CANON POWERSHOT IXUS 160 User Manual

Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Camera User Guide  
Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety  
Precautions” section (=6), before using the camera.  
Reading this guide will help you learn to use the camera  
properly.  
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1
Before Use  
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Screen (LCD monitor)  
AV OUT (Audio/video output) /  
DIGITAL terminal  
<1 (Playback)> button  
<A (Auto)> / <a (Single-image  
erase)> / Up button  
Indicator  
Movie button  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Lens  
Zoom lever  
Power button  
Lamp  
FUNC./SET button  
<h (Flash)> / Right button  
<l (Display)> / Down button  
<n> button  
Shooting: <i (telephoto)> /  
<j (wide angle)>  
Playback: <k (magnify)> /  
<g (index)>  
Flash  
Speaker  
Tripod socket  
Memory card/battery cover  
Strap mount  
<
<
> / Left button  
(Help)> button  
DC coupler cable port  
Shutter button  
Index  
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.  
Microphone  
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”.  
The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still  
images, movies, or both.  
Up button on back  
Left button on back  
Right button on back  
Down button on back  
<o>  
<q>  
<r>  
<p>  
The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending  
on the camera model:  
:Functions and precautions for the PowerShot  
ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
:
Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only  
:Functions and precautions for the PowerShot  
ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Still Images  
: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or  
viewing still images.  
This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 illustrations and  
screenshots for all explanations.  
Movies  
3
     
Before Use  
Table of Contents  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Table of Contents...........................4  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
4
Before Use  
Common Camera Operations  
zzWhile adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ............................. 39  
zzFocus on faces......................................................................... 25, 39, 52  
zzWithout using the flash (Flash Off)................................................. 32, 56  
zzInclude yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................ 31, 44  
zzAdd a date stamp................................................................................. 33  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
4
Shoot  
zzUse camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) .................................... 25  
Shooting people well  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1
View  
I P  
Portraits  
Against Snow  
zzView images (Playback Mode)............................................................. 61  
zzAutomatic playback (Slideshow).......................................................... 64  
zzOn a TV................................................................................................ 83  
zzOn a computer ..................................................................................... 85  
zzBrowse through images quickly ........................................................... 62  
zzErase images....................................................................................... 67  
P Mode  
(=39)  
(=40)  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Matching specific scenes  
t
Fireworks  
(=40)  
Low Light  
E
Shoot/View Movies  
(=39)  
zzShoot movies ....................................................................................... 25  
Index  
zzView movies (Playback Mode)............................................................. 61  
Applying special effects  
c
Print  
zzPrint pictures........................................................................................ 87  
Vivid Colors  
Poster Effect  
Fish-Eye Effect  
(=41)  
(=41)  
(=41)  
Save  
zzSave images to a computer ................................................................. 86  
Miniature Effect  
Toy Camera Effect  
Monochrome  
(=42)  
(=43)  
(=43)  
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Before Use  
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.  
Safety Precautions  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
This could damage your eyesight.  
Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire. Immediately stop using the  
product and distance yourself from it.  
Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.  
Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct flame.  
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting in  
electrical shock, fire, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into  
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately flush with water.  
If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.  
- Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away  
any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the  
power outlet, and the surrounding area.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Warning  
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.  
P Mode  
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to people’s eyes.  
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.  
In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants when  
using the flash.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.  
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.  
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a  
child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.  
- Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.  
- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated  
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if  
the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.  
- Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact  
the terminals or plug.  
Index  
Use only recommended power sources.  
Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.  
Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.  
Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when  
dropped.  
- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord,  
if your product uses one.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire.  
Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange  
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.  
Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to  
clean the product.  
Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects  
inside.  
This could result in electrical shock or fire.  
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.  
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the  
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Before Use  
Caution  
Denotes the possibility of property damage.  
Caution  
Denotes the possibility of injury.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a  
clear day or an intense artificial light source.  
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.  
When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it,  
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other  
objects.  
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.  
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.  
When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be  
careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.  
On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, do not push  
the flash down or pry it open.  
Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.  
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
This may cause the product to malfunction.  
P Mode  
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or  
clothing.  
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.  
Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the flash with a  
cotton swab or cloth.  
The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the  
product to malfunction.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:  
- Places subject to direct sunlight  
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)  
- Humid or dusty places  
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery  
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries.  
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other  
injuries.  
Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using  
the product.  
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.  
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.  
Index  
The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed  
for prolonged periods.  
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.  
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.  
Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.  
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion,  
resulting in product damage or fire.  
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.  
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Before Use  
If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that  
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and  
new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and –  
terminals reversed.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
This may cause the product to malfunction.  
Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.  
When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do  
not come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that  
it faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Do not attach any hard objects to the product.  
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
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Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Basic Guide  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Initial Preparations........................................... 10 Trying the Camera Out..................................... 14  
Attaching the Strap................................................10  
Holding the Camera ..............................................10  
Charging the Battery Pack ....................................10  
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card ....... 11  
Setting the Date and Time.....................................12  
Display Language .................................................14  
Shooting (Smart Auto)...........................................14  
Viewing..................................................................16  
Accessing the Help Menu .....................................17  
Index  
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Before Use  
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.  
Initial Preparations  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Prepare for shooting as follows.  
Attaching the Strap  
1 Insert the battery pack.  
zzThread 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 ( ).  
zzAfter aligning the marks on the battery  
pack and charger, insert the battery pack  
by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Charge the battery pack.  
zzCB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug  
the charger into a power outlet ( ).  
zzCB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the  
Holding the Camera  
CB-2LF  
charger, then plug the other end into a  
power outlet.  
zzPlace the strap around your wrist.  
zzWhen 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.  
zzThe charging lamp turns orange, and  
charging begins.  
Index  
zzWhen charging is finished, the lamp turns  
green.  
CB-2LFE  
3 Remove the battery pack.  
zzAfter unplugging the battery charger,  
remove the battery pack by pushing it in  
(
) and up ( ).  
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Before Use  
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately).  
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted  
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera  
(=75).  
1 Open the cover.  
For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzSlide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).  
Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not  
used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.  
The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power (50/60 Hz). For  
power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for  
the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may  
damage the battery pack.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Insert the battery pack.  
zzWhile 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.  
Index  
Terminals Battery Lock  
11  
     
Before Use  
3 Check the card’s write-protect  
tab and insert the memory card.  
zzRecording is not possible on memory  
cards with a write-protect tab when the  
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab  
to the unlocked position.  
Remove the memory card.  
zzPush the memory card in until it clicks,  
and then slowly release it.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzThe memory card will pop up.  
Setting the Date and Time  
zzInsert the memory card facing as shown  
until it clicks into the locked position.  
zzMake sure the memory card is facing the  
right way when you insert it. Inserting  
memory cards facing the wrong way may  
damage the camera.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
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 (=33).  
P Mode  
Terminals  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
4 Close the cover.  
1 Turn the camera on.  
zzPress the power button.  
zzThe [Date/Time] screen is displayed.  
zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as  
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed  
position ( ).  
zzIf the cover will not close, make sure you  
inserted the battery pack facing the right  
way in step 2.  
Index  
2 Set the date and time.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
option.  
For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to specify  
the date and time.  
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card  
zzWhen finished, press the <m> button.  
Remove the battery pack.  
zzOpen the cover and press the battery  
lock in the direction of the arrow.  
zzThe battery pack will pop up.  
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Before Use  
3 Set the home time zone.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
your home time zone.  
2 Choose [Date/Time].  
zzMove the zoom lever to choose the [3]  
tab.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
4 Finish the setup process.  
zzPress the <m> button to complete the  
setting. The setting screen is no longer  
displayed.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[Date/Time], and then press the <m>  
button.  
3 Change the date and time.  
zzFollow step 2 in “Setting the Date and  
Time” (=12) to adjust the settings.  
zzPress the <n> button to close the  
menu.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzTo turn off the camera, press the power  
button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
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.  
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.  
The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a  
charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold  
separately, =81), even if the camera is left off.  
To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [  
] in step 2 and then  
Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be  
displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as  
choose [ ] by pressing the <o><p> buttons.  
Index  
Changing the Date and Time  
Adjust the date and time as follows.  
1 Access the camera menu.  
zzPress the <n> button.  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Display Language  
Change the display language as needed.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Trying the Camera Out  
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or  
movies, and then view them.  
1 Enter Playback mode.  
zzPress the <1> button.  
Shooting (Smart Auto)  
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,  
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Access the setting screen.  
zzPress and hold the <m> button, and  
then press the <n> button.  
P Mode  
1 Turn the camera on.  
zzPress the power button.  
zzThe startup screen is displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
3 Set the display language.  
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to  
choose a language, and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzOnce the display language has been set,  
the setting screen is no longer displayed.  
2 Enter [  
] mode.  
zzPress the <o> button several times until  
[
] is displayed.  
Index  
zzAim the camera at the subject. The  
camera will make a slight clicking noise  
as it determines the scene.  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
zzIcons representing the scene and image  
stabilization mode are displayed in the  
upper right of the screen.  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
You can also change the display language by pressing the <n> button  
zzA scene icon is displayed in the upper  
right of the screen.  
and choosing [Language  
] on the [3] tab.  
zzFrames displayed around any detected  
subjects indicate that they are in focus.  
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Before Use  
3 Compose the shot.  
Shooting Movies  
Start shooting.  
zzPress the movie button. The camera  
beeps once as recording begins, and  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move  
the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto),  
and to zoom away from the subject, move  
it toward <j> (wide angle).  
[
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.  
Elapsed Time  
4 Shoot.  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and  
bottom edges of the screen, and the  
subject is slightly enlarged. The black  
bars indicate image areas not recorded.  
Shooting Still Images  
Focus.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the shutter button lightly, halfway  
down. The camera beeps twice after  
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to  
indicate image areas in focus.  
P Mode  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzBlack bars displayed on the top and  
bottom edges of the screen indicate  
image areas not recorded.  
zzFrames displayed around any detected  
faces indicate that they are in focus.  
zzOnce recording begins, take your finger  
off the movie button.  
Index  
Shoot.  
Finish shooting.  
zzPress the shutter button all the way  
down.  
zzPress the movie button again to stop  
shooting. The camera beeps twice as  
recording stops.  
zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound  
is played, and in low-light conditions, the  
flash fires automatically.  
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter  
sound ends.  
zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will  
revert to the shooting screen.  
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Before Use  
Viewing  
3 Play movies.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the <m> button, press the  
<o><p> buttons to choose [ ], and  
then press the <m> button again.  
zzPlayback now begins, and after the movie  
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as  
follows.  
1 Enter Playback mode.  
zzPress the <1> button.  
zzYour last shot is displayed.  
is finished, [  
] is displayed.  
zzTo adjust the volume, press the <o><p>  
buttons.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button halfway.  
P Mode  
2 Browse through your images.  
zzTo view the previous image, press the  
<q> button. To view the next image,  
press the <r> button.  
zzPress and hold the <q><r> buttons to  
browse through images quickly.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Erasing Images  
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when  
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.  
1 Choose an image to erase.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image.  
Index  
2 Erase the image.  
zzPress the <o> button.  
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the  
<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and  
then press the <m> button.  
zzThe current image is now erased.  
zzTo cancel erasure, press the <q><r>  
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then  
press the <m> button.  
zzMovies are identified by a [  
play movies, go to step 3.  
] icon. To  
You can also erase all images at once (=67).  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Accessing the Help Menu  
Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting  
advice, and playback instructions as follows.  
zzPress the < > button to access the Help  
menu.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the < > button again to return to  
the original display.  
P Mode  
zzIn Shooting mode, a description of  
the scene detected by the camera  
is displayed. Shooting advice is also  
displayed depending on the scene.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzIn Playback mode, press the <o><p>  
buttons and choose an item. The  
zoom lever and buttons are displayed  
overlaying the illustration of the camera.  
zzChoose an item and press the <r>  
button. An explanation of the item is  
displayed. To continue reading the  
explanation, press the <o><p> buttons  
to scroll up or down the screen. Press  
the <q> button to return to the left hand  
screen.  
Index  
The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [  
], and in  
17  
Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
On/Off................................................................ 19 Using the FUNC. Menu .................................... 21  
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down) ........19  
Shutter Button.................................................. 20  
Using Menus..................................................... 22  
Indicator Display .............................................. 23  
Index  
Shooting Display Options ............................... 20  
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Before Use  
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.  
On/Off  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting Mode  
zzPress the power button to turn the  
camera on and prepare for shooting.  
zzTo turn the camera off, press the power  
button again.  
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. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off  
but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (=20).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Playback Mode  
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera  
on and view your shots.  
P Mode  
zzTo turn the camera off, press the <1>  
button again.  
Power Saving in Playback Mode  
The camera turns itself off automatically after about five minutes of  
inactivity.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
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 (=20).  
The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in  
Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by  
pressing the <1> button.  
You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if  
you prefer (=74).  
Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer  
(=86).  
Index  
19  
       
Before Use  
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.  
Shooting Display Options  
Press the <p> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to  
focus.)  
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The  
camera beeps twice, and AF frames are  
displayed around image areas in focus.  
P Mode  
Information is displayed  
No information is  
displayed  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
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. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the  
brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky  
subject motion will not affect recorded images.  
2 Press all the way down. (From  
the halfway position, press fully  
to shoot.)  
zzThe camera shoots, as a shutter sound  
is played.  
Index  
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter  
sound ends.  
Images may be out of focus if you shoot without initially pressing the  
shutter button halfway.  
Length of shutter sound playback varies depending on the time  
required for the shot. It may take longer in some shooting scenes,  
and images will be blurry if you move the camera (or the subject  
moves) before the shutter sound ends.  
20  
       
