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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. ENGLISH - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 2
where you purchased the camera. Camera Battery Pack NB-6L (with Terminal Cover) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Interface Cable IFC-400PCU Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST Wrist Strap WS-DC10 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk Warranty Card Using the PDF Manuals The following PDF - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 3
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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 4
65) Low Light (p. 65) O Foliage (p. 65) t Fireworks (p. 66) Shoot with special effects Fish-eye Effect (p. 69) Miniature Effect (p. 70) Toy Camera Effect (p. 75) Creative Light Effect (p. 71) Monochrome (p. 74) Super vivid colors (p. 68) Poster Effect (p. 68) z Focus on faces 25, 64, 95 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 5
play them back in slow motion 114 2 Print z Easily print pictures 152 Save z Save images to a computer 34 3 Other z Turn off sounds 49 z Use the camera abroad 16, 169 z Understand what is displayed on the screen 187 5 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 6
Battery 15 Compatible Memory Cards (Sold Separately 17 Inserting the Battery and Memory Card 17 Setting the Date and Time 20 Setting the Display Language..........22 Formatting Memory Cards Returning the Camera to on Subjects (Digital Zoom 55 Best Facial Expressions (Best Image Selection 81 6 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 7
the FE Lock 102 Shooting with Slow Synchro ......... 103 Red-Eye Correction 104 Checking for Shut Eyes 105 6 Getting More Out of Your Camera 107 Setting the Shutter Speed 108 Setting the Aperture Value 109 7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies 111 Shooting Various Kinds of Movies - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 8
Information ...........177 Using Household Power 178 Using an Eye-Fi Card 179 Troubleshooting 181 List of Messages That Appear on the Screen 184 Information Displayed on the Screen 187 Handling Precautions 191 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 192 Menus 196 Playback Mode FUNC - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 9
be careful about • : Troubleshooting tips • : Hints for getting more out of your camera • : Supplemental information • (p. xx): Reference pages ("xx" stands for a page number) • This guide assumes all functions are at their default settings. • The various types of memory cards that can be used in - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 10
the guides included camera interior, immediately turn the camera power 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 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 11
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 strongly on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • When camera or battery charger casing. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 12
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 top of the battery charger while it - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 13
and transfer images to a computer. Attaching the Strap/Holding the Camera • Attach the included strap and wrap it around your wrist to avoid dropping the camera during use. • Keep your arms tight against your body while holding the camera firmly by the sides when shooting. Be sure that your fingers - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 14
operations such as switching to the next image, or moving the displayed location of magnified images. Since the camera uses a pressure sensitive touch panel, the camera may not recognize touch operations if you install a screen protector. What if I cannot perform operations well? When touching - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 15
green when charging has finished. Charging takes approx. 1 hour and 55 minutes. Remove the battery. z Unplug the battery charger from the power outlet, then remove the battery by sliding it in ( ) and up ( ). To protect the battery and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 16
a bulge. This is a normal characteristic of the battery and does not indicate a problem. However, if the battery bulges to the point where it will no longer fit into the camera, please contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • If the battery is quickly depleted even after charging, it has - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 17
may not be recognized even when using a commercially available card reader. Check to make sure that your OS supports SDXC memory cards beforehand. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 18
properly lock into place. Terminals Battery lock Insert the memory card. z Insert the memory card as shown until it locks into place with a click. z Be sure the memory card is oriented correctly. Inserting the memory card in the wrong direction could damage the camera. Terminals Close the cover - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 19
Battery and Memory Card Removing the Battery and Memory Card Remove the battery. z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. X The battery will pop up. Remove the memory card. z Push the memory card in until you hear a click, then slowly release it. X The memory card - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 20
images are based on these settings, be sure to set them. Turn on the camera. z Press the power button. X The Date/Time screen will appear. Set Date/Time screen will close. z Pressing the power button will turn off the camera. Reappearing Date/Time screen Set the correct date and time. If you have - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 21
z Touch [Date/Time]. Change the date and time. z Follow Steps 2 and 3 on p. 20 to adjust the setting. z Touch Ú twice to close the menu. Date/Time battery • The camera has a built-in date/time battery (backup battery) that allows the date/time settings to be retained for about three weeks after the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 22
, then touch Ú. X Once the display language has been set, the settings screen will close. What if n does not appear? When there are images on the memory card, touch ø on the lower left of the screen to display n. You can also change the display language by touching ø, then n. Choose the 3 tab in the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 23
other devices, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting (initializing) a memory card erases all data on the memory card. As you cannot retrieve the erased data, exercise adequate caution before formatting the memory card. Before formatting an Eye-Fi card (p. 179), be sure to install - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 24
displayed in the formatting screen may be less than indicated on the memory card. • Perform a low-level format (p. 165) of the memory card when the camera does not operate properly, the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, when continuous shooting speed slows down, or when movie - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 25
camera can determine the subject and shooting conditions, you can let it automatically select the best settings for the scene and just shoot. The camera the upper left of the screen. X The camera will focus on detected subjects and display frames on them. X Black bars will appear on the sides of the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 26
on the screen.) Focus. z Press the shutter button halfway to focus. X When the camera focuses, it will beep twice and AF frames will appear where the camera focused. Several AF frames will appear when the camera focuses on more than one point. AF Frame Shoot. z Press the shutter button fully to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 27
maximum wide angle (j), move about 3 cm (1.2 in.) or more away from your subject and shoot. Move about 40 cm (1.3 ft.) or more away when the camera is at maximum telephoto (i). • What if the lamp lights when the shutter button is pressed halfway? To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 28
images will display in the order they were taken, from oldest to newest. z The images change more quickly if you touch and hold qr. z The lens will retract after approximately 1 minute elapses. 28 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 29
