Warnings

Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light sources that could damage your eyesight. Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when using the flash. Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera or batteries by a child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the childs neck could result in asphyxiation. Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is 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 risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the equipment that become exposed as a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please take the first opportunity to consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Stop operating the equipment immediately if it emits smoke or noxious fumes. Failure 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. Confirm that smoke or fume emissions have ceased. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Stop operating the equipment if it is dropped or the casing is damaged. Failure 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 with, or become immersed in, water or other liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior. The camera has not been waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. If water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the camera power off and remove the camera battery or unplug the power cable from the power outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor or the closest Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire. Remove the power cable on a regular periodic basis and wipe away the dust and dirt that collects on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet and the surrounding area. In dusty, humid or greasy environments, the dust that collects around the plug over long periods of time may become saturated with humidity and short-circuit, leading to fire. Do not cut, damage, alter or place heavy items on the power adapter cable. Any of these actions may cause an electrical short circuit, which may lead to fire or electrical shock. Do not handle the power cable if your hands are wet. Handling it with wet hands may lead to electrical shock. When unplugging the cable, ensure that you hold the solid portion of the plug. Pulling on the flexible portion of the cable may damage or expose the wire and insulation, creating the potential for fires or electrical shocks.

Use only recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. Do not place the batteries near a heat source or expose them to direct flame or heat. Neither should you immerse them in water. Such exposure may damage the batteries and lead to the leakage of corrosive liquids, fire, electrical shock, explosion or serious injury. Do not attempt to disassemble, alter or apply heat to the batteries. There is serious risk of injury due to an explosion. Immediately flush with water any area of the body - including the eyes and mouth, or clothing that comes into contact with the inner contents of a battery. If the eyes or mouth contact these substances, immediately flush with water and seek medical assistance. Avoid dropping or subjecting the batteries to severe impacts that could damage the casings. It could lead to leakage and injury. Do not short-circuit the battery terminals with metallic objects, such as key holders. It could lead to overheating, burns and other injuries. Use the supplied terminal cover to transport or store the battery pack. Before you discard a battery, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators to prevent direct contact with other objects. Contact with the metallic components of other materials in waste containers may lead to fire or explosions. Discard the batteries in specialized waste facilities if available in your area. Use only recommended 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 Pack NB-1LH or NB1L. Use of other chargers may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire or electrical shock. Disconnect the battery charger and compact power adapter from both the camera and the power outlet after recharging and when it is not in use to avoid fire and other hazards. Continuous use over a long period may cause a unit to overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
The camera terminals 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 from the speaker of the camera (p. 14). Such items may lose data or stop working.

Cautions

Avoid using, placing or storing the equipment in places subject to strong sunlight or high temperatures, such as the dashboard or trunk (boot) of a car. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause the batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in fire, burns or other injuries. High temperatures may also cause deformation of the casing. Ensure that there is good ventilation when using the battery charger to charge the battery pack. Do not store the equipment in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage. Be careful not to bang the camera or subject it to strong impacts or shocks that could lead to injury or damage the equipment when wearing or holding it by the strap. Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers or clothing when shooting. The flash may be damaged and emit smoke or noise. In addition, do not touch the surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in burns. Do not operate the flash with dirt, dust or other items stuck to its lens. The resulting heat build-up could damage the flash. Ensure that the battery charger is plugged into a power outlet of the specified rating, not over the specified rating. The plug of the battery charger varies according to region. Do 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 periods, the camera body may become warm. Please take care when operating the camera for extended periods as your hands may experience a burning sensation.

Operation Panel

Shooting Mode Dial (p. 53) Indicators (p. 17) Power Lamp
Lights when the power is on or transmission preparations are complete when connected to a computer
ON/OFF Button (p. 30) Shutter Button (p. 41) Zoom Lever Shooting: (Telephoto)/ (Wide Angle) (p. 40) Replay: (Magnify) (p. 90)/ (Index) (p. 91) Mode Switch (p. 32) Print/Share Button (See below)
(Light Metering) Button (p. 77)/ Button (Flash) Button (p. 58)/ Button (Continuous) Button (p. 63)/ (Self-timer) Button (p. 64)/ Button (Macro) / (Infinity) Button (p. 60)/ Button FUNC. (Function) Button (p. 43)/ (Single Image Erase) Button (p. 105) DISP. (Display) Button (p. 33) MENU Button SET Button
The following operations are accessible through one easy press 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 Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk (separate from this guide) The indicator blinks or lights during a printer or computer connection. Blue: Ready to print/Ready to transfer images Blinking blue: Printing/Transferring

Indicator

The indicator lights or blinks when the ON/OFF button or shutter button is pressed.

