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... Guide Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Microphone Power button Lamp Flash Speaker Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide, icons are used to indicate functions that the function is used for all supported memory cards...
... Guide Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Microphone Power button Lamp Flash Speaker Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Strap mount • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide, icons are used to indicate functions that the function is used for all supported memory cards...
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... Protecting Images 65 Erasing Images 67 Rotating Images 68 Editing Still Images 69 Setting Menu 72 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 73 Accessories 79 System Map 80 Optional Accessories 81 Using Optional Accessories..........83 Using the Software 85 Printing Images 87 Using an Eye-Fi Card 95 Appendix 97 Troubleshooting 98 On-Screen Messages 100 On-Screen Information 102 Functions and Menu Tables........104 Handling Precautions 110 Specifications 110 Index 115 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu...
... Protecting Images 65 Erasing Images 67 Rotating Images 68 Editing Still Images 69 Setting Menu 72 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 73 Accessories 79 System Map 80 Optional Accessories 81 Using Optional Accessories..........83 Using the Software 85 Printing Images 87 Using an Eye-Fi Card 95 Appendix 97 Troubleshooting 98 On-Screen Messages 100 On-Screen Information 102 Functions and Menu Tables........104 Handling Precautions 110 Specifications 110 Index 115 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu...
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... 25, 39, 52 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 32, 56 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 31, 44 zzAdd a date stamp 33 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 61 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 64 zzOn a TV 83 zzOn a computer 85 zzBrowse through images quickly 62 zzErase images 67 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 25 zzView movies (Playback Mode 61 c Print zzPrint pictures 87 Save zzSave images to a computer 86 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 5
... 25, 39, 52 zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off 32, 56 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 31, 44 zzAdd a date stamp 33 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 61 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 64 zzOn a TV 83 zzOn a computer 85 zzBrowse through images quickly 62 zzErase images 67 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 25 zzView movies (Playback Mode 61 c Print zzPrint pictures 87 Save zzSave images to a computer 86 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 5
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... shooting date or print images showing the date. zzPress the buttons to the unlocked position. Terminals 3 Check the card's write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zzPress the power button. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 4 Close the cover. zzIf the cover will not close, make sure you wish (=33). 1 Turn the camera on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery...
... shooting date or print images showing the date. zzPress the buttons to the unlocked position. Terminals 3 Check the card's write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zzPress the power button. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera. 4 Close the cover. zzIf the cover will not close, make sure you wish (=33). 1 Turn the camera on one memory card, see "Number of the arrow. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery...
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... date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to adjust the settings. zzPress the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zzFollow step 2 in about 4 hours once you turn the camera on . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 13 Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as described in step 2 and then choose [ ] by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery...
... date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to adjust the settings. zzPress the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zzFollow step 2 in about 4 hours once you turn the camera on . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 13 Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as described in step 2 and then choose [ ] by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery...
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... [Language ] on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 14 zzPress and hold the button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. zzPress the buttons to turn the camera on the [3] tab. zzThe startup screen is displayed in focus. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. Display Language Change the display...
... [Language ] on , shoot still images or movies, and then view them. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 14 zzPress and hold the button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. zzPress the buttons to turn the camera on the [3] tab. zzThe startup screen is displayed in focus. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. Display Language Change the display...
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... longer sound. For details on while the button is held down and wait, or release it and press it still. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are more likely to the subject. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Audio recording is displayed, your shots are displayed after shots (=57...
... longer sound. For details on while the button is held down and wait, or release it and press it still. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are more likely to the subject. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Audio recording is displayed, your shots are displayed after shots (=57...
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zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the button, press the buttons to start count down . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 44 zzThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at the camera. zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around...
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound is played. 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, press the button, press the buttons to start count down . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 44 zzThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at the camera. zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around...
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... to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in Focus 54 Changing the Focus Setting 54 Shooting with the AF Lock 55 Flash 55 Changing the Flash Mode 55 Shooting with the FE Lock 56 Using Eco Mode 56 Other Settings 57 Displaying Grid Lines 57 Deactivating the Digital Zoom 57 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots....... 57 Changing the IS Mode Settings 58 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix...
... to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in Focus 54 Changing the Focus Setting 54 Shooting with the AF Lock 55 Flash 55 Changing the Flash Mode 55 Shooting with the FE Lock 56 Using Eco Mode 56 Other Settings 57 Displaying Grid Lines 57 Deactivating the Digital Zoom 57 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots....... 57 Changing the IS Mode Settings 58 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix...
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... now displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 50 zzThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you are shooting. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at a plain white subject, so that look natural under the light in "Adjusting White Balance...
... now displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 50 zzThe tint of the screen changes once the white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you are shooting. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in fair weather. Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at a plain white subject, so that look natural under the light in "Adjusting White Balance...