the 1 button again while the lens is retracted will turn off the power. Switching to Shooting mode Pressing the shutter button halfway while in Playback mode switches the camera to Shooting mode. Active Display When an image is displayed, lightly tapping the camera as shown below will switch to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 30
Erasing Images You can choose and erase images one at a time. Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. Enter Playback mode. z Press the 1 button. X The last image you took will appear. Choose an image to erase. z Drag across the screen to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 31
will determine the subject and shooting conditions, and select the best settings for the scene. The audio will record in stereo. If you continue shooting for a long time, the camera may become warm. This is not a malfunction. Choose A mode. z Set the mode switch to A. Remaining Time Elapsed Time - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 32
sounds will be recorded in the movie. Stop shooting. z Touch . X The camera will beep twice and stop shooting the movie. X The movie will record to the memory card. X Shooting will automatically stop when the memory card fills. Zooming while shooting Pressing the zoom lever while shooting will - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 33
smoothly, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities. • If you use the supplied software to copy the movie back onto the memory card, you can play back the movie smoothly with the camera. For enhanced playback you can also connect the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 34
Canon-brand compact digital camera, install the software from the included CD-ROM, overwriting your current installation. System Requirements Windows OS Computer model CPU RAM Interface Free Hard Disk Space Display Windows 7 Windows Vista Service 3.0 or later (max. 500 MB) must be installed. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 35
the CD in the computer's CDROM drive. z Place the supplied CD-ROM (DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk) (p. 2) into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Begin installation. z Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation. z If the [User Account Control] window - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 36
. z Insert the interface cable's larger plug into the computer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the computer. Turn on the camera. z Press the 1 button to turn on the camera. Open CameraWindow. Windows z Click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera using Canon CameraWindow - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 37
in the Pictures folder. z Close CameraWindow when image transfer is complete. z Turn off the camera and unplug the cable. z For details on how to view images using a computer, refer to the Software Guide. You can transfer images even without using the image transfer function in the included software - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 38
Pack NB-6L with Terminal Cover* Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE* Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST* Interface Cable IFC-400PCU* DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk *Also available for purchase separately. Memory Card USB card reader Windows/ Macintosh Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers TV HDMI - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 39
regions, or may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE z A charger for charging Battery Pack NB-6L. Battery Pack NB-6L z Rechargeable lithium-ion battery. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 z This kit lets you power the camera using household power. Recommended for powering - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 40
Cable HTC-100 z Use this cable to connect the camera to the HDMI™ terminal on a high-definition TV set. Printers SELPHY series Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers z By connecting your camera to a Canon non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 41
2 Learning More This chapter explains the parts of the camera and what appears on the screen, as well as the basic operating instructions. 41 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 42
Components Guide Lens Microphones Memory Card / Battery Cover (p. 17) Mode Switch Use the mode switch to change the Shooting mode. You can shoot with the best settings for the scene (p. 64) or choose settings yourself to take various types of pictures (pp. 53, 83). You can leave it to the camera - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 43
Components Guide Screen (LCD Monitor) (pp. 44, 187, 189) Strap Mount (p. 13) HDMI Terminal (p. 134) A/V OUT (Audio/Video Output) / DIGITAL Terminal (pp. 36, 133, 152) 1 (Playback) Button (pp. 28, 119) Indicator (p. 45) 43 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 44
restore the original display. • You can also switch the display by touching l while the image displays right after shooting. However, Simple Information Display is not available, and image information will not display. You can change the first screen that displays by choosing the 4 tab, then - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 45
(p. 169) During camera start-up, Recording/Reading/Transmitting image data When the indicator blinks green, do not turn off the power, open the memory card slot/battery cover, shake or jolt the camera. These actions may corrupt the image data or cause the camera or memory card to malfunction. 45 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 46
FUNC. Menu - Basic Operations Commonly used functions can be set with the FUNC. menu. The menu items and options differ depending on the Shooting mode (pp. 192 - 195) or Playback mode (p. 200). Display the FUNC. menu. z Touch ø. Choose a menu item. z Drag up or down the menu on the left, or touch a - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 47
MENU - Basic Operations Various functions can be set from the menus. The menu items are organized under tabs, such as for shooting (4) and playback (1). The options differ depending on the Shooting mode and the Playback mode (pp. 196 - 199). Display the menu. z Touch ø, then touch n. Choose a tab. z - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 48
MENU - Basic Operations Choose an option. z For items that display qr to the left and right, touch qr to change settings. z For items that display a bar, touch the spot on the bar where you want to make the setting. Complete the setting. z Touch Ú. X The normal screen will reappear. 48 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 49
ø, then touch n. Choose [Mute]. z Touch the 3 tab. z Drag up or down the screen to choose [Mute], then touch qr to choose [On]. If you mute camera sounds, the sound will also be muted when playing back movies (p. 33). If you drag up the screen while viewing a movie, the sound will turn - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 50
Adjusting the Screen Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the screen. Display the menu. z Touch ø, then touch n. Choose [LCD Brightness]. z Touch the 3 tab. z Drag up or down the screen to choose [LCD Brightness]. Adjust the brightness. z Touch the point on the bar where you want to change - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 51
n. Choose [Reset All]. z Touch the 3 tab. z Drag up or down the screen to touch [Reset All]. Reset the settings. z Touch [OK]. X The camera will reset to the default settings. Are there functions that cannot be reset? • The [Date/Time] (p. 21), [Language] (p. 22), [Video System] (p. 133), [Time - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 52
) To save battery power, the screen turns off, and the camera shuts down automatically when it is not operated for a certain time. Power Saving during Shooting The screen will turn off approximately 1 minute after you stop operating the camera. After about 2 more minutes, the lens will retract and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 53
Functions This chapter explains how to use common functions, such as the selftimer, and how to turn off the flash. • This chapter assumes that the camera is set to A mode. When shooting in another mode, check which functions are available in that mode (pp. 192 - 195). 53 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 54
