Camera User Guide • Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions” section (= 12), before using the camera. • Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera properly. • Store this guide safely so that you can use it in the future. Switching Between Pages Click buttons on the top of the screen. ç Contents : return to the Contents. ç Chapter Contents : return to the Chapter Contents page. English ©CANON INC.
ç Contents 2 Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer. Camera Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L Battery Charger CB‑2LF/CB‑2LFE Printed Matter Wrist Strap • A memory card is not included (= 2). Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • SD memory cards* • SDHC memory cards* • SDXC memory cards* • Eye-Fi cards * Cards conforming to SD standards.
ç Contents 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 camera or accessory, including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
ç Contents 4 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Zoom lever Shooting: / Playback: / Shutter button Microphone Power button Lamp Wi-Fi antenna area Flash Speaker Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Strap mount
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) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as the “memory card”.
ç Contents Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal <1 (Playback)> button / / Up button < > / Left button < (Help)> button 6 Indicator Movie button FUNC.
ç Contents 7 • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble. • The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
ç Contents 8 Table of Contents Package Contents..................2 Compatible Memory Cards.....2 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information..............................3 Part Names and Conventions in This Guide...........................4 Table of Contents....................8 Common Camera Operations............................10 Safety Precautions................12 Auto Mode........................... 44 Basic Guide............... 17 Other Shooting Modes....... 68 Initial Preparations................
ç Contents Using Eco Mode.................103 Other Settings.....................104 Playback Mode................. 109 Viewing............................... 110 Browsing and Filtering Images................................ 113 Image Viewing Options....... 116 Protecting Images............... 119 Erasing Images...................122 Rotating Images..................125 Editing Still Images.............127 Setting Menu..................... 132 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions............................
ç Contents 10 Common Camera Operations 4 Shoot zz Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)......................
ç Contents 11 zz While adjusting image settings (Live View Control)............... 69 zz Focus on faces........................................................... 45, 70, 94 zz Without using the flash (Flash Off)................................. 59, 101 zz Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer).......................... 56, 79 zz Add a date stamp................................................................... 60 1 View zz View images (Playback Mode)..............................................
ç Contents 12 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. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Warning Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
ç Contents 13 • 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) at intense light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source. This could damage your eyesight.
ç Contents 14 • 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. Caution Denotes the possibility of injury.
ç Contents 15 • 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. • On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, make sure to avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash. This could result in injury.
ç Contents 16 • 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. Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to overheat and distort, resulting in fire. • Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
ç Contents Basic Guide Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations.............18 Trying the Camera Out.......
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 18 Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap zz 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 ( ). Holding the Camera zz Place the strap around your wrist. zz When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 19 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. 1 Insert the battery pack. zz After aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). 2 Charge the battery pack. zz CB-2LF: Flip out the plug CB-2LF CB-2LFE ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 20 • 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. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (= 207).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 21 2 Insert the battery pack. zz 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 3 Check the card’s writeprotect tab and insert the memory card. zz Recording is not possible on Terminals memory cards with a writeprotect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 22 4 Close the cover. zz Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). zz If the cover will not close, make sure you inserted the battery pack facing the right way in step 2. • For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory Card” (= 208). Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 23 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. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 60). 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 24 3 Set the home time zone. zz Press the buttons to choose your home time zone. 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button to complete the setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed. zz To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 25 2 Choose [Date/Time]. zz Move the zoom lever to choose the [3] tab. zz Press the buttons to choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. 3 Change the date and time. zz Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 23) to adjust the settings. zz Press the button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 26 Display Language Change the display language as needed. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. 2 Access the setting screen. zz Press and hold the button, and then press the button. 3 Set the display language. zz Press the buttons to choose a language, and then press the button. zz Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 27 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. 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 28 3 Compose the shot. zz To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button lightly, halfway down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus. Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 29 Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. The Elapsed Time camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 zz Black 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 recorded. ELPH 160 IXUS 160 zz Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 30 Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. zz Press and hold the buttons to browse through images quickly. zz Movies are identified by a ] icon. To play movies, go [ to step 3.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 31 3 Play movies. zz Press the button, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button again. zz Playback now begins, and after ] is the movie is finished, [ displayed. zz To adjust the volume, press the buttons. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway. Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 32 2 Erase the image. zz Press the button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the button. zz The current image is now erased. zz To cancel erasure, press the buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the button. • You can also erase all images at once (= 123).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 33 zz In Shooting mode, a description of the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene. zz In Playback mode, press the buttons and choose an item. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera. zz Choose an item and press the button. An explanation of the item is displayed. To continue reading the explanation, press the buttons to scroll up or down the screen.