Before Use  
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  
(=105 106) or playback mode (=109).  
4 Finish the setup process.  
zzPress the <m> button.  
zzThe screen before you pressed the  
<m> button in step 1 is displayed again,  
showing the option you configured.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
1 Access the FUNC. menu.  
To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default  
zzPress the <m> button.  
settings (=78).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
2 Choose a menu item.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose a  
menu item, and then press the <m> or  
<r> button.  
zzDepending on the menu item, functions  
can be specified simply by pressing the  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
<m> or <r> button, or another screen is  
displayed for configuring the function.  
Options  
Index  
Menu Items  
3 Choose an option.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
an option.  
zzOptions labeled with a [  
] icon can  
be configured by pressing the <n>  
button.  
zzTo return to the menu items, press the  
<q> button.  
21  
   
Before Use  
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 (=107 109).  
3 Choose a menu item.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose a  
menu item.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzFor menu items with options not shown,  
first press the <m> or <r> button to  
switch screens, and then press the  
<o><p> buttons to select the menu  
item.  
1 Access the menu.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <n> button.  
zzTo return to the previous screen, press  
the <n> button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Choose a tab.  
4 Choose an option.  
zzMove the zoom lever to choose a tab.  
zzAfter you have pressed the <o><p>  
buttons to choose a tab initially, you can  
switch between tabs by pressing the  
<q><r> buttons.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
option.  
5 Finish the setup process.  
zzPress the <n> button to return to the  
screen displayed before you pressed the  
<n> button in step 1.  
Index  
To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default  
settings (=78).  
22  
     
Before Use  
Indicator Display  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
The indicator on the back of the camera (=3) lights up or blinks  
depending on the camera status.  
Indicator  
Status  
Color  
Camera Status  
Connected to a computer (=86), or display off  
(=19, 34, 56, 74)  
On  
Green  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or  
shooting long exposures (=45)  
Blinking  
P Mode  
When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the  
memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may  
corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
23  
 
Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Auto Mode  
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Deactivating the Flash...........................................32  
Shooting with Camera-Determined  
Settings............................................................ 25  
Shooting (Smart Auto)...........................................25  
Scene Icons ..........................................................28  
Image Stabilization Icons ......................................28  
On-Screen Frames................................................29  
Common, Convenient Features...................... 30  
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom) .....30  
Using the Self-Timer..............................................31  
Helpful Shooting Features .............................. 36  
Checking for Closed Eyes.....................................36  
Customizing Camera Operation ..................... 37  
Deactivating the Lamp ..........................................37  
Adding a Date Stamp............................................33  
Continuous Shooting.............................................34  
Using Eco Mode....................................................34  
Index  
Image Customization Features....................... 35  
Changing Image Resolution (Size) .......................35  
Red-Eye Correction...............................................35  
Changing Movie Image Quality.............................36  
24  
   
Before Use  
Shooting with Camera-Determined  
Settings  
3 Compose the shot.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzTo zoom in and enlarge the subject, move  
the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto),  
and to zoom away from the subject, move  
it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar  
showing the zoom position is displayed.)  
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes,  
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.  
Zoom Bar  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shooting (Smart Auto)  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Turn the camera on.  
P Mode  
zzPress the power button.  
4 Shoot.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzThe startup screen is displayed.  
Shooting Still Images  
Focus.  
zzPress the shutter button halfway. The  
camera beeps twice after focusing, and  
AF frames are displayed to indicate  
image areas in focus.  
2 Enter [  
] mode.  
zzPress the <o> button several times until  
[
] is displayed.  
zzAim the camera at the subject. The  
camera will make a slight clicking noise  
as it determines the scene.  
zzSeveral AF frames are displayed when  
multiple areas are in focus.  
Index  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
zzIcons representing the scene and image  
stabilization mode are displayed in the  
upper right of the screen (=28).  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
zzA scene icon is displayed in the upper  
right of the screen (=28).  
zzFrames displayed around any detected  
subjects indicate that they are in focus.  
25  
     
Before Use  
Shoot.  
Resize the subject and  
recompose the shot as needed.  
zzTo resize the subject, repeat the  
operations in step 3 (=25).  
However, note that the sound of camera  
operations will be recorded. Note that  
movies shot at zoom factors shown in  
blue will look grainy.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the shutter button all the way  
down.  
zzAs the camera shoots, a shutter sound  
is played, and in low-light conditions, the  
flash fires automatically.  
zzKeep the camera still until the shutter  
sound ends.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzWhen you recompose shots, the  
focus, brightness, and colors will be  
automatically adjusted.  
zzAfter displaying your shot, the camera will  
revert to the shooting screen.  
P Mode  
Shooting Movies  
Start shooting.  
zzPress the movie button. The camera  
beeps once as recording begins, and  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Finish shooting.  
zzPress the movie button again to stop  
shooting. The camera beeps twice as  
recording stops.  
[
Rec] is displayed with the elapsed  
Elapsed Time  
zzRecording will stop automatically when  
the memory card becomes full.  
time.  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Index  
zzBlack bars are displayed on the top and  
bottom edges of the screen, and the  
subject is slightly enlarged. The black  
bars indicate image areas not recorded.  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
zzBlack bars displayed on the top and  
bottom edges of the screen indicate  
image areas not recorded.  
zzFrames displayed around any detected  
faces indicate that they are in focus.  
zzOnce recording begins, take your finger  
off the movie button.  
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Before Use  
Still Images/Movies  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
If the camera is turned on while the <p> button is held down, the  
camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the  
<n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press  
the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].  
The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly  
over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.  
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.  
Microphone  
Still Images  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
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  
The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when  
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing  
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be  
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.  
A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates  
that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.  
Shooting can resume as soon as the flash is ready, so either press  
the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press  
it again.  
P Mode  
Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when  
shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be  
recorded.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
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,  
adjust the image stabilization setting (=58).  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Index  
To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the  
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still.  
Audio recording is monaural.  
Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is  
displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness,  
and colors used.  
You can change how long images are displayed after shots (=57).  
27  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Still Images  
Movies  
Scene Icons  
] 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.  
Image Stabilization Icons  
In [  
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically  
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in  
[
] mode.  
People  
Other Subjects  
Subject  
Icon  
Background  
Color  
Image stabilization for movies,  
reducing strong camera shake,  
as when shooting while walking  
(Dynamic)  
In  
Shadows  
In  
At Close  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Image stabilization for still images  
(Normal)  
Motion*1 on Face  
*
Motion*1 Range  
1
Background  
Bright  
Backlit  
P Mode  
Image stabilization for slow  
camera shake, such as when  
shooting movies at telephoto  
(Powered)  
Gray  
Image stabilization for still images  
when panning* (Panning)  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
With Blue Sky  
Backlit  
Light Blue  
Orange  
No image stabilization, because  
the camera is mounted on a tripod  
or held still by other means.  
Sunsets  
Spotlights  
Dark  
Image stabilization for macro  
shots (Hybrid IS).  
However, during movie recording,  
During movie recording, [  
] is  
[
] is displayed, and image  
displayed, and image stabilization  
for macro movie recording is used.  
stabilization to counteract wind or  
other sources of vibration is used.  
(Tripod IS)  
Dark Blue  
Index  
Tripod  
Used  
2
2
*
*
* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow  
subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera  
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving  
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.  
*1Not displayed for movies.  
*2Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.  
Try shooting in [G] mode (=46) if the scene icon does not match  
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your  
expected effect, color, or brightness.  
To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=58). In this case, an  
IS icon is not displayed.  
28  
   
Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame  
will remain on the screen.  
P Mode  
When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera  
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and  
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Try shooting in [G] mode (=46) if no frames are displayed, if  
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are  
displayed on the background or similar areas.  
Index  
29  
Before Use  
Common, Convenient Features  
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.  
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution  
settings (=35), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by  
following step 1.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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 (  
) or 32x (  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
) enlargement.  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Move the zoom lever toward  
<i>.  
P Mode  
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.  
zzZooming stops at the largest possible  
zoom factor (before the image becomes  
noticeably grainy), which is then indicated  
on the screen.  
Zoomed images may look grainy under some resolution settings  
(=35) and zoom factors. In this case, the zoom factor is shown  
in blue.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Zoom Factor  
2 Move the zoom lever toward  
<i> again.  
zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the  
subject.  
Index  
30  
   
Before Use  
zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp  
will blink and the camera will play a self-  
timer sound.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Using the Self-Timer  
zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking  
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will  
remain lit in case the flash fires.)  
zzTo cancel shooting after you have  
triggered the self-timer, press the  
<n> button.  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [  
]
zzTo restore the original setting, choose  
in the menu, and then choose the []]  
P Mode  
[
] in step 1.  
option (=21).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is  
displayed.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake  
This option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you have  
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pressing  
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.  
Index  
2 Shoot.  
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”  
(=31) and choose [[].  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [[] is  
displayed.  
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button  
halfway to focus on the subject, and then  
press it all the way down.  
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.  
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”  
(=31) to shoot.  
31  
         
Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Deactivating the Flash  
Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows.  
Customizing the Self-Timer  
You can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 – 10).  
1 Choose [$].  
zzPress the <r> button several times until  
[!] is displayed.  
zzThe flash will no longer be activated.  
zzTo activate the flash, press the <r>  
button again. ([ ] is displayed.) The  
flash will automatically fire in low-light  
conditions.  
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer”  
(=31), choose [$] and press the  
<n> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[Delay] or [Shots].  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose a  
value, and then press the <m> button.  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is  
displayed.  
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer”  
(=31) to shoot.  
If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button  
halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the  
camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.  
Index  
For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay  
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.  
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.)  
32  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Adding a Date Stamp  
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner.  
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm  
beforehand that the date and time are correct (=12).  
- Print using printer functions (=88)  
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=91) to print  
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website (=85) to print  
1 Configure the setting.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Date  
Stamp  
] on the [4] tab, and then  
P Mode  
choose the desired option (=22).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [ ] is  
displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
2 Shoot.  
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the  
shooting date or time to the lower-right  
corner of images.  
zzTo restore the original setting, choose  
[Off] in step 1.  
Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.  
33  
   
Before Use  
Still Images  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Continuous Shooting  
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.  
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.  
1 Configure the setting.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <m> button, choose  
zzPress the <q> button several times until  
[
] in the menu, and then choose [W]  
[
] is displayed.  
P Mode  
(=21).  
zzThe screen darkens when the camera  
is not used for approximately two  
seconds; approximately ten seconds  
after darkening, the screen turns off.  
The camera turns off after approximately  
three minutes of inactivity.  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [W] is  
displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Shoot.  
zzHold the shutter button all the way down  
to shoot continuously.  
zzBy pressing the <q> button again, [ ] is  
displayed, and Eco Mode is deactivated.  
2 Shoot.  
Index  
Cannot be used with the self-timer (=31).  
zzTo activate the screen and prepare for  
shooting when the screen is off but the  
lens is still out, press the shutter button  
halfway.  
Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow  
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the  
zoom position.  
As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.  
Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.  
34  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Image Customization Features  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Red-Eye Correction  
Still Images  
Red-eye that occurs in flash photography can be automatically corrected as  
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  
follows.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Red-Eye Corr.] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [On] (=22).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [R] is  
displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
P Mode  
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [Off].  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [ ].  
Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes  
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for  
example).  
Index  
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size  
You can also correct existing images (=70).  
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)  
zz[ ]: For e-mailing images.  
zz[ ]: For images displayed on widescreen  
A3 – A5 (11.7 x  
HDTVs or similar display devices, on a  
16.5 – 5.8 x 8.3 in.)  
16:9 screen.  
5 x 7 in.  
Postcard  
3.5 x 5 in.  
35  
     
Before Use  
Movies  
Helpful Shooting Features  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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,  
Still Images  
Checking for Closed Eyes  
[
] is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed  
their eyes.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Blink  
Detection] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [On] (=22).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [ ].  
Index  
Image  
Quality  
Resolution  
Frame Rate  
Details  
2 Shoot.  
zz[ ] flashes when the camera detects a  
person whose eyes are closed.  
zzTo restore the original setting, choose  
[Off] in step 1.  
1280 x 720  
640 x 480  
25 fps  
30 fps  
For shooting in HD  
For shooting in standard definition  
In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen  
When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only  
available for the final shot.  
indicate image areas not recorded.  
A frame is displayed around people whose eyes are closed when you have  
selected [2 sec.], [4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold] in [Display Time] (=57).  
This feature is not available in continuous shooting mode (=34).  
36  
     
Before Use  
Customizing Camera Operation  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Customize shooting functions on the MENU [4] tab as follows.  
Still Images  
Deactivating the Lamp  
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low-  
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up  
to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low-light conditions with the flash.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [Off] (=22).  
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this  
process but choose [On].  
Index  
37  
   
Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Other Shooting Modes  
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special  
functions  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Shots Resembling Miniature Models  
(Miniature Effect)...................................................42  
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect  
(Toy Camera Effect) ..............................................43  
Shooting in Monochrome ......................................43  
Brightness / Color Customization  
(Live View Control) ......................................... 39  
Special Modes for Other Purposes ................ 44  
Using the Face Self-Timer.....................................44  
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter).............45  
Specific Scenes................................................ 39  
Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) ....40  
Applying Special Effects ................................. 41  
Index  
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-Eye Effect) ...................................................41  
38  
   
