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Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions" (=13) section, before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click buttons - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 2
ç Contents 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Battery Pack NB-6LH Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Wrist Strap Getting Started • A memory card is not included (=3). Warranty - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 3
cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. About Eye-Fi Cards This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including wireless transfer). In case - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 4
purchase. In case of camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely highprecision manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet design specifications, in rare - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 5
5 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Microphone Lens Strap mount Power button Shutter button Mode dial Flash Speaker Lamp Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover DC coupler terminal cover - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 6
6 Screen (LCD monitor) / button Movie button button DIGITAL terminal / Up button / / Left button Control dial FUNC./SET button / Right button / Down - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 7
choose setting items, switch images, and perform other operations. Most of these operations are also possible with the buttons. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons. Up button on back Left button on back Right button on back Down - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 8
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 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 9
Table of Contents Package Contents 2 Compatible Memory Cards.....3 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information 4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide......5 Table of Contents 9 Common Camera Operations 11 Safety Precautions 13 2 Auto Mode 49 Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings 50 Common - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 10
Menu 168 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 8 Accessories 183 System Map 184 Optional Accessories..........186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software 193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye-Fi Card.........216 9 Appendix 219 Troubleshooting 220 On-Screen Messages.........226 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 11
ç Contents 11 Common Camera Operations 4 Shoot zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode 50 Shooting people well I Portraits (= 80) P Against Snow (= 81) Matching specific scenes Low Light (= 81) t Fireworks (= 81) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 85) Poster Effect (= 85) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 12
51 zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer 61, 82 zzAdd a date stamp 64 1 View zzView images (Playback Mode 130 zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow 194 zzBrowse through images quickly 135 zzErase images 149 E Shoot/View Movies zzShoot movies 50 zzView movies (Playback Mode 130 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 13
damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the asphyxiation. Date/time battery (if removable): Dangerous if swallowed. If this occurs, contact a doctor immediately. • Use only recommended power sources. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 14
camera interior, immediately turn the camera off and remove the battery pack/batteries. If the battery charger (for cameras that use one) becomes wet, unplug it from the outlet and consult your camera retailer or a Canon Customer Support . Do not use if the power cord or plug are damaged, - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 15
. This could cause injury and damage the surroundings. In the event that a battery pack leaks and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing, immediately flush with water. • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 16
ç Contents 16 These could cause leakage, overheating or an explosion of the battery pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts. • On cameras that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure your finger is out of the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 17
with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • If your camera is used with a battery charger, keep the charger unplugged when not in use. When charging the battery pack, do not leave it covered with a cloth or put other objects on it. Leaving the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 18
ç Contents 18 • Do not attach any hard objects to the camera. Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 19
ç Contents 19 Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 20 Trying the Camera Out........31 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 20
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 20 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Attach the strap. zzThread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 21
around your wrist. zzWhen shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. If you have raised the flash, do not rest your fingers on it. Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 22
ç Chapter Contents 22 CB-2LY CB-2LYE 2 Charge the battery pack. zzCB-2LY: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). zzCB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet. zzThe charging lamp turns orange and charging begins. zzWhen - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 23
The charger can be used in areas with 100 - 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage the battery pack. Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 24
locked into the correct position. Always confirm that the battery pack is facing the right way and locks when inserted. 4 Insert the memory card. zzInsert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. zzMake sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 25
on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see "Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=257). 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. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 26
, and then slowly release it. zzThe memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 27
when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. zzTo turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 28
2 and then choose [ ] by pressing the buttons or turning the dial. Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. 1 Access the camera menu. zzPress the button. 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. zzPress the buttons or turn the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 29
settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera's built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed. • The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =186 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 30
. • The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the button before you press the button. In this case, press the button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2. • You can also change the display language by pressing the button and choosing - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 31
these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them. Shooting (Smart Auto) For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the power - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 32
zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. zzIf - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 33
still until the shutter sound ends. zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. zzBlack bars displayed on the top - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 34
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 34 Finish shooting. zzPress the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops. Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. zzYour last shot is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 35
press the button again. zzPlayback now begins, and after the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed. zzTo adjust the volume, press the buttons. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 36
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 36 Erasing the Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. 1 Choose an image to erase. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. zzPress - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 37
ç Contents 37 Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes shooting and playback options On/Off 38 Shutter Button 40 Shooting Modes 41 Shooting Display Options 42 Using the FUNC. Menu.......43 Using Menus 45 Indicator Display 47 Clock - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 38
