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Page 2: Package Contents
ç Contents 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 Battery Charger NB-11LH/NB-11L CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Printed Matter Wrist Strap • A memory card is not included Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.
Page 3: Preliminary Notes And Legal Information
• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages arising from any malfunction of a...
Page 4: Ç Contents
ç Contents Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Power button Zoom lever Lamp Shooting: / Wi-Fi antenna area <j (wide angle)> Flash Playback: <k (magnify)> / Speaker <g (index)> Tripod socket Shutter button Memory card/battery cover Microphone Strap mount...
Page 5 ç Contents • Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” • represents a page number) •...
Page 6 ç Contents Screen (LCD monitor) Indicator AV OUT (Audio/video output) Movie button / DIGITAL terminal FUNC./SET button <1 (Playback)> button <h (Flash)> / Right button <A (Auto)> / <a (Single- <l (Display)> / Down image erase)> / Up button button <...
Page 7 IXUS 165 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only ELPH 160 IXUS 160 : Functions and precautions for the PowerShot ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only • This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 illustrations and screenshots for all explanations.
Page 8: Table Of Contents
ç Contents Table of Contents Package Contents ....2 Auto Mode ......Compatible Memory Cards ..2 Shooting with Camera- Preliminary Notes and Legal Determined Settings ....45 Information ......3 Common, Convenient Part Names and Conventions Features .......54 in This Guide ......4 Image Customization Table of Contents ....8 Features...
Page 9 ç Contents Using Eco Mode ....103 Functions and Menu Tables.........192 Other Settings ....104 Handling Precautions ..204 Playback Mode....Specifications .....205 Index ........212 Viewing ......Browsing and Filtering Images ....... Image Viewing Options ..Protecting Images ....Erasing Images ....122 Rotating Images ....125 Editing Still Images ....127...
Page 10: Common Camera Operations
ç Contents Common Camera Operations Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) ..... Shooting people well Portraits Against Snow Matching specific scenes Low Light Fireworks Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Monochrome...
Page 11 ç Contents While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ....Focus on faces ............45, 70, Without using the flash (Flash Off) ........ 59, Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ......56, Add a date stamp ..............View View images (Playback Mode) ..........110 Automatic playback (Slideshow) ..........117...
Page 12: Safety Precautions
ç Contents Safety Precautions • Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
Page 13 ç Contents • Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects inside. This could result in electrical shock or fire. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately. Do not look through the viewfinder (if your model has one) •...
Page 14 ç Contents • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
Page 15 ç Contents • The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed for prolonged periods. When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if • applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly. If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.
Page 16 ç Contents • Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with tape or other insulators. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions. • Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use. Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Page 17: Basic Guide
ç Contents Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations ....18 Trying the Camera Out ..27...
Page 18: Initial Preparations
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end ( ).
Page 19: Charging The Battery Pack
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Charging the Battery Pack Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged. Insert the battery pack. After aligning the ...
Page 20: Inserting The Battery Pack And Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Page 21 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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. Terminals Battery Lock Check the card’s write- protect tab and insert the memory card.
Page 22: Removing The Battery Pack And Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). If the cover will not close, make sure you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in step 2.
Page 23: Setting The Date And Time
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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 used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
Page 24: Changing The Date And Time
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Set the home time zone. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose your home time zone. Finish the setup process. Press the <m> button to complete the setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power button.
Page 25 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. Press the <o> buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the <m> button. Change the date and time. Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time”...
Page 26 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Display Language Change the display language as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the <m> button, and then press the <n> button. Set the display language. Press the <o><q><r>...
Page 27: Trying The Camera Out
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Trying the Camera Out Follow 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.
Page 28 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down.
Page 29 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Movies Start shooting. Press the movie button. The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed Elapsed Time with the elapsed time. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Black bars are displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged.
Page 30 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the <q>...
Page 31 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Play movies. Press the <m> button, press the <o> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button again. Playback now begins, and after the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed. To adjust the volume, press the <o>...
Page 32 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Erase the image. Press the <o> button. After [Erase?] is displayed, press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the <m> button. The current image is now erased. To cancel erasure, press the <q><r>...
Page 33 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents In Shooting mode, a description of the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene. In Playback mode, press the <o> buttons and choose an item. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera.