Before Use  
Still Images  
Brightness / Color Customization  
(Live View Control)  
Movies  
Specific Scenes  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Choose a mode matching the shooting scene, and the camera will  
automatically configure the settings for optimal shots.  
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as  
follows.  
1 Choose a shooting mode.  
zzPress the <o> button several times until  
[
] is displayed.  
1 Enter [  
] mode.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [  
] in  
zzPress the <o> button several times until  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
[
] is displayed.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Shoot.  
Still Images  
Movies  
2 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <p> button to access the  
setting screen. Press the <o><p>  
buttons to choose a setting item, and  
then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust  
the value as you watch the screen.  
zzPress the <m> button.  
IShoot portraits (Portrait)  
zzTake shots of people with a softening  
effect.  
Index  
Still Images  
3 Shoot.  
Shoot under low light  
(Low Light)  
zzShoot with minimal camera and subject  
shake even in low-light conditions.  
For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker  
images, adjust it to the left.  
Brightness  
Color  
For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and for more  
subdued images, adjust it to the left.  
For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool,  
bluish tone, adjust it to the left.  
Tone  
39  
         
Before Use  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Still Images  
PShoot with snowy backgrounds  
(Snow)  
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people  
against snowy backgrounds.  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Still Images  
Movies  
1 Enter [ ] mode.  
P Mode  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
tShoot fireworks (Fireworks)  
zzVivid shots of fireworks.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Shoot.  
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [ ] is  
displayed on the left side of the screen in  
scenes where the flash is not fired.  
zzWhen [ ] is displayed, press the shutter  
button all the way down. Images will be  
shot continuously, and then be combined.  
zzWhen the icon is not displayed, press the  
shutter button all the way down to shoot a  
single image.  
In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures  
to keep it still and prevent camera shake.  
Index  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure  
the camera (=58).  
[ ] mode resolution is [ ] (2560 x 1920) and cannot be changed.  
In [t] mode, although no frames are displayed when you press the shutter  
button halfway, optimal focus is still determined.  
Because the camera will shoot continuously when [ ] is displayed,  
hold it steady while shooting.  
In some scenes, images may not look as expected.  
When using a tripod, shoot in [  
[ ] mode resolution is [ ] (2560 x 1920) and cannot be changed.  
] mode (=25).  
40  
       
Before Use  
Still Images  
Applying Special Effects  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-Eye Effect)  
Add a variety of effects to images when shooting.  
1 Choose a shooting mode.  
Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish-eye lens.  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) to choose a shooting mode.  
1 Choose [ ].  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
2 Shoot.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
P Mode  
2 Choose an effect level.  
zzPress the <p> button, press the  
<q><r> buttons to choose an effect  
level, and then press the <m> button.  
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will  
look with the effect applied.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Shoot in vivid colors (Super  
Vivid)  
zzShots in rich, vivid colors.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
3 Shoot.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired  
Index  
results.  
Posterized shots (Poster Effect)  
zzShots that resemble an old poster or  
illustration.  
In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure  
you obtain the desired results.  
41  
       
Before Use  
Still Images  
Shots Resembling Miniature Models  
(Miniature Effect)  
Movies  
4 Return to the shooting screen  
and shoot.  
zzPress the <n> button to return to the  
shooting screen, and then shoot.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time  
(for One-Minute Clips)  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Speed  
Playback Time  
Approx. 12 sec.  
Approx. 6 sec.  
Approx. 3 sec.  
P Mode  
1 Choose [ ].  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
zzA white frame is displayed, indicating the  
image area that will not be blurred.  
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  
2 Choose the area to keep in  
focus.  
results.  
Index  
zzPress the <p> button.  
zzMove the zoom lever to resize the frame,  
and press the <o><p> buttons to move  
it.  
To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the <q><r> buttons  
in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the <o><p>  
buttons.  
To move the frame when it is in horizontal orientation, press the <o><p>  
buttons, and to move the frame when it is in vertical orientation, press the  
<q><r> buttons.  
Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.  
Movie image quality is [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected  
and [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected (=35). These  
quality settings cannot be changed.  
3 For movies, choose the movie  
playback speed.  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
press the <q><r> buttons to choose the  
speed.  
42  
       
Before Use  
Still Images  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Shooting in Monochrome  
Shoot images in black and white, sepia, or blue and white.  
1 Choose [ ].  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
1 Choose [ ].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
2 Choose a color tone.  
zzPress the <p> button, press the  
<q><r> buttons to choose a color tone,  
and then press the <m> button.  
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will  
look with the effect applied.  
P Mode  
2 Choose a color tone.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <p> button, press the  
<q><r> buttons to choose a color tone,  
and then press the <m> button.  
zzA preview is shown of how your shot will  
look with the effect applied.  
3 Shoot.  
B/W  
Black and white shots.  
Sepia tone shots.  
3 Shoot.  
Sepia  
Blue  
Index  
Standard Shots resemble toy camera images.  
Blue and white shots.  
Warm  
Cool  
Images have a warmer tone than with [Standard].  
Images have a cooler tone than with [Standard].  
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired  
results.  
43  
     
Before Use  
Special Modes for Other Purposes  
4 Join the subjects in the  
shooting area and look at the  
camera.  
zzAfter 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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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  
(=52). This is useful when including yourself in group photos or similar  
shots.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzTo cancel shooting after you have  
triggered the self-timer, press the  
<n> button.  
1 Choose [ ].  
P Mode  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [ ].  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Even if your face is not detected after you join the others in the shooting area,  
the camera will shoot about 15 seconds later.  
To change the number of shots, press the <p> button, press the <q><r>  
buttons to choose the number of shots, and then press the <m> button. [Blink  
Detection] (=36) is only available for the final shot.  
2 Compose the shot and press  
the shutter button halfway.  
zzMake sure a green frame is displayed  
around the face you focus on and white  
frames around other faces.  
Index  
3 Press the shutter button all the  
way down.  
zzThe camera now enters shooting standby  
mode, and [Look straight at camera to  
start count down] is displayed.  
zzThe lamp blinks and the self-timer sound  
is played.  
44  
   
Before Use  
Still Images  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure  
the camera (=58).  
1 Choose [N].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [N].  
If the flash fires, your shot may be overexposed. In this case, set the flash to  
[!] and shoot again (=55).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Choose the shutter speed.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [)] in the  
menu, and choose the desired shutter  
speed (=21).  
Index  
3 Check the exposure.  
zzPress the shutter button halfway to view  
the exposure for your selected shutter  
speed.  
4 Shoot.  
45  
   
Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
P Mode  
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style  
Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [G] mode.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
[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 (=104 108).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)............... 47 Shooting Range and Focusing ....................... 51 Using Eco Mode ............................................... 56  
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro).................................51  
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity) .......................51  
Changing the AF Frame Mode..............................51  
Magnifying the Area in Focus................................54  
Changing the Focus Setting..................................54  
Shooting with the AF Lock.....................................55  
Flash.................................................................. 55  
Changing the Flash Mode.....................................55  
Shooting with the FE Lock ....................................56  
Image Brightness (Exposure) ......................... 47  
Adjusting Image Brightness  
Other Settings .................................................. 57  
Displaying Grid Lines ............................................57  
Deactivating the Digital Zoom ...............................57  
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots......57  
Changing the IS Mode Settings ............................58  
Index  
(Exposure Compensation) ....................................47  
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure  
(AE Lock) ..............................................................48  
Changing the Metering Method.............................48  
Changing the ISO Speed ......................................49  
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)..............49  
Adjusting White Balance................................. 50  
46  
   
Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Image Brightness (Exposure)  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)  
You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting  
style.  
Still Images  
Adjusting Image Brightness  
(Exposure Compensation)  
Movies  
1 Enter [G] mode.  
The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted in 1/3-stop  
increments, in a range of –2 to +2.  
zzFollow step 1 in “Specific Scenes”  
(=39) and choose [G].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <m> button and choose [#]  
in the menu. As you watch the screen,  
press the <o><p> buttons to adjust  
brightness (=21).  
zzThe correction level you specified is now  
displayed.  
2 Customize the settings as  
desired (=47 59), and  
then shoot.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button  
halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this  
case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=49) or activating the flash (if subjects  
are dark, =55), which may enable adequate exposure.  
Movies can be recorded in [G] mode as well, by pressing the movie button.  
However, some FUNC. (=21) and MENU (=22) settings may be  
automatically adjusted for movie recording.  
zzWhen shooting movies, shoot with the  
exposure compensation bar displayed.  
zzWhen shooting still images, press the  
<m> button to display the set exposure  
compensation amount, and then shoot.  
Index  
For details on the shooting range in [G] mode, see “Shooting Range”  
You can also shoot still images with exposure compensation bar displayed.  
While recording a movie, [&] is displayed, and the exposure is locked.  
47  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure  
(AE Lock)  
Movies  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Changing the Metering Method  
Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting  
conditions as follows.  
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and  
exposure separately.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
1 Deactivate the flash (=55).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Lock the exposure.  
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot  
with the exposure locked. With the  
shutter button pressed halfway, press the  
<r> button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots.  
Evaluative  
zz[&] is displayed, and the exposure is  
locked.  
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.  
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire  
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area  
zzTo unlock AE, release the shutter button  
and press the <r> button again. In this  
case, [&] is no longer displayed.  
Center  
Weighted Avg.  
as more important.  
Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame),  
Spot  
Index  
displayed in the center of the screen.  
3 Compose the shot and shoot.  
AE: Auto Exposure  
48  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Changing the ISO Speed  
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.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [Auto] (=22).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [@] is  
displayed.  
P Mode  
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the  
shooting mode and conditions.  
AUTO  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
100, 200  
400, 800  
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.  
Low  
For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at  
twilight.  
Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or  
may cause images to appear grainy.  
For shooting night scenes, or in dark  
rooms.  
High  
1600  
You can also correct existing images (=70).  
Index  
To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO  
speed to [AUTO], press the shutter button halfway.  
Although choosing a lower ISO speed may reduce image graininess,  
there may be a greater risk of subject and camera shake in some shooting  
conditions.  
Choosing a higher ISO speed will increase shutter speed, which may reduce  
subject and camera shake and increase the flash range. However, shots may  
look grainy.  
49  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Adjusting White Balance  
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more  
natural for the scene you are shooting.  
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.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [ ] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
zzAim the camera at a plain white subject,  
so that the entire screen is white. Press  
the <n> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzThe tint of the screen changes once the  
white balance data has been recorded.  
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting  
conditions.  
Auto  
Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after  
recording white balance data.  
Day Light  
Cloudy  
For shooting outdoors in fair weather.  
For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight.  
For shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting  
and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.  
Tungsten  
Index  
For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-  
white fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent  
For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored  
fluorescent lighting.  
Fluorescent H  
Custom  
For manually setting a custom white balance (=50).  
50  
     