ç Contents 34 Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options On/Off..................................35 Shutter Button....................37 Shooting Display Options..............................38 Using the FUNC. Menu......39 Using Menus.......................41 Indicator Display................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 35 On/Off Shooting Mode zz Press the power button to turn the camera on and prepare for shooting. zz To turn the camera off, press the power button again. Playback Mode zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on and view your shots. zz To turn the camera off, press the <1> button again. • To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button. • To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway (= 37).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 36 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. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 37 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. 1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to focus.) zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 38 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 • Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 39 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). 1 Access the FUNC. menu. zz Press the button. 2 Choose a menu item. zz Press the buttons to Options Menu Items choose a menu item, and then press the or button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 40 4 Finish the setup process. zz Press the button. zz The screen before you pressed the button in step 1 is displayed again, showing the option you configured. • To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default settings (= 144).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 41 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 – 202). 1 Access the menu. zz Press the button. 2 Choose a tab. zz Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 42 3 Choose a menu item. zz Press the buttons to choose a menu item. zz For menu items with options not shown, first press the or button to switch screens, and then press the buttons to select the menu item. zz To return to the previous screen, press the button. 4 Choose an option. zz Press the buttons to choose an option. 5 Finish the setup process.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 43 Indicator Display The indicator on the back of the camera (= 6) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.
ç Contents 44 Auto Mode Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Shooting with CameraDetermined Settings.........45 Common, Convenient Features.............................54 Image Customization Features.............................63 Helpful Shooting Features.............................66 Customizing Camera Operation...........................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 45 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) 1 Turn the camera on. zz Press the power button. zz The startup screen is displayed. 2 Enter [ ] mode. zz Press the button several times until [ ] is displayed. zz Aim the camera at the subject.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 46 3 Compose the shot. zz To zoom in and enlarge the Zoom Bar subject, move the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.) 4 Shoot. Shooting Still Images Focus. zz Press the shutter button halfway. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 47 Shoot. zz Press the shutter button all the way down. zz As the camera shoots, a shutter sound is played, and in lowlight conditions, the flash fires automatically. zz Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends. zz After displaying your shot, the camera will revert to the shooting screen. Shooting Movies Start shooting. zz Press the movie button. Elapsed Time The camera beeps once as recording begins, and [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 48 esize the subject and R recompose the shot as needed. zz 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. zz When you recompose shots, the focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted. Finish shooting. zz Press the movie button again to stop shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 49 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 to the subject. For details on the flash range, see “Flash Range” (= 209). • The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when you press the shutter button halfway.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 50 Movies • The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly over an extended period. This does not indicate damage. Microphone • Keep your fingers away from the microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may cause the recording to sound muffled. • Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 51 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.
ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ç Chapter Contents 52 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.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 53 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. Frames follow moving subjects within a certain range to keep them in focus.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 54 Common, Convenient Features Still Images Movies Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x ( ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ) or 32x ( IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 ) enlargement. 1 Move the zoom lever toward . zz Hold the lever until zooming stops.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 55 • 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. - Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably grainy (ZoomPlus). - Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 56 Movies Using the Self-Timer With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter button. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the []] option (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, []] is displayed. 2 Shoot.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 57 zz Once you start the self-timer, the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self-timer sound. zz Two seconds before the shot, the blinking and sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.) zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. zz To restore the original setting, choose [ ] in step 1.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 58 Movies Customizing the Self-Timer You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10). 1 Choose [$]. zz Following step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” (= 56), choose [$] and press the button. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the buttons to choose [Delay] or [Shots]. zz Press the buttons to choose a value, and then press the button. zz Once the setting is complete, [$] is displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 59 • 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. • When a delay longer than two seconds is specified, two seconds before the shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 60 Still Images Adding a Date Stamp The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lowerright corner. However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm beforehand that the date and time are correct (= 23). 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, ] on the choose [Date Stamp [4] tab, and then choose the desired option (= 41). zz Once the setting is complete, [ ] is displayed. 2 Shoot.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 61 • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may cause it to be printed twice. - Print using printer functions (= 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.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 62 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. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button several times until [ ] is displayed. zz The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds; approximately ten seconds after darkening, the screen turns off.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 63 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). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 64 Still Images Red-Eye Correction Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as follows. zz Press the button, choose [Red-Eye Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). zz Once the setting is complete, [R] is displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [Off].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 65 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). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. zz To restore the original setting, repeat this process but choose [ ].
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 66 Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes [ ] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, choose [Blink Detection] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). 2 Shoot. zz [ ] flashes when the camera detects a person whose eyes are closed. zz To restore the original setting, choose [Off] in step 1.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 67 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 lowlight conditions with the flash.
ç Contents 68 Other Shooting Modes Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control)...........69 Specific Scenes..................70 Applying Special Effects...73 Special Modes for Other Purposes...........................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 69 Movies Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control) Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as follows. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Press the button several times until [ ] is displayed. 2 Configure the setting. zz Press the button to access the setting screen. Press the buttons to choose a setting item, and then press the buttons to adjust the value as you watch the screen. zz Press the button.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 70 Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will automatically configure the settings for optimal shots. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Press the button several times until [ ] is displayed. zz Press the button, choose ] in the menu, and choose [ the desired option (= 39). 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies I Shoot portraits (Portrait) zz Take shots of people with a softening effect.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 71 Movies P S hoot with snowy backgrounds (Snow) zz Bright, natural-colored shots of people against snowy backgrounds. Still Images Movies t S hoot fireworks (Fireworks) zz 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. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 107).
