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Canon 500 HS Choose [Date/Time], Access the camera menu, Change the date and time, Changing the Date and Time

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Initial Preparations

Changing the Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

Access the camera menu.

z Press the n button.

Choose [Date/Time].

zMove the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab.

zPress the opbuttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button.

Change the date and time.

zFollow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings.

z Press the n button to close the menu.

• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.

• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, p. 173), even if the camera is left off.

•Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on p. 17 to set the date and time.

Contents

Camera User Guide ENGLISH Package Contents Compatible Memory Cards Preliminary Notes and Legal Information Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Part Names and Conventions in This Guide 8 Appendix Contents: Basic Operations 1 View E Shoot/View Movies cPrint Save Safety Precautions Safety Precautions •Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited CD-ROMs Caution •Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens •Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or clothing •Avoid using, placing or storing the product in the following places: Page Initial Preparations Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Remove the cover Insert the battery Charge the battery For Inserting the Battery Open the cover Close the cover Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card lose the cover Removing the Battery Removing the Memory Card Setting the Date and Time Turn the camera on Set the date and time Set the local time zone Finish the setup process Changing the Date and Time Access the camera menu Choose [Date/Time] Change the date and time Display Language Enter Playback mode Access the setting screen Set the display language opqr Trying the Camera Out Trying the Camera Out Shoot Shooting Still Images Focus Shooting Movies Start shooting Finish shooting Viewing Browse through your images Play movies Erasing the Images Choose an image to erase Erase the image Included Software, PDF Manuals System Requirements Installing the Software and PDF Manuals Insert the CD-ROMin the computer’s CD-ROMdrive Begin the installation Install the files Saving Images to a Computer Connect the camera to the computer Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow CameraWindow Save the images to the computer Using the PDF Manuals Accessories Page Camera Basics On/Off Shutter Button Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) Press all the way down Shooting Modes Shooting Display Options FUNC. Menu n Menu Indicator Display Clock Page Smart Auto Mode Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Shooting in Smart Auto Mode Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed Still Images/Movies Still Images Movies Scene Icons Background Normal Subject People In Motion Continuous Shooting Scenes Image Stabilization Icons On-ScreenFrames Common, Convenient Features Common, Convenient Features Using the Self-Timer Configure the setting Using the Self-Timerto Avoid Camera Shake Customizing the Self-Timer Choose $ onfigure the setting Deactivating the Flash Adding the Shooting Date and Time Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Specify Tracking AF Choose a subject to focus on Using Face ID Register face information Save the settings Enter a name Enter a birthday Continue registering face information Shooting Checking and Editing Registered Information Checking Registered Face ID Information Access the [Check/Edit Info] screen Choose a person to check Check the registered information Changing the Name or Birthday Access the [Edit Profile] screen Input changes Overwriting and Adding Face Information Access the [Add Face Info] screen Choose the name of the person to overwrite Access the face info screen Choose the face info to overwrite Erasing Face Information Choose the name of the person whose face info you want to erase Access the [Face Info List] screen Choose the face info to erase Erasing Registered Information Access the [Erase Info] screen Choose the name of the person whose info you want to erase Image Customization Features Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size) Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) Red-EyeCorrection Access the [Flash Settings] screen Correcting Greenish Image Areas from Mercury Lamps Changing Movie Image Quality Image Resolution Frame Rate Details Using the Wind Filter Helpful Shooting Features Helpful Shooting Features Magnifying the Area in Focus Check the focus Checking for Closed Eyes Customizing Camera Operation Customizing Camera Operation Changing the Image Display Period After Shots Changing the Image Display Style After Shots Other Shooting Modes Specific Scenes Specific Scenes Shoot under low light (Low Light) SShoot under water (Underwater) COPY Shoot with snowy backgrounds Correcting White Balance Choose S Choose white balance Adjust the setting Making Skin Look Smoother (Smooth Skin) Applying Special Effects Applying Special Effects Shooting with a Fish-EyeLens Effect (Fish-eyeEffect) Choose an effect level Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Choose the area to keep in focus For movies, choose the movie playback speed Return to the shooting screen and shoot Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-MinuteClips) Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) Choose a color tone Shooting With a Soft Focus Effect Shooting in Monochrome Shooting with Color Accent Choose T Specify the color Specify the range of colors to keep Shooting with Color Swap Choose Y Specify the color to replace Specify the new color Specify the range of colors to replace Special Modes for Other Purposes Special Modes for Other Purposes Auto Shooting After Face Detection (Smart Shutter) Auto Shooting After Smile Detection Aim the camera at a person Using the Wink Self-Timer Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway Press the shutter button all the way down Face the camera and wink Using the Face Self-Timer Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Choose N Choose the shutter speed