Upper Indicator

Green: Ready to shoot Blinking Green: Recording to CF card / 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). Although you can still press the shutter button when the indicator blinks yellow, you are recommended to shoot using the focus lock or AF lock (p. 72).
Charging the Battery Pack
Use the following procedures to charge the battery pack the first time you use the camera or when the Change the battery pack message displays.
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.
Battery charger model names and types vary by region. (For CB-2LS)
Plug the battery charger into a power outlet.

Charge Indicator

(For CB-2LSE)
Attach the power cord to the battery charger and plug it into a power outlet.
The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. After charging, unplug the battery charger and remove the battery pack.
To protect the battery pack and prolong its life, do not charge it for longer than 24 hours continuously.
Since this is a lithium ion battery pack, you need not completely discharge it before recharging. It can be recharged at any point. However, since the maximum number of charge cycles is approximately 300 times (battery life), you are recommended to charge the battery pack after having discharged it completely to prolong battery life. It takes approximately 130 minutes to fully charge the battery pack from a fully discharged state (based on Canons testing standard). Charging it within a temperature range of 5 to 40 C (41 to 104 F) is recommended. Charge times may vary according to the ambient temperature and the battery packs charge state. See Battery Capacity (p. 147). You may hear a noise during charging. This is not a malfunction.

- Locations subject to dust or sand - Locations subject to high humidity and high temperatures
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

Press the ON/OFF button until the power lamp lights.

Press the MENU button.

The (Rec.) or displayed. (Play) menu is
Use the or button to select the (Set up) menu.
Use the or button to select and press the SET button.

Set the date and time.

Use the or button to select a field (year, month, day, hour, minute and date format). Use the or button to change its value.

Press the SET button.

The setting is complete.
The display will return to the Shooting or Playback screen.
Please note that the date and time settings may reset to the default settings if the camera battery has been removed for more than three weeks. Reset them when this occurs. Setting the date and time settings does not cause the date/time stamp to appear on images. For printing images with the date on them, refer to the Direct Print User Guide or Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. 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 camera, leave a charged battery pack in the camera, or plug in AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately), for about 4 hours to charge the date/time battery. It will charge even when the camera power is turned off. - If the Date/Time menu appears when the camera power is turned on, the date/time battery charge is low. Use the above method to recharge it.

Setting the Language

Use this feature to select the language for the LCD monitor display.
Use the , , or button to select a language and press the SET button.

Exposure Compensation (p. 78) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) White Balance (p. 81) ISO Speed (p. 85) Photo Effect (p. 84) Compression (p. 55)
* Low Battery (p. 22) Quick Shot (p. 57) Metering Mode (p. 77) Shooting Method (p. 63, 64) Macro/Infinity (p. 60) Flash (p. 58) Auto Rotate (p. 86) Shooting Mode (p. 53) (Red)* Movie Recording (p. 70) Digital Zoom (p. 62)
DIGITAL IXUS 500: 3.8x, 4.9x, 6.1x, 7.6x, 9.3x, 12.0x DIGITAL IXUS 430: 4.3x, 5.3x, 6.7x, 8.2, 11.0x
Resolution (p. 55) * Camera Shake Warning (p. 35)
* Spot AE Point Frame ( * AF Frame (p. 76)
* AE Lock (p. 74) * FE Lock (p. 75) * AF Lock (p. 72) Shots Remaining or Remaining Movie Time/Elapsed Time
* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to [Standard (No Information)]. (1) is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
Zoom powers indicate the combined optical and digital amount of zoom. These figures appear when the digital zoom is activated.
Playback Mode (Standard Display)

