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...., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are included in the failure of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is machine readable. • Images recorded by...
...., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are included in the failure of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. If covered, remove the film before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is machine readable. • Images recorded by...
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... • The following icons are used to indicate functions that the function is used for all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies...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 ...
... • The following icons are used to indicate functions that the function is used for all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used when shooting or viewing movies...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 ...
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...Special Effects 41 Special Modes for Other Purposes 44 P Mode 46 Shooting in This Guide 3 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 2 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 47 Image Brightness (Exposure).......47 Adjusting White ... 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 ...
...Special Effects 41 Special Modes for Other Purposes 44 P Mode 46 Shooting in This Guide 3 Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards 2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 2 Part Names and Conventions in Program AE ([P] Mode 47 Image Brightness (Exposure).......47 Adjusting White ... 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 ...
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Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 10 Attaching the Strap 10 Holding the Camera 10 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card........ 11 Setting the Date and Time 12 Display Language 14 Trying the Camera Out 14 Shooting (Smart Auto 14 Viewing 16 Accessing the Help Menu 17 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 9
Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 10 Attaching the Strap 10 Holding the Camera 10 Charging the Battery Pack 10 Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card........ 11 Setting the Date and Time 12 Display Language 14 Trying the Camera Out 14 Shooting (Smart Auto 14 Viewing 16 Accessing the Help Menu 17 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 9
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...condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). Note that use . • The charger can be used . ... lose their charge, even when they are not used in malfunction or damage to other objects. Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Doing so could result in areas with this camera (= 75). 1 Open the cover.
...condition, do not attach the charger or cord to the product. • For details on (or immediately before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). Note that use . • The charger can be used . ... lose their charge, even when they are not used in malfunction or damage to other objects. Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Doing so could result in areas with this camera (= 75). 1 Open the cover.
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...it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it is displayed. 2 Set the date and time. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories... Appendix Index 12 Remove the memory card. Terminals 3 Check the card's write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed...
...it, until it clicks, and then slowly release it is displayed. 2 Set the date and time. Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories... Appendix Index 12 Remove the memory card. Terminals 3 Check the card's write-protect tab and insert the memory card. zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed...
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... long exposures (=45) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting...
... long exposures (=45) • When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting...
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...Accessories Appendix Index 26 zzAfter displaying your finger off the movie button. Resize the subject and recompose the shot as recording stops. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is displayed with the elapsed...the top and bottom edges of camera operations will stop shooting. Shooting Movies Start shooting. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in blue will revert to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. zzOnce recording begins, take your shot, the camera will look grainy. ...
...Accessories Appendix Index 26 zzAfter displaying your finger off the movie button. Resize the subject and recompose the shot as recording stops. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is displayed with the elapsed...the top and bottom edges of camera operations will stop shooting. Shooting Movies Start shooting. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are in blue will revert to stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. zzOnce recording begins, take your shot, the camera will look grainy. ...
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... Images Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. zzPress the buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no longer be activated...
... Images Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. zzPress the buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no longer be activated...
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... image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for Choosing Resolution Based on a memory card, see "Number of image resolution, as follows. zzThe option you configured is displayed. Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size...) Still Images Choose from 5 levels of Shots per Memory Card" (=112). Postcard 3.5 x 5 in .) A3 - For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can also correct existing ...
... image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for Choosing Resolution Based on a memory card, see "Number of image resolution, as follows. zzThe option you configured is displayed. Image Customization Features Changing Image Resolution (Size...) Still Images Choose from 5 levels of Shots per Memory Card" (=112). Postcard 3.5 x 5 in .) A3 - For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can also correct existing ...
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Helpful Shooting Features Checking for the final shot. • A frame is now displayed. zzPress the button, choose [Blink Detection] on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (=112). zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you configured is displayed around people whose eyes are closed their eyes. 1 Configure ...
Helpful Shooting Features Checking for the final shot. • A frame is now displayed. zzPress the button, choose [Blink Detection] on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (=112). zzTo restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1. • When you configured is displayed around people whose eyes are closed their eyes. 1 Configure ...
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... the second condition for image display or navigation. zzPress the buttons to your conditions are no longer shown. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a memory card full of images by choosing [Select All Images in Search] in "Protecting Images" (=65), "Erasing Multiple Images at once. You can protect, erase, or print...