ç Contents ELPH 160 ç Chapter Contents 72 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. 1 Enter [ ] mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [ ]. 2 Shoot. zz Press the shutter button halfway. [ ] is displayed on the left side of the screen in scenes where the flash is not fired.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 73 Applying Special Effects Add a variety of effects to images when shooting. 1 Choose a shooting mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) to choose a shooting mode. 2 Shoot. Still Images Movies Shoot in vivid colors (Super Vivid) zz Shots in rich, vivid colors. Still Images Movies Posterized shots (Poster Effect) zz Shots that resemble an old poster or illustration.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 74 Still Images Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose an effect level. zz Press the
button, press the buttons to choose an effect level, and then press the button. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 75 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. People and objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is not recorded. 1 Choose [ ].
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 4 Return to the shooting 76 screen and shoot. zz Press the button to return to the shooting screen, and then shoot. Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips) Speed Playback Time Approx. 12 sec. Approx. 6 sec. Approx. 3 sec. • The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the zoom before shooting. • Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired results.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 77 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. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zz Press the
button, press the buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the button.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 78 Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [ ]. 2 Choose a color tone. zz Press the
button, press the buttons to choose a color tone, and then press the button. zz A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied. 3 Shoot. B/W Black and white shots. Sepia Sepia tone shots. Blue Blue and white shots.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 79 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). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar shots. 1 Choose [ ]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [ ]. 2 Compose the shot and press the shutter button halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 80 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera. zz 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. zz To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self-timer, press the button. • Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area, the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 81 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. 1 Choose [N]. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [N]. 2 Choose the shutter speed. zz Press the button, choose [)] in the menu, and choose the desired shutter speed (= 39). 3 Check the exposure.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 82 • 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. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 107). • If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed.
ç Contents 83 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 – 201). Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)..........................84 Image Brightness (Exposure).........................85 Adjusting White Balance...90 Shooting Range and Focusing......
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 84 Movies Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style. 1 Enter [G] mode. zz Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (= 70) and choose [G]. 2 Customize the settings as desired (= 85 – 108), and then shoot. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 85 Image Brightness (Exposure) Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation) The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3stop increments, in a range of –2 to +2. zz Press the button and choose [#] in the menu. As you watch the screen, press the buttons to adjust brightness (= 39). zz The correction level you specified is now displayed. zz When shooting movies, shoot with the exposure compensation bar displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 86 Movies Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and exposure separately. 1 Deactivate the flash (= 100). 2 Lock the exposure. zz Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zz [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked. zz To unlock AE, release the shutter button and press the button again.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 87 Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting conditions as follows. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 3 9). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Evaluative For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 88 Still Images Changing the ISO Speed zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the shooting mode and conditions. AUTO For shooting outdoors in fair weather. 100, 200 Low 400, 800 1600 For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at twilight. High For shooting night scenes, or in dark rooms.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 89 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. zz Press the button, choose [i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Auto] (= 41).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 90 Movies Adjusting White Balance By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more natural for the scene you are shooting. zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The option you configured is now displayed. Auto Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting conditions. Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 91 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. zz Follow the steps in “Adjusting White Balance” (= 90) to choose [ ]. zz Aim the camera at a plain white subject, so that the entire screen is white. Press the button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 92 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). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the [e] option (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [e] is displayed. • If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 93 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). zz Press the button, choose [ ] in the menu, and then choose the [u] option (= 39). zz Once the setting is complete, [u] is displayed. Still Images Movies Changing the AF Frame Mode Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as follows.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 94 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. • When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects, within a certain range.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 95 Still Images Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows. 1 Choose [Tracking AF]. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the AF Frame Mode” (= 93) to choose [Tracking AF]. zz [ ] is displayed in the center of the screen. 2 Choose a subject to focus on. zz Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the desired subject. zz Press the shutter button halfway.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 96 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. • To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold the shutter button halfway down.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 97 • 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. • If adequate exposure cannot be obtained, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. Release the shutter button, and then press it halfway again.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 98 • The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 99 Movies Shooting with the AF Lock The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not change even when you release your finger from the shutter button. 1 Lock the focus. zz With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zz The focus is now locked, and [%] is displayed. zz To unlock the focus, release the shutter button and press the button again. In this case, [%] is no longer displayed.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 100 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). zz Press the button, press the buttons to choose a flash mode, and then press the button. zz The option you configured is now displayed. [ ] Auto Fires automatically in low-light conditions. [h] On Fires for each shot.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 101 • 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. ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165 • Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (= 107). [!] Off For shooting without the flash.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 102 Still Images Shooting with the FE Lock Just as with the AE lock (= 86), you can lock the exposure for the flash shots. 1 Set the flash to [h] (= 100). 2 Lock the flash exposure. zz Aim the camera at the subject to shoot with the exposure locked. With the shutter button pressed halfway, press the button. zz The flash fires, and when [(] is displayed, the flash output level is retained. zz To unlock FE, release the shutter button and press the button again.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 103 Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption. 1 Configure the setting. zz Press the button, and then press the buttons to ]. choose [ zz [ ] is now shown on the shooting screen (= 188). zz The screen darkens when the camera is not used for approximately two seconds; approximately ten seconds after darkening, the screen turns off.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 104 Other Settings Still Images Movies Displaying Grid Lines Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal reference while shooting. zz Press the button, choose [Grid Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose [On] (= 41). zz Once the setting is complete, grid lines are displayed on the screen. • Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 105 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 1 Access the [Review image after shooting] screen. zz Press the button, choose [Review image after shooting] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 41). 2 Configure the setting.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 106 Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows. 1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] (= 105). 2 Configure the setting. zz Choose [Display Info], and then choose the desired option (= 42). Off Displays only the image. Detailed Displays shooting details (= 190). • When [Display Time] (= 105) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to [Off] and cannot be changed.
ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ç Chapter Contents 107 IXUS 165 Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, choose [IS Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press the button (= 41). 2 Configure the setting. zz Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the desired option (= 42). Continuous Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied (Intelligent IS) (= 52).
ç Contents ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 ç Chapter Contents 108 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 shown before shooting, you can choose not to reduce significant camera shake. zz Follow the steps in “Changing the IS Mode Settings” (= 107) to access the [IS Settings] screen.
ç Contents 109 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. Viewing.............................. 110 Browsing and Filtering Images............................. 113 Image Viewing Options.... 116 Protecting Images............ 119 Erasing Images....
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 110 Movies Viewing After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows. 1 Enter Playback mode. zz Press the <1> button. zz Your last shot is displayed. 2 Browse through your images. zz To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. zz Press and hold the buttons to browse through images quickly. zz Movies are identified by a ] icon. To play movies, go [ to step 3.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 111 3 Play movies. zz To start playback, press the button, press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the button again. 4 Adjust the volume. zz Press the buttons to adjust the volume. zz To adjust the volume when the Volume Indicator volume indicator is no longer displayed, press the buttons. 5 Pause playback. zz To pause or resume playback, press the button. zz After the movie is finished, [ ] is displayed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 112 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).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 113 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. 1 Display images in an index. zz Move the zoom lever toward to display images in an index. Moving the lever again will increase the number of images shown. zz To display fewer images, move the zoom lever toward . Fewer images are shown each time you move the lever.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 114 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. Shot Date Displays the images shot on a specific date. Still image/Movie Displays only still images or movies. 1 Choose the first condition for image display or navigation.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 115 3 View the filtered images. zz Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames. To view only these images, press the buttons. zz 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. • To show or hide information, press the button in step 3.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 116 Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image. zz Moving the zoom lever toward will zoom in and magnify the image. You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever. zz To zoom out, move the zoom lever toward . You can return to single-image display by continuing to hold it. 2 Move the display Approximate Position of Displayed Area position and switch images as needed.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 117 Movies Viewing Slideshows Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each image is displayed for about three seconds. zz Press the button, choose [.] in the menu, and choose the desired option (= 39). zz The slideshow will start after [Loading image] is displayed for a few seconds. zz Press the button to stop the slideshow. • The camera’s power-saving functions (= 36) are deactivated during slideshows.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 118 Changing Slideshow Settings You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions between images and the display duration of each image. 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab (= 41). 2 Configure the settings. zz Choose a menu item to configure, and then choose the desired option (= 42). zz To start the slideshow with your settings, choose [Start] and press the button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 119 Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera (= 122). zz Press the button, and then choose [:] in the menu (= 39). [Protected] is displayed. zz To cancel protection, repeat this process and choose [:] again, and then press the button. • Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the card (= 138, 140). • Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 120 Using the Menu 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button and choose [Protect] on the [1] tab (= 41). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Choose a menu item and an option as desired (= 42). zz To return to the menu screen, press the button. Choosing Images Individually 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 120), choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 121 3 Protect the image. zz Press the button. A confirmation message is displayed. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. • Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3. Protecting All Images at Once 1 Choose [Protect All Images]. zz Following step 2 in “Using the Menu” (= 120), choose [Protect All Images] and press the button.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 122 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. 1 Choose an image to erase. zz Press the buttons to choose an image. 2 Erase the image. zz Press the button. zz After [Erase?] is displayed, press the buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the button. zz The current image is now erased.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 123 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 1 Access the setting screen. zz Press the button, and then choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (= 41). 2 Choose a selection method. zz Press the buttons to choose a selection method, and then press the button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 124 2 Choose an image. zz Once you choose an image following step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually” (= 120), [ ] is displayed. zz To cancel selection, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. zz Repeat this process to specify other images. 3 Erase the image. zz Press the button. A confirmation message is displayed. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose [Select All Images].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 125 Still Images Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. 1 Choose [\]. zz Press the button, and then choose [\] in the menu (= 39). 2 Rotate the image. zz Press the or button, depending on the desired direction. Each time you press the button, the image is rotated 90°. Press the button to complete the setting. Using the Menu 1 Choose [Rotate]. zz Press the button and choose [Rotate] on the [1] tab (= 41).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 126 2 Rotate the image. zz Press the buttons to choose an image. zz The image is rotated 90° each time you press the button. zz To return to the menu screen, press the button. • Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (= 126). Deactivating Auto Rotation Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates images based on the current camera orientation.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 127 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. 1 Choose [Resize]. zz Press the button and choose [Resize] on the [1] tab (= 41). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to choose an image, and then press the button. 3 Choose an image size.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 128 4 Save the new image. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. 5 Review the new image. zz Press the button. [Display new image?] is displayed. zz Press the buttons to choose [Yes], and then press the button. zz The saved image is now displayed. • Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ ] or [ ] (= 63). • Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 129 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. 1 Choose [i-Contrast]. zz Press the button, and then choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab (= 41).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 130 • 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. 1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction]. zz Press the button, and then choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [1] tab (= 41). 2 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to choose an image. 3 Correct the image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 131 4 Save as a new image and review. zz Press the buttons to choose [New File], and then press the button. zz The image is now saved as a new file. zz Follow step 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 128). • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten.
