to a Photobook

Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the included software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.

Choosing a Selection Method

Rotate... Favorites... My Category... Photobook Set-up... i-Contrast... Select images for Photobook

- Press the MENU button, choose [Photobook Set-up] on the ▶ tab, and then choose how you will select images.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choosing a Selection Method - 2

! may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all previous settings.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choosing a Selection Method - 3

After importing images to your computer, also refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide and the printer manual for further information.

Adding Images Individually

Photobook Set-up Select... Select All Images... Clear All Selections... No. of images : 0 MENU ↕

1 Choose [Select].

- Following the previous procedure, choose [Select] and press the FUNC. SET button.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Choose [Select]. - 1

natural_image Black-and-white landscape photo of a rural field with trees and hills under a cloudy sky (no text or symbols visible)

2 Choose an image.

  • Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose an image, and then press the Ⓗ️ button.
    is displayed.
  • To remove the image from the photobook, press the Ⓗ function SET button again. √ is no longer displayed.
  • Repeat this process to specify other images.
  • When finished, press the MENU button to return to the menu screen.

Adding All Images to a Photobook

Select All Images Set 1 copy per image Cancel OK

1 Choose [Select All Images].

- Following the procedure on p. 193, choose [Select All Images] and press the Ⓗ function SET button.

2 Configure the print settings.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the Ⓗ️ button.

Removing All Images from a Photobook

Clear All Selections Deselect all images Cancel OK

1 Choose [Clear All Selections].

- Following the procedure on p. 193, choose [Clear All Selections] and press the FUNC SET button.

2 Confirm clearing the photobook.

- Press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [OK], and then press the ⬤️ button.

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Appendix

Helpful information when using the camera

Troubleshooting

If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Power

Nothing happens when the ON/OFF button is pressed.

  • Confirm that you are using the correct type of battery, and that there is sufficient charge (p. 203).
  • Confirm that the battery is inserted facing the correct way (p. 15).
  • Confirm that the memory card cover and battery cover are fully closed (pp. 15, 16).
  • Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery a few times.

The battery is depleted quickly.

  • Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery a little by putting it in your pocket, for example, with the terminal cover on.
  • If these measures do not help and the battery is still depleted soon after charging, it has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery.

The lens is not retracted.

- Do not open the memory card cover or battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (pp. 15, 16).

The battery is swollen.

- Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

Display on a TV

Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (p. 178).

Shooting

Cannot shoot.

• In Playback mode (p. 20), press the shutter button halfway (p. 39).

Strange display on the screen under low light (p. 40).

Strange display on the screen when shooting.

Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies.

- The screen may flicker and horizontal banding may appear under fluorescent or LED lighting.

flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and shooting is not possible (p. 49).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Shooting - 1

is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 58).

  • Set [IS mode] to [Continuous] (p. 125).
  • Set the flash mode to ↓ (p. 123).
  • Increase the ISO speed (p. 108).
  • Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 125).

Shots are out of focus.

  • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot (p. 39).
    • Make sure subjects are within focusing range (see “Specifications” (p. 33)).
  • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (p. 79).
  • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated.
    • Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (pp. 120, 122).

No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

- To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.

Subjects in shots look too dark.

  • Set the flash mode to ↓ (p. 123).
  • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (p. 107).
  • Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (pp. 109, 157).
    • Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 107, 108).

Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.

  • Set the flash mode to ⏻ (p. 58).
  • Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (p. 107).
    • Use spot metering or AE lock (pp. 107, 108).
  • Reduce the lighting on subjects.

Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (p. 49).

  • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" (p. 33)).
    • Increase the ISO speed (p. 108).

Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.

  • Shoot within flash range (see "Specifications" (p. 33)).
  • Set the flash mode to ⓤ (p. 58).

White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.

- This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.

Shots look grainy.

• Lower the ISO speed (p. 108).
• High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (p. 84).

Troubleshooting

Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 72).

  • Set [Red-Eye Lamp] to [On] (p. 79) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (p. 4) in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. For best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range.
    • Edit images using red-eye correction (p. 158).

Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower.

• Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 167).

Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.

- Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode", "FUNC. Menu", and "Shooting Menu" (pp. 206 – 211).

The Babies or Children icon does not display.

- The Babies and Children icons will not display if the birthday is not set in face information (p. 61). If the icons still do not display even when you set the birthday, re-register face information (p. 66), or make sure that the date/time are set correctly (p. 17).

Shooting Movies

The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.

- Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (p. 166).

! is displayed and shooting stops automatically.

The camera's internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures.

• Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (p. 167).

• Lower the image quality (p. 74).

- Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (see "Specifications" (p. 33)).

Subjects look distorted.

- Subjects that pass in front of the camera quickly may look distorted. This is not a malfunction.

Playback

Playback is not possible.

- Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide for details on folder structure and file names.

Playback stops, or audio skips.

  • Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera (p. 167).
  • There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that have slow read speeds.
  • When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip if computer performance is inadequate.

Computer

Cannot transfer images to a computer.

When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows.

- Press the ▶ button to enter Playback mode. Hold the MENU button down as you press the ▲ and ⬤️ buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the ◀▶ buttons to choose [B], and then press the ⬤️ button.

Handling Precautions

  • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact.
  • Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or erase image data.
  • If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.
  • Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or screen.
  • Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
  • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.
  • If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the battery and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use.

On-Screen Messages

If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.

No memory card

- The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (p. 16).

Cannot record!

- Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (p. 16).

Memory card error (p. 167)

- If the same error message is displayed even when you have inserted a formatted memory card facing the correct way, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 16).

Insufficient space on card

- There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (pp. 45, 81, 105) or edit images (pp. 154 – 158). Either erase unneeded images (p. 145) or insert a memory card with enough free space (p. 16).

Change the battery pack. (p. 15)

No Image.

• The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.

Protected! (p. 141)

Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play back AVI/RAW

• Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.
- It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer, or images shot with another camera.

Cannot magnify!/Cannot play back this content in Smart Shuffle/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot register this image!/Cannot modify/ Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image./No identification information

- The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies.

Edit ID Info* (pp. 135 – 136), Magnify* (p. 137), Smart Shuffle* (p. 140), Categorize (p. 150), Rotate (p. 148), Edit* (pp. 154 – 158), Assign as Start-up Image* (p. 165), Print List* (p. 189), and Photobook Set-up* (p. 193).

- Grouped images cannot be processed (p. 100).

Invalid selection range

- When specifying a range for image selection (pp. 143, 146, 153, 191), you attempted to choose an initial image that was after the final image, or vice-versa.

Exceeded selection limit

  • More than 998 images were selected for Print List (p. 189) or Photobook Set-up (p. 193). Choose 998 images or less.
  • Print List (p. 189) or Photobook Set-up (p. 193) settings could not be saved correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again.
  • You attempted to choose more than 500 images in Protect (p. 141), Erase (p. 145), Favorites (p. 150), My Category (p. 151), Print List (p. 189), or Photobook Set-up (p. 193).

Communication error

- An excessive amount of images (approx. 1,000) on the memory card prevented printing or image transfer to a computer. To transfer the images, use a commercially available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot.

Naming error!

- When the highest folder number (999), and the highest image number (9999) has been reached, new folders cannot be created, and images cannot be recorded. In the ƒƒ menu, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (p. 167), or format the memory card (p. 166).

Lens Error

  • This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations.
  • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

A camera error was detected (error number)

  • If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.
  • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

File Error

- It may not be possible to print computer-edited images or images shot with another camera.

- Check the paper size setting. If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.

Ink absorber full

- Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement.

Shooting (Information Display)

29 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ 1261 1920 12"24" 48x P 15 16 17 18 19 20 DATE 21 ISO AUTO 22 33 34 35 -2..1..0..1..2* 36

① Battery level (p. 203)
② Camera orientation*
③ White balance (p. 110)
④ My Colors (p. 112)
⑤ Drive mode (pp. 52, 113)
⑥ Grid lines (p. 76)
⑦ Camera shake warning (p. 49)
⑧ Metering method (p. 108)
⑨ Compression (image quality) (p. 125) / Resolution (p. 71)
⑩ Recordable shots
⑪ Self-timer (p. 56)
⑫ Movie quality (p. 74)
⑬ Remaining time
⑭ Digital zoom magnification (p. 55), Digital tele-converter (p. 116)

⑮ Shooting mode (p. 206), Scene icon (p. 51)
⑯ Focusing range (p. 115), AF lock (p. 122)
⑰ Flash mode (pp. 58, 123)
⑱ Red-eye correction (p. 72)
⑲ AF frame (p. 117)
⑳ Spot AE point frame (p. 108)
②1 Date stamp (p. 59)
②2 ISO speed (p. 108)
②3 AE lock (p. 107), FE lock (p. 124)
⑳ Shutter speed
⑲ Aperture value
②6 Exposure compensation level (p. 107)

⑳ i-Contrast (p. 109)
⑳ Mercury lamp correction (p. 73)
⑲ Super slow motion movie (shooting time) (p. 103)
③0 Zoom bar (p. 46)
③1 Image stabilization icon (p. 53)
③2 Blink detection (p. 78)
③3 Image stabilization (p. 125)
③4 Time zone (p. 170)
③5 Wind filter (p. 75)
③6 Exposure compensation bar

* 🙏 : Regular orientation, 🙏 🙏 : Held vertically

The camera detects the shooting orientation and adjusts settings for optimal shots. Orientation is also detected during playback, and in either orientation, the camera automatically rotates images as needed.

