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    Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Camera User Guide Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories ENGLISH • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" section (=6), before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help
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    SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. Preliminary Notes and Legal Information • Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon
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    with related information (in this example, "xx" represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the "memory card". • The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is
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    White Balance 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
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    Effect (= 41) Fish-Eye Effect (= 41) Miniature Effect (= 42) Toy Camera Effect (= 43) Monochrome (= 43) zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control images to a computer 86 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    or clothing, immediately flush with water. • If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions. - Remove the plug periodically and, using a inside airplanes and medical facilities. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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    on the lens. This could lead to injury or damage the camera. • . • Unplug any battery charger used with the product battery packs near pets. Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion, resulting in product damage or fire. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and - terminals reversed. This may cause the product to malfunction. • Do not sit down with the camera damage the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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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
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    pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. 1 Insert the battery pack. zzAfter aligning the  marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    ), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 75). 1 Open the cover. zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode 2 Insert the battery pack. zzWhile pressing the battery lock in the direction of the
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    on one memory card, see "Number of Shots per Memory Card" (=112). Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack. zzOpen the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow. zzThe battery pack will pop up. Remove the memory card. zzPush the memory card in until
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    is left off. • Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as described in "Setting the Date and Time" (=12). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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    Images Trying the Camera Out Movies Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzA scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen. zzFrames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzBlack bars displayed on the top and bottom again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    the volume, press the buttons. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
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    Movies Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows. zzPress the < > button to access and in Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    (Auto Power Down)......... 19 Shutter Button 20 Shooting Display Options 20 Using the FUNC. Menu 21 Using Menus 22 Indicator Display 23 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 18
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    camera is in Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the button. Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera the camera is connected to a computer (= 86). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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    the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject moves) before the 62). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=78). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 21
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    then press the buttons to select the menu item. zzTo return to the previous screen, press the button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode 4 Choose an option. zzPress the buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process
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    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
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    35 Changing Image Resolution (Size 35 Red-Eye Correction 35 Changing Movie Image Quality 36 Helpful Shooting Features 36 Checking for Closed Eyes 36 Customizing Camera Operation 37 Deactivating the Lamp 37 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen (=28). ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    . Finish shooting. zzPress the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. zzRecording will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    range), see "Shooting Range" (=113). • To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be ELPH 160 IXUS 160 • To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Image Stabilization Icons Movies , image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    certain range to keep them in focus. However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen. • When you are background or similar areas. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    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. Zoom Factor 1 Move the zoom lever toward . zzHold the lever until zooming stops. zzZooming stops
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    button. zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a selftimer sound. zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking and the Self-Timer" (=31) to shoot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two
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    it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (=88) - Use camera DPOF print settings (=91) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website (=85) to print Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Number of Shots per Memory Card" (=112). zzPress the button, choose [ camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). • You can also correct existing images (=70). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (=112). zzPress the button standard definition • In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges shooting mode (=34). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    up to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low-light conditions with the flash. zzPress the button, choose [Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] (=22). zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [On]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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    39 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS)..... 40 Applying Special Effects 41 Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect 41 Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect 42 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect 43 Shooting in Monochrome 43 Special
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    21). 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits (Portrait) zzTake shots of people with a softening effect. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Still Images Shoot under low light
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    no frames are displayed when you press the shutter button halfway, optimal focus is still determined. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) Still Images Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake. In scenes where the flash is not fired, consecutive shots are combined