File Number

Image Number Protection Status (p. 104)
Shooting Date Resolution (Still Images) (p. 55) Movie (p. 93)
WAVE Format Sound (p. 98) Compression (Still Images) (p. 55)
Playback Mode (Detailed Display)
Histogram Long Shutter Mode (p. 79) Shooting Mode (p. 53) Exposure Compensation (p. 78) Flash (p. 58) Macro/Infinity (p. 60) Metering Mode (p. 77) Movie Length Shown on Movie Files (p. 70)
White Balance (p. 81) Photo Effect (p. 84) ISO Speed (p. 85)
Resolution (Movies) (p. 55)
(1) is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
The following information may also be displayed with some images.
A sound file in a format other than the WAVE format is attached or the file format is not recognized. JPEG file with format not conforming to Design rule for Camera File System Standards RAW format file File with unrecognized format
Please note that image information recorded by this 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 image. The greater the bias toward the left in the graph, the darker the image. The greater the bias toward the right, the brighter the image. If the image is too dark, adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value. Similarly, adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value if the image is too bright (p. 78).

Sample Histograms

Dark Image

Balanced Image

Bright Image

Using the Viewfinder

(1) Long Shutter Mode (p. 79)

) Compression (p. 55)

) White Balance (p. 81)

) Resolution (p. 55)

) ISO Speed (p. 85)
) Resolution (Movie)* (p. 55)
( ) Items in parentheses show default settings. *The DIGITAL IXUS 430 menu is different because it does not feature the option.
Selecting Menu Settings with the MENU Button
Slide the mode switch to or (Play).

(Rec.)

In Shooting mode, the appears. In Playback mode, the appears. (Rec.) menu (Play) menu

Use the menu.

button to select a
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 even if the / , or icon is not selected.
See Menu Settings and Factory Defaults (p. 47) for the menu items.
Menu items followed by an ellipsis (.) can only be selected after pressing the SET button to display the next menu. Press the SET button again to confirm the setting.
In Shooting mode, the menu can be closed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
See Setting the DPOF Print Settings for the procedures for the (Print Order) item in the Play menu.

Playback Mode

Rec. Menu
(The menu will appear slightly different depending on the Shooting mode)

Play Menu

Set up Menu

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 displays the My camera menu. : Selects items. : Selects options.
Shooting Mode Playback Mode
Menu Settings and Factory Defaults
This chart shows the options and default settings for each menu.

* Default setting

Menu Item Quick Shot 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. On* Off Sets the speeds of the continuous shooting mode. Standard continuous shooting* High-speed continuous shooting Sets the duration of the self-timer delay. 10 seconds* 2 seconds Sets the AF-assist Beam to on or off. On* Off Sets the digital zoom to on or off. On Off* Sets the duration images display on the LCD monitor after the shutter button releases. Off 2* to 10 seconds Sets the shutter speed to slow settings. On Off* Reference Page p. 57

Cont. Shooting

Self-timer

Review

Long Shutter
Menu Item Protect Rotate Sound Memo Erase all Slide Show Print Order Transfer Order Options Protects images from accidental erasure. Rotates images clockwise 90 or 270 in the display. Adds sound memos to images. Deletes all images from a CF card (except for protected images). Plays images automatically one after the other. Selects images and the number of print copies for output to a direct print compatible printer or photo developing service. Specifies settings for images before downloading to a computer. Reference Page p. 104 p. 97 p. 98 p. 106 p. 100 p. 110 p. 116

(Large)

(Medium 1)

2048 x 1536 pixels

(Medium 2)

1600 x 1200 pixels

(Small)

640 x 480 pixels

DIGITAL IXUS 430
Resolution 2272 x 1704 pixels Purpose Print larger than A4 size* 210 x 297 mm (8.3 x 11.7 in.) prints Large Print larger than Letter size* 216 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in.) prints Print postcard size 148 x 100 mm (6 x 4 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 Small Send images as e-mail attachments Shoot more images

(Medium 2) (Small)

1024 x 768 pixels 640 x 480 pixels
* Paper sizes vary according to region.
Compression Superfine Fine Normal
Purpose High Shoot higher quality images Quality Shoot normal quality images Normal Shoot more images Resolution
Movies can be shot with the following resolution.
640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels 160 x 120 pixels (Not featured on the DIGITAL IXUS 430)
In the FUNC. menu, select *.
* The current setting is displayed.

