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- Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 1
ENGLISH DIGITAL CAMERA Camera User Guide CDI-E117-010 XXXXXXX © 2004 CANON INC. PRINTED IN JAPAN Camera User Guide Please read the Read This First section (p. 7). Please also read the Software Starter Guide and the Direct Print User Guide. - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 2
Guide Shooting with the Camera Software Starter Guide Installing the Software This Guide Connecting the Camera to a Computer This Guide Software Starter Guide Downloading Images to a Computer Direct Print User Guide Printer User Guide Using the Printer and Printing Use of genuine Canon accessories - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 3
). Charging the Date/Time Battery • The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery that maintains the date, time and other camera settings. This battery recharges when the main battery pack is inserted into the camera. When you first purchase the camera, place a charged battery pack in it or - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 4
• See FUNC. MENU (p. 44). • See Rec. Menu (p. 47). • See Play Menu (p. 48). • See Set up Menu (p. 48). • See My Camera Menu (p. 51). What do the icons listed in the Camera User Guide mean? • See Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor (p. 35). • See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 47). 2 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 5
Thumb Index Preparing the Camera 18 Basic Functions 30 Shooting 53 Playback 89 Erasing 105 Print Settings/Transferring 108 Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV 118 My Camera Settings 129 List of Messages 134 Troubleshooting 136 Appendix 140 Photo Tips and Information 153 3 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 6
in Auto Mode 53 Reviewing an Image Right after Shooting 54 Changing Resolution/Compression Settings 55 Quick Shots 57 Using the Flash 58 Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots 60 Using the Digital Zoom 62 Continuous Shooting 63 Using the Self-timer 64 Shooting in Manual Mode 66 Shooting - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 7
Resetting Cards 107 Printing About Printing 108 Setting the DPOF Print Settings 110 Image Transmission Settings (DPOF Transfer Order) Selecting Images for Transferring 116 Connecting the Camera to a Computer Connecting the Camera to a Computer 119 Computer System Requirements 119 Downloading - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 8
Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software 125 Downloading Directly from a CF Card 126 Viewing Images on a TV set 127 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings) Changing My Camera Settings 129 Registering My Camera Settings 131 List of Messages 134 Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 9
shot for personal use. Warranty Limitations This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If a problem arises while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. For Canon - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 10
not expressly described in this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal inspections, alterations and repairs should be conducted by qualified service personnel authorized by your camera distributor or a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To avoid the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 11
to do so may result in fire or electrical shock. Immediately turn the camera power off, remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Do not allow the equipment to come into contact - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 12
batteries and accessories. Use of batteries not expressly recommended for this equipment may cause explosions or leaks, resulting in fire, injury and damage to the surroundings. • Use the specified battery charger to charge Battery the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 13
of the battery charger and compact power adapter are designed for exclusive use with your camera. Do not use them with other products or batteries. There is a risk of fire and other hazards. Caution about magnetic fields Keep objects that are sensitive to magnetic fields (such as credit cards) away - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 14
not use the battery charger or compact power adapter if the plug or cable is damaged, or if the plug is not fully inserted into the power outlet. • Do not allow metal objects (such as pins or keys) or dirt to contact the charger terminals or plug. • If your camera is used for prolonged - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 15
camera for extended periods with a battery pack installed will run down the battery pack and may damage the camera. The date, time and other camera settings may reset to default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Follow the instructions in this guide to reset - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 16
58) Self-timer Lamp (p. 64) Microphone (p. 98) Speaker Flash (p. 58) DIGITAL Terminal (p. 120) Lens Wrist Strap Mount A/V Out (Audio/Video Out) Terminal (p. 127) Terminal Cover Attaching the Wrist Strap* * Be careful not to wave the camera about or catch it on other items when dangling it from - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 17
Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) • PictBridge Compliant Non-Canon Printers: Interface Cable IFC-400PCU (supplied with the camera) Please refer to the System Map or the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera for direct print compatible printer information. 15 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 18
of the (Print/Share) button. • Printing: See the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide) • Downloading images (Windows only): See p.118 of this guide and the Software Starter Guide (separate from this guide) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 19
/ Reading CF card / Erasing from CF card/Transmitting data (during a computer connection) Orange: Ready to shoot (flash on) Blinking Orange: Ready to shoot (camera shake warning) Lower Indicator Yellow: Macro mode / Infinity mode/ AF lock Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty (single beep - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 20
the first time you use the camera or when the "Change the battery pack" message displays. 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery charger. Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. Insert the battery securely. 2 Battery charger model names and types vary by - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 21