Before Use  
Still Images  
Shooting Range and Focusing  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)  
Still Images  
To restrict the focus to distant subjects, set the camera to [u]. For details  
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)  
To restrict the focus to subjects at close range, set the camera to [e]. For  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [  
]
in the menu, and then choose the [u]  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
option (=21).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [u] is  
displayed.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [  
]
in the menu, and then choose the [e]  
P Mode  
option (=21).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, [e] is  
displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Still Images  
Movies  
Changing the AF Frame Mode  
Change the AF (auto focus) frame mode to suit the shooting conditions as  
follows.  
If the flash fires, vignetting may occur.  
In the yellow bar display area below the zoom bar, [e] will turn gray  
and the camera will not focus.  
Index  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [AF  
Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose  
the desired option (=22).  
To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting  
with the camera set to [[] (=31).  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Face AiAF  
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)  
Shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.  
Detects people’s faces, and then sets the focus, exposure (evaluative  
metering only), and white balance ([ ] only).  
1 Choose [Tracking AF].  
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.  
[Tracking AF].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zz[ ] is displayed in the center of the  
screen.  
When the camera detects movement, frames will follow moving subjects,  
within a certain range.  
P Mode  
After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are  
displayed around faces in focus.  
2 Choose a subject to focus on.  
zzAim the camera so that [ ] is on the  
desired subject.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
If faces are not detected, or when only gray frames are displayed  
(without a white frame), up to nine green frames are displayed in the  
areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway.  
If faces are not detected when Servo AF (=53) is set to [On], the  
AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press  
the shutter button halfway.  
zzPress the shutter button halfway. [  
]
changes to a blue [ ], which follows  
the subject as the camera continues to  
adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)  
(=53).  
Index  
Examples of faces that cannot be detected:  
- Subjects that are distant or extremely close  
- Subjects that are dark or light  
- Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden  
3 Shoot.  
zzPress the shutter button all the way down  
to shoot.  
The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.  
No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you  
press the shutter button halfway.  
[Servo AF] (=53) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.  
Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move  
too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the  
background too closely.  
[AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.  
[e] and [u] are not available.  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
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. As you continue to hold the shutter button  
halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all  
the way down (Focus Lock).  
AF lock shooting is not available.  
[AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.  
Not available when using the self-timer (=31).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Still Images  
Shooting with Servo AF  
This mode helps avoid missing shots of subjects in motion, because the  
camera continues to focus on the subject and adjust the exposure as long  
as you press the shutter button halfway.  
Index  
1 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Servo AF] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [On] (=22).  
2 Focus.  
zzThe focus and exposure are maintained  
where the blue AF frame is displayed  
while you are pressing the shutter button  
halfway.  
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Still Images  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Magnifying the Area in Focus  
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will  
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame.  
Changing the Focus Setting  
You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on  
subjects it is aimed at, even when the shutter button is not pressed. Instead,  
you can limit camera focusing to the moment you press the shutter button  
halfway.  
1 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [AF-  
Point Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [On] (=22).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Continuous AF] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [Off] (=22).  
P Mode  
2 Check the focus.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzIn [Face AiAF] AF mode, the face  
detected as the main subject is magnified  
when the shutter button is pressed  
halfway. In [Center] AF mode, the AF  
frame in the center is magnified.  
Helps avoid missing sudden photo opportunities, because the camera  
constantly focuses on subjects until you press the shutter button halfway.  
On  
Off  
Conserves battery power, because the camera does not focus constantly.  
The area in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter  
button is pressed halfway.  
Index  
- [Face AiAF]: When a face was not detected, or when the person is too close  
to the camera and their face is too large for the screen  
- [Center]: When the camera cannot focus on the subject  
- [Tracking AF]: Not magnified in this mode  
- Digital zoom (=30): Not magnified with this feature  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Flash  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting with the AF Lock  
The focus can be locked. After you lock the focus, the focal position will not  
Still Images  
Changing the Flash Mode  
change even when you release your finger from the shutter button.  
You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene. For details on  
1 Lock the focus.  
zzWith the shutter button pressed halfway,  
press the <q> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzPress the <r> button, press the <q><r>  
buttons to choose a flash mode, and then  
press the <m> button.  
zzThe option you configured is now  
displayed.  
zzThe focus is now locked, and [%] is  
displayed.  
P Mode  
zzTo unlock the focus, release the shutter  
button and press the <q> button again. In  
this case, [%] is no longer displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Compose the shot and shoot.  
[
] Auto  
Fires automatically in low-light conditions.  
Index  
[h] On  
Fires for each shot.  
[Z] Slow Synchro  
Fires to illuminate the main subject (such as people) while shooting at a  
slower shutter speed to illuminate backgrounds out of flash range.  
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 (=58).  
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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.  
[!] Off  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
For shooting without the flash.  
If a blinking [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter button  
halfway in camera-shake inducing, low-light conditions, mount the  
camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.  
1 Configure the setting.  
zzPress the <q> button, and then press the  
Still Images  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
<q><r> buttons to choose [  
].  
Shooting with the FE Lock  
Just as with the AE lock (=48), you can lock the exposure for the flash  
shots.  
zz[ ] is now shown on the shooting  
screen (=102).  
P Mode  
zzThe screen darkens when the camera  
is not used for approximately two  
seconds; approximately ten seconds  
after darkening, the screen turns off.  
The camera turns off after approximately  
three minutes of inactivity.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
1 Set the flash to [h] (=55).  
2 Lock the flash exposure.  
zzAim the camera at the subject to shoot  
with the exposure locked. With the  
shutter button pressed halfway, press the  
<r> button.  
2 Shoot.  
Index  
zzTo activate the screen and prepare for  
shooting when the screen is off but the  
lens is still out, press the shutter button  
halfway.  
zzThe flash fires, and when [(] is  
displayed, the flash output level is  
retained.  
zzTo unlock FE, release the shutter button  
and press the <r> button again. In this  
case, [(] is no longer displayed.  
3 Compose the shot and shoot.  
FE: Flash Exposure  
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Still Images  
Other Settings  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots  
You can change how long images are displayed and what information is  
displayed immediately after shooting.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Displaying Grid Lines  
Grid lines can be displayed on the screen for vertical and horizontal  
reference while shooting.  
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots  
1 Access the [Review image after  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
shooting] screen.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Grid  
Lines] on the [4] tab, and then choose  
[On] (=22).  
zzOnce the setting is complete, grid lines  
are displayed on the screen.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Review image after shooting] on the  
[4] tab, and then press the <m> button  
(=22).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Configure the setting.  
zzChoose [Display Time], and then choose  
the desired option (=22).  
Grid lines are not recorded in your shots.  
Quick  
Displays images only until you can shoot again.  
Still Images  
Movies  
Index  
2 sec., 4 sec., Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed,  
Deactivating the Digital Zoom  
If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (=30), you can deactivate it as  
follows.  
8 sec.  
Hold  
Off  
you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again.  
Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.  
No image display after shots.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then  
choose [Off] (=22).  
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ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Still Images  
Movies  
Change the way images are displayed after shots as follows.  
Changing the IS Mode Settings  
1 Set [Display Time] to [2 sec.],  
1 Access the setting screen.  
[4 sec.], [8 sec.], or [Hold]  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [IS  
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press  
the <m> button (=22).  
(=57).  
2 Configure the setting.  
zzChoose [Display Info], and then choose  
the desired option (=22).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Configure the setting.  
zzChoose [IS Mode], and then choose the  
desired option (=22).  
P Mode  
Off  
Displays only the image.  
Displays shooting details (=103).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Detailed  
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically  
applied (Intelligent IS) (=28).  
Continuous  
When [Display Time] (=57) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to  
[Off] and cannot be changed.  
By pressing the <p> button while an image is displayed after shooting, you  
can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info]  
are not changed. You can also erase images by pressing the <o> button, or  
protect images (=65) by pressing the <m> button.  
Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting.  
Off Deactivates image stabilization.  
* The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.  
Index  
If image stabilization cannot prevent camera shake, mount the  
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still. In this  
case, set [IS Mode] to [Off].  
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Before Use  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
[IS Settings] screen.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzChoose [Dynamic IS], and then choose  
[2] (=22).  
Only [1] is available when the movie quality is set to [ ] (=36).  
Index  
You can also set [IS Mode] to [Off], so that subjects are recorded at the same  
size shown before shooting.  
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Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Playback Mode  
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
To prepare the camera for these operations, press the <1> button to enter Playback mode.  
P 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.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Viewing.............................................................. 61 Protecting Images............................................ 65 Editing Still Images.......................................... 69  
Switching Display Modes ......................................62  
Using the Menu.....................................................66  
Choosing Images Individually ...............................66  
Protecting All Images at Once...............................66  
Resizing Images....................................................69  
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)..............70  
Correcting Red-Eye...............................................70  
Browsing and Filtering Images....................... 62  
Index  
Navigating through Images in an Index.................62  
Erasing Images................................................. 67  
Erasing Multiple Images at Once ..........................67  
Rotating Images ............................................... 68  
Using the Menu.....................................................68  
Deactivating Auto Rotation....................................69  
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions ....63  
Image Viewing Options.................................... 64  
Magnifying Images................................................64  
Viewing Slideshows ..............................................64  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
3 Play movies.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Viewing  
zzTo start playback, press the <m> button,  
press the <o><p> buttons to choose  
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as  
follows.  
[
], and then press the <m> button  
again.  
1 Enter Playback mode.  
zzPress the <1> button.  
zzYour last shot is displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
4 Adjust the volume.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to adjust the  
volume.  
P Mode  
zzTo adjust the volume when the volume  
indicator is no longer displayed, press the  
<o><p> buttons.  
2 Browse through your images.  
zzTo view the previous image, press the  
<q> button. To view the next image,  
press the <r> button.  
zzPress and hold the <q><r> buttons to  
browse through images quickly.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Volume Indicator  
5 Pause playback.  
zzTo pause or resume playback, press the  
<m> button.  
zzAfter the movie is finished, [  
displayed.  
] is  
Index  
To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button  
halfway.  
To have the most recent shot displayed when you enter Playback mode,  
choose MENU (=22) ► [1] tab ► [Resume] ► [Last shot].  
To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (=22) and  
choose your desired effect in [1] tab ► [Transition].  
zzMovies are identified by a [  
play movies, go to step 3.  
] icon. To  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Browsing and Filtering Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Switching Display Modes  
Press the <p> button to view other information on the screen, or to hide  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Display images in an index.  
zzMove the zoom lever toward <g> to  
display images in an index. Moving the  
lever again will increase the number of  
images shown.  
P Mode  
No Information  
Display  
Simple  
Information  
Display  
Detailed  
Information  
Display  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzTo display fewer images, move the zoom  
lever toward <k>. Fewer images are  
shown each time you move the lever.  
Still Images  
Movies  
2 Choose an image.  
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights)  
Washed-out highlights in the image flash on the screen in detailed  
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to  
choose an image.  
Index  
information display (=62).  
zzAn orange frame is displayed around the  
selected image.  
Still Images  
Movies  
zzPress the <m> button to view the  
selected image in single-image display.  
Histogram  
High  
Low  
zzThe graph in detailed information display  
(=62) is a histogram showing the  
distribution of brightness in the image.  
The horizontal axis represents the degree  
of brightness, and the vertical axis, how  
much of the image is at each level of  
brightness. Viewing the histogram is a  
Dark  
Bright  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Finding Images Matching Specified  
Conditions  
Movies  
When the camera has found no corresponding images for some  
conditions, those conditions will not be available.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
To show or hide information, press the <p> button in step 3.  
Slideshows” (=64). You can protect, erase, or print all images found or add  
them to a photobook by choosing [Select All Images in Search] in “Protecting  
Find desired images quickly on a memory card full of images by filtering  
image display according to your specified conditions. You can also protect  
(=65) or delete (=67) these images all at once.  
Shot Date  
Displays the images shot on a specific date.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Still image/Movie  
Displays only still images or movies.  
P Mode  
If you edit images and save them as new images (=69 71), a message  
is displayed, and the images that were found are no longer shown.  
1 Choose the first condition for  
image display or navigation.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
[
] in the menu, and choose a condition  
(=21).  
2 Choose the second condition  
for image display or navigation.  
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to  
choose a condition, and then press the  
<m> button.  
Index  
3 View the filtered images.  
zzImages matching your conditions are  
displayed in yellow frames. To view  
only these images, press the <q><r>  
buttons.  
zzTo cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in  
step 1.  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Image Viewing Options  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Viewing Slideshows  
Still Images  
Automatically play back images from a memory card as follows. Each  
image is displayed for about three seconds.  
Magnifying Images  
1 Magnify an image.  
zzPress the <m> button, choose [.] in  
the menu, and choose the desired option  
(=21).  
zzThe slideshow will start after [Loading  
image] is displayed for a few seconds.  
zzPress the <n> button to stop the  
slideshow.  
zzMoving the zoom lever toward <k> will  
zoom in and magnify the image. You  
can magnify images up to about 10x by  
continuing to hold the zoom lever.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
zzTo zoom out, move the zoom lever  
toward <g>. You can return to single-  
image display by continuing to hold it.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
The camera’s power-saving functions (=19) are deactivated  
2 Move the display position and  
switch images as needed.  
zzTo move the display position, press the  
<o><p><q><r> buttons.  
during slideshows.  
To pause or resume slideshows, press the <m> button.  
You can switch to other images during playback by pressing the <q><r>  
buttons. For fast-forward or fast-rewind, hold the <q><r> buttons down.  
In image search mode (=63), only images matching search conditions are  
played.  
Approximate Position of  
Displayed Area  
zzWhile [  
] is displayed, you can switch  
Index  
to [  
] by pressing the <m> button.  
To switch to other images while zoomed,  
press the <q><r> buttons. Press the  
<m> button again to restore the original  
setting.  
You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the  
<n> button.  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Changing Slideshow Settings  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Protecting Images  
You can set up slideshows to repeat, and you can change the transitions  
between images and the display duration of each image.  
Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera  
(=67).  
1 Access the setting screen.  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab  
(=22).  
zzPress the <m> button, and then choose  
[:] in the menu (=21). [Protected]  
is displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Configure the settings.  
zzChoose a menu item to configure, and  
then choose the desired option (=22).  
zzTo start the slideshow with your settings,  
choose [Start] and press the <m>  
button.  
zzTo cancel protection, repeat this process  
and choose [:] again, and then press  
the <m> button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the  
card (=75, 76).  
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the  
<n> button.  
Protected images cannot be erased using the camera’s erasure function. To  
erase them this way, first cancel protection.  
Index  
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Before Use  
Using the Menu  
3 Protect the image.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the <n> button. A confirmation  
message is displayed.  
1 Access the setting screen.  
zzPress the <n> button and choose  
[Protect] on the [1] tab (=22).  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn  
the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.  
P Mode  
2 Choose a selection method.  
zzChoose a menu item and an option as  
desired (=22).  
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the  
<n> button.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Protecting All Images at Once  
1 Choose [Protect All Images].  
zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”  
(=66), choose [Protect All Images]  
and press the <m> button.  
Choosing Images Individually  
2 Protect the images.  
Index  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
1 Choose [Select].  
zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”  
(=66), choose [Select] and press the  
<m> button.  
2 Choose an image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image, and then press the <m> button.  
To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unprotect All Images] in  
step 1.  
[
] is displayed.  
zzTo cancel selection, press the <m>  
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.  
zzRepeat this process to specify other  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
Erasing Multiple Images at Once  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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 (=65) cannot be erased.  
You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing  
images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images  
(=65) cannot be erased.  
Choosing a Selection Method  
1 Choose an image to erase.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image.  
1 Access the setting screen.  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (=22).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
2 Erase the image.  
zzPress the <o> button.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the  
<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and  
then press the <m> button.  
zzThe current image is now erased.  
zzTo cancel erasure, press the <q><r>  
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then  
press the <m> button.  
2 Choose a selection method.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
a selection method, and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the  
<n> button.  
Index  
Choosing Images Individually  
1 Choose [Select].  
zzFollowing step 2 in “Choosing a Selection  
Method” (=67), choose [Select] and  
press the <m> button.  
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Still Images  
2 Choose an image.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Rotating Images  
Change the orientation of images and save them as follows.  
zzOnce you choose an image following  
step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually”  
(=66), [ ] is displayed.  
zzTo cancel selection, press the <m>  
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.  
zzRepeat this process to specify other  
images.  
1 Choose [\].  
zzPress the <m> button, and then choose  
[\] in the menu (=21).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
3 Erase the image.  
P Mode  
zzPress the <n> button. A confirmation  
message is displayed.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
2 Rotate the image.  
zzPress the <q> or <r> button, depending  
on the desired direction. Each time you  
press the button, the image is rotated  
90°. Press the <m> button to complete  
the setting.  
Specifying All Images at Once  
1 Choose [Select All Images].  
zzFollowing step 2 in “Choosing a Selection  
Method” (=67), choose [Select All  
Index  
Using the Menu  
Images] and press the <m> button.  
1 Choose [Rotate].  
2 Erase the images.  
zzPress the <n> button and choose  
[Rotate] on the [1] tab (=22).  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
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Editing Still Images  
2 Rotate the image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Image editing (=69 71) is only available when the memory  
card has sufficient free space.  
zzThe image is rotated 90° each time you  
press the <m> button.  
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the  
<n> button.  
Still Images  
Resizing Images  
Save a copy of images at a lower resolution.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (=69).  
P Mode  
1 Choose [Resize].  
zzPress the <n> button and choose  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Deactivating Auto Rotation  
Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates  
images based on the current camera orientation.  
[Resize] on the [1] tab (=22).  
2 Choose an image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image, and then press the <m> button.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose [Auto  
Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose  
[Off] (=22).  
3 Choose an image size.  
Index  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose the  
size, and then press the <m> button.  
zz[Save new image?] is displayed.  
Images cannot be rotated (=68) when you set [Auto Rotate] to  
[Off]. Additionally, images already rotated will be displayed in the  
original orientation.  
4 Save the new image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
zzThe image is now saved as a new file.  
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5 Review the new image.  
zzPress the <n> button. [Display new  
image?] is displayed.  
3 Choose an option.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
option, and then press the <m> button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[Yes], and then press the <m> button.  
zzThe saved image is now displayed.  
4 Save as a new image and  
review.  
zzFollow steps 4 – 5 in “Resizing Images”  
(=69 70).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [ ] or [  
]
For some images, correction may be inaccurate or may cause  
images to appear grainy.  
(=35).  
P Mode  
Images may look grainy after repeated editing using this function.  
Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
If [Auto] does not produce the expected results, try correcting images using  
[Low], [Medium], or [High].  
Still Images  
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)  
Still Images  
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.  
Correcting Red-Eye  
Automatically corrects images affected by red-eye. You can save the  
Index  
corrected image as a separate file.  
1 Choose [Red-Eye Correction].  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
choose [Red-Eye Correction] on the [1]  
tab (=22).  
1 Choose [i-Contrast].  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
choose [i-Contrast] on the [1] tab  
(=22).  
2 Choose an image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image.  
2 Choose an image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image, and then press the <m> button.  
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3 Correct the image.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the <m> button.  
zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now  
corrected, and frames are displayed  
around corrected image areas.  
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
4 Save as a new image and  
review.  
P Mode  
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to  
choose [New File], and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzThe image is now saved as a new file.  
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images”  
(=70).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Some images may not be corrected accurately.  
Index  
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.  
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Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Setting Menu  
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Lens Retraction Timing .........................................74  
Date-Based Image Storage...................................77  
Checking Certification Logos ................................77  
Display Language .................................................77  
Adjusting Other Settings .......................................77  
Restoring Defaults.................................................78  
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions................ 73  
Power-Saving Adjustment.....................................74  
Screen Brightness.................................................75  
Hiding the Start-Up Screen ...................................75  
Formatting Memory Cards ....................................75  
File Numbering......................................................76  
Silencing Camera Operations ...............................73  
Adjusting the Volume ............................................73  
Hiding Hints and Tips ............................................73  
Date and Time.......................................................73  
World Clock...........................................................74  
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Before Use  
Hiding Hints and Tips  
Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. (=21)  
items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information.  
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
MENU (=22) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize  
commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience.  
zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose  
[Off].  
Silencing Camera Operations  
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Date and Time  
Adjust the date and time as follows.  
Operation can also be silenced by holding down the <p> button as you turn  
the camera on.  
Sound is not played during movies (=61) if you mute camera sounds. To  
restore sound during movies, press the <o> button. Adjust volume with the  
<o><p> buttons, as needed.  
zzChoose [Date/Time], and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
an option, and then press the <o><p>  
buttons to adjust the setting.  
Index  
Adjusting the Volume  
Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows.  
zzChoose [Volume], and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzChoose an item, and then press the  
<q><r> buttons to adjust the volume.  
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World Clock  
Lens Retraction Timing  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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  
The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you press  
the <1> button in Shooting mode (=19). To have the lens retracted  
immediately after you press the <1> button, set the retraction timing to  
[0 sec.].  
zzChoose [Lens Retract], and then choose  
[0 sec.].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Specify your destination.  
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the  
<m> button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[
World], and then press the <m>  
button.  
Power-Saving Adjustment  
Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power  
Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (=19).  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose the  
destination.  
zzTo set daylight saving time (1 hour  
ahead), choose [ ] by pressing the  
Index  
<o><p> buttons, and then choose [  
by pressing the <q><r> buttons.  
zzPress the <m> button.  
]
zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press  
the <m> button.  
zzAfter choosing an item, press the  
<q><r> buttons to adjust it as needed.  
2 Switch to the destination time  
zone.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[
World], and then press the <n>  
button.  
To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for  
[Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].  
zz[ ] is now shown on the shooting screen  
(=102).  
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  
Adjusting the date or time while in [ ] mode (=13) will automatically  
(=34, 56) to [  
].  
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Screen Brightness  
Adjust screen brightness as follows.  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then  
press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the  
brightness.  
An Eye-Fi card (=95) contains software on the card itself. Before  
formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Access the [Format] screen.  
zzChoose [Format], and then press the  
<m> button.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
For maximum brightness, press and hold the <p> button for at least one  
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image display.  
(This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [3] tab.) To restore  
the original brightness, press and hold the <p> button again for at least one  
second or restart the camera.  
2 Choose [OK].  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[Cancel], press the <q><r> buttons to  
choose [OK], and then press the <m>  
button.  
Hiding the Start-Up Screen  
Index  
If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally  
shown when you turn the camera on.  
3 Format the memory card.  
zzTo begin the formatting process, press  
the <o><p> buttons to choose [OK],  
and then press the <m> button.  
zzWhen formatting is finished, [Memory  
card formatting complete] is displayed.  
Press the <m> button.  
zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then  
choose [Off].  
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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.  
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file  
management information on the card and does not erase the data  
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take  
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically  
destroying cards.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzChoose [File Numbering], and then  
choose an option.  
The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than  
the advertised capacity.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Low-Level Formatting  
P Mode  
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.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/  
saved) even if you switch memory cards.  
Continuous  
Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or  
when a new folder is created.  
Auto Reset  
zzOn the screen in step 2 of “Formatting  
Memory Cards” (=75), press the  
<o><p> buttons to choose [Low Level  
Format], and then press the <q><r>  
buttons to select this option. A [ ] icon is  
displayed.  
Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered  
consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted  
memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted  
(=75)) memory card.  
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zzFollow steps 2 – 3 in “Formatting Memory  
Cards” (=75) to continue with the  
formatting process.  
because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.  
You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In this  
case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.  
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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.  
Display Language  
Change the display language as needed.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzChoose [Language ], and then press  
the <m> button.  
zzPress the <o><p><q><r> buttons to  
choose a language, and then press the  
<m> button.  
zzChoose [Create Folder], and then choose  
[Daily].  
zzImages will now be saved in folders  
created on the shooting date.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and  
holding the <m> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Checking Certification Logos  
Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed  
on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the  
camera packaging, or on the camera body.  
Adjusting Other Settings  
The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab.  
[Video System] (=83)  
Index  
zzChoose [Certification Logo Display], and  
then press the <m> button.  
[Eye-Fi Settings] (=95)  
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Restoring Defaults  
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera  
settings.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
1 Access the [Reset All] screen.  
zzChoose [Reset All], and then press the  
<m> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Restore default settings.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
zzDefault settings are now restored.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
The following functions are not restored to default settings.  
- [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=73), [Time Zone] (=74), [Language  
(=77), and [Video System] (=83)  
- Custom white balance data you have recorded (=50)  
- Shooting mode (=39)  
]
Index  
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Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Accessories  
Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
System Map ...................................................... 80 Using the Software........................................... 85 Using an Eye-Fi Card....................................... 95  
Checking Your Computer Environment.................85  
Installing the Software...........................................85  
Saving Images to a Computer...............................86  
Checking Connection Information.........................95  
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer......................................96  
Optional Accessories....................................... 81  
Power Supplies .....................................................81  
Flash Units ............................................................81  
Other Accessories.................................................81  
Printers..................................................................82  
Index  
Printing Images ................................................ 87  
Easy Print..............................................................87  
Configuring Print Settings .....................................88  
Printing Movie Scenes ..........................................91  
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)................91  
Adding Images to a Photobook.............................93  
Using Optional Accessories............................ 83  
Playback on a TV..................................................83  
Powering the Camera with Household Power.......84  
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Before Use  
System Map  
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with genuine  
Canon accessories.  
Included Accessories  
Canon shall not be liable for any damage to this product and/or accidents such as fire,  
etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g., a leakage  
and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty does not apply to  
repairs arising out of the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories, although you  
may request such repairs on a chargeable basis.  
Battery Pack  
Battery Charger  
Wrist Strap  
NB-11LH*1/NB-11L  
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE*1  
Note that availability varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be  
available.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Memory Card  
Card Reader  
Cables  
Computer  
Power  
Index  
TV/Video  
System  
AV Cable AVC-DC400  
Flash Unit  
Canon-Brand PictBridge-  
Compatible Printers  
AC Adapter Kit  
ACK-DC90  
High-Power Flash  
HF-DC2*3  
*1Also available for purchase separately.  
*2A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
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Optional Accessories  
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability  
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Power Supplies  
Battery Pack NB-11LH  
zzRechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Flash Units  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
High-Power Flash HF-DC2  
zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects  
that are out of range of the built-in flash.  
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE  
zzCharger for Battery Pack NB-11LH and  
NB-11L.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to know  
the charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that is visible on a  
charged battery pack, and attach it so that is not visible on an uncharged  
battery pack.  
Battery Pack NB-11L is also supported.  
Battery Charger CB-2LD and CB-2LDE are also supported.  
zzHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be  
used.  
Other Accessories  
Index  
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU  
zzFor connecting the camera to a computer  
or printer.  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90  
zzFor powering the camera using  
household power. Recommended when  
using the camera over extended periods,  
or when connecting the camera to a  
printer or computer. Cannot be used to  
charge the battery pack in the camera.  
AV Cable AVC-DC400  
zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy  
playback on the larger TV screen.  
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Printers  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Canon-Brand PictBridge-  
Compatible Printers  
zzPrinting images without a computer is  
possible by connecting the camera to  
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible  
printer.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
For details, visit your nearest Canon  
retailer.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Movies  
3 Turn the TV on and switch to  
video input.  
zzSwitch the TV input to the video input you  
connected the cable to in step 2.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Using Optional Accessories  
Still Images  
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.  
4 Turn the camera on.  
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera  
on.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzImages from the camera are now  
displayed on the TV. (Nothing is  
displayed on the camera screen.)  
zzWhen finished, turn off the camera and  
TV before disconnecting the cable.  
For details on connection or how to switch inputs, refer to the TV manual.  
P Mode  
Some information may not be displayed on the TV (=103).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output  
format (NTSC or PAL) matches the TV format. To change the  
video output format, press the <n> button and choose [Video  
System] on the [3] tab.  
1 Make sure the camera and TV  
are off.  
Black or white  
2 Connect the camera to the TV.  
Yellow  
zzOn the TV, insert the cable plugs fully into  
the video inputs as shown.  
Index  
Yellow  
Black  
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover  
and insert the cable plug fully into the  
camera terminal.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
zzMake sure the coupler cable passes  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
through the port.  
1 Make sure the camera is off.  
Coupler Cable Port  
2 Open the cover.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
4 Close the cover.  
zzFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery  
Pack and Memory Card” (=11) to  
open the memory card/battery cover, and  
then open the coupler cable port cover  
as shown.  
zzLower the cover ( ) and hold it down as  
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed  
position ( ).  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
5 Connect the power cord.  
zzInsert the adapter plug into the end of the  
coupler cable.  
3 Insert the coupler.  
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction  
shown, just as you would a battery pack  
(following step 2 in “Inserting the Battery  
Pack and Memory Card” (=11)).  
Index  
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the  
compact power adapter, and then plug  
the other end into a power outlet.  
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.  
zzWhen finished, turn the camera off and  
unplug the power cord from the outlet.  
Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while  
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the  
camera.  
Terminals  
Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so  
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.  
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Before Use  
Using the Software  
To utilize the features of the following software, download the software from  
the Canon website and install it on your computer.  
2 Install the files.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the  
on-screen instructions to complete the  
installation process. Installation may  
take some time, depending on computer  
performance and the Internet connection.  
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen  
after installation.  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and  
access fees must be paid separately.  
P Mode  
Checking Your Computer Environment  
The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system  
requirements and compatibility information, including support in new  
operating systems, visit the Canon website.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
To uninstall the software, follow these steps.  
- Windows: Select [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities], and then  
choose the software for uninstallation.  
Windows 8/8.1  
Windows 7 SP1  
Mac OS X 10.9  
Mac OS X 10.8  
- Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag  
the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the  
Trash.  
Index  
Installing the Software  
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.8 are used here for the sake of illustration.  
1 Download the software.  
zzWith a computer connected to the  
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/  
icpd/.  
zzAccess the site for your country or region.  
zzDownload the software.  
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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.  
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon  
Camera] and then click [OK].  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
1 Connect the camera to the  
computer.  
zzWith 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 ( ).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
zzDouble-click [  
].  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
3 Save the images to the  
computer.  
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and  
then click [Import Untransferred Images].  
zzImages are now saved to the Pictures  
folder on the computer, in separate  
folders named by date.  
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable  
in the computer’s USB port. For details  
about USB connections on the computer,  
refer to the computer user manual.  
Index  
zzAfter images are saved, close  
CameraWindow, press the <1> button  
to turn the camera off, and unplug the  
cable.  
2 Turn the camera on to access  
CameraWindow.  
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera  
on.  
zzTo view images you save to a computer,  
use preinstalled or commonly available  
software compatible with images captured  
by the camera.  
zzMac OS: CameraWindow is displayed  
when a connection is established  
between the camera and computer.  
zzWindows: Follow the steps introduced  
below.  
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [  
]
link to modify the program.  
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Still Images  
Movies  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
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. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.  
- It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer until  
camera images are accessible.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
- Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientation.  
- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer.  
P Mode  
Still Images  
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information,  
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image  
file sizes.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Easy Print  
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible  
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.  
1 Make sure the camera and  
printer are off.  
Index  
2 Connect the camera to the  
printer.  
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller  
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert  
the plug fully into the camera terminal.  
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the  
printer. For other connection details, refer  
to the printer manual.  
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Still Images  
3 Turn the printer on.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Configuring Print Settings  
4 Turn the camera on.  
zzPress the <1> button to turn the camera  
1 Access the printing screen.  
on.  
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print”  
(=87 88) to access the screen  
at left.  
5 Choose an image.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2 Configure the settings.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an  
item, and then press the <q><r> buttons  
to choose an option.  
P Mode  
6 Access the printing screen.  
m
zzPress the < > button, choose [c], and  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
press the < > button again.  
m
Default  
Date  
Matches current printer settings.  
Prints images with the date added.  
Prints images with the file number added.  
Prints images with both the date and file number added.  
File No.  
Both  
Off  
7 Print the image.  
Default  
Off  
Matches current printer settings.  
Index  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
[Print], and then press the <m> button.  
zzPrinting now begins.  
Uses information from the time of shooting to print under  
optimal settings.  
On  
zzTo print other images, repeat the above  
procedures starting from step 5 after  
printing is finished.  
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.  
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.  
Cropping  
Specify a desired image area to print (=89).  
zzWhen you are finished printing, turn the  
camera and printer off and disconnect  
the cable.  
Paper  
Settings  
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details  
(=89).  
For Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible printers (sold separately), see  
88  
       