Select ,

Compression (Excluding Movies) or.
Resolution (Still Images) Select , , or.
Resolution (Movies) Select *, or.
You can shoot right after selecting an option. The menu displays again after the shot, allowing you to change the settings easily. * is not available with the DIGITAL IXUS 430.
The display will return to the Shooting screen.
See Image File Sizes (Estimated) (p. 150). See CF Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 148).

Quick Shots

You can reduce shutter lag time to capture those fleeting photo opportunities.
You cannot 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.
Press the DISP. button to turn the LCD monitor on. In the (Rec.) menu, select.
Use the or button to select [On] and press the MENU button.
The display will return to the Shooting screen. The icon will display on the LCD monitor (detailed display on) when the "Quick Shot" option is set to On.

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.
Use the or button to select a movie and press the SET button.

Movie Editing Panel

Switch to the movie editing mode.
See Operating the movie control panel (p. 94). The movie editing panel and the movie editing bar will display.

Movie Editing Bar

Use the or button to select or and the or button to set the portion to which the cut is applied.
: Cut Beginning : Cut End : Cursor
A preview of the temporarily edited movie clip plays. To stop it, press the SET button again.
Use the or button to select (Save) and press the SET button.
Selecting (Exit) cancels the edits and returns to the movie control panel display.
Use the or button to select [New File] or [Overwrite] and press the SET button.
[New File] saves the edited movie under a new file name. The pre-edit data is left unchanged. [Overwrite] saves the edited movie with 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 minimum duration of an edited movie is 1 second. It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery pack runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved. When editing movies, use a fully charged battery pack or the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (p. 140).
Rotating Images in the Display
Images can be rotated clockwise 90 or 270 in the display.

0 (Original)

In the (Play) menu, select and press the SET button.
Use the or button to select the image to be rotated and press the SET button.
Cycle through the 90/270/0 orientations with each press of the SET button.
The display will return to the Play menu. Pressing the MENU button 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 Auto Image Rotate (p. 86) set to [On] will automatically be rotated to the vertical position when viewed on the cameras LCD monitor.
Attaching Sound Memos to Images
In playback mode (including single image playback, index playback, and magnifying playback), you can attach sound memos (up to 60 seconds) to an image. The sound data is saved in WAVE format.
Use the or button to select an image and press the SET button.
The sound memo control panel will display.
Use the 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 to any one image. To return to the previous screen, select (Exit) and press the SET button.

Display the Slide Show menu.
See Starting a Slide Show (p. 100).
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.
Use the or button and the or button to choose [Select] and press the SET button.
Select images for the Slide Show
Use the or button to move between images and the or button to select or deselect them. Selected images display a number corresponding to their selection order and a white checkmark. You can press the zoom lever toward to switch to the index mode (3 images) and use the same procedures to select images. While in index playback, pressing the SET button displays the menu for selecting or deselecting all images. Use the or button to select [Select all] or [Clear all] and press the SET button.
Press the MENU button repeatedly until the Playback screen reappears to finish the procedure.
Adjusting the Play Time and Repeat Settings
You can change the play time for all the images in a show and have the show repeat continuously.
Play Time Repeat Sets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3-10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds and Manual. Sets whether the slide show stops when all the slides have been displayed or continues until stopped.
Use the or button to select [Set up] and press the SET button.
Use the or button to select or and the or button to select an option.
(Play Time) Select a play time. (Repeat) Select [On] or [Off].
The set up menu will close. Pressing the MENU button again returns to the Play menu. Press it again to go back to the Playback screen.
The display interval may vary slightly from the set time for some images when played. Slide shows are easy to arrange on a computer with the supplied software (ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser). See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk.

Protecting Images

You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.
Use the or button to select an image to protect and press the SET button.
The icon appears on protected images. You can make the selection of images easier by toggling between single image playback and index playback by pressing the zoom lever toward or.

Protection Icon

To cancel protection
The Play menu displays again. Press it again to return to the Playback screen.
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).

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.