/Off ç Chapter Contents 38 Shooting Mode zzPress the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zzTo turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode zzPress the button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zzTo turn the camera off, press the button - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 39
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 39 Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) As a way to conserve battery power, the camera automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 40
way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations shoot without initially pressing the shutter button halfway. • Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes, and images will be blurry if you move the camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 41
94, 123). Auto Mode Fully automatic shooting, with camera-determined settings (=31, 50). Special Scene Mode Shoot with optimal settings for specific scenes (=80). Creative Filters Mode Add a variety of effects to images when shooting (=84). Movie Mode For shooting movies (= 92). You can also - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 42
Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night display function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed. -screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images. • For playback display options, see "Switching Display Modes" - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 43
the FUNC. Menu Configure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows. Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (=239 - 242) or playback mode (=254). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zzPress the button. Options Menu Items 2 Choose a menu item. zzPress the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 44
before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=182). - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 45
ç Chapter Contents 45 Configure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows. Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (=245 - 254). 1 Access - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 46
the button to return to the screen displayed before you pressed the button in step 1. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera's default settings (=182). - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 47
(=196), or display off (=39, 174) Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or shooting long exposures (=124, 126) • 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 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 48
the clock function, it will switch to vertical display. Press the buttons or turn the dial to change the display color. zzPress the button again to cancel the clock display. • When the camera is off, press and hold the button, then press the power button to display the clock - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 49
ç Contents 49 2 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings..........50 Common, Convenient Features 59 Image Customization Features 66 Helpful Shooting Features 71 Customizing Camera Operation 74 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 50
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Shooting (Smart Auto) Movies 1 Turn the camera on. zzPress the power button. zzThe startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. zzSet - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 51
away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zzPress the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. zzSeveral AF - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 52
still until the shutter sound ends. zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. zzBlack bars displayed on the top - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 53
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. Still Images/Movies • If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 54
icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. • Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is displayed, your previous shot - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 55
away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. • Audio is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 56
- *1 Not displayed for movies. *2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in [G] mode (=94) if the scene icon does not match actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 57
IS) Image stabilization for still images when panning* Image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered IS) Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS) No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 58
subject movement, only the white frame will remain on the screen. • When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF). • Try shooting in [G] mode (=94) if no - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 59
Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 64x enlargement. Zoom the screen. 2 Move the zoom lever toward again. zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the subject. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 60
will not be available at some resolution settings (=67), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1. • Zoomed images may look grainy under some resolution settings (=67) and zoom factors. In this case, the zoom factor is shown in blue. • Focal length when optical and digital - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 61
Images Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose []] (either press the buttons or turn - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 62
(The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zzTo cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zzTo restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1. Still Images Movies Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 63
dial to choose a value, and then press the button. zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is displayed. zzFollow step 2 in "Using the SelfTimer" (=61) to shoot. • For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 64
when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) Adding a Date Stamp Still Images The camera can add the shooting date to - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 65
can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (=199) - Use camera DPOF print settings (=207) to print - Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print (= 193) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 66
option (=43). zzOnce the setting is complete, the screen aspect ratio will be updated. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose 5 x 7-inch or postcard sizes. Native aspect ratio of the camera screen, also used for display on standard-definition televisions or similar display - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 67
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see "Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (= 257). zzPress the button, choose [ ] in Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images) A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.) zz[ ]: For e-mailing images. A3 - A5 (11.7 x 16.5 - 5.8 x 8.3 in.) 5 x 7 in. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 68
. zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off]. • Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes (if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for example). - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 69
guidelines on the maximum movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, see "Recording Time per Memory Card" (= 258). zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the x 720 640 x 480 Frame Rate 25 fps 30 fps Details For shooting in HD For shooting in standard definition - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 70
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 70 • In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. Using the Wind Filter Movies Distorted audio caused by - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 71
Features Still Images Displaying Grid Lines Movies Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. zzPress the button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 45). zzOnce the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 72
button halfway, which will enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 1 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose [AF-Point Zoom] on will not be magnified when you press the shutter button halfway if a face was not detected, if the person is too close to the camera and - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 73
will not magnify when using the digital zoom (=59) or Tracking AF (=112). Checking for Closed Eyes Still Images [ ] is displayed when the camera the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 45). 2 Shoot. zz[ ] flashes when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. zzTo restore the original - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 74
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 74 Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see "Using Menus" (=45). Still Images Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 75