Before Use  
Still Images  
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  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Cropping Images before Printing  
By cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area  
instead of the entire image.  
[Date Stamp  
] selected.  
Still Images  
1 Choose [Cropping].  
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print  
Settings” (=88) to access the printing  
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the  
<m> button.  
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
1 Choose [Paper Settings].  
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print  
Settings” (=88) to access the printing  
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and  
press the <m> button.  
P Mode  
zzA cropping frame is now displayed,  
indicating the image area to print.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
2 Adjust the cropping frame as  
needed.  
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom  
lever.  
2 Choose a paper size.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an  
option, and then press the <m> button.  
zzTo move the frame, press the  
<o><p><q><r> buttons.  
zzTo rotate the frame, press the <m>  
button.  
Index  
zzPress the <n> button, press the  
<o><p> buttons to choose [OK], and  
then press the <m> button.  
3 Choose a type of paper.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose an  
option, and then press the <m> button.  
3 Print the image.  
zzFollow step 7 in “Easy Print” (=88)  
to print.  
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Still Images  
4 Choose a layout.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
an option.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Printing ID Photos  
1 Choose [ID Photo].  
zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the  
<q><r> buttons to specify the number of  
images per sheet.  
zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper  
Size and Layout before Printing” (=89  
90), choose [ID Photo] and press the  
<m> button.  
zzPress the <m> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
5 Print the image.  
2 Choose the long and short side  
length.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
an item. Choose the length by pressing  
the <q><r> buttons, and then press the  
<m> button.  
P Mode  
Available Layout Options  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Default  
Matches current printer settings.  
Bordered  
Borderless  
N-up  
Prints with blank space around the image.  
Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.  
Choose how many images to print per sheet.  
Prints images for identification purposes.  
Only available for images with a resolution of L.  
3 Choose the printing area.  
zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images before  
Printing” (=89) to choose the printing  
area.  
ID Photo  
Choose the print size.  
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints.  
Fixed Size  
Index  
4 Print the image.  
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Before Use  
Movies  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Printing Movie Scenes  
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)  
Batch printing (=93) 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.  
1 Access the printing screen.  
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print”  
(=87 88) to choose a movie. The  
screen at left is displayed.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Still Images  
2 Choose a printing method.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to choose  
Configuring Print Settings  
P Mode  
[
], and then press the <q><r> buttons  
Specify the printing format, whether to add the date or file number, and  
other settings as follows. These settings apply to all images in the print list.  
to choose the printing method.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
3 Print the image.  
zzPress the <n> button, and then  
choose [Print Settings] on the [2] tab.  
Choose and configure items as desired  
(=22).  
Movie Printing Options  
Single  
Prints the current scene as a still image.  
Prints a series of scenes, a certain interval apart, on a single sheet of  
paper. You can also print the folder number, file number, and elapsed  
time for the frame by setting [Caption] to [On].  
Sequence  
Index  
Standard  
Index  
One image is printed per sheet.  
To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button.  
Smaller versions of multiple images are printed  
per sheet.  
[ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge-  
Print Type  
compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models.  
Both  
On  
Both standard and index formats are printed.  
Images are printed with the shooting date.  
Date  
Off  
On  
Images are printed with the file number.  
File No.  
Off  
All image print list settings are cleared after  
printing.  
On  
Off  
Clear DPOF  
data  
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Before Use  
2 Choose an image.  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image, and then press the <m> button.  
zzYou can now specify the number of  
copies.  
zzIf you specify index printing for the image,  
it is labeled with a [ ] icon. To cancel  
index printing for the image, press the  
<m> button again. [ ] is no longer  
displayed.  
Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date  
twice.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File  
No.] at the same time.  
P Mode  
3 Specify the number of prints.  
zzPress the <o><p> buttons to specify  
the number of prints (up to 99).  
Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible  
printers (sold separately).  
The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the  
[3] tab (=12).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzTo set up printing for other images and  
specify the number of prints, repeat steps  
2 – 3.  
Still Images  
zzPrinting quantity cannot be specified for  
index prints. You can only choose which  
images to print, by following step 2.  
zzWhen finished, press the <n> button  
to return to the menu screen.  
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images  
1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.].  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab,  
and then press the <m> button.  
Index  
Still Images  
Setting Up Printing for All Images  
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing  
for Individual Images” (=92), choose  
[Select All Images] and press the <m>  
button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Adding Images to a Photobook  
Clearing All Images from the Print List  
Photobooks can be set up on the camera by choosing up to 998 images  
on a memory card and importing them into the software on your computer,  
where they are stored in their own folder. This is convenient when ordering  
printed photobooks online or printing photobooks with your own printer.  
zzFollowing step 1 in “Setting Up Printing  
for Individual Images” (=92), choose  
[Clear All Selections] and press the <m>  
button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Choosing a Selection Method  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Photobook Set-up] on the [1] tab, and  
then choose how you will select images.  
P Mode  
Still Images  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)  
zzWhen images have been added to the  
print list (=91 92), the screen  
at left is displayed after you connect  
the camera to a PictBridge-compatible  
printer. Press the <o><p> buttons to  
choose [Print now], and then simply press  
the <m> button to print the images in the  
print list.  
[ ] 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.  
Index  
zzAny DPOF print job that you temporarily  
stop will be resumed from the next image.  
93  
         
