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... Left button on back Down button on the camera model: ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only IXUS 165 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only ELPH 160 IXUS 160 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only • This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 illustrations and screenshots for still images, movies, or both...
... Left button on back Down button on the camera model: ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only IXUS 165 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only ELPH 160 IXUS 160 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only • This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 illustrations and screenshots for still images, movies, or both...
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...no longer displayed. • You can also change the display language by pressing the button and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are displayed in the ... language. zzOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is displayed. zzThe startup screen is displayed in focus. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply...
...no longer displayed. • You can also change the display language by pressing the button and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are displayed in the ... language. zzOnce the display language has been set, the setting screen is displayed. zzThe startup screen is displayed in focus. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply...
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...shooting. Shooting Still Images Focus. Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . Elapsed Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. zzTo zoom in and ...The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. zzOnce recording begins, take your shot, the camera will revert to stop shooting. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzPress the movie button again to the shooting screen. Before...
...shooting. Shooting Still Images Focus. Shoot. zzPress the shutter button all the way down . Elapsed Time Shooting Movies Start shooting. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. zzTo zoom in and ...The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. zzOnce recording begins, take your shot, the camera will revert to stop shooting. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in low-light conditions, the flash fires automatically. zzPress the movie button again to the shooting screen. Before...
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ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera ... displayed. Zoom Bar 3 Compose the shot. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it toward (telephoto), and to indicate image areas in focus. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move it determines the scene. Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection...
ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are in the upper right of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera ... displayed. Zoom Bar 3 Compose the shot. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it toward (telephoto), and to indicate image areas in focus. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed in and enlarge the subject, move it determines the scene. Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection...
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... camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. zzRecording will be automatically adjusted. zzPress the movie button. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of camera operations will stop shooting. zzFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that movies... focus, brightness, and colors will look grainy. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is slightly enlarged. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in blue will be recorded.
... camera beeps twice as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. zzRecording will be automatically adjusted. zzPress the movie button. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of camera operations will stop shooting. zzFrames displayed around any detected faces indicate that movies... focus, brightness, and colors will look grainy. zzPress the shutter button all the way down. zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound is slightly enlarged. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in blue will be recorded.
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...shooting movies. For details on a tripod or take other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by camera shake. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are more likely to be recorded. Still Images/Movies...]. To activate sounds again, press the button and choose [Mute] on while the button is monaural. 27 This does not indicate damage. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 • To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Shooting Range" (=113). ...
...shooting movies. For details on a tripod or take other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by camera shake. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are more likely to be recorded. Still Images/Movies...]. To activate sounds again, press the button and choose [Mute] on while the button is monaural. 27 This does not indicate damage. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 • To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the camera on the flash range, see "Shooting Range" (=113). ...
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ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Image Stabilization Icons Movies Optimal image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered) No image stabilization, ...
ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Image Stabilization Icons Movies Optimal image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered) No image stabilization, ...
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... Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x ( ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ) or 32x ( IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 ) enlargement. Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will change depending on the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward . In...
... Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x ( ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ) or 32x ( IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 ) enlargement. Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will change depending on the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward . In...
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... P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Because the camera will be shot continuously, and then be changed . 40 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) Still Images Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) zzBright, natural-colored shots of the screen... S hoot with minimal camera and subject shake. In scenes where the flash is not fired. zzWhen the icon is still determined. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod, shoot in "Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot.
... P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • Because the camera will be shot continuously, and then be changed . 40 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) Still Images Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) zzBright, natural-colored shots of the screen... S hoot with minimal camera and subject shake. In scenes where the flash is not fired. zzWhen the icon is still determined. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod, shoot in "Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot.
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... Menu Accessories Appendix Index 45 In this case, set the flash to shoot long exposures. zzPress the shutter button halfway to prevent camera shake. 1 Choose [N]. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed. 4 Shoot. •...
... Menu Accessories Appendix Index 45 In this case, set the flash to shoot long exposures. zzPress the shutter button halfway to prevent camera shake. 1 Choose [N]. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed. 4 Shoot. •...
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... Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu [ ] Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. • In [Z] mode...
... Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu [ ] Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. • In [Z] mode...
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... the way images are not changed. Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to hold it still. Off Detailed 1 Set [Display Time] to [Off]. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. Note that the settings of shooting. Continuous Shoot Only* Off Optimal image...