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    Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow step • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [ ]. zzA white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that to set the zoom before shooting. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. Still Images Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. B/W Sepia Blue Black and white shots. Sepia tone shots. Blue and white shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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    white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zzThe camera now enters shooting standby mode, and [Look straight at camera to available for the final shot. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    noise. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=58). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to [!] and shoot again (=55). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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    • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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
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    . • You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed. • While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 47
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    Lock the exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zz[&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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    desired option (= 21). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. AUTO 100, 200 400, 800 1600 Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting also correct existing images (=70). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    colored Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=50). Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image white balance data has been recorded. • Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    suit the shooting conditions as follows. zzPress the button, choose [AF Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (=22). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 51
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    Detects people's faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person's face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed
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    the shutter button, and then press it halfway again. • AF lock shooting is not available. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • Not available when using the self-timer (=31). Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu On Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway. Off Conserves battery power, because the camera
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    Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zzThe focus is now locked Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics camera shake. • In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter sound is finished playing. ELPH
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    allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    Image Display Period after Shots 1 Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. zzPress the button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the [4] tab, Off No image display after shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    button, or protect images (=65) by pressing the button. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Changing the IS Mode camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this case, set [IS Mode] to [Off]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    to [ ] (=36). • You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded at the same size shown before shooting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 59
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    Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast 70 Correcting Red-Eye 70 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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    zzTo start playback, press the button, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button again. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Volume Indicator 4 Adjust the volume. zzPress the buttons to adjust the volume. zzTo adjust the volume when the volume
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    image. zzAn orange frame is displayed around the selected image. zzPress the button to view the selected image in single-image display. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 62
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    Specified Conditions Movies Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to are no longer shown. 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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    Viewing Slideshows Still Images Movies Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds images matching search conditions are played. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (=75, 76). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera's erasure function. To erase them this way, first cancel protection. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    . zzPress the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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    a selection method, and then press the button. zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select
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    . Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the button to complete the setting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Using the Menu 1 Choose [Rotate]. zzPress the
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    • Image editing (=69 - 71) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Still Images Save a copy of button. zz[Save new image?] is displayed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images Red-Eye Correction]. zzPress the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [1] tab (=22). 2 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons to choose an image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in "Magnifying Images" (= 64). 4 Save as a new image and review be overwritten. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    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 Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes
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    /Time], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose an option, and then press the buttons to adjust the setting. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 73
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    the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world clock Home] time and date. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index • To conserve battery
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    in another device, you should format the card with this camera. Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. An Eye-Fi card (=95) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting an Eye-Fi
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    formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (=75)) memory card. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    the button. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. • [Video System] (=83) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (=95) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 77
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    . - [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=73), [Time Zone] (=74), [Language ] (=77), and [Video System] (=83) - Custom white balance data you have recorded (=50) - Shooting mode (=39) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    Powering the Camera with Household Power........ 84 Using the Software 85 Checking Your Computer Environment 85 Installing the Software 85 an Eye-Fi Card 95 Checking Connection Information 95 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer 96 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
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    Included Accessories Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB‑11LH*1/NB‑11L Battery Charger 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
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    of the built-in flash. IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zzHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories Interface Cable IFC-400PCU zzFor connecting the camera to a computer or printer. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    Printers zzPrinting images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=103). Black or white Yellow Yellow Black 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off. 2 Connect the camera to the TV. zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown. zzOn the camera, open the terminal
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    the Battery Pack and Memory Card" (=11)). Terminals zzMake sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Coupler Cable Port 4 Close the cover. zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Camera