the steps above to choose . What if a flashing appears? When you press the shutter button halfway in low light conditions where camera shake is likely, a flashing will appear on the screen. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent it from moving. You can also choose items by touching in Step 2. 54 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 55
when you release the zoom lever. Move it toward i again. X The digital zoom will zoom in even further on the subject. Turning off the digital zoom To turn off the digital zoom, touch ø, then touch n to choose the 4 tab, and choose [Digital Zoom] and the [Off] option. The focal length when using the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 56
Zooming in More Closely on Subjects (Digital Zoom) Digital Tele-Converter The focal length of the lens can be increased by approximately 1.5x or approximately 2.0x. This enables a faster shutter speed and less chance of camera shake than the zoom (including digital zoom) used by itself at the same - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 57
date and time may be printed twice. • Use the DPOF print settings (p. 159) to print. • Use the included software to print. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • Print using printer functions (p. 151). 57 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 58
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used to shoot a group photo that includes the photographer. The camera will shoot approximately 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. Touch . Choose Ò. z Touch Ò. z Touch Ò again to make the setting. X Once set, Ò will appear on - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 59
Timer to Prevent Camera Shake The camera will shoot approximately 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, preventing any camera shake that occurs , the shooting interval may take longer than usual. • If the memory card fills, shooting stops automatically. When you set the delay for more than - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 60
Changing the Recording Pixel Setting (Image Size) You can choose from 4 recording pixel settings. Choose the recording pixel setting. z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. z Touch an item you want to set. z If you drag up or down the menu on the right, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 61
(Small) 0.3M/640x480 150 20116 82367 84 30174 123550 • The values in the table are measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • The values in the table are based on 4:3 aspect ratio. If the aspect ratio is changed (p. 90 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 62
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4 Adding Effects and Shooting in Various Conditions This chapter explains how to add effects and how to shoot in various conditions. 63 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 64
will select the necessary settings for the conditions in which you wish to shoot when you choose the matching mode. Set the camera to 4 mode. z Set the mode switch to 4. Choose a Shooting mode. z Touch G. z If you touch qr or quickly drag left or right across the screen, other - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 65
using a tripod, you should shoot in A mode (p. 25). Take shots in low light conditions (Low Light) z Lets you take shots in dark places with reduced camera shake and subject blur. w Take shots of people at the beach (Beach) z Lets you take shots of brightly lit people on sandy beaches where the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 66
V or mode, images may appear coarse because the ISO speed (p. 88) is increased to match the shooting conditions. • If camera shake is too strong while shooting in mode, the camera may not be able to combine images or you may not obtain the expected result depending on shooting conditions. 66 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 67
? If you take a picture just after turning on the camera, selecting otherwise operating the camera, a movie may not be recorded. mode or Viewing movies the battery will be depleted more quickly than in A. • The image quality will be fixed at for movies shot in mode. • In the following cases, movies - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 68
Adding Effects and Shooting You can add various effects to images when shooting. Choose a Shooting mode. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose a Shooting mode. Shoot. Since you may not achieve the expected results with images shot in , , , and modes, try taking some test shots first. Shoot images - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 69
Adding Effects and Shooting Shoot with the Effects of a Fish-Eye Lens (Fisheye Effect) Lets you shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose . Choose an effect level. z Touch . X [Effect Level] will appear on the screen. z Touch qr to choose - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 70
in focus by touching the screen or dragging the white frame left or right. Touch again to return the frame orientation to horizontal. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Be sure to set a playback speed before shooting a Miniature Effect movie (p. 113). 70 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 71
z Touch . X [Select Effect] will appear on the screen. z Touch the desired shape. z Touch op to choose a size, then touch Ú. Shoot. Shooting tips • Hold the camera firmly and shoot non-moving points of light in as dark a location as possible. • Make sure your subject is within the range of the flash - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 72
coarse, or the colors may not come out as expected. Color Accent You can choose to retain a single color and change the rest to black and white in a composition. Choose T. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose T. Touch . X The unchanged image and the Color Accent image will alternately display - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 73
Adding Effects and Shooting Color Swap You can swap one color in an image for another when recording it. You can only swap one color. Choose Y. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose Y. Touch . X The unchanged image and the Color Swap image will alternately display. z The default setting is to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 74
may cause unexpected results in this mode. • Under some conditions, the image may appear coarse. Shooting in Monochrome You can shoot images in black and white, sepia or blue and white. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Touch . X [Color Tone] will appear on - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 75
) This effect darkens and blurs the corners of the image, and changes the overall color so that it looks like an image shot with a toy camera. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose . Choose a color tone. z Touch . X [Color Tone] will appear on the screen. z Touch qr to choose an effect - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 76
will pause smile detection. Touch to resume smile detection. What if a smile is not detected? Smiles are easier to detect if the subject faces the camera, and opens their mouth enough to show some teeth when smiling. Changing the number of shots Touch , then touch op to choose the number of - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 77
stand-by, and [Wink to take picture] will appear on the screen. X The lamp will blink and the self-timer sound will play. Face the camera and wink. X The shutter will release approximately 2 seconds after a wink is detected from the person inside the frame. z To cancel shooting with the timer after - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 78
detected, the shutter will release approximately 15 seconds later. • If there are no people in the shot when the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera will shoot after a person enters the shot and winks. Using the Face Self-Timer The shutter will release approximately two seconds after the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 79
Detecting a Face and Shooting (Smart Shutter) Join the subjects and look at the camera. X When the camera detects a new face, the lamp and self-timer sound will speed up (the lamp remains lit when the flash will fire), and two seconds later - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 80