Page 34: Advanced Guide
ç Contents Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Using the FUNC. Menu On/Off .........35 ..39 Shutter Button ....37 Using Menus ......41 Shooting Display Indicator Display ....43 Options ......38...
Page 35: On/Off
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On/Off Shooting Mode Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots.
Page 36: Power Saving In Shooting Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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 deactivated after about one minute of inactivity.
Page 37: Shutter Button
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Button To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject 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 down.
Page 38: Shooting Display Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Display Options Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” 188). Information is displayed No information is displayed •...
Page 39: Using The Func. Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using 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 (= 194 – 197) or playback mode 203). Access the FUNC. menu. Press the <m>...
Page 40 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Finish the setup process. Press the <m> button. The screen before you pressed the <m> 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 144).
Page 41: Using Menus
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using Menus 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 (= 198 –...
Page 42 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a menu item. Press the <o> buttons to choose a menu item. For menu items with options not shown, first press the <m> or <r> button to switch screens, and then press the <o> buttons to select the menu item.
Page 43: Indicator Display
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera 6) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status. Indicator Color Camera Status Status Connected to a computer 157), or display off 36, 62, 103, 136) Green Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, Blinking...
Page 44: Auto Mode
ç Contents Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with Camera- Helpful Shooting Features Determined Settings ..45 ......66 Common, Convenient Customizing Camera Features ......54 Operation ......67 Image Customization Features ......63...
Page 45: Shooting With Camera Determined Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Still Images Movies Shooting (Smart Auto) Turn the camera on. Press the power button.
Page 46 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Compose the shot. To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, Zoom Bar move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) Shoot.
Page 47 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shoot. Press the shutter button all the way down. As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in low- light conditions, the flash fires automatically. Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen.
Page 48 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed. To resize the subject, repeat the operations in step 3 46). However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy.
Page 49: Still Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images • A blinking [ ] 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. If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer •...
Page 50 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Keep your fingers away • Microphone from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled.
Page 51: Scene Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Scene Icons In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. People Other Subjects Subject Icon...
Page 52: Image Stabilization Icons
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Movies Image Stabilization Icons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [ ] mode. Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong Image stabilization for still...
Page 53 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies On-Screen Frames A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at. • A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 54: Common, Convenient Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x ( ) or IXUS 165 ELPH 160...
Page 55 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending on the zoom range. White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear grainy.
Page 56 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still 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. Configure the setting. Press the <m>...
Page 57 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the <n>...
Page 58 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). Choose [$]. Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 56), choose [$] and press the <n> button.
Page 59: Deactivating The Flash
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are determined by the first shot. More time is required between shots when the flash fires or when you have specified to take many shots. Shooting will stop automatically when the memory card becomes full.
Page 60: Adding A Date Stamp
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower- right corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct 23).
Page 61: Continuous Shooting
Print using printer functions 162) Use camera DPOF print settings 168) to print Use the software downloaded from the Canon website 155) to print Still Images Continuous Shooting Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
Page 62: Using Eco Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies 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. Configure the setting. Press the <q>...
Page 63: Image Customization Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Customization Features Still Images Changing Image Resolution (Size) Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” 208).
Page 64 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. Press the <n> button, choose [Red-Eye Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 41). Once the setting is complete, [R] is displayed.
Page 65: Changing Movie Image Quality
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Movies Changing Movie Image Quality 2 image quality settings are available. For 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” 209).
Page 66: Helpful Shooting Features
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. Configure the setting. Press the <n> button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 41).
Page 67: Customizing Camera Operation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Customizing Camera Operation Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows. For instructions on menu functions, see “Using Menus” 41). Still Images Deactivating the Lamp You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low-light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low- light conditions with the flash.
Page 68: Other Shooting Modes
ç Contents Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Brightness / Color Applying Special Effects ..73 Customization Special Modes for Other (Live View Control) ..69 Purposes ......79 Specific Scenes...
Page 69 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. Enter [ ] mode. Press the <o> button several times until [ ] is displayed. Configure the setting.
Page 70: Specific Scenes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. Choose a shooting mode. Press the <o> button several times until [ ] is displayed. Press the <m>...
Page 71 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies P Shoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t Shoot fireworks (Fireworks) Vivid shots of fireworks. • In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
Page 72 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Still Images Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) 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. Enter [ ] mode.
