Canon DIGITAL IXUS 500

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User Guide163 pages

Questions and Answers

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Wanda MaysJul 27, 2025
Why my Canon DIGITAL IXUS 500 will not operate?
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  Kaitlyn MckinneyJul 27, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera won't turn on, there might be several reasons: * The power might not be on. Press the ON/OFF button briefly. * The battery or CF card slot cover might be open. Ensure both are securely closed. * The battery voltage may be insufficient. Try inserting a fully charged battery or using the AC Adapter Kit ACK500 (sold separately). * There might be poor contact between the camera and battery terminals. Wipe the terminals with a clean, dry cloth.
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Audrey MitchellAug 6, 2025
What to do if my Canon DIGITAL IXUS 500 Digital Camera will not record?
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  Noah HooperAug 6, 2025
  If your Canon Digital Camera isn't recording, here are a few possible reasons and solutions: * The mode switch may be set to Playback. Slide the mode switch to the appropriate recording mode. * The flash might be charging. Wait until the flash is fully charged; the indicator light will turn orange, then press the shutter button. * The CF card may be full. Insert a new CF card, or download images to a computer and erase them from the card. * The CF card may not be formatted correctly. Format the CF card.
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Dr. Anthony SalazarAug 17, 2025
Why my Canon Digital Camera will not play back computer edited images?
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  David MartinezAug 17, 2025
  Your Canon Digital Camera might not play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer. Computer images that cannot be played back will playback if they are added to the camera using the bundled software program ZoomBrowser EX or ImageBrowser.

Summary

Read This First

Please Read

Important initial instructions and warnings before operating the camera.

Preparing the Camera

Charging the Battery Pack

Procedure for charging the camera's battery pack for the first time.

Installing the Battery Pack

Step-by-step instructions for correctly inserting the battery pack.

Installing the CF Card

Instructions for inserting the CompactFlash card into the camera's card slot.

Basic Camera Operations

Shutter Button and Menus

Operation of shutter button and accessing settings via FUNC/MENU buttons.

Shooting Modes and Techniques

Shooting in Auto Mode

Basic shooting procedure where the camera automatically sets all parameters.

Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects

Erasing and Formatting

Erasing Single Images

Procedure for deleting individual unwanted images.

Formatting CF Cards

How to initialize a CF card, erasing all data.

Computer Connectivity

Computer System Requirements

Minimum system requirements for Windows and Macintosh.

Downloading Images by Direct Transfer

Method to download images using camera operations via Direct Transfer.

Connecting Camera without Installing Software

Troubleshooting

Start by Checking This

Initial troubleshooting steps and system requirements check.

USB Driver Installation Issues (Windows)