is pressed fully and held. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose , Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at (1984 x 1488 pixels). • The focus, brightness and white balance will be set with - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 81
of the shot such as facial expressions, and saves only one picture detected as the best. Choose . z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 64 to choose . Shoot. X When the shutter button is pressed fully, the camera takes five continuous shots, and saves one picture only. • The recording pixel setting will be - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 82
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various functions in G mode to progressively advance your shooting skills. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4 and the camera is in G mode. • G stands for Program AE. • Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this chapter in modes other than G mode, check - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 84
Shooting in Program AE You can choose the settings for various functions to suit your preferences. AE stands for Auto Exposure. The focusing range is approximately 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity at maximum wide angle (j), and approximately 40 cm (1.3 ft.) - infinity at maximum telephoto (i). Enter G mode - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 85
Adjusting the Brightness (Exposure Compensation) You can adjust the standard exposure set by the camera in 1/3-stop increments in the range of -2 to +2. Enter Exposure Compensation mode. z Touch #. Adjust the brightness. z While looking at the screen, touch the bar, or - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 86
warm-white fluorescent, cool-white fluorescent and warm-white-type (3-wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For shooting under daylight fluorescent and daylight-type (3wavelength) fluorescent lighting. For manually setting a custom white balance. 86 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 87
a plain, white colored subject, then touch on the right. X The tint on the screen will change when white balance data is set. If you change camera settings after recording white balance data, the tone may not turn out properly. 87 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 88
in a faster shutter speed, reducing image blurring and letting the flash reach greater distances to the subject. The images, however, will appear coarse. When the camera is set to , you can press the shutter button halfway to display the automatically set ISO speed. 88 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 89
or dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness when shooting. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression when shooting. Choose [i-Contrast]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 4 tab. Touch [i-Contrast - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 90
the screen will change. The same aspect ratio as the screen of this camera, used for displaying on widescreen HD TVs. The same aspect ratio as -shaped aspect ratio. The digital zoom (p. 55) and digital tele-converter (p. 56) are only available in the aspect ratio since [Digital Zoom] is fixed to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 91
W again to make the setting. X Once set, W will appear on the screen. Shoot. X As long as you hold the shutter button down, the camera will shoot successive images. • Cannot be used with the self-timer (pp. 58, 59). • Continuous shooting speed increases in mode (p. 65). • For continuous shooting - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 92
for a vivid impression. Tones down the contrast and color saturation for neutral hues. Changes the image to sepia tones. Changes the image to black and white. Combines the effects of Vivid Red, Vivid Green and Vivid Blue to produce intense natural appearing colors like those obtained with positive - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 93
Changing the Tone of an Image (My Colors) Custom Color The contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tones in an image can be chosen and set at 5 different levels. z Follow Step 2 on p. 92 to choose . z Touch on the right side of the screen. z Touch qr to choose an item, then - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 94
is approximately 3 - 50 cm (1.2 in. - 1.6 ft.) from the end of the lens at maximum wide angle (j). Choose e. z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu more reliably on far away subjects (approx. 3 m (9.8 ft.) or more from the camera) only. Choose u. z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 95
A frame will follow a moving subject within a certain range. • When the shutter button is pressed halfway, up to 9 green frames will appear on faces that the camera focuses on. • If a face is not detected and only gray frames (no white frame) appear, up to 9 green frames will appear on the areas the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 96
choose the 4 tab, then touch [AF Frame Size] and choose [Small]. • The AF frame is set to [Normal] when using the digital zoom (p. 55) or digital tele-converter (p. 56). If the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame will turn yellow and will appear. Changing the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 97
AiAF] if a face cannot be detected or is too big in relation to the screen. In [Fixed frame], it will not appear magnified if the camera cannot focus. The magnified display will not appear when using the digital zoom (p. 55), digital tele-converter (p. 56) or Servo AF (p. 100). 97 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 98
is too low. • When shooting in e or u (p. 94) with the AF frame mode set to [Face AiAF], choosing a location to focus on returns the camera to . A border appeared around the screen when it was touched Touch operations on faces or subjects appearing outside the border will not work. They will - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 99
Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After locking the focus, the focal distance will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Lock the focus. z Keep the shutter button pressed halfway and touch inside the frame shown on the left. X The focus locks and % - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 100
while you press the shutter button halfway. • The camera may not be able to focus in some conditions. even after pressing the shutter button halfway. In this case, you can set the focus and exposure with the available in Servo AF mode. • Not available when using the self-timer (pp. 58, 59). 100 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 101
Changing the Metering Method You can change the metering method (brightness measuring function) to match the shooting conditions. Choose the metering method. z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu on the left to choose . Choose an option. z Touch an item you want to set. z Touch the menu item - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 102
can lock the exposure and shoot, or set the focus and exposure separately to shoot. AE stands for "Auto Exposure". Lock the exposure. z Point the camera toward the subject and touch the lower part of the screen (inside the frame shown on the left) while pressing the shutter button halfway. X When - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 103
screen. Shoot. z Even if the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound ends. Attach the camera to a tripod to prevent the camera from moving and blurring the image. Additionally, you should set the [IS Mode] to [Off] when shooting with a tripod (p. 173). You can - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 104
Red-Eye Correction You can automatically correct red-eye that occurs in images taken with the flash. Choose [Flash Settings]. z Touch ø, then n and choose the 4 tab and touch [Flash Settings]. Choose the setting. z Touch [Red-Eye Corr.], then touch qr to choose [On]. X Once set, Œ will appear on the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 105
Checking for Shut Eyes When the camera detects the possibility that people have their eyes shut, appears on the screen. Choose is detected, a frame and appear on the screen. • This function is only available for the last image shot when you have set the camera to 2 or more shots in or $ mode. • Not - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 106