Page 73: Applying Special Effects
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. Choose a shooting mode. Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” 70) to choose a shooting mode. Shoot. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) Shots in rich, vivid colors.
Page 74 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. Choose [ ]. Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” 70) and choose [ Choose an effect level. Press the ...
Page 75: Miniature Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect) Creates the effect of a miniature model, by blurring image areas above and below your selected area. You can also make movies that look like scenes in miniature models by choosing the playback speed before the movie is recorded.
Page 76: Playback Speed And Estimated Playback Time
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Return to the shooting screen and shoot. Press the <n> 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. Approx.
Page 77: Toy Camera Effect
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect) This effect makes images resemble shots from a toy camera by vignetting (darker, blurred image corners) and changing the overall color. Choose [ ]. Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”...
Page 78: Shooting In Monochrome
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. Choose [ ]. Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” 70) and choose Choose a color tone. Press the button, press the <q><r>...
Page 79: Special Modes For Other Purposes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Special Modes for Other Purposes Still Images Using the Face Self-Timer The camera will shoot about two seconds after detecting that the face of another person (such as the photographer) has entered the shooting area 94).
Page 80 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. After the camera detects a new face, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (When the flash fires, the lamp will remain lit.) About two seconds later, the camera will shoot.
Page 81: Shooting Long Exposures
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) Specify a shutter speed of 1 – 15 seconds to shoot long exposures. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to prevent camera shake. Choose [N].
Page 82 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • On-screen image brightness in step 3, when you pressed the shutter button halfway, may not match the brightness of your shots. • With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, there will be a delay before you can shoot again, as the camera processes images to reduce noise.
Page 83 ç Contents P Mode More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style • Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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 the function is available in that mode (= 192 –...
Page 84: Shooting In Program Ae
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. Enter [G] mode. Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” 70) and choose [G]. Customize the settings as desired (= 85 –...
Page 85: Adjusting Image Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3- stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. Press the <m> button and choose [#] in the menu.
Page 86 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. Deactivate the flash 100). Lock the exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Page 87: Changing The Metering Method
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 39). The option you configured is now displayed.
Page 88: Changing The Iso Speed
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the ISO Speed Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 39). The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the AUTO shooting mode and conditions.
Page 89 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) 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.
Page 90: Adjusting White Balance
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. Press the <m> button, choose ] in the menu, and choose the desired option 39).
Page 91: Custom White Balance
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, 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.
Page 92: Shooting Range And Focusing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Range and Focusing Still Images Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” 210). Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the [e] option...
Page 93: Changing The Af Frame Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details on the focusing range, see “Shooting Range” 210). Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the [u] option 39).
Page 94: Face Aiaf
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Face AiAF • Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative metering only), and white balance ([ ] only). • After you aim the camera at the subject, a white frame is displayed around the person’s face determined by the camera to be the main subject, and up to two gray frames are displayed around other detected faces.
Page 95: Choose A Subject To Focus On
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. Choose [Tracking AF]. Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” 93) to choose [Tracking AF]. ] is displayed in the center of the screen.
Page 96: Shooting With Servo Af
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Center One AF frame is displayed in the center. Effective for reliable focusing. • A yellow AF frame is displayed with [ ] if the camera cannot focus when you press the shutter button halfway. •...
Page 97: Magnifying The Area In Focus
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Focusing may not be possible in some shooting conditions. • In low-light conditions, Servo AF may not be activated (AF frames may not turn blue) when you press the shutter button halfway. In this case, the focus and exposure are set according to the specified AF frame mode.
Page 98: Changing The Focus Setting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the • shutter button is pressed halfway. [Face AiAF]: When a face was not detected, or when the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen [Center]: When the camera cannot focus on the subject [Tracking AF]: Not magnified in this mode 54): Not magnified with this feature...
Page 99: Shooting With The Af Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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. Lock the focus. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the <q>...
Page 100: Flash
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” 209). Press the <r> button, press the <q><r> buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the <m>...
Page 101 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • In [Z] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still and prevent 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.
Page 102: Shooting With The Fe Lock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock 86), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. Set the flash to [h] 100). Lock the flash exposure. Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked.
