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Screen (LCD monitor) Indicator
Playback Mode
AV OUT (Audio/video output) / Movie button
Lens ON/OFF button DIGITAL terminal FUNC./SET button Setting Menu
Zoom lever Lamp <1 (Playback)> button <h (Flash)> / Right button
Shooting: <i (telephoto)> / Flash <A (Auto)> / <a (Single-image <l (Display)> / Down button Accessories
<j (wide angle)> Speaker erase)> / Up button <n> button
Playback: <k (magnify)> / Tripod socket < > / Left button DC coupler cable port Appendix
<g (index)> Memory card/battery cover < (Help)> button
Shutter button Strap mount Index
In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
Microphone
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets. The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
: Important information you should know <o> Up button on back <r> Right button on back
: Notes and tips for expert camera use
<q> Left button on back <p> Down button on back
=xx: Pages with related information (in this example, xx represents a
page number) The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending
Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. on the camera model:
For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as IXUS 170 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 170 and IXUS 172
the memory card. IXUS 165 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only
The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still IXUS 160 : Functions and precautions for the IXUS 160 and IXUS 162
images, movies, or both. This guide uses IXUS170 illustrations and screenshots for all
Still Images : Indicates that the function is used when shooting or explanations.
viewing still images.
Movies : Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
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Erasing Images.............................67
Table of Contents Rotating Images............................68 Basic Guide
Editing Still Images.......................69
Advanced Guide
Package Contents..........................2 Common, Convenient Features....30
Setting Menu...............................72
Compatible Memory Cards.............2 Image Customization Features.....35 Camera Basics
Preliminary Notes and Legal Helpful Shooting Features............36 Adjusting Basic Camera
Information......................................2 Customizing Camera Operation...37 Functions......................................73 Auto Mode
Part Names and Conventions
Accessories................................79 Other Shooting
in This Guide...................................3 Other Shooting Modes...............38 Modes
Table of Contents............................4 System Map..................................80
Brightness / Color Customization P Mode
Common Camera Operations.........5 (Live View Control)........................39 Optional Accessories....................81
Safety Precautions..........................6 Specific Scenes............................39 Using Optional Accessories..........83 Playback Mode
Applying Special Effects...............41 Using the Software.......................85
Basic Guide....................... 9 Special Modes for Other Printing Images.............................87 Setting Menu
Purposes.......................................44 Using an Eye-Fi Card...................95
Initial Preparations........................10 Accessories
Trying the Camera Out.................14 P Mode.........................................46 Appendix.....................................97
Appendix
Shooting in Program AE Troubleshooting............................98
Advanced Guide.............. 18 ([P] Mode).....................................47 On-Screen Messages.................100 Index
Image Brightness (Exposure).......47 On-Screen Information...............102
Camera Basics............................18 Adjusting White Balance...............50 Functions and Menu Tables........104
On/Off...........................................19 Shooting Range and Focusing.....51 Handling Precautions.................. 110
Shutter Button...............................20 Flash.............................................55 Specifications.............................. 110
Shooting Display Options.............20 Using Eco Mode...........................56 Index........................................... 115
Using the FUNC. Menu.................21 Other Settings...............................57
Using Menus.................................22
Playback Mode...........................60
Indicator Display...........................23
Viewing.........................................61
Auto Mode...................................24 Browsing and Filtering Images.....62
Shooting with Camera-Determined Image Viewing Options.................64
Settings.........................................25
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Common Camera Operations zz
While adjusting image settings (Live View Control).............................. 39 Basic Guide
4 Shoot zz
Focus on faces.......................................................................... 25, 39, 52
Advanced Guide
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Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)..................................... 25 zz
Without using the flash (Flash Off).................................................. 32, 56
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Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)......................................... 31, 44 Camera Basics
Shooting people well
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Add a date stamp.................................................................................. 33 Auto Mode
I
Portraits
P
Against Snow
1 View
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View images (Playback Mode).............................................................. 61
Other Shooting
Modes
Low Light
t
Fireworks
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Erase images........................................................................................ 67 Accessories
Appendix
(=39) (=40) E Shoot/View Movies
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Shoot movies........................................................................................ 25 Index
Applying special effects zz
View movies (Playback Mode).............................................................. 61
c Print
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Print pictures......................................................................................... 87
Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect
(=41) (=41) (=41) Save
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Save images to a computer.................................................................. 86
Caution Denotes the possibility of injury. Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage.
Basic Guide
Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a
When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it, Advanced Guide
clear day or an intense artificial light source.
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
objects. Camera Basics
Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens. When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be
This could lead to injury or damage the camera. careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera. Auto Mode
On products that raise and lower the flash automatically, do not push
Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts. Other Shooting
the flash down or pry it open. Modes
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
When using the flash, be careful not to cover it with your fingers or P Mode
Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the flash with a
clothing.
cotton swab or cloth. Playback Mode
This could result in burns or damage to the flash.
The heat emitted from the flash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the
Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places: product to malfunction. Setting Menu
- Places subject to direct sunlight
Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 C (104 F) Accessories
the product.
- Humid or dusty places
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage. Appendix
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other injuries. Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, fire, burns, or other with tape or other insulators. Index
injuries. Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use.
for prolonged periods. 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
When using optional lenses, lens filters, or filter adapters (if
overheat and distort, resulting in fire.
applicable), be sure to attach these accessories firmly.
If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
shards of glass may lead to cuts. 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.
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Index
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting and playback Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Initial Preparations............................................ 10 Trying the Camera Out...................................... 14
Attaching the Strap................................................. 10 Shooting (Smart Auto)............................................ 14 Appendix
Holding the Camera............................................... 10 Viewing................................................................... 16
Charging the Battery Pack..................................... 10 Accessing the Help Menu...................................... 17 Index
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card........ 11
Setting the Date and Time...................................... 12
Display Language.................................................. 14
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Thread the end of the strap through the 1 Insert the battery pack. Auto Mode
strap hole ( ), and then pull the other zz
After aligning the marks on the battery
Other Shooting
end of the strap through the loop on the pack and charger, insert the battery pack Modes
threaded end ( ). by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).
P Mode
Playback Mode
2 Charge the battery pack.
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CB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug Setting Menu
Holding the Camera the charger into a power outlet ( ).
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CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the Accessories
zz
Place the strap around your wrist. CB-2LF charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet. Appendix
zz
When shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely zz
The charging lamp turns orange, and Index
to prevent it from moving. Do not rest charging begins.
your fingers on the flash. zz
When charging is finished, the lamp turns
green.
CB-2LFE
Auto Mode
For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time 1 Open the cover.
possible with a fully charged battery pack, see Number of Shots/Recording Other Shooting
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Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Modes
Time, Playback Time (=111).
Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when they are not P Mode
used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately before) the day of use.
The charger can be used in areas with 100 240V AC power (50/60Hz). For Playback Mode
power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available adapter for 2 Insert the battery pack.
the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may zz
While pressing the battery lock in the Setting Menu
damage the battery pack. direction of the arrow, insert the battery
pack as shown and push it in until it clicks Accessories
into the locked position.