ç Contents 132 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions..........................
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 133 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions MENU (= 4 1) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. zz Choose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the
button as you turn the camera on. • Sound is not played during movies (= 110) if you mute camera sounds.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 134 Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (= 39) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. zz Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zz Choose [Date/Time], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose an option, and then press the buttons to adjust the setting.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 135 World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 23). 1 Specify your destination.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 136 • Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (= 24) will Home] time and date. automatically update your [ Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press the <1> button in Shooting mode (= 35). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. zz Choose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.].
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 137 • 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]. • These power-saving functions are not available when you have set ]. Eco mode (= 62, 103) to [ Screen Brightness Adjust screen brightness as follows. zz Choose [LCD Brightness], and then press the buttons to adjust the brightness.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 138 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. zz 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. 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.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 139 3 Format the memory card. zz To begin the formatting process, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz When formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the button. • Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file management information on the card and does not erase the data completely.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 140 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. Before low-level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 141 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. zz Choose [File Numbering], and then choose an option. Continuous Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/saved) even if you switch memory cards.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 142 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. zz Choose [Create Folder], and then choose [Daily]. zz Images will now be saved in folders created on the shooting date. Checking Certification Logos Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed on the screen.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 143 Display Language Change the display language as needed. zz Choose [Language ], and then press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose a language, and then press the button. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and holding the button and immediately pressing the button. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 144 Restoring Defaults If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera settings. 1 Access the [Reset All] screen. zz Choose [Reset All], and then press the button. 2 Restore default settings. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zz Default settings are now restored. • The following functions are not restored to default settings.
ç Contents 145 Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately System Map......................146 Optional Accessories......148 Using Optional Accessories.....................151 Using the Software...........155 Printing Images................160 Using an Eye-Fi Card.......
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 146 System Map 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 Memory Card Power Card Reader Computer Cables AV Cable AVC-DC400 AC Adapter Kit ACK‑DC90 Flash Unit TV/Video System Canon-Brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers High-Power Flash HF‑DC2*3 *1 Also available for purchase separately. *2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 147 Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended. 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).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 148 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 zz Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE zz Charger for Battery Pack NB-11LH and NB-11L. • The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know the charging status at a glance.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 149 • 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. Flash Units High-Power Flash HF-DC2 zz External flash for illuminating subjects that are out of range of the built-in flash.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 150 Printers Canon-Brand PictBridgeCompatible Printers zz Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon-brand PictBridgecompatible printer. For details, visit your nearest Canon retailer.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 151 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. For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual. • Some information may not be displayed on the TV (= 190). 1 Make sure the camera and TV are off. Black or white 2 Connect the camera to the TV.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 3 Turn the TV on and 152 switch to video input. zz Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. zz Images from the camera are now displayed on the TV. (Nothing is displayed on the camera screen.) zz When finished, turn off the camera and TV before disconnecting the cable.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 153 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. 1 Make sure the camera is off. 2 Open the cover. zz Follow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card” (= 20) to open the memory card/battery cover, and then open the coupler cable port cover as shown. 3 Insert the coupler.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 154 zz Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port. Coupler Cable Port 4 Close the cover. zz Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position ( ). 5 Connect the power cord. zz Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable. zz Insert one end of the power cord into the compact power adapter, and then plug the other end into a power outlet. zz Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 155 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. Checking Your Computer Environment The software can be used on the following computers.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 156 Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration. 1 Download the software. zz With a computer connected to the Internet, access http://www. canon.com/icpd/. zz Access the site for your country or region. zz Download the software. 2 Install the files. zz Click [Easy Installation] and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 157 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. 1 Connect the camera to the computer. zz With the camera turned off, open the cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the USB cable in the orientation shown, insert the plug fully into the camera terminal ( ). zz Insert the larger plug of the USB cable in the computer’s USB port.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 158 zz Windows: Follow the steps introduced below. zz In the screen that displays, click the [ ] link to modify the program. zz Choose [Downloads Images From Canon Camera] and then click [OK]. zz Double-click [ ]. 3 Save the images to the computer. zz Click [Import Images from Camera], and then click [Import Untransferred Images]. zz Images are now saved to the Pictures folder on the computer, in separate folders named by date.