... the second condition for image display or navigation. zzPress the buttons to your conditions are no longer shown. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a memory card full of images by choosing [Select All Images in Search] in "Protecting Images" (=65), "Erasing Multiple Images at once. You can protect, erase, or print...
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... deactivated during playback by pressing the button. Press the button again to restore the original setting. • You can switch to single-image display from a memory card as needed. To switch to other images during slideshows. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the button. • You can return to other images...
... deactivated during playback by pressing the button. Press the button again to restore the original setting. • You can switch to single-image display from a memory card as needed. To switch to other images during slideshows. • To pause or resume slideshows, press the button. • You can return to other images...
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...first cancel protection. zzPress the button, and then choose [:] in the menu (=21). [Protected] is displayed. zzPress the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on a memory card will be erased if you can set up slideshows to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 67). zzChoose a menu item to the menu screen, press... P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 65 Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to repeat, and you format the card (=75, 76). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera's erasure function.
...first cancel protection. zzPress the button, and then choose [:] in the menu (=21). [Protected] is displayed. zzPress the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on a memory card will be erased if you can set up slideshows to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 67). zzChoose a menu item to the menu screen, press... P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 65 Protecting Images Still Images Movies Protect important images to repeat, and you format the card (=75, 76). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera's erasure function.
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... the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] (=22). • Images cannot be displayed in the original orientation. zz[Save new image?] is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. zzPress the buttons to [Off]. zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto...
... the [1] tab, and then choose [Off] (=22). • Images cannot be displayed in the original orientation. zz[Save new image?] is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. zzPress the buttons to [Off]. zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto...
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... Date and Time 73 World Clock 74 Lens Retraction Timing 74 Power-Saving Adjustment 74 Screen Brightness 75 Hiding the Start-Up Screen 75 Formatting Memory Cards 75 File Numbering 76 Date-Based Image Storage 77 Checking Certification Logos 77 Display Language 77 Adjusting Other Settings 77 Restoring Defaults 78 Before Use...
... Date and Time 73 World Clock 74 Lens Retraction Timing 74 Power-Saving Adjustment 74 Screen Brightness 75 Hiding the Start-Up Screen 75 Formatting Memory Cards 75 File Numbering 76 Date-Based Image Storage 77 Checking Certification Logos 77 Display Language 77 Adjusting Other Settings 77 Restoring Defaults 78 Before Use...
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... Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 3 Format the memory card. Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to choose [OK], and then press the button. zzTo...
... Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 3 Format the memory card. Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to choose [OK], and then press the button. zzTo...
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... stops. Image numbering is created. • Regardless of the memory card. • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by physically destroying cards. • The total card capacity indicated on a memory card. File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot...in this case, all storage regions of the option selected in folders that store up . zzFollow steps 2 - 3 in "Formatting Memory Cards" (=75) to continue with the formatting process. • Low-level formatting takes longer than the advertised capacity. Before low-level formatting...
... stops. Image numbering is created. • Regardless of the memory card. • You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by physically destroying cards. • The total card capacity indicated on a memory card. File Numbering Your shots are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot...in this case, all storage regions of the option selected in folders that store up . zzFollow steps 2 - 3 in "Formatting Memory Cards" (=75) to continue with the formatting process. • Low-level formatting takes longer than the advertised capacity. Before low-level formatting...
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...CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE*1 USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Power Memory Card Card Reader Cables Computer AC Adapter Kit ACK‑DC90 AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video System Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*3 *1 Also available for... not apply to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may no longer be liable for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is recommended. IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also ...
...CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE*1 USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Power Memory Card Card Reader Cables Computer AC Adapter Kit ACK‑DC90 AV Cable AVC-DC400 TV/Video System Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*3 *1 Also available for... not apply to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Use of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may no longer be liable for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is recommended. IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also ...
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... cable. Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode 5 Connect the power cord. zzFollow step 1 in "Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card" (=11) to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as desired. zzInsert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would... the adapter plug into a power outlet. zzWhen finished, turn the camera off . 2 Open the cover. Doing so could result in "Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card" (=11)).
... cable. Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode 5 Connect the power cord. zzFollow step 1 in "Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card" (=11) to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as desired. zzInsert the coupler facing the direction shown, just as you would... the adapter plug into a power outlet. zzWhen finished, turn the camera off . 2 Open the cover. Doing so could result in "Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card" (=11)).