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to the speed at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate aperture value for the shutter speed 500, 1/640, 1/800, 1/1000 • 2" indicates 2 seconds, 0"3 indicates 0.3 second and 1/160 indicates 1/160 second. • Depending on the zoom position, some shutter speeds may not be available - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 109
at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens. Choose a Shooting mode. z Follow Steps 1 - , to choose an aperture value, then touch Ú. Shoot. Available Aperture Values F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 110
Setting the Aperture Value What if the shutter speed appears in orange? If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 111
7 Using Various Functions for Shooting Movies This chapter serves as a more advanced version of the "Shooting Movies" and "Viewing Movies" sections in Chapter 1, and explains how to use various functions for shooting and viewing movies. • This chapter assumes that you have set the mode switch to 4. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 112
still images, you can let the camera select the best settings for the scene or add various mode or movie image quality (p. 116) you choose, black bars may appear on the sides of the screen. of the software, download the latest version from the Canon home page. You can check the version of the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 113
Shoot Movies That Look Like a Miniature Model (Miniature Effect) You can shoot movies that look like moving miniature models. You create the miniature model effect by choosing the upper and lower portions of the scene that will be blurred, and the playback speed, which makes people and objects in - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 114
and Estimated Playback Times (for 1 Min. Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The image quality screen. Touch again to return the frame orientation to horizontal. • Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Since you may not - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 115
you follow Steps 1 - 3 on p. 33. • You can use the included software to change the playback speed of movies shot in mode. Refer to the Software Guide for details. • The recording pixel setting will be fixed at when shooting in , and when shooting in . • The focus, exposure and white balance will be - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 116
*2 55 min. 38 sec. for iFrame movies (p. 112). • Based on Canon's testing standards. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches length has not been reached on some memory cards. SD Speed Class 6 or higher memory cards are recommended. Black bars will appear on the sides of - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 117
way as for still images. Some functions, however, may not be available or may not have an effect depending on the Shooting mode. • be recorded. • Using the Self-Timer (p. 58) • Using the Self-Timer to Prevent Camera Shake (p. 59) • Adjusting the White Balance (p. 86) • Changing the Tone of an Image - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 118
the unedited movie is overwritten with the edited movie, erasing the original. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, only [Overwrite] can be chosen. • If the battery is depleted partway through saving, the edited movie clips may not be saved. • When editing movies, you should use - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 119
the camera. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that have been edited on a computer, have had their file names changed, or have been taken on a different camera. • The edit function (pp. 145 - 150) cannot be used if the memory card does not have enough free space available. 119 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 120
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images Using Index Display Displaying multiple images at the same time lets you quickly find the image you want. Display images in an index. z After touching , touch the number of images you want to display. X Images will display in an index. z You can also move - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 121
Quickly Searching Images Searching Images by Scrolling Dragging across the screen will display images in a line letting you quickly search them. You can also jump by the shooting date (Scroll Display). Choose an image. z You can switch between images in single image playback by dragging across the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 122
Quickly Searching Images Viewing Movies Made with Movie Digest You can select movies made in mode (p. 67) by date for viewing. Choose . z After touching ø, drag the menu appearing on the left side of the screen up or down to choose , then touch the menu item again. Choose a movie date. z Touch a - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 123
Viewing Images in Filtered Playback When there are many images on the memory card, you can filter and display them by a specified filter. You can also protect (p. 137) or delete (p. 139) all images at once while filtered. Choose ,. z Touch ø, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 124
Viewing Slideshows You can automatically play back images recorded to a memory card. Each image displays for approximately 3 seconds. Choose .. z to stop the slideshow. • You can switch images if you lightly tap the camera (p. 29) during a slideshow (Active Display). • The power saving function (p. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 125
Viewing Slideshows Changing Settings You can set a slideshow to repeat, or change transition effects and the time that slideshow images are displayed. You can choose from 6 transition effects when switching between images. Choose [Slideshow]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [ - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 126
the location of the displayed area. z Touching Ú, or the image in the upper left resets the display to Step 1. The focus check display is not available for movies. 126 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 127
the screen, you can move the location of the displayed area. z Touch Ú to restore single image playback. z You can also tap the side of the camera gently (p. 29) to switch between images at the same zoom factor (Active Display). • If you move the zoom lever toward k, the display will zoom in - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 128
Viewing Each Image in a Group Grouped images taken in mode (p. 80) can also be viewed individually. Choose an image group. z Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image that displays , then touch . View each image in the group. z If you drag left or right across the screen only the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 129
Viewing Each Image in a Group Ungrouping Images Grouped images taken in individually. mode can be ungrouped and viewed Choose [Group Images]. z Touch ø and then n to choose [Group Images] in the 1 tab. Choose a setting. z Touch qr to choose [Off]. z Touch Ú to complete the setting and restore - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 130
image view. • Only still images shot with this camera will play back in Smart Shuffle. • is not available in the following situations: - If there are less than 50 images taken with this camera on the memory card - If you play back images not supported by Smart Shuffle - During filtered playback 130 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 131
Changing Image Transitions You can choose from 3 transition effects when switching between images in single image playback. Choose [Transition]. z Touch ø and then n to choose [Transition] in the 1 tab, then touch qr to choose an effect. Easy Operations with Touch Actions In single image playback, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 132
Easy Operations with Touch Actions Changing Touch Actions Registered Functions You can register the functions you want to use easily to each of the drag patterns. Choose [Set Touch Actions]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Set Touch Actions]. Register a function to a drag pattern - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 133
to a TV to view images you have shot. The following functions are available when you perform operations with the camera: • Switching images Drag across the screen, or tap the camera lightly with your finger (pp. 28, 29). • Movie playback (p. 33) • Magnification (p. 127) Move the zoom lever toward - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 134