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Index
Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time] Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the cameras built-in Setting Menu
screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.
the correct information. The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a Accessories
charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold
To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then separately, =81), even if the camera is left off. Appendix
choose [ ] by pressing the <o><p> buttons. 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 Index
described in Setting the Date and Time (=12).
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or Advanced Guide
1 Enter Playback mode. movies, and then view them.
Camera Basics
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Press the <1> button.
Shooting (Smart Auto) Auto Mode
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes, Other Shooting
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions. Modes
2 Access the setting screen. P Mode
zz
Press and hold the <m> button, and 1 Turn the camera on.
then press the <n> button. zz
Press the ON/OFF button. Playback Mode
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The startup screen is displayed.
Setting Menu
3 Set the display language. Accessories
zz
Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons to 2 Enter [ ] mode.
choose a language, and then press the zz
Press the <o> button several times until Appendix
<m> button. [ ] is displayed.
zz
Once the display language has been set, zz
Aim the camera at the subject. The Index
the setting screen is no longer displayed. camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
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Icons representing the scene and image
stabilization mode are displayed in the
upper right of the screen.
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You can also change the display language by pressing the <n> button
and choosing [Language ] on the [3] tab.
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A scene icon is displayed in the upper
right of the screen.
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Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
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3 Compose the shot. Shooting Movies
Basic Guide
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To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move Start shooting.
the zoom lever toward <i> (telephoto), zz
Press the movie button. The camera Advanced Guide
and to zoom away from the subject, move beeps once as recording begins, and
it toward <j> (wide angle). [ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time. Camera Basics
Elapsed Time
4 Shoot. IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Auto Mode
Shooting Still Images zz
Black bars are displayed on the top and
Other Shooting
Focus. bottom edges of the screen, and the Modes
zz
Press the shutter button lightly, halfway subject is slightly enlarged. The black
bars indicate image areas not recorded. P Mode
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to IXUS 160
Playback Mode
indicate image areas in focus. zz
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate Setting Menu
image areas not recorded.
Accessories
zz
Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus. Appendix
zz
Once recording begins, take your finger
off the movie button. Index
Shoot.
zz
Press the shutter button all the way Finish shooting.
down. zz
Press the movie button again to stop
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As the camera shoots, a shutter sound shooting. The camera beeps twice as
is played, and in low-light conditions, the recording stops.
flash fires automatically.
zz
Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
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After displaying your shot, the camera will
revert to the shooting screen.
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Still Images Movies
Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting Advanced Guide
advice, and playback instructions as follows.
Camera Basics
zz
Press the < > button to access the Help Auto Mode
menu.
Other Shooting
zz
Press the < > button again to return to Modes
the original display.
P Mode
zz
In Shooting mode, a description of
Playback Mode
the scene detected by the camera
is displayed. Shooting advice is also Setting Menu
displayed depending on the scene.
Accessories
Appendix
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In Playback mode, press the <o><p> Index
buttons and choose an item. The
zoom lever and buttons are displayed
overlaying the illustration of the camera.
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Choose 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.
The Help menu can also be used in shooting modes other than [ ], and in
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Other Shooting
Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera, including shooting and playback options Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
On/Off................................................................. 19 Using the FUNC. Menu..................................... 21
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)......... 19 Using Menus...................................................... 22 Appendix
Shutter Button................................................... 20 Indicator Display............................................... 23
Index
Shooting Display Options................................ 20
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.
1 Access the FUNC. menu. To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the cameras default Auto Mode
zz
Press the <m> button. settings (=78). Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
3 Choose an option.
zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose
an option.
zz
Options labeled with a [ ] icon can
be configured by pressing the <n>
button.
zz
To return to the menu items, press the
<q> button.
Playback Mode
2 Choose a tab.
zz
Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.
4 Choose an option. Setting Menu
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After you have pressed the <o><p>
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an
option. Accessories
buttons to choose a tab initially, you can
switch between tabs by pressing the 5 Finish the setup process.
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Press the <n> button to return to the Appendix
<q><r> buttons.
screen displayed before you pressed the
Index
<n> button in step 1.
To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the cameras default
settings (=78).
When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the Playback Mode
memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may
corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card. Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Auto Mode
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Shooting with Camera-Determined Deactivating the Flash............................................ 32 Helpful Shooting Features............................... 36
Settings............................................................. 25 Adding a Date Stamp............................................. 33 Checking for Closed Eyes...................................... 36 Appendix
Shooting (Smart Auto)............................................ 25 Continuous Shooting.............................................. 34 Customizing Camera Operation...................... 37
Scene Icons........................................................... 28 Using Eco Mode..................................................... 34 Index
Deactivating the Lamp........................................... 37
Image Stabilization Icons....................................... 28 Image Customization Features........................ 35
On-Screen Frames................................................. 29 Changing Image Resolution (Size)........................ 35
Common, Convenient Features....................... 30 Red-Eye Correction................................................ 35
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)...... 30 Changing Movie Image Quality.............................. 36
Using the Self-Timer.............................................. 31
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Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
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R
Basic Guide
zz
Press the shutter button all the way recompose the shot as needed.
down. zz
To resize the subject, repeat the Advanced Guide
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As the camera shoots, a shutter sound operations in step 3 (=25).
is played, and in low-light conditions, the However, note that the sound of camera Camera Basics
flash fires automatically. operations will be recorded. Note that
movies shot at zoom factors shown in Auto Mode
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Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends. blue will look grainy. Other Shooting
zz
When you recompose shots, the Modes
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After displaying your shot, the camera will
revert to the shooting screen. focus, brightness, and colors will be P Mode
automatically adjusted.
Shooting Movies Playback Mode
Start shooting. Finish shooting.
zz
Press the movie button. The camera zz
Press the movie button again to stop Setting Menu
beeps once as recording begins, and shooting. The camera beeps twice as
[ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed recording stops. Accessories
Elapsed Time zz
Recording will stop automatically when
time.
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the memory card becomes full.
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Black bars are displayed on the top and Index
bottom edges of the screen, and the
subject is slightly enlarged. The black
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
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zz
Black bars displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen indicate
image areas not recorded.
zz
Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
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Once recording begins, take your finger
off the movie button.
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If the camera is turned on while the <p> button is held down, the The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly Advanced Guide
camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.
<n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press Camera Basics
Microphone Keep your fingers away from the
the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].
microphone while shooting movies. Auto Mode
Blocking the microphone may prevent
Still Images audio from being recorded or may Other Shooting
Modes
cause the recording to sound muffled.
A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred
P Mode
by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when
other measures to keep it still. shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be Playback Mode
If your shots are dark despite the flash firing, move closer to the recorded.
subject. For details on the flash range, see Flash Range (=113). IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Setting Menu
The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera Accessories
range (shooting range), see Shooting Range (=113). shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting,
To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be adjust the image stabilization setting (=58). Appendix
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.