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 75 Still Images Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp You can deactivate the red-eye reduction lamp that lights up to reduce red-eye when the flash is used in low-light shots. 1 Access the [Flash Settings] screen. zzPress the button, choose [Flash Settings] - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 76
long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the 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, and then press the button (= 45 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 77
set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed. • By pressing the button while an image is displayed after shooting, you can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info] on the [4] tab are not changed. You can also erase images by - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 78
ç Contents 78 3 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control 79 Specific Scenes 80 Special Modes for Other Purposes 82 Image Effects ( - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 79
to choose a setting item, and then press the buttons or turn the dial to adjust the value as you watch the screen. zzPress the button. 3 Shoot. For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker images, adjust it to the left. For more vivid images, adjust the level - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 80
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 80 Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Enter [K] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [K]. 2 Choose a shooting mode. zzPress the button, choose [I] in the menu, and - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 81
-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) zzVivid shots of fireworks. • In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 82
camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area (=111). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Specific Scenes" - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 83
you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later. • To change the number of shots, after choosing [ ] in step 1, press the button, choose the number of shots - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 84
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 84 Image Effects (Creative Filters) Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Choose a shooting mode. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose a shooting mode (= 43). 3 Shoot. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 85
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 85 Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) zzShots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) zzShots that resemble an old poster or illustration. • - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 86
an effect level (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. zzA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 87
not recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow steps 1 - 2 in "Image Effects (Creative Filters)" (=84) and choose [ ]. zzA white frame is displayed, indicating the image area that will not be blurred. 2 Choose the area to keep in focus. zzPress the button. zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame, and - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 88
then choose the speed by pressing the buttons or turning the dial. 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot. zzPress the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 89
vertically will change the orientation of the frame. • Movie image quality is [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ] and [ ] at an aspect ratio of [ ] (=66). These quality settings cannot be changed. Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 90
, choose a color tone (either press the buttons or turn the dial), and then press the button again. zzA preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. Black and white shots. Sepia tone shots. Blue and white shots. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 91
Mode ç Chapter Contents 91 Still Images Movies Shoot without activating camera sounds, the flash, or lamp as follows. Use this mode where camera sounds, the flash, and lights are prohibited. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [ ]. 2 Shoot. • In [ ] mode, even playback sounds are muted - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 92
bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded. 2 Configure the settings to suit the movie (=233 - 252). 3 Shoot. zzPress the movie button. zzTo stop movie recording, press the movie button again. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 93
ç Chapter Contents 93 Movies Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting Before shooting, you can lock the exposure or change it in 1/3- stop increments within a range of -2 to +2. 1 Lock the exposure. zzAfter releasing the shutter button, press the button to lock the exposure - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 94
ç Contents 94 4 P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure • Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [G], make sure - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 95
to [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (=96 - 122), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=99) or activating the flash (if - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 96
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 96 Image Brightness (Exposure) Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) Still Images The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3stop increments, in a range of -2 to +2. zzPress the button. As you watch the screen, turn the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 97
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. zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 98
exposure to match the shooting conditions. Center Weighted Avg. Determines the average brightness of light across the entire image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area as more important. Spot Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame), displayed in the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 99
set ISO speed when the camera is set to [ ], press the shutter button halfway. • Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess, there may be a greater risk of subject blurriness in some shooting conditions. • Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 100
) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better. zzPress the button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Auto] (= 45). zzOnce - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 101
colored fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-white fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent H For shooting under colored fluorescent daylight lighting. fluorescent and similarly Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=102 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 102
, adjust white balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. zzFollow the steps in "Adjusting White Balance" (=101) to choose [ ]. zzAim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 103
103 Still Images Movies Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Change image color tones as desired, such as converting images to sepia or black and white. zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=43). zzThe option you configured is now displayed. My - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 104
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 104 • White balance (=101) cannot be set in [ ] or [ ] modes. • With [ ] and [ ] modes, colors other than people's skin tone may change. These settings may not produce the expected results with some skin tones. Still Images Movies Custom Color Choose the desired - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 105
. Mode W Continuous Continuous Shooting AF* Description Continuous shooting, with the focus and exposure determined when you press the shutter button halfway. Continuous shooting and focusing. [AF Frame] is set to [Center] and cannot be changed. * In [t] mode (=81), manual focus mode (=108), or - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 106
self-timer (=61) or [Blink Detection] (=73). • Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the zoom position. • As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down. • Shooting may slow down if the flash fires. • Continuous - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 107
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 107 Shooting Range and Focusing Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) Still Images To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see "Shooting Range" (= 259). zzPress the button, choose [e] (either press the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 108
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 108 Still Images Movies Shooting in Manual Focus Mode When focusing is not possible in AF mode, use manual focus. You can specify the general focal position and then press the shutter button halfway to have the camera determine the optimal focal position near the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 109