Before Use  
Still Images  
Still Images  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Adding Images Individually  
Removing All Images from a Photobook  
1 Choose [Select].  
[Clear All Selections] and press the <m>  
button.  
[Select] and press the <m> button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
[OK], and then press the <m> button.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
2 Choose an image.  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose an  
image, and then press the <m> button.  
zz[ ] is displayed.  
zzTo remove the image from the photobook,  
press the <m> button again. [ ] is no  
longer displayed.  
zzRepeat this process to specify other  
images.  
Index  
zzWhen finished, press the <n> button  
to return to the menu screen.  
Still Images  
Adding All Images to a Photobook  
[Select All Images] and press the <m>  
button.  
zzPress the <q><r> buttons to choose  
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Before Use  
Still Images  
Movies  
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).  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Using an Eye-Fi Card  
Before using an Eye-Fi card, always confirm that local use is permitted.  
(Gray)  
Not connected  
Interrupted  
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.  
(Blinking white) Connecting  
Not communicating  
2
(White)  
Connected  
Error acquiring Eye-Fi card information*  
1
Other Shooting  
Modes  
(Animated)  
Transfer in progress*  
*1Power saving (=19) on the camera is temporarily disabled during image transfer.  
*2Restart the camera. Repeated display of this icon may indicate a problem with the  
card.  
P Mode  
When using an Eye-Fi card, keep the following points in mind.  
- Cards may continue to transmit radio waves even when [Eye-Fi  
trans.] is set to [Disable] (=96). Remove the Eye-Fi card before  
entering hospitals, aircraft, or other areas where transmission is  
prohibited.  
- When troubleshooting image transfer issues, check the card and  
computer settings. For details, refer to the card’s user manual.  
- Poor Eye-Fi connections may cause image transfer to take a long  
time, and transfer may be interrupted in some cases.  
- Eye-Fi cards may become hot, due to their transfer functions.  
- Battery power will be consumed faster than in normal use.  
- Camera operation may become sluggish. To resolve this, try  
setting [Eye-Fi trans.] to [Disable].  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Images labeled with a [ ] icon have been transferred.  
Checking Connection Information  
Check the access point SSID used by the Eye-Fi card or the connection  
status, as needed.  
Index  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then  
press the <m> button.  
zzChoose [Connection info], and then press  
the <m> button.  
zzThe connection information screen is  
displayed.  
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Before Use  
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer  
Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye-Fi transfer by the card, if  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
necessary.  
zzPress the <n> button, choose  
[Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then  
press the <m> button.  
zzChoose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose  
[Disable].  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
[Eye-Fi Settings] is not shown unless an Eye-Fi card is in the  
camera with its write-protect tab in the unlocked position. For this  
reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if  
the write-protect tab is in the locked position.  
Index  
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Before Use  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Appendix  
Helpful information when using the camera  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Troubleshooting............................................... 98 Functions and Menu Tables.......................... 104 2Print Tab Menu...............................................109  
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu..............................109  
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode.......104  
FUNC. Menu .......................................................105 Handling Precautions .................................... 110  
4Shooting Tab Menu........................................107  
3Set Up Tab Menu ...........................................109  
On-Screen Messages..................................... 100  
On-Screen Information .................................. 102  
Shooting (Information Display)............................102  
Playback (Detailed Information Display) .............103  
Index  
Specifications................................................. 110  
1Playback Tab Menu .......................................109  
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Before Use  
Strange display on the screen under low light (=20).  
Strange display on the screen when shooting.  
Note that the following display problems are not recorded in still images but are  
recorded in movies.  
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.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
The screen may darken under bright light.  
The screen may flicker under fluorescent or LED lighting.  
Power  
Purplish banding may appear on the screen if you compose a shot that includes a  
bright light source.  
Nothing happens when the power button is pressed.  
Confirm that the battery pack is charged (=10).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
No date stamp is added to images.  
Confirm that the battery pack is inserted facing the correct way (=11).  
Confirm that the memory card/battery cover is fully closed (=12).  
Dirty battery terminals reduce battery performance. Try cleaning the terminals with a  
cotton swab and reinserting the battery pack a few times.  
Configure the [Date Stamp  
added to images automatically, merely because you have configured the [Date/Time]  
] (=33) setting. Note that date stamps are not  
P Mode  
setting (=12).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Date stamps are not added in shooting modes (=108) in which this setting cannot  
be configured (=33).  
The battery pack runs out of power quickly.  
Battery performance decreases at low temperatures. Try warming the battery pack a  
little by putting it in your pocket, for example, ensuring that the terminals do not touch  
any metal objects.  
[h] flashes on the screen when the shutter button is pressed, and  
shooting is not possible (=27).  
[
] is displayed when the shutter button is pressed halfway (=27).  
If these measures do not help and the battery pack still runs out of power soon after  
charging, it has reached the end of its life. Purchase a new battery pack.  
Set the flash mode to [h] (=55).  
Increase the ISO speed (=49).  
Mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.  
The lens is not retracted.  
Do not open the memory card/battery cover while the camera is on. Close the cover,  
turn the camera on, and then turn it off again (=12).  
Index  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
Set [IS Mode] to [Continuous] (=58). However, you should set [IS Mode] to [Off]  
when using a tripod or other means to secure the camera (=58).  
The battery pack is swollen.  
Battery swelling is normal and does not pose any safety concerns. However, if  
battery swelling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera, contact a Canon  
Customer Support Help Desk.  
Shots are out of focus.  
Press the shutter button halfway to focus on subjects before pressing it all the way  
down to shoot (=20).  
Make sure subjects are within focusing range (=113).  
Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (=37).  
Display on a TV  
Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV (=83).  
Confirm that unneeded functions such as macro are deactivated.  
Shooting  
Cannot shoot.  
Try shooting with focus lock or AF lock (=53, 55).  
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Before Use  
No AF frames are displayed and the camera does not focus when the  
shutter button is pressed halfway.  
To have AF frames displayed and the camera focus correctly, try composing the  
shot with higher-contrast subject areas centered before you press the shutter button  
halfway. Otherwise, try pressing the shutter button halfway repeatedly.  
Subjects are affected by red-eye (=35).  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Set [Lamp Setting] to [On] (=37) to activate the red-eye reduction lamp (=3)  
in flash shots. Note that while the red-eye reduction lamp is on (for about one  
second), it is not possible to shoot, because the lamp is counteracting red-eye. For  
best results, have subjects look at the red-eye reduction lamp. Also try increasing the  
lighting in indoor scenes and shooting at closer range.  
Subjects in shots look too dark.  
Set the flash mode to [h] (=55).  
Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (=47).  
Adjust contrast by using i-Contrast (=49, 70).  
Use AE lock or spot metering (=48).  
Edit images using red-eye correction (=70).  
Recording to the memory card takes too long, or continuous shooting  
is slower.  
Use the camera to perform low-level formatting of the memory card (=76).  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
P Mode  
Shooting settings or FUNC. menu settings are not available.  
Available setting items vary by shooting mode. Refer to “Functions Available in Each  
Shooting Mode”, “FUNC. Menu”, and “Shooting Tab Menu” (=104 108).  
Subjects look too bright, highlights are washed-out.  
Set the flash mode to [!] (=32).  
Adjust brightness by using exposure compensation (=47).  
Use AE lock or spot metering (=48).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Shooting Movies  
The elapsed time shown is incorrect, or recording is interrupted.  
Reduce the lighting on subjects.  
Use the camera to format the memory card, or switch to a card that supports high-  
speed recording. Note that even if the elapsed time display is incorrect, the length  
of movies on the memory card corresponds to the actual recording time (=75,  
112).  
Shots look too dark despite the flash firing (=27).  
Shoot within flash range (=113).  
Increase the ISO speed (=49).  
Index  
Subjects in flash shots look too bright, highlights are washed-out.  
Shoot within flash range (=113).  
Set the flash mode to [!] (=32).  
[
] 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 (=76).  
Lower the image quality (=36).  
White dots or similar image artifacts appear in flash shots.  
This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles.  
Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=112).  
Shots look grainy.  
Lower the ISO speed (=49).  
High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (=49).  
Playback  
Playback is not possible.  
Image or movie playback may not be possible if a computer is used to rename files or  
alter the folder structure.  
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Before Use  
Playback stops, or audio skips.  
Switch to a memory card that you have performed low-level formatting on with the  
camera (=76).  
On-Screen Messages  
If an error message is displayed, respond as follows.  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
There may be brief interruptions when playing movies copied to memory cards that  
have slow read speeds.  
No memory card  
The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way. Reinsert the memory card  
facing the correct way (=12).  
When movies are played on a computer, frames may be dropped and audio may skip  
if computer performance is inadequate.  
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 (=12).  
Sound is not played during movies.  
Adjust the volume (=61) if you have activated [Mute] (=73) or the sound in  
the movie is faint.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Cannot record!  
P Mode  
Memory Card  
Shooting was attempted without a memory card in the camera. To shoot, insert a  
memory card facing the correct way (=12).  
The memory card is not recognized.  
Restart the camera, with the memory card in it (=19).  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Memory card error (=76)  
If the same error message is displayed even after you have formatted a supported  
memory card (=2) and have inserted it facing the correct way (=12), contact  
a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
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.  
Insufficient space on card  
There is not enough free space on the memory card to shoot ( 24, 38, 46)  
Press the <1> button to enter Playback mode. Hold the <n> button down as  
or edit images ( 69 71). Either erase unneeded images ( 67) or insert a  
Index  
m
you press the <o> and < > buttons at the same time. On the next screen, press  
memory card with enough free space ( 11).  
the <q><r> buttons to choose [B], and then press the <m> button.  
Charge the battery (=10)  
Eye-Fi Cards  
Cannot transfer images (=95).  
No Image.  
The memory card does not contain any images that can be displayed.  
Protected! (=65)  
Unidentified Image/Incompatible JPEG/Image too large./Cannot play  
back MOV/Cannot play back MP4  
Unsupported or corrupt images cannot be displayed.  
It may not be possible to display images that were edited or renamed on a computer,  
or images shot with another camera.  
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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* (=64), Rotate* (=68), Edit* (=69 71), Print List* (=91), and  
File Error  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Correct printing (=87) 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 (=89). If this error message is displayed when the  
setting is correct, restart the printer and complete the setting on the camera again.  
Exceeded selection limit  
Ink absorber full  
Contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk to request assistance with ink  
absorber replacement.  
More than 998 images were selected for Print List (=91) or Photobook Set-up  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
93). Choose 998 images or less.  
Print List (=91) or Photobook Set-up (=93) settings could not be saved  
correctly. Reduce the number of selected images and try again.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Print List (=91), or Photobook Set-up (=93).  
Naming error!  
The folder could not be created or images could not be recorded, because the highest  
supported folder number (999) for storing images on the card has been reached and  
the highest supported image number (9999) for images in folders has been reached.  
On the [3] tab, change [File Numbering] to [Auto Reset] (=76), or format the  
memory card (=75).  
Index  
Lens Error  
This error may occur if the lens is held while it is moving, or when the camera is used  
in dusty or sandy locations.  
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case,  
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
A camera error was detected (error number)  
If this error message is displayed immediately after a shot, the image may not have  
been saved. Switch to Playback mode to check for the image.  
Frequent display of this error message may indicate camera damage. In this case,  
write down the error number (Exx) and contact a Canon Customer Support Help  
Desk.  
101  
Before Use  
Date stamp  
(=33)  
ISO speed (=49)  
i-Contrast (=49)  
Grid lines (=57)  
Shutter speed  
Aperture value  
Exposure  
compensation level  
(=47)  
Zoom bar (=25)  
Blink detection  
(=36)  
Time zone (=74)  
Image stabilization  
On-Screen Information  
Shooting (Information Display)  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
(=58)  
AE lock (=48),  
FE lock (=56)  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Battery Level  
An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.  
P Mode  
Display  
Details  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Sufficient charge  
Slightly depleted, but sufficient  
Nearly depleted—charge the battery pack soon  
Depleted—charge the battery pack immediately  
(Blinking red)  
[Charge the battery]  
Battery level  
(=102)  
White balance  
(=50)  
Drive mode  
(=34)  
Resolution (=35)  
Recordable shots  
(=112)  
Movie quality  
(=36)  
Remaining time  
Focusing range  
(=51), AF lock  
(=55)  
Index  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
IXUS 165  
IS mode icon  
Eco mode  
(=34, 56)  
Self-timer (=31)  
Camera shake  
(=112)  
(=28)  
Digital zoom  
magnification  
(=30)  
Shooting mode  
(=104), Scene  
icon (=28)  
warning (=27)  
Metering method  
(=48)  
Eye-Fi connection  
AF frame (=51),  
Spot AE point frame  
(=48)  
Flash mode  
(=32, 55)  
Red-eye correction  
(=35)  
102  
     