may cause poor contact between the battery pack and camera. Polish the terminals with a tissue or a dry cloth before charging or using the battery pack. zDo not rapidly overturn or wave the battery charger around when it contains the battery pack. The battery pack could fly out. zAt low - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 22
pack for long periods of time, charge it fully and discharge it fully in the camera at least once a year before returning it to storage. zIf the performance of the battery pack diminishes substantially even when it is fully charged, its life has been exceeded and it should be replaced. 20 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 23
Pack NB-1L can also be used with the camera. Please recharge the battery pack (p. 18) before you use it for the first time. 1 Slide the battery cover in the 2 direction of the arrows. 1 Battery Lock 2 Press the battery lock while inserting the battery pack all the way in until the lock clicks - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 24
reading, erasing or transmitting an image to or from the CF card. • Remove the battery pack when the camera is not in use. Please note, however, that the date, time and other camera settings may reset to the default settings if the battery pack has been removed for more than three weeks. Please use - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 25
the Camera Installing the CF Card Turn the camera power off and insert the CF card with the following procedures. 1 1 Slide the lock up and open the CF card slot cover. 2 2 Insert the CF card with its label facing upward until the CF card eject button fully extends. Insert the card firmly - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 26
. It could corrupt the image data. - Subject the camera body to vibration or shocks. - Turn the camera's power off, or open the battery cover or CF card slot cover. • Please note that CF cards formatted with other manufacturers' cameras or a computer, or formatted or edited with application programs - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 27
Preparing the Camera Handling Precautions for CF Cards zCF cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do not bend them, apply force to them, or subject them to shocks or vibration. zDo not attempt to disassemble or alter the CF card. zMoving a CF card rapidly between temperature extremes will - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 28
Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium date/time battery charge is low. Start from Step 5 to set the date and time. Power Lamp 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 29
, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Software Starter Guide. Charging the Date/Time Battery - The camera has a built-in rechargeable lithium battery for saving settings such as the date and time. This battery is recharged by the battery pack while it is in the camera. Right after purchasing the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 30
Setting the Language Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display. Power Lamp 1 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights. 2 Press the MENU button. The (Rec.) or (Play) menu is displayed. 3 Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu. 4 Use the or button to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 31
Preparing the Camera 5 Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button. 6 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Shooting the MENU button. This function cannot be used while a movie clip is played back, or a separately sold printer is connected to the camera. 29 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 32
power off Press the ON/OFF button again. • The Date/Time menu will appear the first time the camera power is turned on or whenever the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge is low. Reset the date and time when this occurs (p. 26). • If the power saving function activates, press the ON/OFF - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 33
it activates, restore power by pressing the ON/OFF button. Shooting Mode: Powers down approximately 3 minutes after the last control is accessed on the camera. The LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute* after the last control is accessed even if [Auto Power Down] is set to [Off]. (Press any - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 34
the mode switch to . • When a printer (sold separately) is connected, images can be printed (see the Direct Print User Guide). • When a camera is connected, recorded images can be downloaded to and viewed with a computer (p. 119). When a printer (sold separately) is properly connected, the , or icon - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 35
, adjust menu settings and play back recorded images. Icons showing the camera's status and setting contents appear on the LCD monitor. The image in be lost when the power has been turned off after the "Change the battery pack" message has displayed, while the LCD monitor was on in shooting mode - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 36
Playback Mode ( ) When the mode switch is set to , the LCD monitor will turn on. Press the DISP. button. The display mode changes as follows with each press. Standard Detailed No Information In Index playback mode (p. 91), the detailed display is not available. 34 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 37
the LCD monitor. Set the flash to or , or affix the camera to a tripod to shoot. • Right after a shot is taken, the image and its information appear in the LCD monitor for 2 seconds (or for the number of seconds selected if the review time was changed (2 - 10 sec.)) even if you release the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 38
Zoom (p. 62) PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2, 11.0x * Spot AE Point Frame ( * AF Frame (p. 76) Mode) * AE Lock (p. 74) * FE Lock (p. 75) * AF Lock (p. 72) Shots Remaining or - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 39
(p. 84) Macro/Infinity (p. 60) ISO Speed (p. 85) (1) Resolution (Movies) (p. 55) Metering Mode (p. 77) Movie Length Shown on Movie Files (p. 70) (1) is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. 37 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 40
camera may not display correctly on other cameras and image information recorded by other cameras may not display correctly on this camera. Histogram Function The histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the shot Sample Histograms Dark Image Balanced Image Bright Image 38 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 41