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A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates Index
To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the
that shooting is not possible until the flash has finished recharging.
camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still.
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
Audio recording is monaural.
it again.
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).
In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated Image Stabilization Icons Advanced Guide
by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically
selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color. Camera Basics
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in
Subject People Other Subjects [ ] mode.
Icon Auto Mode
Image stabilization for movies,
In Shadows In At Close Background Other Shooting
Color Image stabilization for still images reducing strong camera shake,
Motion*1 on Face*1 Motion*1 Range Modes
Background (Normal) as when shooting while walking
(Dynamic) P Mode
Bright
Gray Image stabilization for slow
Backlit Image stabilization for still images camera shake, such as when Playback Mode
when panning* (Panning) shooting movies at telephoto
With Blue Sky
Light Blue (Powered) Setting Menu
Backlit No image stabilization, because
the camera is mounted on a tripod Accessories
Sunsets Orange Image stabilization for macro or held still by other means.
shots (Hybrid IS). However, during movie recording,
Spotlights Appendix
During movie recording, [ ] is [ ] is displayed, and image
Dark Dark Blue displayed, and image stabilization stabilization to counteract wind or Index
for macro movie recording is used. other sources of vibration is used.
Tripod
*2 *2 (Tripod IS)
Used
*1 Not displayed for movies. * Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow
*2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod. 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.
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 To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=58). In this case, an
expected effect, color, or brightness. IS icon is not displayed.
A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are Advanced Guide
aiming the camera at.
Camera Basics
A white frame is displayed around the subject (or persons face)
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are
Auto Mode
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 Playback Mode
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
Setting Menu
Try shooting in [G] mode (=46) if no frames are displayed, if
Accessories
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are
displayed on the background or similar areas. Appendix
Index
Index
2 Shoot. zz
Follow step 1 in Using the Self-Timer
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For Still Images: Press the shutter button (=31) and choose [[].
halfway to focus on the subject, and then zz
Once the setting is complete, [[] is
press it all the way down. displayed.
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For Movies: Press the movie button. zz
Follow step 2 in Using the Self-Timer
(=31) to shoot.
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.)
Accessories
Appendix
Index
2 Shoot.
zz
As you take shots, the camera adds the
shooting date or time to the lower-right
corner of images.
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To restore the original setting, choose
[Off] in step 1.
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously. This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode. When Advanced Guide
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see Continuous Shooting the camera is not in use, the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery
Speed (=113). consumption. Camera Basics
Auto Mode
1 Configure the setting. 1 Configure the setting.
zz
Press the <m> button, choose zz
Press the <q> button several times until Other Shooting
Modes
[ ] in the menu, and then choose [W] [ ] is displayed.
(=21). zz
The screen darkens when the camera P Mode
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Once the setting is complete, [W] is is not used for approximately two
Playback Mode
displayed. seconds; approximately ten seconds
after darkening, the screen turns off.
2 Shoot. The camera turns off after approximately
Setting Menu
zz
Hold the shutter button all the way down three minutes of inactivity. Accessories
to shoot continuously.
zz
By pressing the <q> button again, [ ] is
displayed, and Eco Mode is deactivated. Appendix
2 Shoot. Index
Cannot be used with the self-timer (=31). zz
To activate the screen and prepare for
Shooting may stop momentarily or continuous shooting may slow shooting when the screen is off but the
down depending on shooting conditions, camera settings, and the lens is still out, press the shutter button
zoom position.
halfway.
As more shots are taken, shooting may slow down.
Shooting may slow down if the flash fires.
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Red-eye correction may be applied to image areas other than eyes Index
(if the camera misinterprets red eye makeup as red pupils, for
example).
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size You can also correct existing images (=70).
A2 (16.5 x 23.4 in.)
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[ ]: For e-mailing images.
A3 A5 (11.7 x zz
[ ]: For images displayed on widescreen
16.5 5.8 x 8.3 in.) HDTVs or similar display devices, on a
5 x 7 in. 16:9 screen.
Postcard
3.5 x 5 in.
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Image
Quality
Resolution Frame Rate Details 2 Shoot.
1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD zz
[ ] flashes when the camera detects a
person whose eyes are closed.
640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition
zz
To restore the original setting, choose
[Off] in step 1.
In [ ] mode, black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen
indicate image areas not recorded. When you have specified multiple shots in [$] mode, this function is only
available for the final shot.
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).
Camera Basics
Still Images
You can deactivate the lamp that normally lights up to help you focus in low- Other Shooting
light conditions when you press the shutter button halfway, or that lights up Modes
to reduce red-eye when you shoot in low-light conditions with the flash. P Mode
zz
Press the <n> button, choose Playback Mode
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then
Setting Menu
choose [Off] (=22).
zz
To restore the original setting, repeat this Accessories
process but choose [On].
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
Camera Basics
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special Auto Mode
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Brightness / Color Customization Shots Resembling Miniature Models Special Modes for Other Purposes................. 44
(Live View Control).......................................... 39 (Miniature Effect).................................................... 42 Using the Face Self-Timer..................................... 44 Appendix
Specific Scenes................................................. 39 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter).............. 45
(Toy Camera Effect)............................................... 43 Index
Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS)..... 40 Shooting in Monochrome....................................... 43
Applying Special Effects.................................. 41
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect
(Fish-Eye Effect).................................................... 41
Setting Menu
Still Images Movies
2 Configure the setting. I Shoot portraits (Portrait) Accessories
zz
Press the <p> button to access the zz
Take shots of people with a softening
setting screen. Press the <o><p> effect. Appendix
buttons to choose a setting item, and
then press the <q><r> buttons to adjust Index
the value as you watch the screen.
zz
Press the <m> button.
Still Images
3 Shoot. S
hoot under low light
(Low Light)
For brighter images, adjust the level to the right, and for darker zz
Shoot with minimal camera and subject
Brightness
images, adjust it to the left. shake even in low-light conditions.
For more vivid images, adjust the level to the right, and for more
Color
subdued images, adjust it to the left.
For a warm, reddish tone, adjust the level to the right, and for a cool,
Tone
bluish tone, adjust it to the left.
3 Shoot. Appendix
Still Images Movies
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired Index
Posterized shots (Poster Effect) results.
zz
Shots that resemble an old poster or
illustration.
In [ ] and [ ] modes, try taking some test shots first, to make sure
you obtain the desired results.
objects in the scene will move quickly during playback. Note that sound is Speed Playback Time Other Shooting
not recorded. Modes
Approx. 12 sec.
P Mode
Approx. 6 sec.
1 Choose [ ].
Approx. 3 sec. Playback Mode
zz
Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes
(=39) and choose [ ]. Setting Menu
zz
A white frame is displayed, indicating the The zoom is not available when shooting movies. Be sure to set the
image area that will not be blurred. zoom before shooting. Accessories
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
2 Choose the area to keep in results. Appendix
focus.
zz
Press the <p> button. To switch the orientation of the frame to vertical, press the <q><r> buttons Index
zz
Move the zoom lever to resize the frame, in step 2. To return the frame to horizontal orientation, press the <o><p>
and press the <o><p> buttons to move buttons.
it. 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.