Page 103: Using Eco Mode
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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. Configure the setting. Press the <q> button, and then press the <q><r>...
Page 104: Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. Press the <n> button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] 41).
Page 105: Changing The Image Display Period After Shots
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting. Changing the Image Display Period after Shots Access the [Review image after shooting] screen.
Page 106: Changing The Screen Displayed After Shots
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] 105). Configure the setting. Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option 42).
Page 107: Changing The Is Mode Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the <m> button 41).
Page 108: Shooting Movies With Subjects At The Same Size Shown Before Shooting
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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.
Page 109: Playback Mode
ç Contents Playback Mode Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways • To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. • It may not be possible to play back or edit images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images from other cameras.
Page 110: Viewing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. Enter Playback mode. Press the <1> button. Your last shot is displayed. Browse through your images. To view the previous image, press the <q>...
Page 111 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Play movies. To start playback, press the <m> button, press the <o> buttons to choose ], and then press the <m> button again. Adjust the volume. Press the <o> buttons to adjust the volume. To adjust the volume when the volume indicator is no longer displayed, press the <o>...
Page 112: Switching Display Modes
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Switching Display Modes 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)” 190). No Information Simple Information Detailed Information Display...
Page 113: Browsing And Filtering Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying multiple images in an index, you can quickly find the images you are looking for. Display images in an index. Move the zoom lever toward <g>...
Page 114 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect 119) or delete 122) these images all at once.
Page 115 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents View the filtered images. Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the <q><r> buttons. To cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in step 1. • When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions, those conditions will not be available.
Page 116: Image Viewing Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images Magnify an image. Moving the zoom lever toward <k> will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward <g>.
Page 117: Viewing Slideshows
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. Press the <m> button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option 39).
Page 118: Changing Slideshow Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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. Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab 41).
Page 119: Protecting Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera 122). Press the <m> button, and then choose [:] in the menu 39). [Protected] is displayed. To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the <m>...
Page 120: Using The Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the Menu Access the setting screen. Press the <n> button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab 41). Choose a selection method. Choose a menu item and an option as desired 42). To return to the menu screen, press the <n>...
Page 121: Protecting All Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Protect the image. Press the <n> button. A confirmation message is displayed. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> 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.
Page 122: Erasing Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images 119) cannot be erased. Choose an image to erase.
Page 123: Erasing Multiple Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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 119) cannot be erased. Choosing a Selection Method Access the setting screen.
Page 124: Specifying All Images At Once
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an image. Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” 120), ] is displayed. To cancel selection, press the <m> button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. Repeat this process to specify other images.
Page 125: Rotating Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Choose [\]. Press the <m> button, and then choose [\] in the menu 39). Rotate the image. Press the <q> or <r> button, depending on the desired direction.
Page 126: Deactivating Auto Rotation
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Rotate the image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image. The image is rotated 90° each time you press the <m> button. To return to the menu screen, press the <n> button. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] 126).
Page 127: Editing Still Images
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Editing Still Images • Image editing (= 127 – 131) is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space. Still Images Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution. Choose [Resize]. Press the <n>...
Page 128 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Save the new image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. The image is now saved as a new file. Review the new image. Press the <n> button. [Display new image?] is displayed.
Page 129 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast is also automatically corrected, to make subjects stand out better. Choose from four correction levels, and then save the image as a separate file.
Page 130 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using [Low], [Medium], or [High]. Still Images Correcting Red-Eye Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the corrected image as a separate file. Choose [Red-Eye Correction].
Page 131 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Save as a new image and review. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose [New File], and then press the <m> button. The image is now saved as a new file. Follow step 5 in “Resizing Images”...
Page 132: Setting Menu
ç Contents Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ......133...
Page 133: Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 41) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize MENU commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].
Page 134: Hiding Hints And Tips
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. 39) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows.
Page 135: World Clock
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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.
Page 136: Lens Retraction Timing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode 24) will automatically update your [ Home] time and date. Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the <1>...
Page 137: Screen Brightness
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. • The [Display Off] setting is applied even if you set [Auto Power Down] to [Off].
Page 138: Formatting Memory Cards
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Hiding the Start-Up Screen If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on. Choose [Start-up Image], and then choose [Off]. Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you should format the card with this camera.
Page 139 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Format the memory card. To begin the formatting process, press the <o> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m> button. When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the <m> button. •...