Before Use  
Playback (Detailed Information Display)  
Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV  
(=83).  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Exit  
Play  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Slow Motion (Press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the playback speed. No  
sound is played.)  
Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the <m>  
button.)  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the <m> button.)  
Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the <m> button.)  
Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the <m>  
button.)  
Movies  
(=25, 61)  
Shooting mode  
(=104)  
ISO speed  
(=49), Playback  
speed (=42)  
Exposure  
compensation level  
(=47)  
White balance  
(=50)  
Histogram (=62)  
Image editing  
(=69 71)  
Resolution  
(=35), MOV  
(movies)  
Transferred via  
Eye-Fi (=95)  
Battery level  
(=102)  
Metering method  
(=48)  
Folder number - File  
number (=76)  
Current image no. /  
Total no. of images  
Shutter speed (still  
images), Image  
Aperture value  
Flash (=55)  
Focusing range  
(=51)  
File size  
Still images:  
Resolution (=112)  
Movies: Playback  
time (=111)  
Protection (=65)  
Red-eye correction  
(=35, 70)  
i-Contrast  
(=49, 70)  
Shooting date/time  
(=12)  
Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer  
(=87).  
c
* Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame.  
Index  
To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the <q><r> buttons.  
quality / Frame rate  
103  
   
Before Use  
Functions and Menu Tables  
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting Mode  
1
*
G
I
P t N  
Function  
Flash (=32, 55)  
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
Other Shooting  
Modes  
h
Z
!
2
*
P Mode  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
AE Lock/FE Lock (=48, 56)*3  
AF Lock (=55)  
Eco Mode (=34, 56)  
Screen Display (=20)  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
O
O
O
O
On/Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
No Information Display  
Information Display  
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.  
*1 Available only for  
*2 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases.  
*3 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode.  
.
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Index  
104  
     
Before Use  
FUNC. Menu  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting Mode  
1
*
G
I
P t N  
Function  
Metering Method (=48)  
White Balance (=50)  
ISO Speed (=49)  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Other Shooting  
Modes  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
P Mode  
O
AUTO  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600  
2
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Exposure Compensation (=47)  
Self-Timer (=31)  
*
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
][$  
Self-Timer Settings (=32)  
Focusing Range (=51)  
Drive Mode (=34)  
3
Delay*  
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
Index  
4
Shots*  
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
eu  
5
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
*
5
*
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.  
*1 Available only for  
*2 Settings [Dark - Light].  
.
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
*3 Cannot be set to 0 seconds in modes without selection of the number of shots.  
*4 One shot (cannot be modified) in modes without selection of the number of shots.  
*5 Depending on the scene, consecutive shots may be combined (=40).  
105  
   
Before Use  
Shooting Mode  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
1
*
G
I
P t N  
Function  
Resolution (=35)  
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
Other Shooting  
Modes  
2
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Movie Quality (=36)  
*
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.  
*1 Available only for  
*2 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set (=42).  
.
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Index  
106  
 
Before Use  
4Shooting Tab Menu  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Shooting Mode  
1
*
G
I
P t N  
Function  
AF Frame (=51)  
Face AiAF  
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
Tracking AF  
O
O
Center  
O
O
O
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Digital Zoom (=30, 57)  
On  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
P Mode  
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
AF-Point Zoom (=54)  
On  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
Servo AF (=53)  
On  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
2
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
*
Continuous AF (=54)  
On  
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
Index  
Off  
O
O
)
Lamp Setting (=  
On  
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
Off  
O
)
Red-Eye Corr. (=  
On  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
i-Contrast (=49)  
Auto  
O
O
O
O
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.  
*1 Available only for  
.
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
*2 [On] when subject movement is detected.  
107  
 
Before Use  
Shooting Mode  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
1
*
G
I
P t N  
Function  
)
Review image after shooting (=  
Display Time  
Off/Quick/2 sec./4 sec./8 sec./Hold  
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
Off  
O
O
Display Info  
Detailed  
)
Blink Detection (=  
On  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Off  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
P Mode  
Grid Lines (=57)  
On  
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
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Off  
O
IS Settings (=58)*2  
Off/Continuous  
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
IS Mode  
Shoot Only  
1
2
O
O
Dynamic IS  
O
Date Stamp  
Off  
(=33)  
Index  
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
Date / Date & Time  
O
Available or set automatically. Not available.  
*1 Available only for  
*2 Available only for  
.
ELPH 160  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 160  
IXUS 170  
.
IXUS 165  
108  
   
Before Use  
3Set Up Tab Menu  
2Print Tab Menu  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Clear All Selections  
Print Settings  
Ref. Page  
Mute  
Format  
Print  
Volume  
File Numbering  
Create Folder  
Select Images & Qty.  
Select All Images  
Hints & Tips  
Date/Time  
Video System  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Time Zone  
Lens Retract  
Eye-Fi Settings  
Certification Logo Display  
Language  
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu  
P Mode  
Power Saving  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Play Movie  
Ref. Page  
LCD Brightness  
Start-up Image  
Reset All  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Rotate  
Protect  
Print  
Image Search  
Slideshow  
1Playback Tab Menu  
Item  
Ref. Page  
Item  
Red-Eye Correction  
Resize  
Ref. Page  
Index  
Slideshow  
Erase  
Protect  
Rotate  
Transition  
Auto Rotate  
Resume  
Photobook Set-up  
i-Contrast  
109  
     