3 For movies, choose the movie Holding the camera vertically will change the orientation of the frame.
playback speed. Movie image quality is [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected
and [ ] when a still image resolution of [ ] is selected (=35). These
zz
Press the <n> button, and then
quality settings cannot be changed.
press the <q><r> buttons to choose the
speed.
Try taking some test shots first, to make sure you obtain the desired
results.
Setting Menu
2 Choose the shutter speed.
Accessories
zz
Press the <m> button, choose [)] in the
menu, and choose the desired shutter Appendix
speed (=21).
3 Check the exposure. Index
zz
Press the shutter button halfway to view
the exposure for your selected shutter
speed.
4 Shoot.
Basic Guide
P Mode
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
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
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)................ 47 Shooting Range and Focusing........................ 51 Using Eco Mode................................................ 56
Image Brightness (Exposure).......................... 47 Shooting Close-Ups (Macro).................................. 51 Other Settings................................................... 57 Appendix
Adjusting Image Brightness Shooting Distant Subjects (Infinity)........................ 51 Displaying Grid Lines............................................. 57
(Exposure Compensation)..................................... 47 Changing the AF Frame Mode............................... 51 Deactivating the Digital Zoom................................ 57 Index
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure Magnifying the Area in Focus................................. 54 Changing the Image Display Style after Shots....... 57
(AE Lock)............................................................... 48 Changing the Focus Setting................................... 54 Changing the IS Mode Settings............................. 58
Changing the Metering Method.............................. 48 Shooting with the AF Lock...................................... 55
Changing the ISO Speed....................................... 49 Flash................................................................... 55
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)............... 49 Changing the Flash Mode...................................... 55
Adjusting White Balance.................................. 50 Shooting with the FE Lock..................................... 56
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure Changing the Metering Method Basic Guide
(AE Lock) Adjust the metering method (how brightness is measured) to suit shooting Advanced Guide
Before shooting, you can lock the exposure, or you can specify focus and conditions as follows.
Camera Basics
exposure separately.
zz
Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in Auto Mode
1 Deactivate the flash (=55). the menu, and choose the desired option
Other Shooting
2 Lock the exposure. (=2 1).
Modes
zz
Aim the camera at the subject to shoot zz
The option you configured is now
displayed. P Mode
with the exposure locked. With the
shutter button pressed halfway, press the Playback Mode
<r> button.
zz
[&] is displayed, and the exposure is For typical shooting conditions, including backlit shots. Setting Menu
Evaluative
Automatically adjusts exposure to match the shooting conditions.
locked.
Determines the average brightness of light across the entire Accessories
zz
To unlock AE, release the shutter button Center
image area, calculated by treating brightness in the central area
and press the <r> button again. In this Weighted Avg.
as more important. Appendix
case, [&] is no longer displayed.
Metering restricted to within the [ ] (Spot AE Point frame),
Spot
3 Compose the shot and shoot. displayed in the center of the screen. Index
Changing the ISO Speed Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) Basic Guide
Before shooting, excessively bright or dark image areas (such as faces or Advanced Guide
zz
Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in
backgrounds) can be detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal
the menu, and choose the desired option brightness. Insufficient overall image contrast can also be automatically Camera Basics
(=21). corrected before shooting to make subjects stand out better.
zz
The option you configured is now Auto Mode
displayed. Other Shooting
zz
Press the <n> button, choose
Modes
[i-Contrast] on the [4] tab, and then
choose [Auto] (=22). P Mode
Automatically adjusts the ISO speed to suit the
AUTO zz
Once the setting is complete, [@] is
shooting mode and conditions. Playback Mode
displayed.
100, 200 For shooting outdoors in fair weather.
Low Setting Menu
For shooting in cloudy conditions, or at
400, 800
twilight.
Under some shooting conditions, correction may be inaccurate or Accessories
High For shooting night scenes, or in dark
1600 may cause images to appear grainy.
rooms.
Appendix
You can also correct existing images (=70).
To view the automatically determined ISO speed when you have set the ISO Index
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.
By adjusting white balance (WB), you can make image colors look more For image colors that look natural under the light in your shot, adjust white Advanced Guide
natural for the scene you are shooting. balance to suit the light source where you are shooting. Set the white
balance under the same light source that will illuminate your shot. Camera Basics
zz
Press the <m> button, choose [ ] in Auto Mode
the menu, and choose the desired option
zz
Follow the steps in Adjusting White
Balance (=50) to choose [ ]. Other Shooting
(=21). Modes
zz
The option you configured is now
zz
Aim the camera at a plain white subject,
so that the entire screen is white. Press P Mode
displayed.
the <n> button.
zz
The tint of the screen changes once the Playback Mode
white balance data has been recorded.
Automatically sets the optimal white balance for the shooting Setting Menu
Auto
conditions.
Colors may look unnatural if you change camera settings after
Day Light For shooting outdoors in fair weather. Accessories
recording white balance data.
Cloudy For shooting in cloudy conditions, in the shade, or at twilight. Appendix
For shooting under ordinary incandescent (tungsten) lighting
Tungsten Index
and similarly colored fluorescent lighting.
For shooting under warm-white (or similarly colored) or cool-
Fluorescent
white fluorescent lighting.
For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored
Fluorescent H
fluorescent lighting.
Custom For manually setting a custom white balance (=50).
To prevent camera shake, try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting
zz
Press the <n> button, choose [AF
with the camera set to [[] (=31). Frame] on the [4] tab, and then choose
the desired option (=22).
After you press the shutter button halfway, up to nine green frames are 2 Choose a subject to focus on. Playback Mode
displayed around faces in focus.
zz
Aim the camera so that [ ] is on the
desired subject. Setting Menu
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 zz
Press the shutter button halfway. [ ]
Accessories
areas in focus when you press the shutter button halfway. changes to a blue [ ], which follows
If faces are not detected when Servo AF (=53) is set to [On], the the subject as the camera continues to Appendix
AF frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press adjust the focus and exposure (Servo AF)
the shutter button halfway. (=53). Index
Examples of faces that cannot be detected:
- Subjects that are distant or extremely close
3 Shoot.
zz
Press the shutter button all the way down
- Subjects that are dark or light
to shoot.
- Faces in profile, at an angle, or partly hidden
The camera may misinterpret non-human subjects as faces.
[Servo AF] (=53) is set to [On] and cannot be changed.
No AF frames are displayed if the camera cannot focus when you
Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move
press the shutter button halfway.
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.
To compose shots so that subjects are positioned at the edge or in a corner, and then press it halfway again. Other Shooting
first aim the camera to capture the subject in an AF frame, and then hold AF lock shooting is not available. Modes
the shutter button halfway down. As you continue to hold the shutter button [AF-Point Zoom] on the [4] tab is not available.