digital zoom (=59) or digital tele-converter (=109), or when using a TV as a display (=189), but the magnified display will not appear. • To focus more accurately, try attaching the camera to a tripod to stabilize it. • To hide the magnified display area, press the button and set [MF-Point - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 110
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 110 • The digital tele-converter cannot be used with digital zoom (=59) or AF-point zoom (=72). • The respective focal lengths when using [1.6x] and [2.0x] are 44.8 - 716.8 mm and 56.0 - 896.0 mm (35mm film equivalent). • The shutter speed - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 111
digital tele-converter (=109), and in manual focus mode (=108). • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera displayed around other detected faces. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 112
may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces. • No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zzFollow the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 113
beeps and [ ] is displayed. Even if the subject moves, the camera will continue to track the subject within a certain range. zzIf no subject is detected, [ ] is displayed. zzTo cancel tracking, press the button again. 3 Shoot. zzPress the shutter button halfway. [ ] changes to a blue [ ], which - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 114
too closely. • [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available. • [e] is not available. • The camera can detect subjects even if you least one second. Still Images Shooting with Servo AF This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the camera continues to focus on the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 115
in orange. Release 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 (=61). Changing the Focus Setting Still Images You can change default camera operation of - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 116
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 116 Still Images Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway, press - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 117
ç Contents Flash ç Chapter Contents 117 Changing the Flash Mode Still Images You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see "Flash Range" (=258). 1 Lift the flash. 2 Configure the setting. zzPress the button, choose a flash mode (either - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 118
on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake. Additionally, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=122). • In [Z] mode, even after the flash fires, ensure that the main subject does not move until the shutter - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 119
setting is complete, [X] is displayed. • When there is a risk of overexposure, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed or aperture value during the flash shots to reduce washed-out highlights and shoot at optimal exposure. However, you can deactivate automatic adjustment of the shutter - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 120
[h] (=117). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [ ] is no longer displayed. 3 Compose the shot and shoot. zzAfter one - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 121
from two compression ratios, [ ] (Super Fine) and [ ] (Fine), as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each compression ratio can fit on a memory card, see "Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card" (=257). zzPress the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=43). - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 122
option (=45). Continuous Shoot Only* Off Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically shooting. Deactivates image stabilization. * The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 123
ç Contents 123 5 Tv, Av, and M Mode Take smarter, more sophisticated shots • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera as set to the respective mode. Specific Shutter Speeds ([Tv] Mode 124 Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode 125 Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode 126 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 124
124 Specific Shutter Speeds Still Images ([Tv] Mode) Set your preferred shutter speed before shooting as follows. The camera automatically If you specify a faster speed, the camera will automatically reset the speed to 1/2000 second before shooting. • Orange display of aperture values when - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 125
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 125 Still Images Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode) Set your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value. For details on available aperture values, see "Aperture" (=260). 1 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 126
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 126 Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see " - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 127
adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings. • [D]: Manual • Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method (=98). - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 128
[4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Output]. • You can set the flash level in [M] or [B] mode by accessing MENU (=45) and choosing [4] tab > [Flash Settings] > [Flash Mode] > [Manual]. • You can also access the [Flash Settings] MENU screen by pressing the button and then the button. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 129
129 6 Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras. Viewing 130 Rotating Images 153 Browsing and Filtering Tagging Images as - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 130
ç Contents Viewing ç Chapter Contents 130 Still Images Movies After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zzPress the button. zzYour last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 131
mode, turn the dial to browse through images. zzTo return to single-image display, press the button. zzTo browse images grouped by shooting date, press the buttons in Scroll Display mode. zzMovies are identified by a [ ] icon. To play movies, go to step 3. 3 Play movies. zzTo start - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 132
Pause playback. zzTo pause or resume playback, press the button. zzAfter the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. • To deactivate Scroll Display, press the button, choose [Scroll Display] on the [1] tab - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 133
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 133 Still Images Switching Display Modes Movies Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see "Playback (Detailed Information Display)" (=231). No Information Display - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 134
ç Contents Histogram High Dark Low Bright ç Chapter Contents 134 Still Images Movies zzThe graph in detailed information display (=133) is a histogram showing the distribution of brightness in the image. The horizontal axis represents the degree of brightness, and the vertical axis, how much - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 135
images you are looking for. 1 Display images in an index. zzMove the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zzTo display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward . Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 136
on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (=143) or delete (=149) these images all at once. People Displays images with detected faces. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Favorites Displays - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 137
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 137 • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available. • To show or hide information, press the button in step 2. • Options for viewing the images found (in step 2) include "Navigating through Images - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 138
Chapter Contents 138 Image Viewing Options Magnifying Images Still Images Approximate Position of Displayed Area 1 Magnify an image. zzMoving the zoom lever toward will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zzTo zoom out - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 139
Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Choose a slideshow transition and start playback. zzPress the button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option (=43). zzThe slideshow will start after [Loading image] is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 140
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 140 Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab (=45). 2 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 141
four images that you may wish to view. After you choose to view one of those images, the camera offers four more images. This is an enjoyable way to play back images in an unexpected order. Try this feature after you have taken many - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 142