Select [Canon CameraWindow] in the event dialog that appears on the computer and click [OK] (first time only).
Connecting the Camera to a Computer/TV
If the event dialog fails to appear, click the [Start] menu, followed by [Programs] or [All Programs], [Canon Utilities], [CameraWindow], and [CameraWindow Set Auto-Launch].
Click [Set] in the [CameraWindow - Set Auto-Launch] window (first time only).
The Download Image window will display.
Using the software and computer to download images: See the Canon Digital Camera Software Starter Guide Disk. Using the Camera to Download Images (Direct Transfer Function) See Downloading Images by Direct Transfer (next page).
Downloading 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 New Images DPOF Trans. Images Select & Transfer
Transfers and saves all images to the computer. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images that have not been previously transferred. Transfers and saves to the computer only the images with DPOF Transfer Order settings (p. 116). Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. Transfers and saves single images to the computer as you view and select them. The transferred images display on the computer desktop.

Wallpaper

Confirm that the Direct Transfer menu is displayed on the camera's LCD monitor.
The button will light blue. Press the MENU button if the Direct Transfer menu fails to appear.
All Images/New Images/DPOF Trans. Images
Use the or button to select , or , and press the (Print/Share) button.
To cancel the transfer, press the SET button. The images will download and the Direct Transfer menu will reappear.
Select & Transfer/Wallpaper
Use the or button to select or , and press the button (or SET button).
Use the or button to select images to download and press the button (or SET button).
The images will download. The button will blink blue while downloading is in progress.
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 Transfer menu is displayed. The image selection screen will appear directly when the [Select & Transfer] or the [Wallpaper] option was last selected.
Connecting the Camera to the Computer to Download Images without Installing Software
If you are using Windows XP or Mac OS X (v10.1/v10.2), you can use the software distributed with these operating systems to download images (JPEG format only) without installing the software bundled on the 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 leaflet.

No image Image too large Incompatible JPEG format. Corrupted Data RAW

Unidentified Image

You attempted to play back an image that was recorded in a special format (proprietary format used by the camera of another manufacturer, etc.) or a movie clip recorded by another camera. You attempted to magnify a movie clip or an image which was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. You attempted to rotate a movie clip or an image which was photographed with another camera, recorded in a different format, or edited on a computer. A sound memo cannot be added to this image since the format of the existing sound memo is incorrect.

Cannot magnify!

Cannot rotate

Incompatible WAVE format

Cannot register this image! You attempted to add a start-up image that was created with another camera, or a movie clip. Protected! Too many marks You attempted to erase a protected image or a protected movie clip. Too many images have been marked with print settings or transfer settings. Cannot process any more. You attempted to set the print settings for a nonJPEG file. (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 been recorded. Check image in playback mode.

Unselectable image Exx

Troubleshooting
Problem Camera will not operate Cause Solution Power is not turned Press the ON/OFF button for a on moment. Battery cover or CF Confirm that the battery cover and CF card slot cover are securely card slot cover is closed. open Insufficient battery Insert a fully charged battery into voltage the camera. Use the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). Poor contact Wipe the terminals with a clean between camera and dry cloth. battery terminals Mode switch is set Slide the mode switch to. to (Playback) Flash is charging Wait until the flash charges. You can press the shutter button when the indicator lights orange. CF card is full Insert a new CF card. If required, download the images to a computer and erase them from the CF card to make space. CF card is not Format CF card. formatted correctly (See Formatting CF Cards (p. 107).) If reformatting does not work, 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 program a computer ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser. File name was Set the file name or location to the changed with a file format/structure of the camera. computer or file See About File Numbers and location was changed Folder Numbers (p. 88).

Align the battery pack according to the arrows on the battery and the charger. The charge indicator will light red while the battery pack is charging. It will change to green when the charge is complete. After charging, unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket and remove the battery pack.
The battery will stop charging whenever you turn the engine off, so be sure to unplug the car battery cable from the cigarette lighter socket. Wait until the engine is running again to plug the car battery cable into the cigarette lighter socket. The car battery charger can only be used in a negative ground car. It cannot be used in a positive ground car.
Camera Care and Maintenance
Use the following procedures to clean the camera body, lens, viewfinder and LCD monitor.
Never use thinners, benzene, synthetic cleansers or water to clean the camera. These substances may distort or damage the equipment.