P Mode
halfway, recompose the shot as desired, and then press the shutter button all Not available when using the self-timer (=31).
the way down (Focus Lock).
Playback Mode
Magnifying the Area in Focus Changing the Focus Setting Basic Guide
You can check the focus by pressing the shutter button halfway, which will You can change default camera operation of constantly focusing on Advanced Guide
enlarge the portion of the image in focus in the AF frame. 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 Camera Basics
[h] On Index
Fires for each shot.
zz
The flash fires, and when [(] is shooting when the screen is off but the
displayed, the flash output level is lens is still out, press the shutter button
retained. halfway.
zz
To 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
zz
Choose [Display Time], and then choose Accessories
Grid lines are not recorded in your shots. the desired option (=22).
Appendix
Still Images Movies
Quick Displays images only until you can shoot again.
Index
2sec., 4sec., Displays images for the specified time. Even while the shot is displayed,
Deactivating the Digital Zoom 8sec. you can take another shot by pressing the shutter button halfway again.
If you prefer not to use the digital zoom (=30), you can deactivate it as Hold Displays images until you press the shutter button halfway.
follows. Off No image display after shots.
zz
Press the <n> button, choose
[Digital Zoom] on the [4] tab, and then
choose [Off] (=22).
(=57). zz
Press the <n> button, choose [IS
Auto Mode
Settings] on the [4] tab, and then press
2 Configure the setting. the <m> button (=22). Other Shooting
zz
Choose [Display Info], and then choose Modes
the desired option (=22). 2 Configure the setting. P Mode
zz
Choose [IS Mode], and then choose the
Off Displays only the image. desired option (=22). Playback Mode
Detailed Displays shooting details (=103).
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically Setting Menu
Continuous
applied (Intelligent IS) (=28).
When [Display Time] (=57) is set to [Off] or [Quick], [Display Info] is set to Shoot Only* Image stabilization is active only at the moment of shooting. Accessories
[Off] and cannot be changed.
Off Deactivates image stabilization.
By pressing the <p> button while an image is displayed after shooting, you Appendix
can switch the display information. Note that the settings of [Display Info] * The setting is changed to [Continuous] for movie recording.
are not changed. You can also erase images by pressing the <o> button, or Index
protect images (=65) by pressing the <m> button. 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].
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown Advanced Guide
before Shooting
Normally, once movie recording begins, the image display area changes Camera Basics
and subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of significant camera
Auto Mode
shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, you can
choose not to reduce significant camera shake. Other Shooting
Modes
zz
Follow the steps in Changing the IS P Mode
Mode Settings (=58) to access the
[IS Settings] screen. Playback Mode
zz
Choose [Dynamic IS], and then choose
Setting Menu
[2] (=22).
Accessories
Appendix
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.
Basic Guide
Playback Mode
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Have fun reviewing your shots, and browse or edit them in many ways Auto Mode
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
Viewing............................................................... 61 Protecting Images............................................. 65 Editing Still Images........................................... 69
Switching Display Modes....................................... 62 Using the Menu...................................................... 66 Resizing Images..................................................... 69 Appendix
Browsing and Filtering Images........................ 62 Choosing Images Individually................................ 66 Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)............... 70
Navigating through Images in an Index................. 62 Protecting All Images at Once................................ 66 Correcting Red-Eye................................................ 70 Index
Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions..... 63 Erasing Images.................................................. 67
Image Viewing Options..................................... 64 Erasing Multiple Images at Once........................... 67
Magnifying Images................................................. 64 Rotating Images................................................ 68
Viewing Slideshows............................................... 64 Using the Menu...................................................... 68
Deactivating Auto Rotation..................................... 69
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,
zz
Movies are identified by a [ ] icon. To choose MENU (=22) [1] tab [Resume] [Last shot].
To change the transition shown between images, access MENU (=22) and
play movies, go to step 3.
choose your desired effect in [1] tab [Transition].
Other Shooting
1 Display images in an index. Modes
zz
Move the zoom lever toward <g> to P Mode
No Information Simple Detailed display images in an index. Moving the
Display Information Information
lever again will increase the number of Playback Mode
Display Display
images shown.
zz
To display fewer images, move the zoom Setting Menu
lever toward <k>. Fewer images are
Accessories
Still Images Movies shown each time you move the lever.
zz
Press the <m> button, choose
Setting Menu
[ ] in the menu, and choose a condition
(=21). Accessories
Appendix
2 Choose the second condition
for image display or navigation. Index
zz
Press the <o><p><q><r> buttons to
choose a condition, and then press the
<m> button.
3 View the filtered images.
zz
Images matching your conditions are
displayed in yellow frames. To view
only these images, press the <q><r>
buttons.
zz
To cancel filtered display, choose [ ] in
step 1.
You can return to single-image display from magnified display by pressing the
<n> button.
between images and the display duration of each image. Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera Advanced Guide
(=67).
1 Access the setting screen. Camera Basics
zz
Press the <n> button, and then
zz
Press the <m> button, and then choose Auto Mode
choose [Slideshow] on the [1] tab
[:] in the menu (=21). [Protected]
(=22). Other Shooting
is displayed. Modes
2 Configure the settings. zz
To cancel protection, repeat this process
P Mode
zz
Choose a menu item to configure, and and choose [:] again, and then press
then choose the desired option (=22). the <m> button.
Playback Mode
zz
To start the slideshow with your settings,
choose [Start] and press the <m> Protected images on a memory card will be erased if you format the Setting Menu
button. card (=75, 76).
zz
To return to the menu screen, press the Accessories
<n> button. Protected images cannot be erased using the cameras erasure function. To
erase them this way, first cancel protection. Appendix
Index
Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Images will not be protected if you switch to Shooting mode or turn Modes
the camera off before finishing the setup process in step 3.
2 Choose a selection method. P Mode
zz
Choose a menu item and an option as
desired (=22). Protecting All Images at Once Playback Mode
zz
To return to the menu screen, press the 1 Choose [Protect All Images]. Setting Menu
<n> button. zz
Following step 2 in Using the Menu
(=66), choose [Protect All Images] Accessories
and press the <m> button.
Appendix
Choosing Images Individually 2 Protect the images.
Index
1 Choose [Select]. zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
zz
Following step 2 in Using the Menu
(=66), choose [Select] and press the
<m> button.
2 Choose an image.
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an To cancel protection for groups of images, choose [Unprotect All Images] in
image, and then press the <m> button. 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
Erasing Images You can choose multiple images to erase at once. Be careful when erasing
Basic Guide
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected images Advanced Guide
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected (=65) cannot be erased.
images (=65) cannot be erased. Camera Basics
Choosing a Selection Method
1 Choose an image to erase. Auto Mode
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an
1 Access the setting screen. Other Shooting
image. zz
Press the <n> button, and then Modes
choose [Erase] on the [1] tab (=22).