Before Use  
Handling Precautions  
The camera is a high-precision electronic device. Avoid dropping it or  
subjecting it to strong impact.  
Specifications  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Camera Effective  
Pixels (Max.)  
Approx. 20 million pixels  
Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that  
generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or  
erase image data.  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
12x zoom: 4.5 (W) – 54.0 (T) mm  
(35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) – 300 (T) mm)  
Lens Focal Length  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
8x zoom: 5.0 (W) – 40.0 (T) mm  
(35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) – 224 (T) mm)  
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or  
screen.  
P Mode  
2.7-type color TFT LCD  
Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots  
LCD Monitor  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult,  
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.  
Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1)  
compliant  
File Format  
Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)  
Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM  
(monaural))  
To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden  
temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm  
environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and  
let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag.  
Data Type  
Hi-speed USB  
Analog audio output (monaural)  
Analog video output (NTSC/PAL)  
Interface  
If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately.  
Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove  
the battery pack and memory card, and wait until the moisture has  
evaporated before resuming use.  
Index  
Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L  
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90  
Power Source  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery pack’s remaining  
charge, remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar  
container. Storing a partially charged battery pack over extended periods  
(about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.  
99.6 x 57.6 x 22.6 mm (3.92 x 2.27 x 0.89 in.)  
Dimensions (Based  
on CIPA Guidelines)  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm (3.75 x 2.14 x 0.87 in.)  
110  
 
Before Use  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Approx. 141 g (approx. 4.97 oz.; including the battery pack  
and memory card)  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
Number of Shots  
Approx. 200  
Approx. 255  
Approx. 124 g (approx. 4.37 oz.; camera body only)  
IXUS 165  
Eco Mode On  
Movie Recording Time*1  
Continuous  
Shooting*2  
Playback Time  
Weight (Based on  
CIPA Guidelines)  
Approx. 128 g (approx. 4.52 oz.; including the battery pack  
and memory card)  
Approx. 55 minutes  
Approx. 112 g (approx. 3.95 oz.; camera body only)  
Approx. 1 hour, 45 minutes  
Approx. 5 hours  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Approx. 127 g (approx. 4.48 oz.; including the battery pack  
and memory card)  
*1Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as  
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.  
*2Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops  
automatically) repeatedly.  
The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the  
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack.  
P Mode  
Approx. 111 g (approx. 3.92 oz.; camera body only)  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm equivalent)  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
25 – 1200 mm  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
28 – 896 mm  
IXUS 165  
Represents the combined focal length of optical and digital zoom.  
Number of Shots  
Eco Mode On  
Movie Recording Time*1  
Continuous  
Shooting*2  
Playback Time  
Approx. 200  
Approx. 260  
Index  
Approx. 50 minutes  
Approx. 1 hour, 40 minutes  
Approx. 4 hours  
*1Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as  
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.  
*2Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops  
automatically) repeatedly.  
The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the  
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less  
than mentioned above.  
Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack.  
111  
 
Before Use  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Number of Shots per Memory Card  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Number of Shots  
Approx. 220  
Approx. 300  
Number of Shots per Memory Card (Approx. shots)  
Recording Pixels  
Eco Mode On  
Movie Recording Time*1  
Continuous  
Shooting*2  
Playback Time  
16 GB  
Approx. 55 minutes  
(Large)  
2760  
20M/5152x3864  
Approx. 1 hour, 50 minutes  
Approx. 4 hours  
(Medium 1)  
5061  
16755  
80988  
3470  
10M/3648x2736  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
*1Time under default camera settings, when normal operations are performed, such as  
shooting, pausing, turning the camera on and off, and zooming.  
*2Time available when shooting the maximum movie length (until recording stops  
automatically) repeatedly.  
(Medium 2)  
3M/2048x1536  
P Mode  
(Small)  
0.3M/640x480  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
The number of shots that can be taken is based on measurement guidelines of the  
Camera & Imaging Products Association (CIPA).  
(Widescreen)  
5152x2896  
Under some shooting conditions, the number of shots and recording time may be less  
than mentioned above.  
The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may  
change depending on the subject, memory card and camera settings.  
Number of shots/time with a fully charged battery pack.  
Recording Time per Memory Card  
Index  
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.  
Recording will automatically stop when the clip file size reaches 4 GB, or when the  
recording time reaches approximately 29 minutes and 59 seconds when shooting in  
[
], or approximately 1 hour when shooting in [ ].  
Recording may stop even if the maximum clip length has not been reached on some  
memory cards. SD Speed Class 10 or higher memory cards are recommended.  
112  
     
Before Use  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Flash Range  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto  
Shooting Mode Focusing Range  
(j)  
(i)  
50 cm – 4.0 m (1.6 – 13 ft.)  
1.0 – 2.0 m (3.3 – 6.6 ft.)  
Maximum wide angle (j)  
Maximum telephoto (i)  
1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity  
5 cm (2.0 in.) – infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) – infinity  
1 – 50 cm  
(0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
Other modes  
e*  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
50 cm – 3.0 m (1.6 – 9.8 ft.)  
1.3 – 1.5 m (4.3 – 4.9 ft.)  
Maximum wide angle (j)  
3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity  
u*  
Maximum telephoto (i)  
* Not available in some shooting modes.  
P Mode  
Continuous Shooting Speed  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Shooting Range  
Shooting Mode  
Speed  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
G
Approx. 0.8 shots/sec.  
Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto  
Shooting Mode Focusing Range  
(j)  
(i)  
Approx. 2.2 shots/sec.  
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  
Shutter Speed  
Index  
1 – 50 cm  
(0.4 in. – 1.6 ft.)  
Other modes  
e*  
[
] mode, automatically set range  
1 – 1/2000 sec.  
3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity 3.0 m (9.8 ft.) – infinity  
u*  
* Not available in some shooting modes.  
Aperture  
ELPH 170 IS  
IXUS 170  
f/3.6 / f/10 (W), f/7.0 / f/20 (T)  
f/number  
IXUS 165  
ELPH 160  
IXUS 160  
f/3.2 / f/9.0 (W), f/6.9 / f/20 (T)  
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Before Use  
Battery Pack NB-11LH  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Type:  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Nominal Voltage:  
Nominal Capacity:  
Charging Cycles:  
3.6 V DC  
800 mAh  
Approx. 300 times  
Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Battery Pack NB-11L  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Type:  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Nominal Voltage:  
Nominal Capacity:  
Charging Cycles:  
3.6 V DC  
680 mAh  
Approx. 300 times  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Operating Temperatures: 0 – 40 °C (32 – 104 °F)  
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE  
Rated Input:  
Rated Output:  
Charging Time:  
100 – 240 V AC (50/60 Hz)  
4.2 V DC, 0.41 A  
Approx. 2 hr. 20 min. (when using NB-11LH),  
Approx. 2 hr. (when using NB-11L)  
Charging: orange / Fully charged: green  
(two-indicator system)  
Index  
Charge Indicator:  
Operating Temperatures: 5 – 40 °C (41 – 104 °F)  
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Before Use  
Images  
Display period ............................... 57  
Erasing.......................................... 67  
F
Index  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Face AiAF (AF frame mode)................ 52  
Face self-timer (shooting mode).......... 44  
FE lock................................................. 56  
File numbering..................................... 76  
Fireworks (shooting mode).................. 40  
Fish-eye effect (shooting mode).......... 41  
Flash  
A
D
Playback  
Viewing  
Protecting...................................... 65  
AC adapter kit................................ 81, 84  
Accessories ......................................... 81  
AE lock ................................................ 48  
AF frames............................................ 51  
AF lock................................................. 55  
AUTO mode (shooting mode)........ 14, 25  
AV cable ........................................ 81, 83  
Date/time  
Image stabilization............................... 58  
Adding date stamps ...................... 33  
Changing....................................... 13  
Date/time battery........................... 13  
Settings ......................................... 12  
World clock.................................... 74  
Indicator............................................... 23  
Infinity (focusing range)....................... 51  
ISO speed............................................ 49  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
Deactivating flash.................... 32, 56  
On ................................................. 55  
Slow synchro................................. 55  
DC coupler........................................... 84  
L
Defaults  
Reset all  
P Mode  
Lamp.................................................... 37  
Live View Control (shooting mode)...... 39  
Long shutter (shooting mode).............. 45  
Low light (shooting mode) ................... 39  
Digital IS (shooting mode)................... 40  
Digital zoom................................... 30, 57  
Display language................................. 14  
DPOF................................................... 91  
Drive mode .......................................... 34  
Focusing  
B
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
AF frames...................................... 51  
AF lock .......................................... 55  
AF-point zoom............................... 54  
Servo AF ....................................... 53  
Batteries  
Date/time (date/time battery)  
Battery charger................................ 2, 81  
Battery pack  
Focusing range  
M
Charging........................................ 10  
Eco mode................................ 34, 56  
Level............................................ 102  
Power saving................................. 19  
Infinity............................................ 51  
Macro ............................................ 51  
Macro (focusing range)........................ 51  
Magnified display................................. 64  
E
Eco mode ...................................... 34, 56  
Editing  
Focus lock ........................................... 53  
FUNC. menu  
Memory cards........................................ 2  
Recording time.............................112  
Menu  
Index  
Blink detection..................................... 36  
i-Contrast....................................... 70  
Red-eye correction........................ 70  
Resizing images............................ 69  
Basic operations............................ 21  
Table.................................... 105, 109  
C
Basic operations............................ 22  
Table............................................ 104  
Camera  
Erasing ................................................ 67  
Error messages ................................. 100  
Exposure  
G
Reset all ........................................ 78  
Center (AF frame mode)...................... 53  
Metering method.................................. 48  
Miniature effect (shooting mode)......... 42  
Monochrome (shooting mode)............. 43  
Movies  
Grid lines ............................................. 57  
Color (white balance)........................... 50  
Continuous shooting............................ 34  
Cropping.............................................. 89  
Custom white balance......................... 50  
H
AE lock.......................................... 48  
Compensation............................... 47  
FE lock .......................................... 56  
Household power................................. 84  
Image quality  
(resolution/frame rate)................... 36  
Recording time.............................112  
Eye-Fi cards .................................... 2, 95  
I
i-Contrast....................................... 49, 70  
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Before Use  
Self-timer ............................................. 31  
P
W
2-second self-timer........................ 31  
Customizing the self-timer............. 32  
Face self-timer (shooting mode) ... 44  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
Package contents.................................. 2  
Photobook set-up ................................ 93  
PictBridge ...................................... 82, 87  
White balance (color)........................... 50  
Widescreen (resolution)....................... 35  
World clock.......................................... 74  
Servo AF.............................................. 53  
Shooting  
Playback  
Viewing  
Wrist strap  
Strap  
Portrait (shooting mode)...................... 39  
Poster effect (shooting mode) ............. 41  
Power .................................................. 81  
Shooting date/time  
Date/time  
Z
Shooting information ................... 102  
Zoom ....................................... 15, 25, 30  
Slideshow............................................ 64  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
AC adapter kit  
Battery pack  
Snow (shooting mode)......................... 40  
Software  
P Mode  
Power saving....................................... 19  
Printing ................................................ 87  
Program AE......................................... 47  
Protecting ............................................ 65  
P (shooting mode) ............................... 47  
Installation..................................... 85  
Saving images to a computer........ 86  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Sounds ................................................ 73  
Strap................................................ 2, 10  
Super vivid (shooting mode)................ 41  
T
R
Terminal......................................... 83, 87  
Toy camera effect (shooting mode) ..... 43  
Tracking AF ......................................... 52  
Traveling with the camera ................... 74  
Troubleshooting................................... 98  
TV display............................................ 83  
Red-eye correction........................ 35, 70  
Reset all............................................... 78  
Resizing images.................................. 69  
Resolution (image size)....................... 35  
Rotating............................................... 68  
Index  
S
Saving images to a computer.............. 86  
Screen  
V
Viewing................................................ 16  
Image search ................................ 63  
Index display ................................. 62  
Magnified display .......................... 64  
Single-image display..................... 16  
Slideshow...................................... 64  
TV display ..................................... 83  
Display language........................... 14  
Icons.................................... 102, 103  
Menu  
FUNC. menu, Menu  
SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards  
Memory cards  
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Before Use  
Trademarks and Licensing  
Basic Guide  
Advanced Guide  
Camera Basics  
Auto Mode  
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.  
Other Shooting  
Modes  
This product is licensed under AT&T patents for the MPEG-4 standard  
and may be used for encoding MPEG-4 compliant video and/or decoding  
MPEG-4 compliant video that was encoded only (1) for a personal and  
non-commercial purpose or (2) by a video provider licensed under the  
AT&T patents to provide MPEG-4 compliant video. No license is granted  
or implied for any other use for MPEG-4 standard.  
P Mode  
Playback Mode  
Setting Menu  
Accessories  
Appendix  
Disclaimer  
Unauthorized reproduction of this guide is prohibited.  
All measurements based on Canon testing standards.  
Index  
Information subject to change without notice, as are product  
specifications and appearance.  
Illustrations and screenshots in this guide may differ slightly from the  
actual equipment.  
The above items notwithstanding, Canon cannot be held liable for any  
loss arising from the use of this product.  
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