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 142 • Only still images shot with this camera are played back using Smart Shuffle. • Smart Shuffle is not available in the following cases: - There are less than 50 shots taken with this camera - An unsupported image is currently displayed - Images are shown in - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 143
protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (=176, 178). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera's erasure function. To erase them this way, first cancel protection. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 144
ç Contents Using the Menu ç Chapter Contents 144 1 Access the setting screen. zzPress the button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab (= 45). 2 Choose a selection method. zzChoose a menu item and an option as desired (=45). zzTo return to the menu screen, press the button. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 145
the image. zzPress the button. A confirmation message is displayed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 146
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 146 Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zzFollowing step 2 in "Using the Menu" (=144), choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose a starting image. zzPress the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 147
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 147 zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and then press the button. zzImages before the first image cannot be selected as the last image. 4 Protect the images. zzPress the button to choose [Protect], and then press the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 148
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 148 Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images]. zzFollowing step 2 in "Using the Menu" (=144), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. 2 Protect the images. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Protect], and then - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 149
ç Contents Erasing Images ç Chapter Contents 149 Still Images Movies You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (=143) cannot be erased. 1 Choose an image to erase. zzPress the buttons - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 150
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 150 Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images (=143) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method 1 Access the setting screen. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 151
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 151 Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zzFollowing step 2 in "Choosing a Selection Method" (=150), choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image. zzOnce you choose an image following step 2 in "Choosing Images Individually" (=145), [ ] is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 152
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 152 Selecting a Range 1 Choose [Select Range]. zzFollowing step 2 in "Choosing a Selection Method" (=150), choose [Select Range] and press the button. 2 Choose images. zzFollow steps 2 - 3 in "Selecting a Range" (=146) to specify images. 3 Erase the images. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 153
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 153 Still Images Rotating Images Movies Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [\]. zzPress the button, and then choose [\] in the menu (= 43). 2 Rotate the image. zzPress the or button, depending on the desired direction - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 154
automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation. zzPress the button, choose [Auto Rotate] on when you set [Auto Rotate] to [Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation. • In Smart Shuffle (=141) mode, - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 155
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 155 Still Images Movies Tagging Images as Favorites You can organize images by tagging them as favorites. By choosing a category in filtered playback, you can restrict the following operations to all of those images. • Viewing (=130), Viewing Slideshows (=139), - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 156
dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. • Images will not be tagged as favorites if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. • Favorite images will have a three-star rating ( ) when transferred to computers running Windows - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 157
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 157 Editing Still Images • Image editing (=157 - 164) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Still Images 1 Choose [Resize]. zzPress the button and choose [Resize] on the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 158
. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. zzThe image is now saved as a new file. 5 Review the new image. zzPress the button. [Display new image?] is displayed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [Yes], and then press - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 159
ç Contents Cropping ç Chapter Contents 159 Still Images You can specify a portion of an image to save as a separate image file. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zzPress the button, and then choose [Cropping] on the [1] tab (=45). 2 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 160
. To crop the image based on this frame, turn the dial to switch to the other frame. zzPress the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images" (=158). • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ ] (=67) or resized to [ ] (=157 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 161
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 161 • Images supported for cropping will have the same aspect ratio after cropping. • Cropped images will have a lower resolution than uncropped images. Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) Still Images You can adjust image colors and then save the edited image - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 162
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 162 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images" (=158). • Image quality of pictures you repeatedly edit this way will be a little lower each time, and you may not be able to obtain the desired color. • The color of images edited - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 163
an option. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images" (=158). • For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause images to appear grainy. • Images may look - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 164
the button. zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around Images" (=138). 4 Save as a new image and review. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 165
the end of the movie by choosing [ ]. zzIf you move [ ] to a position other than a [ ] mark, in [ ] the portion before the nearest [ ] mark on the left will be cut, while in [ ] the portion after the nearest [ ] mark on the right - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 166
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 166 3 Review the edited movie. zzPress the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button. The edited movie is now played. zzTo edit the movie again, repeat - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 167
movie with the cut one, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original movie will be erased. • If the memory card lacks sufficient space, only [Overwrite] will be available. • Movies may not be saved if the battery pack runs out while saving is in progress. • When editing movies, you - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 168
ç Contents 168 7 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 169 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 169
volume with the buttons, as needed. • Sound settings cannot be changed in [ ] mode (=91). Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zzChoose [Volume], and then press the button. zzChoose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 170
Contents 170 Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (=43) or MENU (=45) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zzChoose [Date/Time - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 171
World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 172
to choose [ World], and then press the button. zz[ ] is now shown on the shooting screen (=229). • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (=28) will automatically update your [ Home] time and date. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 173
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 173 Using Eco Mode This function 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 setting. zzChoose [Eco Mode], and then choose [On]. zz[ ] is now shown - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 174
timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (= 39). zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press the button. zzAfter choosing an item, press the buttons to adjust it as needed. • To conserve battery power, you should normally - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 175
one second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display. (This will override the [LCD Brightness ] setting on the [3] tab.) To restore the original brightness, press and hold the button again for at least one second or restart the camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 176
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 (=216) contains software on the card itself. Before formatting an Eye-Fi - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 177
] is displayed. Press the button. • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 178
ç Chapter Contents 178 Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 179
may be numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted (=176)) memory card. • Refer to "Software Instruction Manual" (=193) for information on the card folder structure and image formats. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 180
in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. zzChoose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. zzImages will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date. Metric / Non-Metric Display Change the unit of measurement - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 181
Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the camera packaging, or on the camera body. zzChoose [Certification Logo Display], and then press the button. Display - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 182
Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zzChoose [Reset All], functions are not restored to default settings. - [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=170), [Language ] (=181), [Time Zone] (=171), and [Video - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 183
183 8 Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map 184 Optional Accessories.......186 Using Optional Accessories 189 Using the Software............193 Printing Images 199 Using an Eye-Fi Card........216 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 184
Contents Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB-6LH*1 Battery Charger CB-2LY/2LYE*1 184 USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2 Power Memory Card Card Reader Cables Windows/ Macintosh Computer AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST TV/Video System Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 185
by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you may request such repairs on a chargeable basis. Note that - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 186
NB6LH AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 zzFor powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the camera to a printer or computer. Cannot be used to charge the battery pack in the camera. • The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 187
battery pack. • Battery Pack NB-6L is also supported. Flash Unit High-Power Flash HF-DC2 zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash. High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be used. Other Accessories Interface Cable IFC400PCU zzFor connecting the camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 188
ç Contents Printers ç Chapter Contents 188 Canon-Brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers zzPrinting images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridgecompatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 189
how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=231). Yellow Yellow White Red Red White 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 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 190
are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) zzWhen finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable. • Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the video output format, press - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 191
Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Terminals 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Insert the coupler. zzFollow step 2 in "Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 192
adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired. zzWhen finished, turn the camera off and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 193
download from the Canon website is introduced below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer. Software After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it, you can do the following things on your computer. CameraWindow zzImport images and change camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 194
OS X 10.7 Mac OS X 10.8 • Check the Canon website for the latest system requirements, including supported OS versions. Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration. 1 Download the software. zzWith a computer connected to the Internet, access http - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 195
195 2 Install the software. zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software, you can update to the latest version, and download new functions via the Internet (some software excluded). • The first time you connect the camera to the computer, drivers will - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 196
orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the 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 on to access CameraWindow. zzPress the button to - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 197
197 zzFor Windows, follow the steps introduced below. zzIn the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to modify the program. zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. CameraWindow zzDouble-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. zzClick [Import Images from - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 198
the cable. zzFor instructions on viewing images on a computer, refer to "Software Instruction Manual" (= 193). • In Windows 7, if the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ ] icon in the taskbar. • To start CameraWindow in Windows Vista or XP, click [Downloads Images From Canon Camera - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 199
. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information. Easy Print Still Images Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer (sold separately) with the USB cable. 1 Make sure the camera and printer are off. 2 Connect the camera to the printer. zzOpen - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 200
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 200 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. zzPress the button to turn the camera on. 5 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial is finished. zzWhen you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 201
1 Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added. Prints images with the file number added. Prints images with both the date and file number added. - Matches current printer settings. - Uses information from the time of shooting to print under optimal settings. Corrects red-eye - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 202
ç Contents Cropping - Paper Settings - ç Chapter Contents 202 Specify a desired image area to print (=202). Specify the paper size, layout, and other details (= 203). Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 203
(=200) to print. • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zzAfter following step - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 204
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 204 3 Choose a type of paper. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Choose a layout. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an option. zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the buttons - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 205
ç Contents Printing ID Photos ç Chapter Contents 205 Still Images 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zzFollowing steps 1 - 4 in "Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing" (=203 - 204), choose [ID Photo] and press the button. 2 Choose the long and short side length. zzPress the buttons or - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 206
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 206 Movies Printing Movie Scenes 1 Access the printing screen. zzFollow steps 1 - 6 in "Easy Print" (=199 - 200) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [c], and then press the button. The - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 207
prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Still - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 208
are printed with the shooting date. Off - On 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 may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 209
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 209 Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. zzPress the button, choose [Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab, and then press the button. 2 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 210