monitor when taking close-up shots. About the Autofocus Function This camera employs AiAF (artificial intelligence autofocus) technology which uses a broad metering field to calculate the focal distance with high precision. It delivers a crisp focus - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 42
monitor is on, you can shoot with a combined optical and digital zoom up to approximately 12x with the PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 and 11x with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/ DIGITAL IXUS 430 (p. 62). The digital zoom is unavailable in some modes (p. 160). Images become coarser - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 43
beeps sound) • Orange: Flash will fire • Blinking Orange: Camera shake warning/ Insufficient exposure Lower Indicator • Yellow: Macro mode/Infinity mode/AF lock (p. 72) • Blinking Yellow: Focusing difficulty* (single beep sounds) * Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot when the indicator - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 44
While the image is being recorded to the CF card, the upper indicator beside the viewfinder blinks green. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. off or shooting in dark places may make it more difficult for the camera to focus. - The red-eye reduction lamp may emit when the flash is set - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 45
are used to adjust shooting and playback settings, as well as other camera settings like the Date/Time and sounds. Menus are displayed by pressing performing these steps. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 5 Press the FUNC. button. The menu will close - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 46
) White Balance (p. 81) ( ) Resolution (p. 55) ( ) ISO Speed (p. 85) ( ) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55) ( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. *The PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is different because it does not feature the option. Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 47
Basic Functions 2 Press the MENU button. In Shooting mode, the (Rec.) menu appears. In Playback mode, the (Play) menu appears. 3 Use the or button to select a menu. • Select the menu with the / , or icon in the upper left corner of the LCD monitor selected. • The zoom lever lets you select the menu - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 48
. Menu (The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode) Play Menu Set up Menu Shooting Mode Playback Mode My Camera Menu • When the My camera menu is displayed, pressing the button returns to the Rec./Play menu. • When the Rec./Play menu is displayed, pressing the button - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 49
for each menu. * Default setting Rec. Menu Menu Item Quick Shot AiAF Cont. Shooting Self-timer AF-assist Beam Digital Zoom Review Long Shutter Options Sets the Quick Shot option to on or off. • On • Off* Sets whether or not the camera automatically selects the AF frame or a fixed center AF frame - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 50
p. 98 Deletes all images from a CF card (except for protected images). p. 106 Plays images 110 or photo developing service. Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer. Camera) Menu Interact (p. 51). • On • Off* (Still beeps to warn of an error even when set to On.) Reference - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 51
if [Mute] is set to [On]. Reference Page - Basic Functions Off 1 2* 3 4 5 Start-up Vol. Adjusts the volume of the start-up sound when the camera power is turned on. p. 30 Adjusts the volume of the operation sound that Operation Vol. beeps when any button other than the shutter - button is - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 52
date and time and the date format. p. 26 Formats (initializes) CF cards. p. 107 Sets how file numbers are assigned to images when new CF cards are inserted. • On • Off* p. 87 Sets whether or not images shot with the camera held vertically are automatically rotated in the display. • On* • Off - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 53
and selftimer sound used on this camera. These are called the My Camera settings. You can also customize the and options for each item with images recorded on the CF card and newly recorded sounds or by using the supplied software. See the Software Starter Guide for details. Menu Item Theme Start - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 54
button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To exit without resetting, select [Cancel]. • Settings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a separately sold printer. • The following cannot be reset. - The [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] options in the (Set up - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 55
). • Two beeps will sound when the camera has finished metering, and the upper indicator beside appear green. • If the subject is difficult to focus on, the lower indicator beside the viewfinder will blink in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). • With the Review function, you can change the length of time - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 56
LCD monitor for 2 seconds. In addition, the images will keep on displaying regardless of the review duration setting if one of the following operations is performed. • Keeping the shutter button pressed after a shot. • Pressing the SET button while the image is displayed on the LCD monitor. Press - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 57
• Send images as e-mail attachments • Shoot more images PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 (Large) Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels (Medium in.) prints • Print L-size 119 x 89 mm (4.7 x 3.5 in.) prints • Print card size 86 x 54 mm (3.4 x 2.1 in.) prints • Send images as e-mail Small - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 58
images Fine • Shoot normal quality images Normal Normal • Shoot more images Movies can be shot with the following resolution. Resolution 640 x 480 pixels (Not featured on the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430) 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels 1 In the FUNC. menu, select * or - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 59
File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150). • See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148). Quick Shots You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those select the quick shot method for use with the viewfinder (LCD monitor must be on). • The LCD monitor display freezes while the camera is autofocusing. 1 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 60
