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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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    camera model: ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only IXUS 165 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only ELPH 160 IXUS 160 : F unctions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only • This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170
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    Using the Software 85 Printing Images 87 Using an Eye-Fi Card 95 Appendix 97 Troubleshooting 98 On-Screen Messages 100 On-Screen Information 102 Functions and Menu Tables........104 Handling Precautions 110 Specifications 110 Index 115 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics
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    specific scenes Low Light (= 39) t Fireworks (= 40) Applying special effects Vivid Colors (= 41) Poster Effect (= 41) Fish-Eye Effect (= 41) Miniature Effect (= 42) Toy Camera to a computer 86 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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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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    battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), 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
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    zzThe battery pack will pop up. Remove the memory card. zzPush the memory card in until it clicks, 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
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    81), even if the camera 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
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    2 Enter [ ] mode. zzPress the button several times until [ ] is displayed. zzAim the camera at the subject. The 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
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    . zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not
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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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    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 automatically deactivates the screen (Display Off) and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity. Power
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    is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way see "Switching Display Modes" (=62). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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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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    Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings 25 Shooting (Smart Auto 25 Scene Icons 28 Image Stabilization Icons 28 On-Screen Frames 29 Common, Convenient Features 30 Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)...... 30 Using the Self-Timer 31 Deactivating the Flash 32 Adding a Date Stamp 33
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    specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Shooting (Smart Auto) Still Images Movies 1 Turn the camera zzAim the camera at the subject. The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzIcons
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    . zzPress the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not
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    , so either press the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press it again. • Although you can shoot again before the shooting camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS
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    dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. • Try shooting in [G] mode (=46) 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. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images
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    • 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 or similar areas. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    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 In this case, the zoom factor is shown in blue. Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    to Avoid Camera Shake This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while 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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    specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full. • When a delay longer than two seconds is camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause 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
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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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    Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see setting, repeat this process but choose [On]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories
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    Control 39 Specific Scenes 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
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    tone, adjust it to the left. Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots of people with a softening effect. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    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 to reduce camera shake and noise. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zzFollow step 1 in "Specific Scenes
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    a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow step 1 in "Specific Scenes" (=39) • 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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    recorded. 1 Choose [ ]. zzFollow step 1 in "Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [ ]. zzA white to set the zoom before shooting. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results be changed. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. 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 Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 43
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    Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway. zzMake sure a green frame is displayed around the face you focus on and white frames around other faces. 3 Press the shutter button all the way down. zzThe camera Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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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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    More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode. • [G]: Program AE; 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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    suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zzFollow step 1 in "Specific Scenes" (=39) and choose [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (=47 displayed, and the exposure is locked. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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    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 in the center of the screen. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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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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    fluorescent lighting. fluorescent and similarly colored Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=50). Still Images look unnatural if you change camera settings after recording white balance data. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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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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    in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject. zzPress the shutter button halfway. [ ] changes to a blue [ ], which follows the subject as the camera continues to adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF) (= 53). 3 Shoot. zzPress
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    may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway -timer (=31). Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P
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    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 does
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    will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto 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 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS
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    output level is retained. zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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    pressing the shutter button halfway again. Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway. Off No image display after shots. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index 57
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    , or protect images (=65) by pressing the button. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Changing the IS Mode Settings Movies 1 Access ] for movie recording. • If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it
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    ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Movies Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown before Shooting Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera shake. To shoot subjects at the same size
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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 button (i-Contrast 70 Correcting Red-Eye 70 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode
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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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    Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect (=65) or delete (=67) these images all at once. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Still image/Movie Displays only still
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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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    choose an option, and then press the button. 4 Save as a new image and review. zzFollow steps 4 - 5 in "Resizing Images" (=69 - 70). • For some the buttons to choose an image. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting
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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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    and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zzChoose [Date/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
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    Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (=13) will automatically update your [ Home] time and date. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally 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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    not restored to default settings. - [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
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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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     is not visible on an uncharged battery pack. • Battery Pack NB-11L is also supported. • Battery Charger CB-2LD and CB-2LDE are also supported. AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 zzFor powering the camera using household power. Recommended when using the camera over extended periods, or when connecting the
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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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    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 video output format, press the button and choose [Video System] on the [3] tab. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera
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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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    the following software, download the software from the Canon website and install it on your computer. • CameraWindow - Import images to your computer • To view and edit images on a computer, use preinstalled or commonly available software compatible with images captured by the camera. Checking Your
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    user manual. 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow. zzPress the button to turn the camera [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera date. zzAfter images are saved, close CameraWindow, press the button to turn the camera off
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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 PictBridge with the date added. Prints images with the file number added. Prints images with both the date and file number details (= 89). Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode
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    [Date Stamp ] selected. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zzAfter following 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
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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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    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
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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 may overwrite all previous settings. • Setting [Date Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto
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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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    information when using the camera Troubleshooting 98 On-Screen Messages 100 On-Screen Information 102 Shooting 109 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu 109 Handling Precautions 110 Specifications 110 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    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 (=10). • Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (=11). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully
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    (=36). • Switch to a 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 Basics Auto Mode Other
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    ). Cannot record! • Shooting was attempted without a 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
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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
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    time (= 112) Digital zoom magnification (= 30) AF frame (=51), Spot AE point frame (= 48) Focusing range (=51), AF lock (= 55) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 IS mode icon (= 28) Shooting mode (=104), Scene icon (=28) Flash mode (=32, 55) Red-eye correction (= 35) Date stamp (= 33
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    35), MOV (movies) Transferred via Eye‑Fi (=95) Battery level (= 102) Metering method (= 48) Folder number correction (=35, 70) i-Contrast (=49, 70) Shooting date/time (= 12) • Some information may not be buttons. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting
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    Functions and Menu Tables Before Use Basic Guide Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide Function Flash (=32, 55) Shooting Mode Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Information Display *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS
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    Speed (=49) - O - O - OO O AUTO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 -O O Exposure Compensation (=47) Self 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
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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 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode
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    Use Function Review image after Date / Date & Time OOO - OO OOO Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 . *2 Available only for ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS
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    Date/Time Time Zone 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 63 = 64 Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback
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    battery pack over extended periods (about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance. Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Lens Focal Length LCD Monitor File Format Data Type Interface Power Source Dimensions (Based on CIPA Guidelines) Approx. 20 million pixels ELPH 170 IS IXUS
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    battery pack and memory card) Approx. 111 g (approx. 3.92 oz.; camera body only) Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 25 - 1200 mm IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS with a fully charged battery pack. Before Use Basic Guide Advanced Guide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other
  • Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS | 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
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    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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    Date/time battery 13 Settings 12 World clock 74 DC coupler 84 Defaults → Reset all Digital IS (shooting mode 40 Digital zoom 30, 57 Display language 14 DPOF 91 Drive mode 34 E Eco mode 34, 56 Editing i-Contrast 70 Red-eye correction 70 Resizing images 69 Erasing 67 Error messages 100
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    SDHC/SDXC memory cards → Memory cards Searching 63 Self-timer 31 2-second self-timer 31 Customizing the self-timer 32 Face self-timer (shooting mode).... 44 Servo AF 53 Shooting Shooting date/time → Date/time Shooting information 102 Slideshow 64 Snow (shooting mode 40 Software Installation
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    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, as are product specifications and
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
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Setting Menu
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