. X The image will appear on the TV (nothing will appear on the screen of the camera). z Use the camera screen to perform operations. z After you finish, turn off the camera and TV, and unplug the cable. What if the images don't display correctly on the TV? Images will not display correctly if the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 135
HDMI CEC compatible TV, you can use the TV's remote control to operate the camera and play back images or view slideshows. You may need to make settings on some TVs. For details, refer to the user guide supplied with the TV. Choose [Ctrl via HDMI]. z Touch ø and then n to choose [Ctrl - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 136
Viewing Images on a TV Summary of the Camera Control Panel Displayed on the TV Return Group playback Play movie . the zoom lever and change the display, you will not be able to control the camera with the TV's remote control unit you return to single image playback. • Some TVs may not be able - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 137
, touch ø again, then drag up or down the screen to choose :. If you format the memory card (pp. 23, 165), protected images will also be erased. Protected images cannot be erased with the camera's erase function. To erase an image, cancel protection settings first. Using the Menu Choose [Protect - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 138
Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [Select]. Choose images. z Drag on the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. X Once set, will appear on the screen. z Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears. z To - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 139
Erasing All Images Choose All Images Choose [All Images]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 137 to touch [All Images]. Protect images. z Touch [Protect]. You can unlock groups of protected images if you choose [Unlock] in Step 2. Erasing All Images You can choose images and then erase them in groups. Since - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 140
Erasing All Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select]. z Follow Step 2 on p. 139, touch [Select]. Choose an image. z Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch the screen. X Once set, will appear on the screen. z Touching the screen again deselects the image, and disappears. z - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 141
Tagging Images as Favorites When you tag images as favorites, you can easily categorize just those images. You can also filter out just those images for viewing, protecting or erasing (p. 123). Make the setting. z Touch ø, then drag up or down the menu to the left to choose . X Once set, will appear - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 142
Tagging Images as Favorites Complete the setting. z If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear. z Touch [OK]. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as favorites. • If you use Windows 7 or Windows Vista and - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 143
Organizing Images by Category (My Category) You can organize images into categories. You can display the images in a category in filtered playback (p. 123) and process all images at once by using the functions below. • "Viewing Slideshows" (p. 124), "Protecting Images" (p. 137), "Erasing All Images" - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 144
Rotating Images Complete the setting. z If you touch Ú, a confirmation screen will appear. z Touch [OK]. If you switch to Shooting mode or turn off the power before completing the setting in Step 3, images will not be tagged as My Category. Rotating Images You can change the orientation of an image - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 145
Resizing Images You can resize images to a lower pixel setting and save the resized image as a separate file. Choose [Resize]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Resize]. Choose an image. z Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. Choose an image size. z Touch , or - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 146
Trimming You can cut out a portion of a recorded image and save it as a new image file. Trimming Area Trimming Area Display Recorded pixels after trimming Choose [Trimming]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 1 tab, and touch [Trimming]. Choose an image. z Drag across the screen to choose an image, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 147
Trimming • Images recorded at a pixel setting of (p. 61), or images resized to (p. 145) cannot be edited. • Images that can be trimmed will have the same width and height ratio after trimming. • The number of recorded pixels in a trimmed image will be smaller than before trimming. • Movies cannot be - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 148
an image. z Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. Choose an option. z Touch an option. z Touch qr to display other available options. z Touch [OK]. X The [Save new image?] screen will appear. Save as a new image and display. z Follow Steps 4 and 5 on p. 145. If you repeatedly - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 149
backgrounds, that are too dark and automatically adjust them to the optimum brightness. Also, when the overall image is lacking in contrast, the camera will automatically correct the image for a sharper impression. You can choose from 4 levels of correction, and save the image as a new file. Choose - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 150
touch [Red-Eye Correction]. Choose and correct the image. z Drag across the screen to choose an image, then touch [OK]. X Red-eye detected by the camera will be corrected and a frame will appear around the corrected portion. z You can magnify or reduce the size of the image using the procedures in - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 151
compliant printer (sold separately). Canon-Brand PictBridge Compliant Printers • This chapter uses Canon-brand SELPHY CP series printers in the explanations. The displayed screens and available functions will differ depending on the printer. Please also refer to the Printer User Guide. 151 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 152
Open the cover and insert the cable's small plug firmly into the camera terminal in the direction shown. z Insert the cable's large plug into the printer. For connection details, refer to the user guide provided with the printer. Turn on the printer. Turn on the camera. z Press the 1 button to turn - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 153
completed. z After printing has completed, turn off the camera and printer, and unplug the interface cable. • Refer to p. 40 for Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). • Index printing is not available on certain Canon-brand PictBridge compliant printers (sold separately). 153 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 154
Printing Images Making Print Settings Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 - 6 on p. 152 to display the screen on the left. Choose a menu option. z Touch an item to choose it. Choose the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 155
Printing Images Trimming and Printing (Trimming) You can cut out a portion of an image for printing. Choose [Trimming]. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 154 to choose [Trimming]. X A frame will appear around the portion of the image to be trimmed. Choose the trimming area. z If you move the zoom lever, - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 156
Printing Images Choosing the Paper Size and Layout for Printing Choose [Paper Settings]. z Follow Steps 1 - 2 on p. 154 to choose [Paper Settings]. Choose a paper size. z Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next]. Choose the paper type. z Touch an option to choose it, then touch [Next]. Choose - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 157
Images Available Layout Options Default Bordered Borderless N-up ID Photo Fixed Size Follows the printer's settings. Prints with a border. Prints without a border. Selects how many copies of an images are printed on a sheet. Prints ID photos. Only images with the same resolution as the camera - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 158