Reduction the main flash fires. Flash On The flash fires with every shot. Flash Off The flash will not fire. Slow Synchro The flash timing night or in rooms with artificial lighting. The red-eye reduction lamp fires with each shot. Use of a tripod is recommended. - - -U U -U - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 61
Shooting in Mode Be careful to hold the camera still to avoid camera shake. - Shooting in or Mode Fix the camera to a tripod to shoot in these modes time will vary with such factors as the shooting conditions and battery charge. Shots cannot be taken while the flash is charging. • The flash - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 62
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots Macro Use this mode to record subjects in the range of 5 to 46 cm (2.0 in. to 1.5 ft.) from the lens tip when at wideangle end - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 63
Image Area in Macro Mode When the zoom is set between the telephoto end and the wide-angle end, the distance from lens to subject is the same as when the zoom is set to the telephoto end. Telephoto End Wide-Angle End Distance from Lens to Subject 30 cm (1.0 ft.) 5 cm (2.0 in.) Image Area 107 x 80 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 64
, images can be zoomed to the following powers with the combined optical and digital zoom functions. PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2x, 11.0x 1 Press the DISP. button - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 65
Shooting In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approximately 2.2 frames/sec. PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approximately 2.5 frames/sec. * Large/Fine, LCD monitor off mode. (These figures reflect Canons - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 66
MENU button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. • The interval between shots may lengthen slightly when the camera's built-in memory fills. • If the flash is firing, the interval between shots will lengthen to accommodate the flash's charging requirements. Using the Self-timer With this - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 67
the shutter button is pressed. The shutter activates in 2 seconds. The self-timer sound can be changed with the Selftimer Sound item in the (My Camera) menu (p. 51). 65 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 68
Shooting in Manual Mode In this mode, you can change various settings and shoot as you wish. 1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) and turn the mode dial to . 2 Change the settings. See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 160). 3 Shoot (p. 53). If the subject is difficult to focus on when the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 69
brightness in each image consistent. The final image will appear unnatural if the contrast in brightness is too great. • To shoot landscapes, swivel (pan) the camera around its own vertical axis. 67 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 70
• To shoot close-ups, slide the camera over the subject, keeping it parallel to the subject as you move it. Shooting Images can be shot in two sequences in Stitch Assist. Left to right horizontally Right to left horizontally 1 Slide the mode switch to (Rec.) and turn the mode dial - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 71
are stitched together. 5 Repeat the procedure for additional images. A sequence may contain up to 26 images. 6 Press the SET button after the last shot. • A custom white balance setting cannot be set in [Stitch Assist] mode. To use a custom white balance setting, first set it in another shooting - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 72
Shooting a Movie PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH DIGITAL IXUS 430 640 x 480 pixels 3 min. at , 3 min. at (according to Canon's standardized tests). • Recording time vary by the CF card. See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148). • The maximum length of - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 73
a clip is shot, the upper indicator beside the viewfinder will blink green while the clip is being written to the CF card. You cannot shoot JPEG) on a computer. QuickTime (for Windows) is included on the Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. On the Macintosh platform, this program is generally bundled - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 74
the glass. • Subjects with horizontal stripes Shooting with the Focus Lock 1 Aim the camera so that an object at the same focal distance as ). The focal distance to the object is locked. 3 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. Shooting with the AF Lock - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 75
indicator beside the viewfinder will light yellow. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot. To release the focus lock Press the / button. • The focus lock can be set in any shooting mode. • When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock using the LCD monitor, setting the AiAF - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 76
LCD monitor on. 2 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the exposure setting. 3 Press the shutter button halfway (two beeps will sound) and press the button. • The exposure setting is locked. • The icon will display. 4 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 77
turn the LCD monitor on. 2 Press the button to set the flash to . 3 Focus on the part of the subject on which you wish to lock the flash exposure setting. 4 Press icon will display. 5 Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and press the shutter button fully. To release the FE lock Press - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 78
that it will use to determine the focus. Off The camera focuses using the center AF frame. This is convenient for focusing on a specific part of a subject with greater certainty. will return to the Shooting screen. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital zoom is used. 76 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 79
can switch between metering modes to shoot. Evaluative CenterWeighted Average Spot Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides images into several zones for light metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as the position of the subject - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 80