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 159 • 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. • Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitations apply. - It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until camera images are accessible.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Still Images 160 Movies Printing Images Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer. On the camera, you can specify images to set up batch printing, prepare orders for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for photobooks. A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by printer.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 161 3 Turn the printer on. 4 Turn the camera on. zz Press the <1> button to turn the camera on. 5 Choose an image. zz Press the buttons to choose an image. 6 Access the printing screen. zz Press the button, choose [c], and press the button again. 7 Print the image. zz Press the buttons to choose [Print], and then press the button. zz Printing now begins.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 162 Still Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 160 – 161) to access the screen at left. 2 Configure the settings. zz Press the buttons to choose an item, and then press the buttons to choose an option. Default Date File No. Both Off Default Matches current printer settings. Prints images with the date added. Prints images with the file number added.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 163 Still Images Cropping Images before Printing By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area instead of the entire image. 1 Choose [Cropping]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 162) to access the printing screen, choose [Cropping] and press the button. zz A cropping frame is now displayed, indicating the image area to print. 2 Adjust the cropping frame as needed. zz To resize the frame, move the zoom lever.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 164 • Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes, or at some aspect ratios. • Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop images shot with [Date Stamp ] selected. Still Images Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing 1 Choose [Paper Settings]. zz After following step 1 in “Configuring Print Settings” (= 162) to access the printing screen, choose [Paper Settings] and press the button. 2 Choose a paper size.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 165 4 Choose a layout. zz Press the buttons to choose an option. zz When choosing [N-up], press the buttons to specify the number of images per sheet. zz Press the button. 5 Print the image. Available Layout Options Default Matches current printer settings. Bordered Prints with blank space around the image. Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing. N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 166 Still Images Printing ID Photos 1 Choose [ID Photo]. zz Following steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing” (= 164 – 165), choose [ID Photo] and press the button. 2 Choose the long and short side length. zz Press the buttons to choose an item. Choose the length by pressing the buttons, and then press the button. 3 Choose the printing area.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 167 Movies Printing Movie Scenes 1 Access the printing screen. zz Follow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” (= 160 – 161) to choose a movie. The screen at left is displayed. 2 Choose a printing method. zz Press the buttons to choose [ ], and then press the buttons to choose the printing method. 3 Print the image. Movie Printing Options Single Prints the current scene as a still image.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 168 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. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 169 • Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the printer or photo development 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] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date twice.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 2 Choose an image. 170 zz Press the buttons to choose an image, and then press the button. zz You can now specify the number of copies. zz If you specify index printing for the image, it is labeled with a [ ] icon. To cancel index printing for the image, press the button again. [ ] is no longer displayed. 3 Specify the number of prints. zz Press the buttons to specify the number of prints (up to 99).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 171 Still Images Setting Up Printing for All Images zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 169), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Still Images Clearing All Images from the Print List zz Following step 1 in “Setting Up Printing for Individual Images” (= 169), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 172 Still Images Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF) zz 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. Press the buttons to choose [Print now], and then simply press the button to print the images in the print list. zz Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 173 • [ ] 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 1 Choose [Select]. zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 172), choose [Select] and press the button. 2 Choose an image.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 174 Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 172), choose [Select All Images] and press the button. zz Press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. Still Images Removing All Images from a Photobook zz Following the procedure in “Choosing a Selection Method” (= 172), choose [Clear All Selections] and press the button.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Still Images 175 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. 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.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 176 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 (White) Connected Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*2 (Animated) Transfer in progress*1 *1 Power saving (= 36) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer. *2 Restart the camera.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 177 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if necessary. zz Press the button, choose [Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then press the button. zz Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose [Disable]. • [Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position.
ç Contents 178 Appendix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting...............179 On-Screen Messages.......185 On-Screen Information....188 Functions and Menu Tables...............................192 Handling Precautions......204 Specifications...................
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 179 Troubleshooting If you think there is a problem with the camera, first check the following. If the items below do not solve your problem, contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. Power Nothing happens when the power button is pressed. • Confirm that the battery pack is charged (= 19). • Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (= 21). • Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (= 22).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 180 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. • The screen may darken under bright light. • The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 181 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). • Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated. • Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (= 96, 99). No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 182 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). Subjects are affected by red-eye (= 64). • Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (= 67) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (= 4) in flash shots.
