Canon PowerShot SX170 IS Getting Started

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Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety Precautions~
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.
PDF Manuals and Software
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You can download PDF manuals and software from the
following URL.
http://www.canon.com/icpd/
With a computer connected to the Internet, access the above URL.
Access the site for your country or region.
You can also download PDF manuals that were created specifically for
use on smartphones.
Adobe Reader is required to view the PDF manuals.
You can also download software from the website. For instructions on
downloading and installing the software, refer to the downloaded Camera
User Guide.
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
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• For attachment instructions, refer to the Camera User Guide downloaded from the
Canon website.
A memory card is not included.
• Compatible Memory Cards
No memory card is included. Purchase one of the following kinds of card
as needed. These memory cards can be used, regardless of capacity. For
details on the number of shots and recording time per memory card, refer to
"Specifications" in the Camera User Guide.
SO memory cards*
SDHC memory cards*
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Eye-Fi cards
• Cards conforming to SO 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 of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check
with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many countries
or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted. If it is unclear
whether the card has been approved for use in the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.
Initial Preparations
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Insert the battery pack.
After aligning the .& marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (CD) and down
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Charge the battery pack.
CB-2LY: Flip out the plug (<D) and plug
the charger into a power outlet(@).
CB-2LYE: Plug the power cord into the
charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
The charging lamp turns orange and
charging begins.
When charging is finished, the lamp turns
green. Remove the battery pack.
For details on charging time and the
number of shots or recording time
available with a fully charged battery
pack, refer to
"Specifications~
in the
Camera User Guide.
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Open the cover.
Slide the cover (CD) and open it(@).
Insert the battery pack.
While pressing the battery lock in the
direction of the arrow, insert the battery
pack as shown and push it in until it clicks
into the locked position.
To remove the battery pack, press the
battery lock in the direction of the arrow.
Check the card's write-protect
tab and insert the memory card.
Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect tab when the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the
tab up until it clicks into the unlocked
position.
Insert the memory card facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
To remove the memory card, push it in
until you feel a click, and then slowly
release it.
Close the cover.
Lower the cover (<D) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (@).
Lower the cover in the direction of the
arrow and press it until it clicks into the
closed position.
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Setting the Date and Time
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Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The [Datemme] screen is displayed.
Set the date and time.
Press the < --4 >< . >buttons to choose an
option.
Press the<.&><....-> buttons or turn the
<€)> dial to specify the date and time.
When finished, press the<@> button.
Set the home time zone.
Press the <--4><. >buttons or turn the
<€)> dial to choose your home time
zone.
Press the<@> button when finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
To turn off the camera, press the power
button.
• Changing the Date and Time
To adjust the date and time once you have set it, do the following.
Press the <MENU> button.
Move the zoom lever to choose the
[ff]
tab.
Press the <.&><....-> buttons or turn the<® > dial to choose [Date/
Time), and then press the<@> button.
Follow step 2 in "Setting the Date and Time• to adjust the settings.
Press the <MENU> button.
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Enter Playback mode.
Press the <CEl> button.
Access the setting screen.
Press and hold the<@> button, and
then immediately press the <MENU>
button.
Press the <.&><....-><--4><.> buttons or
turn the <€)> dial to choose a language,
and then press the<@> button.
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simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
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Turn the camera on and enter
[AUTO] mode.
Press the power button.
Set the mode dial to [AUTQ].
Compose the shot.
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward
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(telephoto)
as you watch the screen, and to zoom
away from the subject, move it toward
<Iilli>
(wide angle).
Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
Press the shutter button lightly (CD).
The camera beeps twice after focusing,
and AF frames are displayed to indicate
image areas in focus. Press the shutter
button all the way down (@).
Shooting Movies
Press the movie button to start shooting,
and press it again to stop .
Enter Playback mode.
Press the <[El> button.
Browse through your images.
To view the previous or next image, press
the <--4><. > buttons or turn the <€)>
dial.
Movies are identified by a [mil.._.] icon
To play movies, go to step 3.
Play movies.
Press the<@> button, choose [II>
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(either press the <.& ><....- > buttons or
turn the <€)> dial), and then press the
<@> button again.
Playback now begins, and after the movie
is finished,
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To adjust the volume, press the<.&><.,...>
buttons.
To erase the image you chose in step 2, do the following. Note that erased
images cannot be recovered.
Press the <"fffp button.
After [Erase?] is displayed, press the <--4><.> buttons or turn the <Q >
dial to choose [Erase], and then press the <@> button.