Check the exposure High-SpeedContinuous Shooting (High-speedBurst) Images Displayed During Playback Page Shooting Stitch Assist Images Choose x or Take the first shot Take additional shots Use the software to combine the images Shooting Various Movies Shooting Various Movies Shooting iFrame Movies Gmode Shooting in Program AE Mode (G Mode) Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Changing the Metering Method Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Color and Continuous Shooting Color and Continuous Shooting Custom White Balance Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Custom Color Continuous Shooting Mode Description Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Range and Focusing Digital Tele-Converter Changing the AF Frame Mode Face Detect Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Choose [Tracking AF] Center Recomposing Shots While the Focus is Locked Recompose the shot Shooting with Servo AF Changing the Focus Setting Shooting with the AF Lock Lock the focus Flash Shooting with the FE Lock Set the flash to h (p. 121) Lock the flash exposure Other Settings Deactivating Powered IS Playback Mode Viewing Viewing Adjust the volume Pause playback Checking People Detected in Face ID Switch to simple information display mode and check Switching Display Modes Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) Histogram Checking the Focus Access Focus Check Switch frames Zoom in or out, or view other image areas Browsing and Filtering Images Browsing and Filtering Images Choose a search condition View the image search results Viewing Movie Digest Movies Choose a movie Play the movie Viewing Individual Images in a Group Choose an image group Editing Face ID Information Choose [Overwrite] Erasing Names Image Viewing Options Image Viewing Options Viewing Slideshows Choose a slideshow transition and start playback Changing Slideshow Settings Configure the settings Auto Playback of Similar Images (Smart Shuffle) Choose Smart Shuffle Protecting Images Choosing Images Individually Choose [Select] Protect the image Selecting a Range Choose [Select Range] Choose a starting image hoose an ending image Protect the images Specifying All Images at Once Choose [Select All Images] Erasing Images Choosing Images Individually Selecting a Range hoose [Select Range] Choose images Specifying All Images at Once Rotating Images Deactivating Auto Rotation Image Categories Image Categories Organizing Images by Category (My Category) COPY Choose a category Page Page Editing Still Images Cropping Choose [Trimming] Adjust the cropping area Save as a new image and review Choose [My Colors] hoose an option Choose [i-Contrast] Correcting Red-Eye Choose [Red-EyeCorrection] Correct the image Editing Movies Save the edited movie Setting Menu Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Adjusting Basic Camera Functions Customizing Sounds Hiding Hints and Tips Screen Brightness Start-upScreen Customizing the Start-upScreen Access the [Start-upImage] screen in Playback mode Choose one of your shots Formatting Memory Cards Access the [Format] screen Choose [OK] Format the memory card Low-LevelFormatting File Numbering Date-BasedImage Storage Lens Retraction Timing Power-SavingAdjustment Access the [Power Saving] screen World Clock Specify your destination Switch to the destination time zone Date and Time Access the [Date/Time] screen Adjusting Other Settings Restoring Defaults Access the [Reset All] screen Restore default settings Accessories Tips on Using Included Accessories Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Other Accessories Waterproof Case WP-DC340L Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST HDMI Cable HTC-100 Printers Using Optional Accessories Using Optional Accessories Playback on a High-DefinitionTV Display images Control the camera with the TV remote Control the camera with the TV remote Camera Control Panel Options Shown on the TV Powering the Camera with Household Power Make sure the camera is off Insert the coupler Connect the adapter to the coupler Connect the power cord Printing Images Access the printing screen Print the image Configuring Print Settings Trimming Paper Settings Cropping Images Before Printing (Trimming) Adjust the cropping frame as needed Choosing Paper Size and Layout Before Printing Choose [Paper Settings] Choose a paper size Choose a type of paper Choose a layout Available Layout Options Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo] Choose the long and short side length Choose the printing area Printing Movie Scenes Choose a printing method Movie Printing Options Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Adding Images to the Print List via the FUNC. Menu Add the image to the print list Configuring Print Settings Print Type Date File No Clear DPOF data Setting Up Printing for Individual Images Choose [Select Images & Qty.] Specify the number of prints Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images Choose [Select Range] Configure the print settings Setting Up Printing for All Images Clearing All Images from the Print List Choose [Clear All Selections] Confirm clearing the print list Printing Images Added to the rint List (DPOF) Adding Images to a Photobook Adding Images Individually Adding All Images to a Photobook Removing All Images from a Photobook hoose [Clear All Selections] Confirm clearing the photobook Appendix Troubleshooting Troubleshooting is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (p. 56) Shots are out of focus Subjects in shots look too dark Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out Subjects are affected by red-eye (p. 70) Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available The Babies or Children icon does not display Shooting Movies Handling Precautions On-ScreenMessages On-ScreenMessages Exceeded selection limit Communication error Naming error Lens Error On-ScreenInformation Battery Level Display On-ScreenInformation Playback (Detailed Information Display) Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (p. 126) Functions and Menu Tables Functions and Menu Tables FUNC. Menu Page 4 Shooting Menu Page 3 Set up Menu Item Ref. Page 1 Playback Menu 2 Print Menu Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Index Page Index Page USA and Canada only: For CA, USA only FCC Notice Canadian Radio Interference Regulations Battery Charger CB-2LB Battery Charger CB-2LBE Disclaimer