ç Contents [ ç Chapter Contents 183 ] 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). • Lower the image quality (= 65). • Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (= 209). Playback Playback is not possible.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 184 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 button down as you press the and buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press the buttons to choose [B], and then press the button. Eye-Fi Cards Cannot transfer images (= 175).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 185 On-Screen Messages If an error message is displayed, respond as follows. No memory card • The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way (= 21). Memory card locked • The write-protect tab of the memory card is set to the locked position. Switch the write-protect tab to the unlocked position (= 21). Cannot record! • Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 186 Cannot magnify!/Cannot rotate/Cannot modify image/Cannot modify/Cannot assign to category/Unselectable image. • The following functions may be unavailable for images that were renamed or already edited on a computer, or images shot with another camera. Note that starred (*) functions are not available for movies. Magnify* (= 116), Rotate* (= 125), Edit* (= 127 – 131), Print List* (= 168), and Photobook Set-up* (= 172).
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 187 File Error • Correct printing (= 160) may not be possible for photos from other cameras or images that have been altered using computer software, even if the camera is connected to the printer. Print error • Check the paper size setting (= 164). If this error message is displayed when the setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 188 On-Screen Information Shooting (Information Display) Battery level (= 189) White balance (= 90) Drive mode (= 61) Eco mode (= 62, 103) Self-timer (= 56) Camera shake warning (= 49) Metering method (= 87) Eye-Fi connection status (= 176) Resolution (= 63) Recordable shots (= 208) Movie quality (= 65) Remaining time (= 209) Digital zoom magnification (= 54) AF frame (= 93), Spot AE point frame (= 87) Focusing range (= 92, 93), AF lock (= 99) ELPH 170 IS
ç Contents Flash mode (= 59, 100) Red-eye correction (= 64) Date stamp (= 60) ISO speed (= 88) i-Contrast (= 89) ç Chapter Contents Grid lines (= 104) AE lock (= 86), FE lock (= 102) Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation level (= 85) 189 Zoom bar (= 46) Blink detection (= 66) Time zone (= 135) Image stabilization (= 107) Battery Level An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 190 Playback (Detailed Information Display) Movies (= 45, 110) Shooting mode (= 192) ISO speed (= 88), Playback speed (= 76) Exposure compensation level (= 85) White balance (= 90) Histogram (= 112) Image editing (= 127 – 131) Resolution (= 63), MOV (movies) Transferred via Eye‑Fi (= 176) Battery level (= 189) Metering method (= 87) Folder number - File number (= 141) Current image no. / Total no.
ç Contents Protection (= 119) ç Chapter Contents Red-eye correction (= 64, 130) 191 i-Contrast (= 89, 129) Shooting date/ time (= 23) • Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV (= 151). Summary of Movie Control Panel in “Viewing” (= 110) Exit Play Slow Motion (Press the buttons to adjust the playback speed. No sound is played.) Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the button.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 192 Functions and Menu Tables Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Shooting Mode G Function Flash (= 59, 100) h Z ! AE Lock/FE Lock (= 86, 102)*3 AF Lock (= 99) Eco Mode On/Off (= 62, 103) Screen Display (= 38) No Information Display Information Display O – *1 O O *2 O O O O O O O – O – – O O I O – – O O O – O – O – – O – O O O O O O – – – – – O – – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Flash (= 59, 100) h Z ! AE Lock/FE Lock (= 86, 102)* AF Lock (= 99) Eco Mode On/Off (= 62, 103) Screen Display (= 38) No Information Display Information Display 193 P t N O O O O O O – – O – O – O – O – O – O – – – O – O O O O O O O O – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically. – Not available.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 194 FUNC.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Metering Method (= 87) 195 P t N O – O – O – O – O – O – O – O – O O O O O O O O – – – – – – – O O O O O O O O – – – – – – – – O O O O O – O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O White Balance (= 90) ISO Speed (= 88) AUTO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure Compensation (= 85) Self-Timer (= 56) ][$ Self-Timer Settings (= 58) Delay*1 Shots*2 O
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode G Function Focusing Range (= 92, 93) eu Drive Mode (= 61) *1 196 I O – O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O – *2 O *2 O – O O O O O O O O – O – O – – O O – – O – O – – O – – O O – O – O O – – O O O O O O O O O Resolution (= 63) Movie Quality (= 65) – O Available or set automatically. – Not available. *1 Available only for ELPH 160 IXUS 160 .
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function Focusing Range (= 92, 93) eu Drive Mode (= 61) 197 P t N O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O – O – O – O – O O – Resolution (= 63) Movie Quality (= 65) O O O O – O – – – – – – O – O – – – – O O O * O O O O O O O O Available or set automatically. – Not available. * Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set (= 76).