Printing Images Printing Movies Connect the camera to the printer. z Follow Steps 1 - 6 on p. 152 to choose a movie and display the printing will cancel printing. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon brand PictBridge compliant printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. 158 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 159
can choose up to 998 images on a memory card for printing and specify settings such as the number of copies so that they can be printed together (p. 162) or processed at a photo developer service. These selection methods comply with the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Movies cannot be - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 160
after printing. - • Some printers or photo developer services may not be able to reflect all of the settings in the prints. • may appear when using a memory card with print settings set by a different camera. If you change the settings using this camera, all the previous settings may be overwritten - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 161
Choosing Images for Printing (DPOF) Choosing the Number of Copies Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. z Touch ø, then n to choose the 2 tab, and touch [Select Images & Qty.]. Choose an image. z Drag left or right across the screen to choose an image. X You will be able to set the number of print copies. - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 162
images (DPOF) • When there are images added to the print list (pp. 159 - 162), the screen on the left will appear when you connect the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer. Touch [Print now] to easily print images added to the print list. • If you stop the printer during printing and start - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 163
10 Customizing Camera Settings You can customize various settings to suit your shooting preferences. The first part of this chapter explains convenient and commonly used functions. The latter part explains how to change shooting and playback settings to suit your purposes. 163 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 164
Settings You can customize convenient and commonly used functions from the 3 tab (p. 47). Changing Sounds You can change each of the camera's operation sounds. z Touch [Sound Options]. z Drag up or down the screen to choose an option, then touch qr to choose a setting. 1 Preset sounds (cannot - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 165
Settings Low Level Memory Card Formatting Perform low level formatting when [Memory card error] appears, the camera does not operate properly, you think that the recording/reading speed of a memory card has dropped, or recording suddenly stops while shooting a movie. As you cannot retrieve the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 166
the images. Registering Recorded Images as the Start-up Screen When you press the 1 button and set the camera to Playback mode, you can register an image. z Touch [Start-up Image]. z Touch [2], then touch software can be registered to the camera. Refer to the Software Guide for details. 166 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 167
Changing Camera Settings Changing the Screen Color z Choose [Color Option], then touch qr to touch qr to choose an option. Continuous Auto Reset Even if you shoot using a new memory card, the file numbers are assigned consecutively until an image with the number 9999 is taken/saved. If you - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 168
1 button, set the retract time to [0 sec.]. z Choose [Lens Retract], then touch qr to choose [0 sec.]. Turning Off the Power Saving Function You can set the power saving function (p. 52) to [Off]. Setting it to [On] is recommended to save battery power. z Touch [Power Saving]. z Drag up or down the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 169
Changing Camera Settings Setting the Screen Shut-Off Time You can adjust the up or down the screen to choose [Display Off], then touch qr to choose a time. z In order to save battery power, you should choose less than [1 min.]. Using the World Clock When traveling abroad, you can record images with - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 170
Changing Camera Settings Choose the world time zone. z Touch [ World], then touch Ú. X toggle attached to the strap to touch that appears on the screen (p. 14). z Follow the on-screen instructions and touch the screen four times in the following order: in the upper left, lower left, lower right - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 171
settings in the 4 tab (p. 47). Before attempting to shoot using a function explained in this section in modes other than G, check if the function is available in those modes (pp. 196 - 197). Turning Off the AF Assist Beam The lamp will automatically light to assist focusing in low light conditions - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 172
Function Settings Changing the Image Display Time Right After Shooting You can change the length of time the images display right after shooting. z Choose [Review], then touch qr to choose an option. 2 - 10 sec. Hold Off Displays images for the set time. The image displays until you press the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 173
can confirm the effects directly on the display, which makes it easier to check the composition or focus. When shooting movies, the camera also reduces strong camera shake, for example when walking (Dynamic mode). Shoot Only* Image stabilization is only active at the moment of shooting. Panning - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 174
Changing Shooting Function Settings Changing Icon Order (Icon Layout) You can add icons to the shooting screen, or change their arrangement. Adding Icons Display the settings screen. z In a shooting screen, touch and hold one of the icons. z When [Changes which icons appear and their positions] - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 175
Changing Shooting Function Settings Rearranging Icons Removing Icons z Drag the desired icon that appears in the layout screen in Step 1 on p. 174 to the position you want. X The icon will exchange places with any existing icon in that position. z When in the layout screen that appears in Step 1 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 176
button (p. 47). Turning Off Active Display You can turn off Active Display (pp. 29, 127) so that gently tapping the side of the camera or tilting the camera does not cause images to switch. z Choose [Active Display], then touch qr to choose [Off]. Choosing the Image that First Displays in Playback - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 177
11 Useful Information This chapter introduces how to use the AC adapter kit and Eye-Fi card (both sold separately), troubleshooting tips, and contains lists of functions and items that appear on the screen. 177 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 178
Using Household Power If you use AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately), you can use the camera without worrying about how much charge is left in the battery. Turn off the camera. Terminal Insert the coupler. z Follow Step 2 on p. 17 to open the cover, then insert the coupler as shown until it - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 179
the camera, you can automatically transfer your images wirelessly to a computer, or upload them to a web service. Image transfer is a function of the Eye-Fi card. For details on how to setup and use the card, and concerning problems transferring images, please refer to the Eye-Fi card user guide, or - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 180
may be transferred again. Checking Connection Information You can check the Eye-Fi card's access point SSID, or connection status. Choose [Connection info]. z Settings] will not appear when an Eye-Fi card is not inserted in the camera, and when an Eye-Fi card's write-protect tab is in the locked - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 181
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 as listed on the included customer support list. Power You pressed the power button, but nothing happened. • Confirm - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 182
Troubleshooting Image is blurred. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject, then . 96, 99). Even when you press the shutter button halfway, the AF frame does not appear, and the camera does not focus. • If you center on the light and dark contrasting area of the subject and push the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 183