Page 140 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Low-Level Formatting Perform low-level formatting in the following 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 data on a memory card.
Page 141: File Numbering
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents File Numbering Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 9999) and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change how the camera assigns file numbers. Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option.
Page 142: Checking Certification Logos
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Date-Based Image Storage Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day. Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date.
Page 143: Adjusting Other Settings
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Display Language Change the display language as needed. Choose [Language ], and then press the <m> button. Press the <o><q><r> buttons to choose a language, and then press the <m> button. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the <m>...
Page 144: Restoring Defaults
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. Access the [Reset All] screen. Choose [Reset All], and then press the <m> button. Restore default settings. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m>...
Page 145: Accessories
ç Contents Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map .....146 Using the Software ..155 Optional Accessories..148 Printing Images ....160 Using an Eye-Fi Card Using Optional ..175 Accessories ....151...
Page 146: System Map
Canon-Brand PictBridge- AC Adapter Kit Compatible Printers ACK-DC90 High-Power Flash HF-DC2* *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 *3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
Page 147 This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine Canon accessories. Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire, etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please...
Page 148: Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Optional Accessories The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available. Power Supplies Battery Pack NB-11LH Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE Charger for Battery Pack NB-11LH and NB-11L.
Page 149: Flash Units
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • The battery charger and AC adapter kit 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.
Page 150 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Printers Canon-Brand PictBridge- Compatible Printers Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
Page 151: Using Optional Accessories
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using Optional Accessories Still Images Movies Playback on a TV Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen of the TV as you control the camera.
Page 152 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Turn the TV on and switch to video input. Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. Turn the camera on. Press the <1> button to turn the camera on.
Page 153 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Powering the Camera with Household Power Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level. Make sure the camera is off. Open the cover. Follow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card”...
Page 154 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Coupler Cable Port Close the cover. Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). Connect the power cord.
Page 155: Using The Software
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Using the Software To utilize the features of 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.
Page 156: Installing The Software
Windows: Select [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities], and then choose the software for uninstallation. Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the Trash.
Page 157: Saving Images To A Computer
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Saving Images to a Computer Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Mini-B), you can connect the camera to the computer and save images to the computer. Connect the camera to the computer. With the camera turned off, open the cover ( ).
Page 158 Windows: Follow the steps introduced below. In the screen that displays, click the ] link to modify the program. Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. Double-click [ Save the images to the computer. Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images].
Page 159 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [ icon in the taskbar. • Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the [CameraWindow] icon in the Dock. •...
Page 160: Printing Images
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Page 161 To print other images, repeat the above procedures starting from step 5 after printing is finished. When you are finished printing, turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable. • For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see “Printers” 150).
Page 162 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Configuring Print Settings Access the printing screen. Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 160 – 161) to access the screen at left. Configure the settings. Press the <o> buttons to choose an item, and then press the <q><r>...
Page 163: Cropping Images Before Printing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. Choose [Cropping]. After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” 162) to access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the <m>...
Page 164: Choosing Paper Size And Layout Before Printing
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • 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 Choose [Paper Settings].
Page 165: Available Layout Options
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose a layout. Press the <o> buttons to choose an option. When choosing [N-up], press the <q><r> buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. Press the <m> button. Print the image. Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings.
Page 166 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing ID Photos Choose [ID Photo]. Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing” (= 164 – 165), choose [ID Photo] and press the <m> button. Choose the long and short side length.
Page 167: Printing Movie Scenes
Sequence number, and elapsed time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On]. • To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. • [ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.
Page 168 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Batch printing 172) and ordering prints from a photo development service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, as follows.
Page 169: Setting Up Printing For Individual Images
Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File No.] at the same time. • Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge- compatible printers (sold separately). • The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/ Time] on the [3] tab 23).
Page 170 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Choose an image. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an image, and then press the <m> button. You can now specify the number of copies. If you specify index printing for the image, it is labeled with ] icon.
Page 171: Clearing All Images From The Print List
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” 169), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m>...
Page 172: Adding Images To A Photobook
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) When images have been added to the print list (= 168 – 171), the screen at left is displayed after you connect the camera to a PictBridge-compatible printer.
Page 173: Adding Images Individually
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents • ] 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. Still Images Adding Images Individually Choose [Select].
