Canon SD500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
Please Read......................................................................................... 6
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 7
Preventing Malfunctions ................................................................... 12
Components Guide........................................................................... 13
Charging the Battery Pack ................................................................. 19
Installing the Battery Pack................................................................. 22
Installing the SD Card ....................................................................... 24
Formatting SD Cards..................................................................... 26
Setting the Date and Time ................................................................. 29
Setting the Language ........................................................................ 32
Turning the Power On ....................................................................... 34
Using the LCD Monitor...................................................................... 36
LCD Monitor Brightness.................................................................... 38
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ....................................... 39
Using the Viewfinder ......................................................................... 43
Using the Zoom................................................................................. 44
Pressing the Shutter Button .............................................................. 45
Selecting Menus and Settings ........................................................... 47
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults.................................................. 52
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values ........................................ 58
Shooting in Auto Mode .............................................................. 59
Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting......................................... 60
Changing Resolution/Compression Settings ..................................... 62
Using the Flash............................................................................. 64
Shooting in a Special Scene Mode.......................................... 66
Shooting in Manual Mode....................................................... 69
Shooting Close-Ups/ Infinity Shots ..................................... 70
Magnified Close-Up Shooting (Digital Macro)................................... 72
Read This First
Components Guide
Preparing the Camera
Basic Functions
Shooting
Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions
or procedures.