2 Erase the image. P Mode
zz
Press the <o> button. Playback Mode
zz
After [Erase?] is displayed, press the
<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and Setting Menu
then press the <m> button.
2 Choose a selection method. Accessories
zz
The current image is now erased.
zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose
zz
To cancel erasure, press the <q><r> a selection method, and then press the Appendix
buttons to choose [Cancel], and then <m> button.
press the <m> button. Index
zz
To return to the menu screen, press the
<n> button.
step 2 in Choosing Images Individually Change the orientation of images and save them as follows. Advanced Guide
(=66), [ ] is displayed.
zz
To cancel selection, press the <m> Camera Basics
1 Choose [\].
button again. [ ] is no longer displayed.
zz
Press the <m> button, and then choose Auto Mode
zz
Repeat this process to specify other [\] in the menu (=21).
images. Other Shooting
Modes
3 Erase the image. P Mode
zz
Press the <n> button. A confirmation
message is displayed. Playback Mode
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose 2 Rotate the image.
[OK], and then press the <m> button. Setting Menu
zz
Press the <q> or <r> button, depending
on the desired direction. Each time you Accessories
press the button, the image is rotated
90. Press the <m> button to complete Appendix
Specifying All Images at Once
the setting.
1 Choose [Select All Images]. Index
zz
Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection
Method (=67), choose [Select All
Images] and press the <m> button.
Using the Menu
zz
Press the <n> button and choose
Deactivating Auto Rotation [Resize] on the [1] tab (=22).
Playback Mode
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an Accessories
image, and then press the <m> button.
zz
Press the <n> button, choose [Auto
Appendix
Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose
[Off] (=22).
3 Choose an image size.
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose the Index
size, and then press the <m> button.
zz
[Save new image?] is displayed.
Basic Guide
Setting Menu
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions................. 73 Lens Retraction Timing.......................................... 74 Date-Based Image Storage.................................... 77
Silencing Camera Operations................................ 73 Power-Saving Adjustment...................................... 74 Checking Certification Logos................................. 77 Appendix
Adjusting the Volume............................................. 73 Screen Brightness.................................................. 75 Display Language.................................................. 77
Hiding Hints and Tips............................................. 73 Hiding the Start-Up Screen.................................... 75 Adjusting Other Settings........................................ 77 Index
Date and Time........................................................ 73 Formatting Memory Cards..................................... 75 Restoring Defaults.................................................. 78
World Clock............................................................ 74 File Numbering....................................................... 76
Camera Basics
zz
Choose [Hints & Tips], and then choose
Silencing Camera Operations [Off]. Auto Mode
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
Other Shooting
Modes
zz
Choose [Mute], and then choose [On].
P Mode
Playback Mode
Operation can also be silenced by holding down the <p> button as you turn zz
Choose [Date/Time], and then press the Appendix
the camera on. <m> button.
Sound is not played during movies (=61) if you mute camera sounds. To zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose Index
restore sound during movies, press the <o> button. Adjust volume with the
an option, and then press the <o><p>
<o><p> buttons, as needed.
buttons to adjust the setting.
zz
Choose [Volume], and then press the
<m> button.
zz
Choose an item, and then press the
<q><r> buttons to adjust the volume.
zz
Choose [Time Zone], and then press the P Mode
<m> button.
Playback Mode
zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose
[ World], and then press the <m> Setting Menu
button.
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose the
Power-Saving Adjustment
Accessories
destination. Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Power
zz
To set daylight saving time (1 hour Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed (=19). Appendix
ahead), choose [ ] by pressing the
Index
<o><p> buttons, and then choose [ ] zz
Choose [Power Saving], and then press
by pressing the <q><r> buttons. the <m> button.
zz
Press the <m> button. zz
After choosing an item, press the
<q><r> buttons to adjust it as needed.
2 Switch to the destination time
zone.
zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose
[ World], and then press the <n>
button. To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for
zz
[ ] is now shown on the shooting screen [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off].
(=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
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Before Use
Screen Brightness Formatting Memory Cards
Basic Guide
Adjust screen brightness as follows. Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you
should format the card with this camera. Advanced Guide
zz
Choose [LCD Brightness], and then 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 Camera Basics
press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the
up.
brightness. Auto Mode
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
The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less than
zz
Choose [File Numbering], and then Auto Mode
the advertised capacity. choose an option.
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
Playback Mode
slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops.
Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/ Setting Menu
formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other Continuous
saved) even if you switch memory cards.
steps to back them up. Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or Accessories
Auto Reset
when a new folder is created.
zz
On the screen in step 2 of Formatting Appendix
Memory Cards (=75), press the Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered Index
<o><p> buttons to choose [Low Level consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted
Format], and then press the <q><r> memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted
buttons to select this option. A [ ] icon is (=75)) memory card.
displayed.
zz
Follow steps 2 3 in Formatting Memory
Cards (=75) to continue with the
formatting process.
P Mode
You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing and Playback Mode
holding the <m> button and immediately pressing the <n> button.
Checking Certification Logos Setting Menu
Some logos for certification requirements met by the camera can be viewed
Adjusting Other Settings Accessories
on the screen. Other certification logos are printed in this guide, on the
camera packaging, or on the camera body. The following settings can also be adjusted on the [3] tab. Appendix
[Video System] (=83)
zz
Choose [Certification Logo Display], and Index
[Eye-Fi Settings] (=95)
then press the <m> button.
Camera Basics
1 Access the [Reset All] screen.
zz
Choose [Reset All], and then press the Auto Mode
<m> button.
Other Shooting
2 Restore default settings. Modes
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose P Mode
[OK], and then press the <m> button.
zz
Default settings are now restored. Playback Mode
The following functions are not restored to default settings. Setting Menu
- [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=73), [Time Zone] (=74), [Language ]
Accessories
(=77), and [Video System] (=83)
- Custom white balance data you have recorded (=50)
Appendix
- Shooting mode (=39)
Index
Basic Guide
Accessories
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other compatible accessories sold separately Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
System Map....................................................... 80 Using the Software............................................ 85 Using an Eye-Fi Card........................................ 95
Optional Accessories....................................... 81 Checking Your Computer Environment.................. 85 Checking Connection Information.......................... 95 Appendix
Power Supplies...................................................... 81 Installing the Software............................................ 85 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer....................................... 96
Flash Units............................................................. 81 Saving Images to a Computer................................ 86 Index
Other Accessories.................................................. 81 Printing Images................................................. 87
Printers................................................................... 82 Easy Print............................................................... 87
Using Optional Accessories............................ 83 Configuring Print Settings...................................... 88
Playback on a TV................................................... 83 Printing Movie Scenes........................................... 91
Powering the Camera with Household Power........ 84 Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)................. 91
Adding Images to a Photobook.............................. 93
P Mode
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2
Playback Mode
Appendix
TV/Video Index
AV Cable AVC-DC400
System
AC Adapter Kit Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridge-
ACKDC90 Compatible Printers
High-Power Flash
HFDC2*3
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
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On the camera, open the terminal cover
and insert the cable plug fully into the
camera terminal.