too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to avoid making lights appear too bright in night shots. 1 In the FUNC. menu, selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC. button. The display will - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 81
brighter the image and the lower the value, the darker the image. • You can shoot right after selecting a value. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 79 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 82
of CCD image sensors is such that noise in the recorded image increases at long shutter speeds. This camera, however, applies special processing to images shot at shutter speeds slower than 1.3 seconds to eliminate the noise, thereby producing high-quality images. Nevertheless, a certain amount - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 83
balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Daylight an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 81 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 84
can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the camera evaluate an object, such as a piece of white paper or cloth, or a photo-quality gray card that you wish to establish as the standard white color. Especially in the following cases, as the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 85
, cloth or gray card completely fills the frame on the LCD monitor or the entire viewfinder before pressing the SET button. The camera reads the white balance data when you press the SET button. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 86
effect. • You can confirm the photo effect in the LCD monitor. • You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC. button. The display will return to the Shooting screen. 84 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 87
the ISO Speed Raise the ISO speed when you wish to reduce camera shake or turn the flash off when shooting in a dark a speed. You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. 3 Press the FUNC. button. The display will - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 88
of an image shot with the camera held vertically and software used to download the images. • When the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the lower end to be "down." It then regulates the optional white balance, exposure and focus - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 89
numbers on the previous CF card. The file number is reset to the start (100-0001) each time a new CF On card is inserted. New images recorded on CF cards with existing files are assigned the next available number. Off The file number of the last image to be shot is memorized so that images - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 90
digits). Folder numbers cannot contain 99 in the last two digits Folder File Capacity Each folder usually contains up to 100 images. However, since images shot a folder contains images copied from a computer or images shot with other cameras. Please note, however, that the images in folders containing 2001 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 91
advances the images more rapidly, but the images will not appear as clearly. You may not be able to play back images that have been shot with another camera or edited on a computer with other software applications. 89 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 92
Magnifying Images Approximate Location of the Magnified Area 1 Press the zoom lever toward . • Images can be magnified up to approximately 10 times in single image playback. • Hold the SET button down and press the zoom lever toward to cycle through each setting, from approximately 2.5 times, to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 93
Playback Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) 1 Press the zoom lever toward . Up to nine images can be viewed at once in index playback. Selected Image Movie 2 Use the , , or button to change the image selection. To return to single image playback Press the zoom lever toward . 91 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 94
Switching between Sets of Nine Images 1 Press the zoom lever toward while in index playback. The jump bar will display. Jump Bar 2 Use the or button to move to the previous set or the next set. Hold the SET button down and press the or button to jump to the first or last set. To return to index - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 95
Viewing Movies You can playback movie clips shot in mode. Movies cannot be played in the index playback mode. 1 Use the or movie. Images with a button to select a icon are movies. Playback 2 Press - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 96
• You may experience frame dropping and audio breakup when playing back a movie on a computer with insufficient system resources. • Movies shot with other cameras may not play back on this camera. See List of Messages (p. 134). • You can adjust the playback volume of movie clips in the (Set up) menu - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 97
Playback Editing Movies Selecting (Edit) in the movie control panel enables you to cut unwanted portions at the start or end of a movie clip. Protected movies and movies less than 1 second in duration cannot be edited. 1 Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button. Movie Editing - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 98
its original file name. The pre-edit data is lost. • When the CF card lacks sufficient space to create a new file, only [Overwrite] can be selected. • The 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 99
again returns to the Playback screen. • Movies cannot be rotated. • When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera will depend upon the software used to download the images. • Images can be magnified when rotated (p. 90). • Images taken vertically with - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 100
or button to select (Record) and press the SET button. • The recording starts and the elapsed time is displayed. Speak towards the microphone of the camera. • Press the SET button again to stop recording. To resume recording, press the SET button again. • Up to 60 seconds of recordings may be added - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 101
) while stopped and press the SET button. • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. • The "Memory card full" message will display when the CF card is full and you will be unable to record sound memos to that card. • If an incompatible sound memo is attached to an image, you will be unable to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 102