depending on the shooting mode. Refer to "Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode" and "Shooting Menu" (pp. 192 - 197). Shooting Movies Correct shooting time does not display, or stops. • Format the memory card in the camera, or use a memory card capable of recording at high speeds. Even when the - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 184
shoot an image without a memory card. Install the memory card in the correct direction to shoot (p. 18). Memory card error (p. 165) • If the same message appears even when a formatted memory card is installed in the correct direction, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk (p. 18). Insufficient - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 185
on the memory card. Use a commercially available USB card reader to transfer the images. Insert the memory card into the printer's card slot to print. Naming error! • The folder or image could not be created because there is an image with the same file name as the folder or image that the camera is - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 186
Screen Lens Error • This error can occur if you hold the lens while it is in motion or when using it in a location with excessive dust or sand in the air. • If this error message continues to appear, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as there may be a problem with the lens. A camera error - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 187
(p. 85) Camera Shake Warning (p. 26) FUNC. (Function) (p. 46) Battery Charge Indicator (p. Range (p. 94), AF Lock (p. 99) Digital Zoom Magnification (p. 55) / Digital Teleconverter (p. 56) Shooting Movies (p. 31) best shot. It also detects orientation during playback, so you can hold the camera - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 188
Information Displayed on the Screen Scene Icons In A mode, the camera displays an icon for the scene it has determined and then automatically focuses - Orange Spotlights Dark Dark Blue When Using Tripod * - * - * Appears when the scene is dark and the camera is attached to a tripod. 188 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 189
Histogram (p. 45) Recording Pixels (pp. 60, 116), MOV (Movies) FUNC. (Function) (p. 46) Print List (p. 159) Eye-Fi Transfer Complete (p. 179) Battery Charge Indicator (p. 16) Metering Method (p. 101) Folder Number - File Number (p. 167) Displayed image number / Total number of images No Information - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 190
screen.) * Edit (p. 117) * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. • You can skip forward or backward if you lightly tap the camera (p. 29) while viewing a movie (Active Display). • Touch the scroll bar, or drag it left or right to change the displayed frame. 190 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 191
organic solvents to wipe the camera or screen. • Use a commercially available blower brush to remove dust from the lens. For stubborn dirt contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the customer support leaflet supplied with your camera. • When you move the camera rapidly from cold to - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 192
Functions Available in Each Shooting Shooting Modes 4 Function Exposure Compensation (p. 85) Flash (pp. 54, 85) Self-Timer (pp. 58, 59) *4 Fixed to 1 shot when in modes where the number of shots cannot be set. *5 FE Lock not available when set to !. *6 Only available when a face is detected. 192 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 193
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 TY w O P t 2 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 193 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 194
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Function Shooting Modes A G BM 4 IV Metering Method (p. 101) My Colors (p. 92) White Balance (p. 86) FUNC. Menu *1 *1 . *2 Contrast, sharpness, color saturation, red, green, blue, and skin tone can be set in 5 levels. *3 Only and are available. 194 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 195
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 4 TY w O P t FUNC. Menu 3 { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 195 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 196
96) Small Standard { {{{{{{{{{ Digital Zoom (p. 55) Off Digital Tele-converter (1.5x/2.0x) On On Safety Shift (p. 110) Off Review (p. 172) Off/2 - 10 sec./Hold { {{{{{{{{{ Review Info (p. 172) Blink Detection are not detected. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [Fixed - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 197
Menus 4 TY w O P t { Selectable, or set automatically. - Not selectable. 197 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 198
Image Color Option Format File Numbering Create Folder Lens Retract Power Saving Time Zone Date/Time Video camera operation. p. 164 On*/Off p. 164 Sets screen brightness (5 levels). p. 50 Add an image as a start-up image. p. 166 Orange*/Blue Gray/Khaki/Pink p. 167 Formats memory card - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 199
Menus 1 Playback Menu Item Slideshow Erase Protect Rotate Favorites My Category i-Contrast Red-Eye Correction Trimming Resize My Colors Active Display Scroll Display Group Images Auto Rotate Resume Transition Set Touch Actions * Default setting Content Plays back images automatically. Erases - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 200
Playback Slideshow My Category Content Rotates displayed image. Selects or clears settings for printing displayed image ([Print] appears when the camera is connected to the printer). Protects/unlocks displayed image. Tags/untags displayed image as favorites. Erases displayed image. Plays back - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 201
Specifications Image Sensor Camera Effective Pixels Approx. 12.1 million pixels Lens Focal Length 4.4x zoom: 4.3 (W) - 18.8 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 24 (W) - 105 (T) mm) Focusing Range 3 cm (1.2 in.) - infinity (W), 40 cm (1.3 ft.) - infinity (T) • Macro 3 - 50 cm (W) (1.2 in. - 1.6 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 202
the movie button. *1 Smart Auto also available for movies *2 Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer Digital Zoom Still images/Movies: Approx. 4.0x Media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card, MultiMediaCard, MMCplus card, HC MMCplus card File Format Design rule for Camera File - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 203
Power Source Battery Pack NB-6L Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (when used with DC Coupler DR-40) Dimensions (CIPA compliant 100.6 x 55.4 x 25.0 mm (3.96 x 2.18 x 0.98 in.) Weight (CIPA compliant Approx. 185 g (6.53 oz.) (Including the battery and memory card) Approx. 165 g (5.82 oz.) (camera body - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 204
x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight Approx. 21 g (Approx. 0.74 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Rated Input 100 V - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) - 0.05 cord) • All data is based on tests by Canon. • Camera specifications or appearance are subject to change without notice. 204 - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 205
Battery Charger 2, 39 Beach (Shooting Mode 65 Best Image Selection (Shooting Mode) ..... 81 Black and White Images 92 Blink Detection 105 C Calibration 170 Camera Default Settings 51 Holding the Camera 13 Camera Error Messages 184 Exposure AE Lock 102 Correction 85 FE Lock 102 Eye-Fi Card - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 206
43, 45 Infinity (Focus Mode 94 Interface Cable 2, 36, 152 ISO Speed 88, 187 K Kids&Pets (Shooting Mode 65 L Lamp 42, 171 LCD Monitor J Screen Low Light (Shooting Mode 65 M Macro (Focus Mode 94 Magnified Display 127 Memory Cards 17 Available Shots 19, 61 Formatting 23, 165 Shooting - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 207
SDHC/SDXC Memory Card J Memory Cards Self- DIGITAL CAMERA Solution Disk ......... 2 Installation 35 Software Guide 2 Transferring Images to a Computer for Viewing 34 Sound Settings 49 Stereo AV Cable Camera Effect (Shooting Mode) .........75 Travel Abroad 16, 39, 169 Trimming 146 Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot ELPH 500 HS | PowerShot ELPH 500 HS / IXUS 310 HS Camera User Gu - Page 208
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