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    ], and then choose the software for uninstallation. - Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the Trash. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    camera terminal ( ). zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer's USB port. For details about USB connections on the computer, refer to the computer user manual. 2 Turn the camera [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    - Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, depending on the operating system version, the software in use, camera terminal. zzConnect the larger cable plug to the printer. For other connection details, refer to the printer manual. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand red-eye. No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print. - Specify a desired image area to print (=89). - Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (= 89). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    step 1 in "Configuring Print Settings" (=88) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu 2 Choose a paper size. zzPress the buttons to choose an
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    button. 3 Choose the printing area. zzFollow step 2 in "Cropping Images before Printing" (=89) to choose the printing area. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 4 Print the image. 90
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    on Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing (=93) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure
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    service, in some cases. • [ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory card has print settings that were configured on another camera. Changing the print settings using this camera the menu screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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    from the next image. Adding Images to a Photobook Still Images Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer, where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering printed photobooks
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    Method" (=93), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 94
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    . Images are transferred by the Eye-Fi card. Refer to the card's user manual or contact the manufacturer for instructions on preparing and using cards or resolving transfer problems. • When using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind. - Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even
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    in the unlocked position. For this reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if the write-protect tab is in the locked position. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 96
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    Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting 98 On-Screen Messages 100 On-Screen Information 102 Shooting Menu 109 Handling Precautions 110 Specifications 110 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    the end of its life. Purchase a new battery pack. The lens is not retracted. • Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover, turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (=12). The battery pack is swollen. • Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any
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    • Use AE lock or spot metering 32). White dots or memory card that supports high-speed recording (=112). Playback Playback is not possible. • Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or alter the folder structure. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (=12). Memory card error (=76) • If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card (=2) and have inserted it facing the correct way (=12), contact a Canon Customer Support
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    the memory card (=75). Lens Error • This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used in dusty or sandy locations. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. A camera error was
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | User Guide - Page 102
    Display Sufficient charge Details Slightly depleted, but sufficient (Blinking red) [Charge the battery] Nearly depleted-charge the battery pack soon Depleted-charge the battery pack immediately Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    White balance (= 50) Histogram (=62) Image editing (=69 - 71) Resolution (=35), MOV (movies) Transferred via Eye‑Fi (=95) Battery : Playback time (=111) Protection (=65) Red-eye correction (=35, 70) i-Contrast (=49 buttons. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | User Guide - Page 104
    20) No Information Display OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Information Display *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 . *2 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases. *3 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode
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    White Balance (=50) -O OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ISO Speed (=49) - O - O - OO O AUTO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - 100, 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
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    Mode G *1 I PtN Basic Guide Advanced Guide Movie Quality (=36) OOO - OO - OOOOOOOOO OO - - OO OOO - - -O- -O OO - - OO - - O - - - - OOO O O O O O O O O *2 O O O O O O O Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 . *2 Synchronizes with the
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    Digital Zoom (=30, 57) On Off AF-Point Zoom (=54) On Off Servo AF (=53) On Off Continuous AF (=54) On Off Lamp Setting (=37) On Off Red-Eye Corr. (=35) On Off i-Contrast (=49) Auto Off *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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    Before Use Function Review image after shooting (=57) Shooting Mode G *1 I PtN Display Time 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
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    Lens Retract Power Saving LCD Brightness Start-up Image Ref. Page = 73 = 73 = 73 = 73 = 74 = 74 =19, 74 = 75 = 75 Item Format File Numbering Create Folder Video 61 = 63 = 64 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    (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.) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | User Guide - Page 111
    . 4.52 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 112 g (approx. 3.95 oz.; camera body only) ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Approx. 127 g (approx. 4.48 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 111 g (approx. 3.92 oz.; camera body only) Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | User Guide - Page 112
    (Widescreen) 5152x2896 3470 • The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording Time per Memory Card Image Quality Recording Time per Memory Card 16 GB 2 hr. 21 min. 58 sec. 6 hr. 44 min. 38
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    sec. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide 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
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 160 | User Guide - Page 114
    Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Rated Input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz) Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, - 40 °C (41 - 104 °F) Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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    AF lock 55 AUTO mode (shooting mode)......... 14, 25 AV cable 81, 83 B Batteries → Date/time (date/time battery) Battery charger 2, 81 Battery pack Charging 10 Eco mode 34, 56 Level 102 Power saving 19 Blink detection 36 C Camera Reset all 78 Center (AF frame mode 53 Color (white balance
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    display 64 Single-image display 16 Slideshow 64 TV display 83 W White balance (color 50 Widescreen (resolution 35 World clock 74 Wrist strap → Strap Z Zoom 15, 25, 30 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu
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    under the AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard. Disclaimer • Unauthorized reproduction of this guide is prohibited. • All measurements based on Canon testing standards. • Information subject to change without notice
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
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Setting Menu
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