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...you can shoot again. 2 sec., 4 sec., Displays images for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Quick Displays images only until you can deactivate it as follows. Off No image display after shooting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 57 zzPress the button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the screen for the specified time. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You...
...you can shoot again. 2 sec., 4 sec., Displays images for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Quick Displays images only until you can deactivate it as follows. Off No image display after shooting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 57 zzPress the button, choose [Digital Zoom] on the screen for the specified time. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You...
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...low-level formatting, copy images on a memory card. Image numbering is reset to 2,000 images each. zzOn the screen in this option. File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 76 Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in folders that store up . You can be numbered consecutively after the last number of "Formatting Memory Cards" (=75), press the buttons to choose...
...low-level formatting, copy images on a memory card. Image numbering is reset to 2,000 images each. zzOn the screen in this option. File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 76 Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in folders that store up . You can be numbered consecutively after the last number of "Formatting Memory Cards" (=75), press the buttons to choose...
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... USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Turn the camera on to modify the program. Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 86 zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer's USB port. zzIn the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to access CameraWindow. zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zzImages are saved, close CameraWindow, press the button to the Pictures folder...
... USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Turn the camera on to modify the program. Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 86 zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer's USB port. zzIn the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to access CameraWindow. zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zzImages are saved, close CameraWindow, press the button to the Pictures folder...
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...until camera images are off. 2 Connect the camera to the printer manual. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 87 It may be printed by connecting the camera to the printer. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. zzConnect the larger cable plug to a printer. Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can easily be cleared from images saved to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. - Easy Print Still Images...
...until camera images are off. 2 Connect the camera to the printer manual. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 87 It may be printed by connecting the camera to the printer. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. zzConnect the larger cable plug to a printer. Printing Images Still Images Movies Your shots can easily be cleared from images saved to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. - Easy Print Still Images...
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... the buttons to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. compatible printers from a photo development service can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be set up to add the date or file number, and other settings as a still image. Still Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to 998 images on a memory card and...
... the buttons to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. compatible printers from a photo development service can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be set up to add the date or file number, and other settings as a still image. Still Images Configuring Print Settings Specify the printing format, whether to 998 images on a memory card and...
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... display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating (White) Connected Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 (Animated) Transfer in normal use is permitted. When troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and computer settings. Battery power will be checked on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Camera operation may continue to transmit radio waves even when [Eye-Fi trans.] is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera. Connection...
... display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating (White) Connected Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 (Animated) Transfer in normal use is permitted. When troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and computer settings. Battery power will be checked on the [3] tab, and then press the button. Camera operation may continue to transmit radio waves even when [Eye-Fi trans.] is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera. Connection...
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... date stamp is a problem with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times. The battery pack runs out of its life. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [h] (=55). • Increase the ISO speed (=49). • Mount the camera on . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 98 Shots are out of focus. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on...
... date stamp is a problem with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times. The battery pack runs out of its life. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [h] (=55). • Increase the ISO speed (=49). • Mount the camera on . Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 98 Shots are out of focus. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on...
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... shutter button halfway. Subjects in flash shots. White dots or similar image artifacts appear in Each Shooting Mode", "FUNC. No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Recording to the memory card quickly enough. The camera's internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is displayed and shooting...
... shutter button halfway. Subjects in flash shots. White dots or similar image artifacts appear in Each Shooting Mode", "FUNC. No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Recording to the memory card quickly enough. The camera's internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is displayed and shooting...
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... full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with another camera. File Error • Correct printing (=87) may not be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on the card has been reached and the highest supported image number (9999) for images in Protect (=65), Erase (=67), Print List (=91), or Photobook Set-up * (=93). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index...
... full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with another camera. File Error • Correct printing (=87) may not be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on the card has been reached and the highest supported image number (9999) for images in Protect (=65), Erase (=67), Print List (=91), or Photobook Set-up * (=93). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index...
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... Erasing 67 Playback → Viewing Protecting 65 Image stabilization 58 Indicator 23 Infinity (focusing range 51 ISO speed 49 L Lamp 37 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 39 Long shutter (shooting mode 45 Low light (shooting mode 39 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu M Macro (focusing range 51 Magnified display 64 Memory cards 2 Recording time 112 Menu Basic operations 22 Table 104 Metering method 48 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 42 Monochrome (shooting mode 43 Movies Image...
... Erasing 67 Playback → Viewing Protecting 65 Image stabilization 58 Indicator 23 Infinity (focusing range 51 ISO speed 49 L Lamp 37 Live View Control (shooting mode)....... 39 Long shutter (shooting mode 45 Low light (shooting mode 39 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu M Macro (focusing range 51 Magnified display 64 Memory cards 2 Recording time 112 Menu Basic operations 22 Table 104 Metering method 48 Miniature effect (shooting mode).......... 42 Monochrome (shooting mode 43 Movies Image...