1 Make sure the camera is off. Coupler Cable Port Auto Mode
2 Open the cover. Other Shooting
zz
Follow step 1 in Inserting the Battery 4 Close the cover. Modes
Pack and Memory Card (=11) to zz
Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as P Mode
open the memory card/battery cover, and you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
then open the coupler cable port cover position ( ). Playback Mode
as shown.
Setting Menu
5 Connect the power cord.
zz
Insert the adapter plug into the end of the Accessories
coupler cable.
Appendix
3 Insert the coupler.
zz
Insert the coupler facing the direction Index
shown, just as you would a battery pack zz
Insert one end of the power cord into the
(following step 2 in Inserting the Battery compact power adapter, and then plug
Pack and Memory Card (=11)). the other end into a power outlet.
zz
Turn the camera on and use it as desired.
zz
When finished, turn the camera off and
unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Terminals 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.
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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Using the Software 2 Install the files. Basic Guide
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Click [Easy Installation] and follow the
To utilize the features of the following software, download the software from
on-screen instructions to complete the Advanced Guide
the Canon website and install it on your computer.
installation process. Installation may
CameraWindow
take some time, depending on computer Camera Basics
- Import images to your computer performance and the Internet connection.
Auto Mode
To view and edit images on a computer, use preinstalled or commonly zz
Click [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen
available software compatible with images captured by the camera. after installation. Other Shooting
Modes
Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and P Mode
Checking Your Computer Environment access fees must be paid separately.
The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system Playback Mode
To uninstall the software, follow these steps.
requirements and compatibility information, including support in new - Windows: Select [Start] menu [All Programs] [Canon Utilities], and then Setting Menu
operating systems, visit the Canon website. choose the software for uninstallation.
Windows 8/8.1 - Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder, drag Accessories
Windows 7 SP1 the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the
Trash. Appendix
Mac OS X 10.9
Mac OS X 10.8 Index
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1 Connect the camera to the
computer. Auto Mode
zz
With the camera turned off, open the
Other Shooting
cover ( ). With the smaller plug of the zz
Double-click [ ]. Modes
USB cable in the orientation shown,
insert the plug fully into the camera P Mode
terminal ( ).
Playback Mode
3 Save the images to the Setting Menu
computer.
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Insert the larger plug of the USB cable zz
Click [Import Images from Camera], and Accessories
in the computers USB port. For details then click [Import Untransferred Images].
about USB connections on the computer,
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Images are now saved to the Pictures Appendix
refer to the computer user manual.
folder on the computer, in separate
folders named by date. Index
file sizes. Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible Setting Menu
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
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1 Make sure the camera and Appendix
printer are off.
2 Connect the camera to the Index
printer.
zz
Open the cover. Holding the smaller
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zz
Connect the larger cable plug to the
printer. For other connection details, refer
to the printer manual.
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an 2 Configure the settings. Other Shooting
Modes
image. zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose an
6 Access the printing screen. item, and then press the <q><r> buttons P Mode
zz
Press the <m> button, choose [c], and to choose an option.
Playback Mode
press the <m> button again.
Default Matches current printer settings.
Setting Menu
Date Prints images with the date added.
File No. Prints images with the file number added. Accessories
Both Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Appendix
Off
7 Print the image.
Default Matches current printer settings. Index
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Press the <o><p> buttons to choose
Off
[Print], and then press the <m> button.
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Printing now begins. Uses information from the time of shooting to print under
On
optimal settings.
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To print other images, repeat the above
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
procedures starting from step 5 after
printing is finished. No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
zz
When you are finished printing, turn the Cropping Specify a desired image area to print (=89).
camera and printer off and disconnect Paper Specify the paper size, layout, and other details
the cable. Settings (=89).
<m> button. zz
After following step 1 in Configuring Print P Mode
zz
A cropping frame is now displayed, Settings (=88) to access the printing
indicating the image area to print. screen, choose [Paper Settings] and Playback Mode
press the <m> button.
2 Adjust the cropping frame as Setting Menu
needed.
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To resize the frame, move the zoom
lever. 2 Choose a paper size. Appendix
zz
To move the frame, press the zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose an
<o><p><q><r> buttons. option, and then press the <m> button. Index
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To rotate the frame, press the <m>
button.
zz
Press the <n> button, press the
<o><p> buttons to choose [OK], and
then press the <m> button. 3 Choose a type of paper.
3 Print the image. zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to choose an
zz
Follow step 7 in Easy Print (=88) option, and then press the <m> button.
to print.
ID Photo
Prints images for identification purposes.
Only available for images with a resolution of L.
3 Choose the printing area. Appendix
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Follow step 2 in Cropping Images before
Choose the print size.
Fixed Size
Choose from 3.5 x 5 in., postcard, or wide-format prints. Printing (=89) to choose the printing Index
area.
Printing Movie Scenes Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) Basic Guide
Batch printing (=93) and ordering prints from a photo development Advanced Guide
1 Access the printing screen. service can be set up on the camera. Choose up to 998 images on a
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Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print memory card and configure relevant settings, such as the number of copies, Camera Basics
(=87 88) to choose a movie. The as follows. The printing information you prepare this way will conform to
screen at left is displayed. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) standards. Auto Mode
To cancel printing in progress, press the <m> button. Standard One image is printed per sheet.
[ID Photo] and [Sequence] cannot be chosen on Canon-brand PictBridge- Smaller versions of multiple images are printed
Print Type Index
compatible printers from CP720/CP730 and earlier models. per sheet.
Both Both standard and index formats are printed.
On 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
Clear DPOF On
printing.
data
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2 Choose an image.
Not all of your DPOF settings may be applied in printing by the zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an Basic Guide
printer or photo development service, in some cases. image, and then press the <m> button.
[ ] may be displayed on the camera to warn you that the memory Advanced Guide
card has print settings that were configured on another camera.
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You can now specify the number of
Changing the print settings using this camera may overwrite all copies. Camera Basics
previous settings. zz
If you specify index printing for the image,
Setting [Date] to [On] may cause some printers to print the date it is labeled with a [ ] icon. To cancel Auto Mode
twice. index printing for the image, press the Other Shooting
<m> button again. [ ] is no longer Modes
Specifying [Index] will prevent you from choosing [On] for both [Date] and [File displayed.
No.] at the same time. P Mode
Index printing is not available on some Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 3 Specify the number of prints.
Playback Mode
printers (sold separately). zz
Press the <o><p> buttons to specify
The date is printed in a format matching setting details in [Date/Time] on the the number of prints (up to 99).
[3] tab (=12). Setting Menu
zz
To set up printing for other images and
specify the number of prints, repeat steps Accessories
Still Images
2 3.
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images zz
Printing quantity cannot be specified for Appendix
index prints. You can only choose which
1 Choose [Select Images & Qty.]. images to print, by following step 2.
Index
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Press the <n> button, choose
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When finished, press the <n> button
[Select Images & Qty.] on the [2] tab,
to return to the menu screen.
and then press the <m> button.