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 198 4 Shooting Tab Menu Shooting Mode G *1 I Function AF Frame (= 93) Face AiAF Tracking AF Center O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – O O O Digital Zoom (= 54, 104) On Off O – O O O O – O O O O – – O O O AF-Point Zoom (= 97) On Off – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Servo AF (= 96) On Off O O O O O O O O – *2 O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O C
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode P t N O O O O O O – – O O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O – – O O O O O O O O O O O O – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – – O O Function AF Frame (= 93) Face AiAF Tracking AF Center – – – Digital Zoom (= 54, 104) On Off – – – O O O AF-Point Zoom (= 97) On Off – – O O O O Servo AF (= 96) On Off – – O O O O O O Continuous AF (= 98) On Off Lamp Setting (= 67) On
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function i-Contrast (= 89) Auto Off G O – O O Review image after shooting (= 105) Off/Quick/ Display O O 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents Shooting Mode Function i-Contrast (= 89) Auto Off P Grid Lines (= 104) On Off IS Settings (= 107)* Off/Continuous IS Mode Shoot Only Dynamic 1 IS 2 (= 60) Date Stamp Off Date / Date & Time t N – – – – – – – – O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O – Review image after shooting (= 105) Off/Quick/ Display O O 2 sec./4 sec./ Time 8 sec.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 202 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref. Page = 138, 140 Mute = 133 Format Volume = 133 File Numbering = 141 Hints & Tips = 134 Create Folder = 142 Date/Time = 134 Video System = 152 Time Zone = 135 Eye-Fi Settings = 175 Lens Retract = 136 Certification Logo Display = 142 Power Saving = 36, 136 Language = 26 LCD Brightness = 137 Reset All = 144 Start-up Image = 138 1 Playback Tab Menu Ref.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 203 2 Print Tab Menu Item Ref. Page – Print Select Images & Qty. = 169 Select All Images = 171 Item Ref. Page Clear All Selections = 171 Print Settings = 168 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu Item Ref. Page Item Ref.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 204 Handling Precautions • The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or subjecting it to strong impact. • Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or erase image data. • If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 205 Specifications Camera Effective Pixels (Max.) Lens Focal Length Approx. 20 million pixels ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 12x zoom: 4.5 (W) – 54.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) – 300 (T) mm) IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160 8x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm) LCD Monitor 2.7-type color TFT LCD Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots File Format Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 206 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) Weight (Based on CIPA Guidelines) IXUS 165 Approx. 128 g (approx. 4.52 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 112 g (approx. 3.95 oz.; camera body only) ELPH 160 IXUS 160 Approx. 127 g (approx. 4.48 oz.; including the battery pack and memory card) Approx. 111 g (approx. 3.92 oz.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 207 Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Number of Shots Eco Mode On Movie Recording Time*1 Continuous Shooting*2 Playback Time Approx. 200 Approx. 255 Approx. 55 minutes Approx. 1 hour, 45 minutes Approx. 5 hours *1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.
ç Contents ELPH 160 ç Chapter Contents 208 IXUS 160 Number of Shots Approx. 220 Eco Mode On Approx. 300 Movie Recording Time*1 Continuous Shooting*2 Approx. 55 minutes Approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes Playback Time Approx. 4 hours *1 Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming. *2 Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops automatically) repeatedly.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents 209 Recording Time per Memory Card Recording Time per Memory Card Image Quality 16 GB 2 hr. 21 min. 58 sec. 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.
ç Chapter Contents ç Contents 210 Shooting Range ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 Shooting Mode Focusing Range – Maximum Wide Angle (j) Maximum Telephoto (i) 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 Other modes e* u* 1 – 50 cm (0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.) – 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity * Not available in some shooting modes.
ç Contents ç Chapter Contents Shutter Speed [ ] mode, automatically set range 1 – 1/2000 sec. 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) Battery Pack NB-11LH Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC Nominal Capacity: 800 mAh Charging Cycles: Approx. 300 times Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F) Battery Pack NB-11L Type: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Nominal Voltage: 3.
ç Contents 212 Index A D AC adapter kit.....................148, 153 AUTO mode (shooting mode).....................27, 45 Date/time Adding date stamps...............60 Changing................................24 Date/time battery....................25 Settings..................................23 World clock...........................135 DC coupler.................................153 Defaults → Reset all AV cable.............................149, 151 Digital IS (shooting mode)............
ç Contents F 213 File numbering............................141 Images Display period......................105 Erasing.................................122 Playback → Viewing Protecting............................. 119 Image stabilization......................107 Face AiAF (AF frame mode).........94 Face self-timer (shooting mode)...79 FE lock.......................................102 Fireworks (shooting mode)...........71 Indicator........................................
ç Contents P P (shooting mode)........................84 Package contents...........................2 Photobook set-up.......................172 PictBridge...........................150, 160 Playback → Viewing Portrait (shooting mode)...............70 Poster effect (shooting mode)......73 Power.........................................148 → AC adapter kit → Battery pack Power saving................................36 Printing.......................................160 Program AE................................
ç Contents Single-image display..............30 Slideshow............................. 117 TV display............................151 W White balance (color)...................90 Widescreen (resolution)...............63 World clock.................................135 Wrist strap → Strap Z Zoom................................
ç Contents 216 Trademarks and Licensing • Microsoft and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. • Macintosh and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. • The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. • All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. • This device incorporates exFAT technology licensed from Microsoft.