... the way images are not changed. Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to hold it still. Off Detailed 1 Set [Display Time] to [Off]. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access the setting screen. Note that the settings of shooting. Continuous Shoot Only* Off Optimal image...
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... subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can also set to [ ] (=36). • You can choose not to reduce significant camera shake. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects...
... subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can also set to [ ] (=36). • You can choose not to reduce significant camera shake. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects...
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... because you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to keep it in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Try warming the battery pack a little by putting it still. Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (=60...Time] setting (=12). • Date stamps are deactivated. • Try shooting with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to secure the camera (=58). Purchase a new battery pack. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed...
... because you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other measures to keep it in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Try warming the battery pack a little by putting it still. Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode (=60...Time] setting (=12). • Date stamps are deactivated. • Try shooting with a cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to secure the camera (=58). Purchase a new battery pack. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed...
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...) Movie quality (= 36) Remaining time (= 112) Digital zoom magnification (= 30) AF frame (=51), Spot AE point frame (= 48) Focusing range (=51), AF lock (= 55) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 IS mode icon (= 28) Shooting mode (=104), Scene icon (=28) Flash mode (=32, 55) Red-eye correction (= 35) Date stamp (= 33) ISO speed (=49...
...) Movie quality (= 36) Remaining time (= 112) Digital zoom magnification (= 30) AF frame (=51), Spot AE point frame (= 48) Focusing range (=51), AF lock (= 55) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 IS mode icon (= 28) Shooting mode (=104), Scene icon (=28) Flash mode (=32, 55) Red-eye correction (= 35) Date stamp (= 33) ISO speed (=49...
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... - OOO - - - - OO OOO Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 . *2 Available only for ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 .
... - OOO - - - - OO OOO Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 . *2 Available only for ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 .
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...cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from the camera, and store it from forming on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 20 million pixels ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 12x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 54.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) - 300 (T) mm) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 8x zoom: 5.0 ...output (monaural) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 99.6 x 57.6 x 22.6 mm (3.92 x 2.27 x 0.89 in.) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm (3.75 x 2.14 x 0.87 in a plastic bag or...
...cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from the camera, and store it from forming on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 20 million pixels ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 12x zoom: 4.5 (W) - 54.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) - 300 (T) mm) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 8x zoom: 5.0 ...output (monaural) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 99.6 x 57.6 x 22.6 mm (3.92 x 2.27 x 0.89 in.) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm (3.75 x 2.14 x 0.87 in a plastic bag or...
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...that can be taken is based on CIPA Guidelines) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Approx. 141 g (approx. 4.97 oz.; camera body only) ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Approx. 127 g (approx. 4.48 oz.; Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Number of Shots Approx. 200 Eco Mode On Approx...card) Approx. 124 g (approx. 4.37 oz.; camera body only) IXUS 165 Approx. 128 g (approx. 4.52 oz.; camera body only) Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 25 - 1200 mm IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 28 - 896 mm • Represents the combined focal length of ...
...that can be taken is based on CIPA Guidelines) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Approx. 141 g (approx. 4.97 oz.; camera body only) ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Approx. 127 g (approx. 4.48 oz.; Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Number of Shots Approx. 200 Eco Mode On Approx...card) Approx. 124 g (approx. 4.37 oz.; camera body only) IXUS 165 Approx. 128 g (approx. 4.52 oz.; camera body only) Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 25 - 1200 mm IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 28 - 896 mm • Represents the combined focal length of ...
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... Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Aperture f/number ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 f/3.6 / f/10 (W), f/7.0 / f/20 (T) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 f/3.2 / f/9.0 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T) 113 infinity * Not available in some shooting modes. IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Shooting Mode Focusing Range - infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) - infinity Other modes e* 1 - 50 cm (0.4 in . - 1.6 ft.) - infinity * Not...
... Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Aperture f/number ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 f/3.6 / f/10 (W), f/7.0 / f/20 (T) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 f/3.2 / f/9.0 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T) 113 infinity * Not available in some shooting modes. IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Shooting Mode Focusing Range - infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) - infinity Other modes e* 1 - 50 cm (0.4 in . - 1.6 ft.) - infinity * Not...