However, the orientation may not be detected correctly when the camera is pointed straight up or down.

Battery Level

An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.

DisplayDetails
Sufficient charge
Slightly depleted, but sufficient
Nearly depleted – charge the battery soon
[Change the battery pack.]Depleted – charge the battery immediately

Playback (Detailed Information Display)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 100-0002 2/14 P 1/125 ISO200 F4.0 +½ AWB Av 1.69MB 10M 3648x2736 02/02/'12 10:00 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ ⑩ ⑫ ⑬ ⑭ ⑮ ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ ⑳ ㉑ ㉒ ㉓ ㉔ ㉕ ㉖ ㉗ ㉘ ㉙ ㉚ ㉛

① Movies (pp. 46, 128), High-speed burst (p. 100), Print list (p. 189)
② My Category (p. 151)
③ Shooting mode (p. 206)
④ ISO speed (p. 108), Playback speed (pp. 89, 103)
⑤ Exposure compensation level (p. 107)
⑥ White balance (p. 110)
⑦ Histogram (p. 130)
⑧ Group playback (p. 134), Image editing (pp. 154 – 158)

⑨ Compression ratio (image quality) (p. 125)
⑩ Resolution (pp. 71, 74), MOV (movies)
⑪ Battery level (p. 203)
⑫ Metering method (p. 108)
⑬ Folder number - File number (p. 167)
⑭ Current image no. / Total no. of images
⑮ Shutter speed (still images), Image quality / Frame rate (movies) (p. 74)
⑯ Aperture value
⑰ i-Contrast (pp. 109, 157)

⑱ Flash (p. 123)
⑲ Focusing range (p. 115)
⑳ File size
②1 Still images: Resolution Movies: Movie length
②2 Protection (p. 141)
②3 Favorite (p. 150)
⑳ My Colors (pp. 112, 156)
②5 Mercury lamp correction (p. 73)
②6 Red-eye correction (pp. 72, 158)
⑳ Shooting date/time (p. 17)

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Playback (Detailed Information Display) - 2

• Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (p. 177).

Summary of Movie Control Panel in "Viewing" (p. 128)

Exit
Play
Slow Motion (Press the ◀► buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.)
Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the FUNC SET button.)
◄||Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the FUNC SET button.)
||►Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the FUNC SET button.)
►ISkip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the FUNC SET button.)
%Edit (p. 159)
Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (p. 182).

* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Playback (Detailed Information Display) - 3

To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the ◀▶ buttons.

Functions and Menu Tables

Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode

Function\Shooting ModeAUTOP
Exposure Compensation (p. 107)-
AE Lock/FE Lock*1 (pp. 107, 124)------
Focusing Range (p. 115)
----
Tracking AF (p. 60)-----
Flash (pp. 58, 123)
-
*2-----
AF Lock (p. 122)------
Screen Display (p. 40)No Information Display----
Information Display

*1 FE lock not available in ⓣ flash mode.
*2 Not available, but switches to ♣ in some cases.
*3 Not available, but switches to 4 when the flash fires.

HSABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ
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O Available or set automatically. – Not available.

FUNC. Menu

Function\Shooting ModeAUTOP
Metering Method (p. 108)
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My Colors (p. 112)OFF
_V _N _Se^*1 _W^*1 _P _L _D _B _G _R _C^*2 ---
White Balance (p. 110)AWB
---
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Underwater White Balance Compensation (p. 84)--------
ISO Speed (p. 108)ISO AUTO
ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISOISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISO ISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOIISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISTOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOIISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOIISKOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISTOEISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISOISO10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000------
Self-Timer (p. 56)OFF
Self-Timer Settings (p. 57)Delay*4---
Shots*5----
Drive Mode (p. 113)
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Still Image Aspect Ratio (p. 70)16:9 3:2 4:3 1:1--
Resolution (p. 71)
L
M1 M2-
M--------
S-
Compression (p. 125)
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Movie Quality (p. 74)
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*1 White balance is not available.
*2 Set in a range of 1 – 5: contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone.
*3 Not available in or.
*4 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*5 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.
*6 is set with AF lock, or

A/S
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O
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*8--
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*7 Only 4:3 and 16:9 are available.
O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
*8 Synchronizes with the aspect ratio setting and is automatically set (p. 89).