in an automated slide show. Slide show image settings are based on DPOF standards (p. 110). All Images Slide Show 1-3 Plays all images on the CF card in order. Plays the images selected for each slide show in order (p. 101). 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. • See Selecting - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 103
Playback 4 Press the MENU button. The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Playback screen. • Movies play for their entire recorded length regardless of the time set in the slide show settings. • The power-saving function does not activate during a - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 104
1 Display the Slide Show menu. See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100). 2 Use the or button to select [Program] and the or button to select [Show 1], [Show 2] or [Show 3]. A white checkmark will appear beside a show already containing images. 3 Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 105
that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Repeat Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or to arrange on a computer with the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser). See the Software Starter Guide. 103 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 106
Playback screen. To cancel protection After step 1, select an image to remove protection from and press the SET button. Please note that formatting (initializing) a CF card erases all data, including protected images (p. 107). 104 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 107
Erasing Erasing Erasing Single Images You can erase images you do not need or are not satisfied with one by one. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 Use the or button to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 108
Erasing All Images You can erase all the images saved on the CF card. • Please note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing a file. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. 1 In the (Play) - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 109
than the rated capacity of the CF card. This is not a malfunction of the CF card or camera. • When the camera is malfunctioning, a corrupted CF card might be the cause. Reformatting the CF card may solve the problem. • When a non-Canon brand CF card is malfunctioning, reformatting it may solve the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 110
as well. *2 Digital Print Order Format This guide explains DPOF print settings. For information on how to print images, refer to the Direct Print User Guide supplied with the camera. Also, refer to your printer's manual. Direct Print Compatible Printer Card Photo Printer Non-Canon PictBridge - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 111
camera to the printer z Set various print settings (except DPOF print settings) z Print For details, see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide , see the Direct Print User Guide (separate from this guide). DPOF Transfer Order z Select the images to download to a computer (p. 116) 109 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 112
on a CF card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service, or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer. See the Direct Print User Guide for instructions on how to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 113
. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen. All the Images on a CF Card 3 Press the zoom lever toward . The display switches to index playback (3 images). Print Settings/Transferring 4 Press the SET button. 111 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 114
Playback screen. • The icon may display for a CF card that has had print settings set by a different DPOF-compliant camera. These settings will be overwritten by those set by your camera. • The output of some printers or photo developing services may not reflect the specified print settings. • Print - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 115
Setting the Print Style Set the print style after selecting the image to print. The following print settings can be selected. Print Type Date File No. Standard Index Both Prints one image per page. Prints the selected images together at a reduced size in an index format. Prints the images in both - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 116
3 Use the or button to select , or and the or button to select an option. (Print Type) Select [Standard], [Index] or [Both]. (Date) Select [On] or [Off]. (File No.) Select [On] or [Off]. 4 Press the MENU button. The Print Order menu will reappear. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 117
. options to Off. 1 In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select [Reset] and press the SET button. 3 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To exit without - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 118
for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how to transfer images to your computer. You cannot use this function to transfer several images at once on Mac OS X computers. The settings used on the camera comply with the Digital Print Order - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 119
the Playback screen. • Images are transferred in order from oldest to newest by the shooting date. • A maximum of 998 images can be selected per CF card. Print Settings/Transferring 117 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 120
Connecting the Camera to a Computer (p. 119) (Software Installation Not Required) and Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software (p. 125). • Downloading Directly from a CF Card With this method, you download images using a card adapter or card reader. See - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 121
) - PhotoStitch: 40 MB or more • Canon Camera TWAIN Driver: 25 MB or more • Canon Camera WIA Driver: 25 MB or more Display 800 x 600 9.2: 64 MB or more of application memory Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2): 128 MB or more Interface USB Free Hard Disk • Canon Utilities Space - ImageBrowser: 120 MB - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 122
on the supplied Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk onto your computer before connecting the camera to a computer. The camera will not operate correctly if you connect it to your computer before installing the driver and software. If this happens, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 123
to a Computer/TV 3 Slide the camera's mode switch to (Play). 4 Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights green. • Windows: Proceed to steps 5 and 6 below. • Macintosh: Refer to the Software Starter Guide and download images. 5 Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 124
- Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only). The Download Image window will display. • Using the software and computer to download images: See the Software Starter Guide. • Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (next page). 122 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 125
Images by Direct Transfer Use this method to download images using camera operations. Install the supplied software and adjust the computer settings before using this method for the first time (p. 120). All Images Transfers and saves all images to the computer. New - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 126
4 Press the MENU button. The Direct Transfer menu will reappear. Only JPEG format images can be downloaded as wallpaper for the computer. The option selected with the button is retained even when the camera's power is turned off. The previous setting will be in effect the next time the Direct - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 127
Canon Digital Camera Solution Disk. This is useful for downloading images to a computer in which the software is not installed. However, please note that there are certain limitations to downloading with this method. For more details, please refer to the supplied For Windows® XP and Mac OS X Users - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 128
Downloading Directly from a CF Card 1 Eject the CF card from the camera and insert it into a CF card reader connected to the computer. PC Card Adapter • If you are using a PC card reader or a PC card slot, first place the CF card into a PC card adapter (sold separately) and then insert the loaded - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 129
terminal. Slip your fingernail under the upper edge of the terminal cover to open it and insert the cable securely. Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV 3 Yellow IVNIDEOAUDIO Plug the other ends of the AV cable to the VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks on the TV. Black 4 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 130
used in (stitch assist). • No image will appear on the LCD monitor when the camera is connected to a TV. • If the TV is a stereo model, you can plug the left or right Audio In jack. Please refer to the TV's manual for details. The video output signal can be switched (NTSC or PAL) to - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 131
three choices. Example: Start-up Image The option features science fiction related images and sounds. The option features animals. Changing My Camera Settings 1 Select the (My Camera) menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 2 Use the or button to select an item. 3 Use the or button to select - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 132
can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway. • If you select (Theme) in Step 2, you can select a consistent theme for each of the My Camera settings. • If the [Mute] option in the (Set up) menu is set to [On], the beep will not sound even if each sound item is - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 133
settings to the and menu items. You can also use the supplied software to upload your computer's images and sounds to the camera. Registering CF Card Images and Sounds 1 Slide the mode switch to (Playback). 2 Select the (My Camera) menu. See Selecting Menus and Settings (p. 43). 3 Use the or button - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 134
time is exceeded. • After recording, use the or button to select (Register Sound) and press the SET button. • Select (Exit) to return to the My Camera Menu without registering. • Select (Play) to play the recorded sound. 7 Use the or button to select [OK] and press the SET button. To cancel the - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 135
card images shot with this camera can be registered as My Camera settings regardless of the below formats. Start-up Image • Recording Format: JPEG (Baseline JPEG) • Sampling customize your camera by creating and adding new My Camera settings. See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 136
shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for the messages that display during a printer connection. Busy... No memory card Cannot record! Memory card error! Memory card full Naming error! Change the battery pack No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format. Corrupted - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 137
Exx (xx: number) Camera malfunction. Turn the power off and then back on, then shoot or play back. A problem exists if the error code reappears. Note the number and contact your Canon Customer Support Help Desk. If an error code displays directly after taking a picture, the shot may not have - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 138
the CF card logic circuits may be damaged. Consult the nearest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. You attempted to play • Computer images that cannot be back images shot played back will playback if they are with another camera added to the camera using the or images edited with bundled software - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 139
battery pack and battery charger • Insert battery pack securely into battery charger. • Ensure that battery charger plug is securely plugged into the power outlet. Image is blurred or Camera moved out of focus • Be careful not to move the camera while pressing the shutter button. Troubleshooting - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 140
Problem Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Subject in recorded image is too bright A bar of light (red, purple) appears on the LCD monitor Cause Solution The subject is hard to focus on • Use the focus lock or AF lock to shoot. See Shooting Hard-to-Focus camera - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 141
• Adjust the zoom before shooting during movie a movie. recording Reading images CF card was • Use a CF card formatted in your from CF card is slow formatted in another camera. Recording images to device CF card takes a long See Formatting CF Cards (p. 107). time Troubleshooting 139 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 142
lock as the arrow shows. • Slide the battery cover closed. 3 Open the DC coupler terminal cover and attach the cord to the DC terminal. After you have finished using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Use of an AC adapter kit other than ACK500 (sold separately) may cause - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 143