Camera Body

Gently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by 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 dirt. If necessary, gently wipe with a soft cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press strongly on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other problems.

Specifications

All data is based on Canons standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.
DIGITAL IXUS 500/DIGITAL IXUS 430
(W): wide angle (T): telephoto Camera Effective Pixels DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 5.0 million DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 4.0 million Image Sensor DIGITAL IXUS 500: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 5.3 million) DIGITAL IXUS 430: 1/1.8-inch CCD (Total number of pixels: Approx. 4.1 million) 7.4 (W) 22.2 (T) mm (35 mm film equivalent: 36 (W) 108 (T) mm) f/2.8 (W) f/4.9 (T) DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 4.1x (Up to approx. 12x in combination with the optical zoom) DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 3.6x (Up to approx. 11x in combination with the optical zoom) Real-image zoom viewfinder 1.5-inch, low-temperature polycrystalline silicon TFT color LCD, approx. 118,000 pixels (Picture coverrage 100%) TTL autofocus Focusing frame: 9-point AiAF/1-point AF (center) Normal AF: 46 cm (1.5 ft.) infinity Macro AF: cm (W)/cm (T) (2.0 in. 1.5 ft. (W)/1.0 1.5 ft. (T)) Mechanical shutter + electronic shutter

Optical Viewfinder LCD Monitor AF System Shooting Distance (From the front of the lens) Shutter

Shutter Speeds

15 1/2000 sec. sec. possible in long shutter mode. Slow shutter speeds of 1.3 sec. or slower operate with noise reduction.
Light Metering System Evaluative, Center-weighted average or Spot (Center) Exposure Control System Program AE Exposure Compensation 2.0 stops in 1/3-stop increments Sensitivity White Balance Built-in Flash Flash Range Auto, ISO 50/100/200/400 equivalent TTL auto, pre-set (available settings: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H) or custom Auto/Red-eye reduction auto/on/off/slow-synchro Normal: 46 cm 3.5 m (1.ft.) (W), 46 cm 2.0 m (1.5 6.6 ft.) (T) Macro: 30 cm 46 cm (1.0 1.5 ft.) (W/T) (When sensitivity is set to AUTO.) Auto/manual/stitch assist/movie High-speed: DIGITAL IXUS 500: Approx. 2.2 shots/sec. DIGITAL IXUS 430: Approx. 2.5 shots/sec. Normal: Approx. 1.5 shots/sec. (Large/Fine mode with LCD monitor off) Activates shutter after an approx. 2-sec./approx. 10sec. delay
Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting
PC-controlled Shooting Available (USB connection only. Exclusive software program is included in the camera kit.) Recording Media File Format Image Recording Format CompactFlash card (Type I) Design rule for camera file system and DPOF compliant Still images: JPEG (Exif 2.2)*1 Movies: AVI (Image data: Motion JPEG; Audio data: WAVE (monaural)) Superfine, Fine, Normal

Compression

Number of Recording Pixels
Still images: 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 DIGITAL IXUS 430 Large: 2272 x 1704 pixels Medium 1: 1600 x 1200 pixels Medium 2: 1024 x 768 pixels Small: 640 x 480 pixels Movies: DIGITAL IXUS x 480 pixels (approx. 30 sec.) 320 x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.) DIGITAL IXUS x 240 pixels (approx. 3 min.) 160 x 120 pixels (approx. 3 min.) The data in parentheses refer to the maximum movie length per shooting. ( :10 frames/sec., :15 frames/sec.) Single (histogram displayable), Index (9 thumbnail images), Magnified (approx. 10x (max.) in LCD monitor), Sound memos (up to 60 sec.) or Slide show.

Playback Modes

Direct Print Display Languages
Canon Direct Print and Bubble Jet Direct compatible, and PictBridge compliant
12 languages available for menus and messages (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Chinese and Japanese) The start-up image, start-up sound, shutter sound, operation sound and self-timer sound can be customized using the following methods: 1. Using the images and sounds recorded on a camera. 2. Using the downloaded data from your computer using the supplied software. USB (mini-B, PTP [Picture Transfer Protocol]), Audio/Video output (NTSC or PAL selectable, monaural audio)