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode - 1
Shooting Menu

Function\Shooting ModeAUTOP
AF Frame (p. 117)Face Detect*1OOOOOOOO
Tracking AF*2O-O----
Center-OOO----
AF Frame Size*3 (p. 119)Normal-OOO----
Small-OOO----
Digital Zoom (p. 55)StandardOO-O-OOO
OffOOOOOOOO
Digital Tele-converter (1.4x/2.3x)-O------
AF-Point Zoom (p. 77)OnOO-O-OOO
OffOOOOOOOO
Servo AF (p. 120)On-O-O----
Off*4OOOOOOOO
Continuous AF (p. 121)OnOOOOOOOO
Off-O-OO---
AF-assist Beam (p. 79)OnOOOOOOOO
OffOOOOO-OO
Flash Settings (pp. 72, 79)Red-Eye Corr.OnOOOO-OOO
OffOOOOOOOO
Red-Eye LampOnOOOOOOOO
OffOOOOOOOO
i-Contrast (p. 109)AutoOOO-----
Off-OOOOOOO
Hg Lamp Corr. (p. 73)On/OffO-------
Wind Filter (p. 75)On/OffOOOOOOOO
Review (p. 80)Off/2 - 10 sec./HoldOOOOOOOO
Review Info (p. 80)OffOOOOOOOO
Detailed/Focus CheckOOOOOOOO
Blink Detection (p. 78)OnOOOOOOOO
OffOOOOOOOO
Grid Lines (p. 76)OnOOOOOOOO
OffOOOOOOOO
IS Settings (p. 125)IS ModeOffOOOOOOOO
Continuous Shoot OnlyOOOOOOOO
-O-OOOOO
Powered ISOnOOOOOOOO
OffOOOOOOOO
Date Stamp (p. 59)OffOOOOOOOO
Date / Date & TimeOOOO-OOO
Face ID Settings (p. 61)OOOOOOOO

*1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *2 Only available by pressing the ▲ button (p. 60).
*3 Available when the AF frame is set to [Center]. *4 [On] when subject movement is detected in AUTO mode.

A/S
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-
O
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○ Available or set automatically. – Not available.
- When using [Face ID] (p. 61) to shoot, names will not be displayed in 📄, 📄, 📄, or 📄, but they will be recorded in still images.
- Setting available, but when using [Face ID] (p. 61) to shoot, names will not be displayed in 📄 or 🔒, and they will not be recorded in movies.

Set up Menu

ItemRef. Page
Mutep. 162
Volumep. 162
Sound Optionsp. 163
Hints & Tipsp. 163
LCD Brightnessp. 164
Start-up Imagep. 164
Formatpp. 166, 167
File Numberingp. 167
Create Folderp. 168
ItemRef. Page
Lens Retractp. 168
Power Savingpp. 38, 169
Time Zonep. 170
Date/Timep. 19
Video Systemp. 178
Ctrl via HDMIp. 179
Languagep. 20
Reset Allp. 172

Playback Menu

ItemRef. Page
Slideshowp. 138
Erasep. 145
Protectp. 141
Rotatep. 148
Favoritesp. 150
My Categoryp. 151
Photobook Set-upp. 193
i-Contrastp. 157
Red-Eye Correctionp. 158
ItemRef. Page
Trimmingp. 155
Resizep. 154
My Colorsp. 156
Face ID Infop. 135
Scroll Displayp. 129
Group Imagesp. 135
Auto Rotatep. 149
Resumep. 129
Transitionp. 129

CANON IXUS 500 HS - Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode - 2
Print Menu

ItemRef. Page
Print-
Select Images & Qty.p. 191
Select Rangep. 191
ItemRef. Page
Select All Imagesp. 192
Clear All Selectionsp. 192
Print Settingsp. 189

Playback Mode FUNC. Menu

ItemRef. Page
Rotatep. 148
Print Listp. 189
Protectp. 141
Favoritesp. 150
Erasep. 145
Group Playbackp. 134
ItemRef. Page
Play Moviep. 128
Movie Digest Playbackp. 134
Smart Shufflep. 140
Image Searchp. 132
Slideshowp. 138
My Categoryp. 151