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 210 3 Specify the number of prints. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to specify the number of prints (up to 99). zzTo set up printing for other images and specify the number of prints, repeat steps 2 - 3. zzPrinting quantity cannot be specified for - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 211
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 211 Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images zzFollowing step 1 in "Setting Up Printing for Individual Images" (=209), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 212
the Print List (DPOF) zzWhen images have been added to the print list (=207 - 211), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer. Press the buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the button to print the images in the print - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 213
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 may overwrite all previous settings. • After importing images to your computer, also refer to "Software Instruction Manual" (=193) and - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 214
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 214 Still Images Adding Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zzFollowing the procedure in "Choosing a Selection Method" (=213), choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose an image, and - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 215
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 215 Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook zzFollowing the procedure in "Choosing a Selection Method" (=214), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zzPress the buttons or turn the dial to choose [OK], and then press the button. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 216
to the card's user manual. - Poor Eye-Fi connections may cause image transfer to take a long time, and transfer may be interrupted in some cases. - Eye-Fi cards may become hot, due to their transfer functions. - Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use. - Camera operation may become - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 217
*2 *1 Power saving (=39) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera. Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the card. Images labeled with a [ ] icon have been transferred. Checking Connection Information Check the access point SSID used - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 218
Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. Choose [Disable] in [Eye-Fi trans.]. zzPress the • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this reason, you - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 219
ç Contents 219 9 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting 220 On-Screen Messages........226 On-Screen Information.....229 Functions and Menu Tables 233 Handling Precautions.......255 Specifications 256 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 220
not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that the battery pack is charged (=21). • Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (=24). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 221
Date Stamp ] setting (=26). Note that date stamps are not added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time] setting (=64). • Date stamps are not added in shooting Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. In this case, you should set [IS - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 222
259). • Set [AF-assist Beam] to [On] (=74). • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. • Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (=111, 116). No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway. • To have AF frames displayed - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 223
eye. For best results, have subjects look at the redeye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range. • Edit images using red-eye correction (=163). Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting is slower. • Use the camera to - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 224
or alter the folder structure. Refer to "Software Instruction Manual" (=193) for details on folder structure and file names. Playback stops, or audio skips. • Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the camera (=178). • There may be brief interruptions when - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 225
audio is not recorded in this mode. Memory Card The memory card is not recognized. • Restart the camera, with the memory card in it (=38). Computer Cannot transfer images to a computer. When attempting to transfer images to the computer via a cable, try reducing the transfer speed as follows - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 226
memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a memory card facing the correct way (=24). Memory card error (=178) • If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card (=3) and have inserted it facing the correct way (=24), contact a Canon Customer Support - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 227
on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available USB card reader. To print, insert the memory card directly into the printer card slot. Naming error! • The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because the highest supported - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 228
damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. File Error • Correct printing (=199) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is connected to the printer - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 229
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 229 On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (= 230) White balance (= 101) My Colors (= 103) Drive mode (= 105) Eco mode (= 173) Self-timer (= 61) Camera shake warning (=54) Metering method (= 98) Eye-Fi connection status (=216) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 230
110), Spot AE point frame (=98) Focusing range (=107, 108), AF lock (=116), IS mode icon (= 57) Shooting mode (=233), Scene icon (=56) Flash mode (= 117) Red-eye correction (= 68) Flash exposure compensation / Flash output level (=119, 128) ç Chapter Contents 230 Date stamp (= 64) ISO - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 231
Chapter Contents 231 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (=50, 130) Shooting mode (= 233) ISO speed (= 99), Playback speed (= 121) / Resolution (=67, 69), MOV (movies) Transferred via Eye‑Fi (=216) Battery level (= 230) Metering method (= 98) Folder number - File number (= - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 232
155) My Colors (=103, 161) Red-eye correction (=68, 163) Shooting date/ time (=26) i-Contrast (=100, 162) • Some information may not be holding down the button.) * Edit (=165) c Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer (=199). * Displays the frame - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 233
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 233 Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode D BM G Function Exposure Compensation (=96) - O O O *1 - ISO Speed (=99) - OOOOO OOOO the number of shots. *4 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 234
ç Contents Shooting Mode ç Chapter Contents K 234 Function I P t Exposure Compensation (=96) O O O O O ISO Speed (=99) O O O O O - - - - - Focusing Range (=107, 108, 116) O O O O O e / f O - O O - Self-Timer (=61) O O O O O ] [ $ O - O O O - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 235
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 235 Shooting Mode Function Exposure Compensation (=96) E OOOOO - O - ISO Speed (=99) OOOOOOOO -------- Focusing Range (=107, 108, 116) OOOOOOOO e / f OOOOOOOO Self-Timer (=61) OOOOOOOO ] [ $ OOOOOO - O Self-Timer Settings (= - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 236
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 236 Function Shooting Mode D BM G AE Lock/FE Lock*1 (=97, 120) - O O O - - AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (= 93) - - - - - - Tracking AF O O O O O - Screen Display (=42) No Information Display OOOOOO Information Display - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 237
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 237 Shooting Mode K Function I P t AE Lock/FE Lock*1 (=97, 120) - - - - - AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (= 93) - - - - - Tracking AF O - O O - Screen Display (=42) No Information Display O - O O O Information Display O O O O O - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 238
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 238 Shooting Mode E Function AE Lock/FE Lock*1 (=97, 120) -------- AE Lock (Movie)/Exposure Shift (= 93) - - - - - - -O Tracking AF - - - OOOO - Screen Display (=42) No Information Display - - - - OOOO Information - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 239
ç Contents FUNC. Menu ç Chapter Contents 239 Shooting Mode D BM G Function Metering Method (=98) OOOOOO My Colors (=103) OOOO - - OOOOOO *1 *1 *2 White Balance (=101) OOOO - - OOOOOO OOOO - - Flash Exposure Compensation (= 119) - OOO - - Flash - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 240