Page 174: Adding All Images To A Photobook
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” 172), choose [Select All Images] and press the <m> button. Press the <q><r> buttons to choose [OK], and then press the <m>...
Page 175: Using An Eye-Fi Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images Movies Using an Eye-Fi Card Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted. Inserting a prepared Eye-Fi card enables automatic wireless transfer of images to a computer or uploading to a photo-sharing website.
Page 176: Checking Connection Information
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Connection status of Eye-Fi cards in the camera can be checked on the shooting screen (in regular information display mode) or playback screen (in simple information display mode). (Gray) Not connected Interrupted (Blinking white) Connecting Not communicating Error acquiring Eye-Fi card (White)
Page 177 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. Press the <n> button, choose [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then press the <m> button. Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable].
Page 178: Appendix
ç Contents Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting ....179 Handling Precautions ..204 Specifications On-Screen Messages ..185 ....205 On-Screen Information ...188 Functions and Menu Tables ......192...
Page 179: Troubleshooting
Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV...
Page 180 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Cannot shoot. • In Playback mode 109), press the shutter button halfway 37). Strange display on the screen under low light 38). Strange display on the screen when shooting. Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are recorded in movies.
Page 181 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shots are out of focus. • Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way down to shoot 37). • Make sure subjects are within focusing range 210). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] 67).
Page 182 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots. This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne • particles. Shots look grainy. • Lower the ISO speed 88). • High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images 88).
Page 183: Memory Card
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ] is displayed and shooting stops automatically. The camera’s internal memory buffer filled up as the camera could not record to the memory card quickly enough. Try one of the following measures. • Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card 140).
Page 184 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 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. • Press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Hold the <n> button down as you press the <o>...
Page 185: On-Screen Messages
If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported memory card 2) and have inserted it facing the correct 21), contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Insufficient space on card • There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot (...
Page 186 Switch to Playback mode to check for the image. • Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case, write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.
Page 187 164). If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again. Ink absorber full • Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink absorber replacement.
Page 188: On-Screen Information
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level Eye-Fi connection AF frame 189) status 176) 93), Spot AE point frame White balance Resolution Focusing range Drive mode Recordable shots 92, 93), 208) AF lock Eco mode Movie quality ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170...
Page 189: Battery Level
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Flash mode Grid lines Zoom bar 59, 100) 104) Red-eye AE lock Blink detection correction 86), FE lock 102) Time zone Date stamp Shutter speed 135) Aperture value Image ISO speed stabilization Exposure 107) compensation i-Contrast level Battery Level...
Page 190 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies Resolution Shutter speed 45, 110) 63), MOV (still images), (movies) Image quality Shooting mode / Frame rate 192) Transferred via (movies) Eye-Fi 176) ISO speed 88), Battery level Aperture value Playback speed 189) Flash...
Page 191 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Protection Red-eye i-Contrast 119) correction 89, 129) 64, 130) Shooting date/ time • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a 151). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” 110) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the <q><r>...
Page 192: Tables
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode Function Flash 59, 100) – – – – – – – – AE Lock/FE Lock – – – – – – – 86, 102)* –...
Page 193 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash 59, 100) – – – – – – – – – – – AE Lock/FE Lock – – – – – – – – 86, 102)* – – – – – –...
Page 194 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents FUNC. Menu Shooting Mode Function Metering Method – – – – – – – White Balance – – – – ISO Speed AUTO 100, 200, 400, – – – – – – – 800, 1600 Exposure Compensation –...
Page 195 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method – – – – – – – – White Balance – – – – – – – ISO Speed – AUTO 100, 200, 400, – – – – – – –...
Page 196 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Focusing Range 92, 93) – – Drive Mode – – Resolution – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Movie Quality O Available or set automatically. – Not available. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 *1 Available only for...
Page 197 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Focusing Range 92, 93) – Drive Mode – Resolution – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Movie Quality O Available or set automatically. – Not available. * Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set 76).
Page 198: Shooting Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 4 Shooting Tab Menu Shooting Mode Function AF Frame – Face AiAF – – – Tracking AF – – Center Digital Zoom 54, 104) – – – – AF-Point Zoom – – Servo AF – –...
