Canon PowerShot S500 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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Read This First .................................................. 7
Please Read............................................................................................... 7
Safety Precautions..................................................................................... 8
Preventing Malfunctions ..........................................................................13
Components Guide.............................................14
Preparing the Camera
Charging the Battery Pack....................................................................... 18
Installing the Battery Pack....................................................................... 21
Installing the CF Card .............................................................................. 23
Setting the Date and Time ....................................................................... 26
Setting the Language............................................................................... 28
Basic Functions
Turning the Power On.............................................................................. 30
Switching Between Shooting/Playback.................................................... 32
Using the LCD Monitor............................................................................ 33
Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor ............................................. 35
Using the Viewfinder ............................................................................... 39
Using the Zoom....................................................................................... 40
Pressing the Shutter Button .................................................................... 41
Selecting Menus and Settings ................................................................. 43
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults........................................................ 47
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values............................................... 52
Shooting
Shooting 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 Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)..................................... 67
Table of Contents
Items marked with are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or
procedures.