Still Images
P Mode
2 Choose an image.
zz
Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an Playback Mode
image, and then press the <m> button.
Setting Menu
zz
[ ] is displayed.
zz
To remove the image from the photobook, Accessories
press the <m> button again. [ ] is no
longer displayed. Appendix
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Repeat this process to specify other
Index
images.
zz
When finished, press the <n> button
to return to the menu screen.
Still Images
Camera Basics
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Press the <n> button, choose
[Eye-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and then Auto Mode
press the <m> button.
Other Shooting
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Choose [Eye-Fi trans.], and then choose Modes
[Disable].
P Mode
Playback Mode
[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 Setting Menu
reason, you cannot change settings for an inserted Eye-Fi card if
the write-protect tab is in the locked position. Accessories
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Index
Basic Guide
Appendix
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Other Shooting
Modes
P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
Troubleshooting................................................ 98 Functions and Menu Tables........................... 104 2 Print Tab Menu................................................ 109
On-Screen Messages...................................... 100 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode........ 104 Playback Mode FUNC. Menu............................... 109 Appendix
FUNC. Menu........................................................ 105 Handling Precautions..................................... 110
On-Screen Information................................... 102 4 Shooting Tab Menu........................................ 107 Specifications.................................................. 110 Index
Shooting (Information Display)............................. 102 3 Set Up Tab Menu............................................ 109
Playback (Detailed Information Display).............. 103 1 Playback Tab Menu........................................ 109
This is caused by light from the flash reflecting off dust or airborne particles. Lower the image quality (=36).
Switch to a memory card that supports high-speed recording (=112).
Shots look grainy.
Lower the ISO speed (=49). Playback
High ISO speeds in some shooting modes may cause grainy images (=49). 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.
Other Shooting
Battery Level Modes
An on-screen icon or message indicates the battery charge level.
P Mode
Display Details
Sufficient charge Playback Mode
Slow Motion (Press the <q><r> buttons to adjust the playback speed. No Other Shooting
sound is played.) Modes
Skip Backward* (To continue skipping backward, keep holding down the <m> P Mode
button.)
Previous Frame (For fast-rewind, keep holding down the <m> button.) Playback Mode
Next Frame (For fast-forward, keep holding down the <m> button.) Setting Menu
Skip Forward* (To continue skipping forward, keep holding down the <m>
button.) Accessories
Movies Resolution Aperture value
Shown when the camera is connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer
(=25, 61) (=35), MOV Flash (=55) c
(=87).
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Shooting mode (movies) Focusing range
(=104) Transferred via * Displays the frame approx. 4 sec. before or after the current frame. Index
(=51)
ISO speed EyeFi (=95) File size
(=49), Playback Battery level To skip forward or back during movie playback, press the <q><r> buttons.
Still images:
speed (=42) (=102) Resolution (=112)
Exposure Metering method Movies: Playback
compensation level (=48) time (=111)
(=47) Folder number - File Protection (=65)
White balance number (=76) Red-eye correction
(=50) Current image no. / (=35, 70)
Histogram (=62) Total no. of images i-Contrast
Image editing Shutter speed (still (=49, 70)
(=69 71) images), Image Shooting date/time
quality / Frame rate (=12)
(movies) (=36)
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Functions and Menu Tables Basic Guide
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode Advanced Guide
Shooting Mode
G *1 I P t N Camera Basics
Function
Flash (=32, 55) Auto Mode
O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
Other Shooting
h O O O O O O O O O O O O Modes
Z *2 O O
P Mode
! O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
AE Lock/FE Lock (=48, 56)* 3 O Playback Mode
AF Lock (=55) O O O
Eco Mode (=34, 56) On/Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Setting Menu
Screen Display (=20)
No Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Accessories
Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
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*1 Available only for IXUS 160 . O Available or set automatically. Not available.
*2 Not available, but switches to [Z] in some cases. Index
*3 FE lock not available in [!] flash mode.
*1 Available only for IXUS 160 . O Available or set automatically. Not available.
*2 Settings [Dark - Light].
*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).
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Index
*1 Available only for IXUS 160 . O Available or set automatically. Not available.
*2 [On] when subject movement is detected.
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*1 Available only for IXUS 160 . O Available or set automatically. Not available.
*2 Available only for IXUS 170 IXUS 165 .
Never bring the camera near magnets, motors, or other devices that IXUS 170 Camera Basics
generate strong electromagnetic fields, which may cause malfunction or 12x zoom: 4.5 (W) 54.0 (T) mm
erase image data. (35mm film equivalent: 25 (W) 300 (T) mm) Auto Mode
Lens Focal Length
IXUS 165 IXUS 160
If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen, wipe with a dry Other Shooting
8x zoom: 5.0 (W) 40.0 (T) mm
soft cloth, such as an eyeglass cloth. Do not rub hard or apply force. (35mm film equivalent: 28 (W) 224 (T) mm) Modes
Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera or 6.8 cm (2.7 in.) color TFT LCD P Mode
screen. LCD Monitor
Effective Pixels: Approx. 230,000 dots
Use a blower brush to remove dust from the lens. If cleaning is difficult, Design rule for Camera File system, DPOF (version 1.1) Playback Mode
File Format
contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk. compliant
Setting Menu
To prevent condensation from forming on the camera after sudden Still Images: Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
temperature changes (when the camera is transferred from cold to warm Data Type Movies: MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Linear PCM
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(monaural))
environments), put the camera in an airtight, resealable plastic bag and
let it gradually adjust to the temperature before removing it from the bag. Hi-speed USB Appendix
Interface Analog audio output (monaural)
If condensation does form on the camera, stop using it immediately. Analog video output (NTSC/PAL) Index
Continuing to use the camera in this state may damage it. Remove
Battery Pack NB-11LH/NB-11L
the battery pack and memory card, and wait until the moisture has Power Source
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90
evaporated before resuming use.
IXUS 170
Before long-term battery storage, use up the battery packs remaining Dimensions (Based 99.6 x 57.6 x 22.6 mm (3.92 x 2.27 x 0.89 in.)
charge, remove it from the camera, and store it in a plastic bag or similar on CIPA Guidelines) IXUS 165 IXUS 160
container. Storing a partially charged battery pack over extended periods 95.2 x 54.3 x 22.1 mm (3.75 x 2.14 x 0.87 in.)
(about a year) may shorten its life or affect performance.
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 4GB, 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.
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Flash Range IXUS 165 IXUS 160
IXUS 170
Basic Guide
Maximum Wide Angle Maximum Telephoto
Shooting Mode Focusing Range
(j) (i)
Maximum wide angle (j) 50 cm 4.0 m (1.6 13 ft.) Advanced Guide
1 cm (0.4 in.) infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) infinity
Maximum telephoto (i) 1.0 2.0 m (3.3 6.6 ft.)
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5 cm (2.0 in.) infinity 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) infinity