Page 199 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function AF Frame – – Face AiAF – – – Tracking AF – Center Digital Zoom 54, 104) – – – – – AF-Point Zoom – – – Servo AF – – – –...
Page 200 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function i-Contrast – – – – – Auto – – (= 105 Review image after shooting Off/Quick/ Display 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec./Hold Display Info – Detailed (= 66 Blink Detection – –...
Page 201 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function i-Contrast – – – – – – – – Auto (= 105 Review image after shooting Off/Quick/ Display 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec./Hold Display Info Detailed (= 66 Blink Detection – –...
Page 202: Set Up Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page = 133 Mute Format 138, = 133 = 141 Volume File Numbering = 134 = 142 Hints & Tips Create Folder = 134 = 152 Date/Time Video System = 135...
Page 203: Print Tab Menu
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 2 Print Tab Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page = 171 – Print Clear All Selections = 169 = 168 Select Images & Qty. Print Settings = 171 Select All Images Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref.
Page 204: Handling Precautions
• Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. • To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden temperature changes (when the camera is transferred...
Page 205: Specifications
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Specifications Camera Effective Approx. 20 million pixels Pixels (Max.) ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 12x zoom: 4.5 (W) – 54.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) – 300 (T) mm) Lens Focal Length IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 8x zoom: 5.0 (W) –...
Page 206 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Approx. 141 g (approx. 4.97 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 124 g (approx. 4.37 oz.; camera body only) IXUS 165 Weight (Based on Approx. 128 g (approx. 4.52 oz.; including the battery CIPA Guidelines) pack and memory card) Approx.
Page 207 ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Number of Shots Approx. 200 Eco Mode On Approx. 255 Movie Recording Time* Approx. 55 minutes Continuous Approx. 1 hour, 45 minutes Shooting* Playback Time Approx.
Page 208: Number Of Shots Per Memory Card
2760 20M/5152x3864 (Medium 1) 5061 10M/3648x2736 (Medium 2) 16755 3M/2048x1536 (Small) 80988 0.3M/640x480 (Widescreen) 3470 5152x2896 • The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.
Page 209: Recording Time Per Memory Card
6 hr. 44 min. 38 sec. • The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings. Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, •...
Page 210: Shooting Range
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Range ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Focusing Shooting Maximum Wide Maximum Angle (j) Telephoto (i) Mode Range 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity – 5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1.0 m (3.3 ft.) – infinity 1 –...
Page 211: Shutter Speed
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shutter Speed ] mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/2000 sec. Aperture ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 f/3.6 / f/10 (W), f/7.0 / f/20 (T) f/number IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 f/3.2 / f/9.0 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T) Battery Pack NB-11LH Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery...
Page 212: Index
ç Contents Index AC adapter kit ....148, 153 Date/time Adding date stamps ....60 Accessories .......148 Changing .......24 AE lock ........86 Date/time battery ....25 AF frames ........93 Settings .........23 AF lock.........99 World clock ......135 AUTO mode DC coupler.........153 Defaults → Reset all (shooting mode).....27, 45 AV cable ......149, 151 Digital IS (shooting mode) ...72...
Page 213 ç Contents Images Display period .....105 Face AiAF (AF frame mode) ..94 Erasing ........122 Face self-timer (shooting mode) ..79 Playback → Viewing FE lock........102 Protecting ......119 File numbering ......141 Image stabilization .....107 Fireworks (shooting mode) ..71 Indicator ........43 Infinity (focusing range) ....93 Fish-eye effect (shooting mode) ..74 Flash ISO speed........88...
Page 214 ç Contents Self-timer ........56 2-second self-timer ....57 P (shooting mode) .......84 Customizing the self-timer ..58 Package contents ......2 Face self-timer Photobook set-up ......172 (shooting mode) ....79 PictBridge ......150, 160 Servo AF ........96 Playback → Viewing Shooting Shooting date/time → Date/time Portrait (shooting mode) ....70 Shooting information ...188 Poster effect (shooting mode) ..73...
Page 215 ç Contents Single-image display .....30 Slideshow ......117 TV display ......151 White balance (color)....90 Widescreen (resolution)....63 World clock ........135 Wrist strap → Strap Zoom .......28, 46, 54...
Page 216: Trademarks And Licensing
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