socket. Always ensure that the automobile's engine is running when you use the car battery charger. Use of it with the engine off may deplete the battery in some automobiles. Always unplug the car battery charger before turning off the engine . To the cigarette lighter socket 1 With the engine - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 144
wiping the lens lightly with a soft cloth. Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens. If dirt remains, contact the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk as listed on the separate Canon Customer Support leaflet. Viewfinder and LCD Monitor Use a lens blower brush to remove dust and - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 145
data is based on Canon's standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice. PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 (W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 5.0 million - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 146
is set to AUTO.) Shooting Modes Auto/manual/stitch assist/movie Continuous Shooting High-speed: PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 2.5 shots/sec. Normal: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 147
Direct Print Display Languages My Camera Settings Interface Still images: PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 Large: 2592 x 1944 pixels Medium 1: 2048 x 1536 pixels Medium 2: 1600 x 1200 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 Large: 2272 x 1704 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 148
Kit ACK500 Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 Operating Temperature 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Operating Humidity 10 - 90% Dimensions 87.0 x 57.0 x 27.8 mm (3.4 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) (excluding protrusions) Weight Approx. 185 g (6.5 oz.) (camera body only) *1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 149
usual. Under these conditions, resuscitate the battery pack by warming it in a pocket immediately before use. Test Criteria Shooting: Normal temperature (23º C/73º F), alternating between wide angle and telephoto every 20 seconds, flash used once in four shots, power turned off and on again after - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 150
CF Cards and Estimated Capacities PowerShot S500 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 500 : With card included with the camera (2592 x 1944 pixels) (2048 x 1536 pixels) (1600 x 1200 pixels) (640 x 480 pixels) FC-32MH 11 21 43 18 33 67 30 54 108 120 196 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 151
PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 : With card included with the camera FC-32MH FC-64M FC-128M times shown are the maximum continuous recording times. * When using the 64MB or higher capacity CF card. • (Large), (Medium 1), (Medium 2), (Small), , and indicate the recording resolution. • - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 152
) 2053 KB 1602 KB 1002 KB 249 KB 1395 KB 893 KB 558 KB 150 KB 660 KB/sec. 330 KB/sec. 120 KB/sec. PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430 Resolution Compression Movies (2272 x 1704) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480) (320 x 240) (160 x 120) 2002 KB 1002 KB 570 KB 249 KB - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 153
Card Card Slot Type Type I Dimensions 36.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm (1.4 x 1.7 x 0.1 in.) Weight Approx. 10 g (0.4 oz.) Battery 32 - 104 °F) 32.3 x 49.8 x 10.6 mm (1.3 x 2.0 x 0.4 in.) Approx. 29 g (1.0 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LS/CB-2LSE Rated Input 100 - 240 V AC (50 / 60 Hz) 0.075 A (100 V) - 0.045 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 154
Car Battery Charger CBC-NB1 (Optional) Rated Input Rated Output Charging Time Operating Temperatures Dimensions Weight DC 12 - 24 V, 4.3 W 4.2 V DC/0.55 A Approx. 130 minutes* 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) 90.4 x 56.0 x 28.0 mm (3.6 x 2.2 x 1.1 in.) Approx. 106 g (3.7 oz.) * When charging Battery Pack - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 155
seconds and allows the camera to stop shaking, thus preventing a blurred image. Even better results can be obtained by placing the camera on a stable surface shooting conditions. If this happens, adjust the exposure compensation manually. Underexposure The whole recorded image is dark, which makes - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 156
resulting in images that convey the feel of the place they were shot. ISO 50 equivalent ISO 400 equivalent Advanced Technique for the Macro mode the camera to bring both the flower and the background into focus. However, shooting at maximum telephoto can throw the background out of focus to make - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 157
127 B Battery Capacity 147 Charging 18 Handling 19 Installing 21 C CF Card 23 Formatting 107 Handling 25 Installing 23 Compression 55 Computer System Requirements 119 Connecting the Camera to a Computer 118 Continuous Shooting 63 Custom White Balance 82 D Date/Time 26 DIGITAL Terminal - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 158
16 Printing 108 Protect 104 Q Quick Shot 57 R Rec. Menu 47 Red-eye Reduction Function...... 59 156 Resolution 55 Review Duration 54 Rotate 97 S Self-Timer 64 Set up Menu 48 Shooting Mode Auto 53 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 160 Manual 66 Movie 70 Stitch Assist 67 Shutter - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 159
MEMO 157 - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 160
to a mistaken operation or malfunction of the camera, the software, the CompactFrash™ cards (CF cards), personal computers, peripheral devices, or use of non-Canon CF cards. Trademark Acknowledgements • Canon and PowerShot are trademarks of Canon. • CompactFrash is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 161
an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The cable with the ferrite core provided with the digital camera must be used with this equipment in order to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 162
Red-eye Reduction Auto Flash On Off Slow Synchro Quick Shot Macro Mode Infinity Mode AF Lock AE Lock FE Lock -sec. self-timer 2-sec. self-timer Autofocus Modes 160 AF-assist Beam Auto Manual Stitch Assist Reference Movie Page U* - U - U - - Canon PowerShot S410 | PowerShot S500/410, DIGITAL IXUS 500/430 Camera User Guid - Page 163
is not available with the PowerShot S410 DIGITAL ELPH/DIGITAL IXUS 430. (2) The ISO speed is automatically set. With the exception of the [Date/Time], [Language] and [Video System] settings, all the other menu settings and changes made with the camera buttons can be reset to the default values
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