Index

A

AC adapter kit.... 175, 181

Accessories 175

AE lock 107

AF frames....22, 47, 117

AF → Focusing

AF lock 122

Aspect ratio 70

AUTO mode (shooting mode) 21, 46

AV cable 177

B

Battery

Charging 14

Level 203

Power saving 38

Battery charger.... 175

Black and white images.... 112

Blink detection 78

C

Camera

Reset all.... 172

Camera shake 125

Center (AF frame mode) 119

Clock 43

Color (white balance) 110

Color Accent (shooting mode)....92

Color Swap (shooting mode)....93

Compression ratio (image quality)...... 125

Continuous shooting.... 113

High-speed burst (shooting mode) ... 100

Cropping 155

Custom white balance 111

D

Date/time

Adding date/time to images 59

Changing 19

Setting 17

World clock 170

DC coupler 181

Defaults → Reset all

DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk....2

Digital tele-converter 116

Digital zoom....55

Display language....20

DPOF 189

E

Editing

Cropping 155

i-Contrast 157

My Colors 156

Red-eye correction 158

Resizing images 154

Erasing 145

Erasing all....145

Error messages 200

Exposure

AE lock 107

Compensation 107

FE lock....124

F

Face detect (AF frame mode) 117

Face ID 61, 135

Face self-timer (shooting mode)....98

Favorites....150

FE lock 124

File numbering.... 167

Fireworks (shooting mode)....83

Fish-eye effect (shooting mode)....87

Flash

Deactivating the flash 58

On....123

Slow synchro 123

Focus check 131

Focusing

AF frames 117

AF lock....122

AF-point zoom 77

Servo AF....120

Focusing range

Infinity 115

Macro....115

Focus lock 120

FUNC. menu

Basic operations 41

Table....208, 213

G

Grid lines 76

H

Handheld nightscene (shooting mode).....82

High-speed burst (shooting mode)....100

Household power....181

|

i-Contrast....109, 157

Image quality → Compression ratio

Images

Display period....80

Erasing....145

Playback → Viewing

Protecting....141

Indicator 43

Infinity (focus mode)....115

Interface cable....2, 182

ISO speed....108

L

Lamp....79

Language display 20

Long shutter (shooting mode)....99

Low-light (shooting mode) 83

M

Macro (focus mode)....115

Magnified display....137

Memory cards....3

Menu

Basic operations 42

Table 206

Mercury lamp correction....73

Metering method....108

microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC memory

cards → Memory cards

Miniature effect (shooting mode)....88

Monochrome (shooting mode)....91

Movie Digest (shooting mode)....95

Movies

Editing....159

Image quality (resolution/frame rate)..74

Recording time....33, 34

Multi-area White Balance 73

My Category 151

My Colors 112, 156

P

P (shooting mode) 106

Package contents 2

Photobook set-up 193

PictBridge 176, 182

Playback → Viewing

Portrait (shooting mode)....82

Poster effect (shooting mode) 86

Powered IS 126

Power → Battery, AC adapter kit

Power saving 38

Printing 182

Program AE 106

Protecting 141

R

Red-eye correction 72, 158

Reset all....172

Resizing images 154

Resolution (image size)....71

Rotating 148

S

Screen

Icons 202, 204

Language display....20

Menu → FUNC. menu, Menu

Self-timer 56

2-second self-timer 57

Customizing the self-timer 57

Face self-timer (shooting mode)......98

Wink self-timer (shooting mode)......97

Sepia tone images....112

Servo AF....120

Shooting

Shooting date/time → Date/time

Shooting information....202

Slideshow 138

Smart Shuffle....140

Smart Shutter (shooting mode) 96

Smile (shooting mode)....96

Index

Smooth skin (shooting mode)....85

Snow (shooting mode) 83

Soft focus (shooting mode) 90

Software

DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ...... 2

Installation 28

Sounds 162

Stitch Assist (shooting mode).... 102

Strap....2

Super slow motion movie

(movie mode) 103

Super vivid (shooting mode)....86

T

Terminal 177, 178, 181, 182

Toy camera effect (shooting mode)....89

Tracking AF 60, 118

Traveling with the camera 170, 174

Troubleshooting.... 196

TV display.... 177

U

Underwater (shooting mode) 83

V

Viewing

Image search....132

Index display....132

Magnified display 137

Single-image display 24

Slideshow 138

Smart Shuffle....140

TV display....177

W

White balance (color) 110

Wind filter 75

Wink self-timer (shooting mode)....97

World clock....170

Wrist strap → Strap

Z

Zoom 21,46,55

CAUTION

RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO LOCAL REGULATION.

Trademark Acknowledgments

• The microSDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
• This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
• The iFrame logo and the iFrame symbol are trademarks of Apple Inc.

About MPEG-4 Licensing

This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video.

No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.

* Notice displayed in English as required.

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