ç Contents Shooting Mode ç Chapter Contents K 240 Function I Metering Method (=98) P t O O O O O My Colors (=103) - - - - - O O O O O *1 *1 - O - - - *2 White Balance (=101) O O O O O - O O - - Flash Exposure Compensation (= 119) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 241
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 241 Shooting Mode E Function Metering Method (=98) OOOOOOOO My Colors (=103) -------- OOOOOOOO *1 *1 *2 White Balance (=101) - - - - - - OO OOOOOOOO - - - - - - OO Flash Exposure Compensation (= 119) - - - - - - - - - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 242
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 242 Shooting Mode D BM G Function Still Image Aspect Ratio (=66) O O OO - O O O OO - O OOOOOO O O OO - O Resolution (=67) OOOOOO O O OO - O - - - - - - O O OO - O Compression (=121) OOOO - - OOOOOO Movie Quality (=69) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 243
ç Contents Shooting Mode ç Chapter Contents K 243 Function I Still Image Aspect Ratio (=66) P t O O - O O O O - O O O O O O O O O - O O Resolution (=67) O O - O O O O - O O - - O - - Compression (=121) O O - O O - - - - - O O O O O - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 244
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 244 Shooting Mode E Function Still Image Aspect Ratio (=66) - O - OOOO - - - - OOOO - OOOOOOOO - - - OOOO - Resolution (=67) OOOOOOOO - - - - - - OO -------- - - - - - - OO Compression (=121) -------- OOOOOOOO Movie Quality (=69) O *1 O O O O O - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 245
Menu Shooting Mode D BM G Function AF Frame (=110) Center O O O O O - Face AiAF*1 OOOOOO Tracking AF O O O O O - AF Frame Size*2 (=111) Normal O O O O O - Small O O O O O - Digital Zoom (=59) Standard OOOOOO Off OOOOOO 1.6x/2.0x O O O O O - AF-Point - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 246
- Small O - O O - Digital Zoom (=59) Standard O O - O O Off O O O O O 1.6x/2.0x - - - - - AF-Point Zoom (=72) On O O O automatically. - Not available. *1 Operation when no faces are detected varies by shooting mode. *2 Available when the AF frame is set to [Center]. - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 247
Contents 247 Shooting Mode E Function AF Frame (=110) Center O - OOOOOO Face AiAF*1 - - OOOOOO Tracking AF - - - OOOO - AF Frame Size*2 (=111) Normal O - OOOOOO Small - - OOOOOO Digital Zoom (=59) Standard - - - - - - OO Off OOOOOOOO 1.6x/2.0x -------- AF-Point Zoom (=72 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 248
Shooting Mode D BM G Function MF-Point Zoom (=72) On O O O O O - Off OOOOOO Safety MF (=108) On O O O O O - Off OOOOOO Flash Settings (=68, 75, 119, 128) Flash Mode Auto Manual Wind Filter (=70) On/Off OOOOOO Review image after shooting Off/Quick/ Display Time 2 sec./4 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 249
Shooting Mode ç Chapter Contents K 249 Function I MF-Point Zoom (=72) P t On O - O O - Off O O O O O Safety MF (=108) On O - O O - Off O O O O O Flash Settings (=68, 75, 119, 128) Flash Mode Auto Manual O O O O Review image after shooting Off/Quick/ Display - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 250
Shooting Mode E Function MF-Point Zoom (=72) On - - - OOOO - Off OOOOOOOO Safety MF (=108) On OOOOOOOO Off OOOOOOOO Flash Settings (=68, 75, 119, 128) Flash Mode Auto Manual Wind Filter (=70) On/Off O - OOOOOO Review image after shooting Off/Quick/ Display Time 2 sec./4 sec./ O - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 251
Off Grid Lines (=71) On/Off IS Mode (=57) Continuous/Off Shoot Only Date Stamp (=64) Off Date/Date & Time Shooting Mode Function Blink Detection (=73) On Off Grid Lines (=71) On/Off IS Mode (=57) Continuous/Off Shoot Only Date Stamp (=64) Off Date/Date & Time ç Chapter Contents D BM G 251 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 252
Mode Function Blink Detection (=73) On Off Grid Lines (=71) On/Off IS Mode (=57) Continuous/Off Shoot Only Date Stamp (=64) Off Date/Date & Time ç Chapter Contents 252 E - - - - OOO - OOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO OOOOOOOO OOOOOOO - OOOOOOOO - - - - - -O- O Available or set automatically. - Not available - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 253
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 253 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Mute Volume Hints & Tips Date/Time Time Zone Lens Retract Eco Mode Power Saving LCD Brightness Start-up Image Ref. Page = 169 = 169 = 170 = 26 = 171 = 172 = 173 =39, 174 = 175 = 175 Item Format File Numbering Create Folder - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 254
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 254 2 Print Tab Menu Item Print Select Images & Qty. Select Range Ref. Page - = 209 = 210 Item Select All Images Clear All Selections Print Settings Ref. Page = 211 = 211 = 207 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Rotate Protect Favorites Print Ref. Page = 153 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 255
the temperature before removing it from the bag. • If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove the battery pack and memory card, and wait until the moisture has evaporated before resuming use. • Before long-term - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 256
)) Hi-speed USB Analog audio output (stereo) Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Battery Pack NB-6LH AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 108.0 x 71.0 x 43.9 mm (4.25 x 2.79 x 1.73 in.) Approx. 251 g (approx. 8.85 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 228 g (approx. 8.04 oz.; camera body only) - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 257
guidelines of the Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA). • Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less than mentioned above. • Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack. Number of 4:3 Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels Compression - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 258
measured according to Canon standards and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. • Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in [ ], or approximately - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 259
e* f* Maximum Wide Angle (j) 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity 5 cm (2.0 in.) - infinity 1 cm - 50 cm (0.4 in - 1.6 ft.) 1 cm (0.4 in.) - infinity * Not available in some shooting modes. Maximum Telephoto (i) 60 cm (2.0 ft.) - infinity 60 cm (2.0 ft.) - infinity - 60 cm (2.0 ft.) - infinity Continuous - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 260
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 260 Shutter Speed [ ] mode, automatically set range 1 - 1/3200 sec. [M] mode available values (sec.) 15, 13, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3.2, 2.5, 2, 1.6, 1.3, 1, 0.8, 0.6, 0.5, 0.4, 0.3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10, 1/13, 1/15, 1/20, 1/25, 1/30, 1/40, 1/50, 1/60, 1/80, 1/100, - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 261
Operating Temperatures: 0 - 40 °C (32 - 104 °F) Dimensions: 34.4 x 41.8 x 6.9 mm (1.35 x 1.65 x 0.27 in.) Weight: Approx. 22 g (approx. 0.78 oz.) Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE Rated Input: 100 - 240 V AC (50/60 Hz), 0.085 A (100 V) - 0.05 A (240 V) Rated Output: 4.2 V DC, 0.7 A Charging - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 262
116 Aspect ratio 66 AUTO mode (shooting mode 31, 41, 50 AV cable 189 Av (shooting mode 125 B Battery charger 2, 186 Battery pack Charging 21 Eco mode 173 Level 230 Power saving 39 Black and white images 103 Blink detection 73 C Camera Reset all 182 Camera shake 122 Center (AF frame mode - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 263
-eye effect (shooting mode 86 Flash Flash exposure compensation 119 On 117 Focusing AF frames 110 AF lock 116 AF-point zoom 72 Servo AF 114 Focusing range Macro 107 Manual focus 108 Focus lock 111 263 FUNC. menu Basic operations 43 Table 239, 254 G Grid lines 71 H Household power 191 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 264
, Menu SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards → Memory cards Searching 136 Self-timer 61 2-second self-timer 62 Customizing the self-timer......63 Face self-timer (shooting mode 82 Sepia tone images 103 Servo AF 114 Shooting Shooting date/time → Date/time Shooting information............229 Slideshow 139 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 265
computer 196 Sounds 169 Stereo AV cable 189 Strap 2, 20 Super vivid (shooting mode).........85 Wrist strap → Strap 265 Z Zoom 32, 51, 59 T Terminal 189, 199 Toy camera effect (shooting mode 89 Tracking AF 112 Traveling with the camera..........171 Troubleshooting 220 TV display 189 Tv - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 266
ç Contents Battery Charger CB-2LY 266 - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 267
ç Contents FCC Notice (Digital Camera, Model PC2006 systems) 267 • • • • - Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Red | User Guide - Page 268
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