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Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode
Other Shooting 

Modes
P Mode

Playback Mode

Setting Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Index

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

Camera Basics

Auto Mode
Other Shooting 

Modes
P Mode

Playback Mode

Setting Menu

Accessories

Appendix

Index

Screen Brightness

Adjust screen brightness as follows.

z

z

Choose [LCD Brightness], and then 

press the <

q

><

r

> buttons to adjust the 

brightness.

• 

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.

Hiding the Start-Up Screen

If you prefer, you can deactivate display of the start-up screen normally 

shown when you turn the camera on.

z

z

Choose [Start-up Image], and then 

choose [Off].

Formatting Memory Cards

Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, you 

should format the card with this camera.

Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy 

images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them 

up.

An Eye-Fi card (

=

 

 95

) contains software on the card itself. Before 

formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.

1

  Access the [Format] screen.

z

z

Choose [Format], and then press the 

<

m

> button.

2

  Choose [OK].

z

z

Press the <

o

><

p

> buttons to choose 

[Cancel], press the <

q

><

r

> buttons to 

choose [OK], and then press the <

m

> 

button.

3

  Format the memory card.

z

z

To begin the formatting process, press 

the <

o

><

p

> buttons to choose [OK], 

and then press the <

m

> button.

z

z

When formatting is finished, [Memory 

card formatting complete] is displayed. 

Press the <

m

> button.

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Summary of Contents for IXUS 172

Page 1: ...age Previous page Page before you clicked a link To jump to the beginning of a chapter click the chapter title at right From chapter title pages you can access topics by clicking their titles 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 Store this guide safely so that you can use i...

Page 2: ...era or accessory including memory cards that result in the failure of an image to be recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use Refrain from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law and note that even for personal use photography may contravene copyright or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions...

Page 3: ... that the function is used when shooting or viewing still images Movies Indicates that the function is used when shooting or viewing movies Screen LCD monitor AV OUT Audio video output DIGITAL terminal 1 Playback button A Auto a Single image erase Up button Left button Help button Indicator Movie button FUNC SET button h Flash Right button l Display Down button n button DC coupler cable port In th...

Page 4: ...s 4 Common Camera Operations 5 Safety Precautions 6 Basic Guide 9 Initial Preparations 10 Trying the Camera Out 14 Advanced Guide 18 Camera Basics 18 On Off 19 Shutter Button 20 Shooting Display Options 20 Using the FUNC Menu 21 Using Menus 22 Indicator Display 23 Auto Mode 24 Shooting with Camera Determined Settings 25 Common Convenient Features 30 Image Customization Features 35 Helpful Shooting...

Page 5: ...iature Effect 42 Toy Camera Effect 43 Monochrome 43 z z While adjusting image settings Live View Control 39 z z Focus on faces 25 39 52 z z Without using the flash Flash Off 32 56 z z Include yourself in the shot Self Timer 31 44 z z Add a date stamp 33 1 View z z View images Playback Mode 61 z z Automatic playback Slideshow 64 z z On a TV 83 z z On a computer 85 z z Browse through images quickly ...

Page 6: ... remove the battery pack batteries or unplug immediately Do not look through the viewfinder if your model has one at intense light sources such as the sun on a clear day or an intense artificial light source This could damage your eyesight 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 ...

Page 7: ... to cuts On products that raise and lower the flash automatically make sure to avoid pinching your fingers with the lowering flash This could result in injury Caution Denotes the possibility of property damage 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 usi...

Page 8: ...atteries with the and terminals reversed 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 Do not attach any hard objects...

Page 9: ...Menu Accessories Appendix Index Basic Guide Basic information and instructions from initial preparations to shooting and playback Initial Preparations 10 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 Trying the Camera Out 14 Shooting Smart Auto 14 Viewing 16 Accessing the Help...

Page 10: ...m moving Do not rest your fingers on the flash Charging the Battery Pack Before use charge the battery pack with the included charger Be sure to charge the battery pack initially because the camera is not sold with the battery pack charged 1 Insert the battery pack z z After aligning the marks on the battery pack and charger insert the battery pack by pushing it in and down 2 Charge the battery pa...

Page 11: ... 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 Inserting the Ba...

Page 12: ... right way in step 2 For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be saved on one memory card see Number of Shots per Memory Card 112 Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card Remove the battery pack z z Open the cover and press the battery lock in the direction of the arrow z z The battery pack will pop up Terminals Remove the memory card z z Push the memory card in until it clicks ...

Page 13: ...sing the o p buttons Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows 1 Access the camera menu z z Press the n button 2 Choose Date Time z z Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab z z Press the o p buttons to choose Date Time and then press the m button 3 Change the date and time z z Follow step 2 in Setting the Date and Time 12 to adjust the settings z z Press the n button to close...

Page 14: ... is displayed z z Aim the camera at the subject The camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene IXUS 170 IXUS 165 z z Icons representing the scene and image stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen IXUS 160 z z A scene icon is displayed in the upper right of the screen z z Frames displayed around any detected subjects indicate that they are in focus...

Page 15: ...ed and in low light conditions the flash fires automatically z z Keep the camera still until the shutter sound ends z z After displaying your shot the camera will revert to the shooting screen Shooting Movies Start shooting z z Press the movie button The camera beeps once as recording begins and Rec is displayed with the elapsed time IXUS 170 IXUS 165 z z Black bars are displayed on the top and bo...

Page 16: ... play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z Press the m button press the o p buttons to choose and then press the m button again z z Playback now begins and after the movie is finished is displayed z z To adjust the volume press the o p buttons To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode press the shutter button halfway Erasing Images You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one Be carefu...

Page 17: ...to return to the original display z z In Shooting mode a description of the scene detected by the camera is displayed Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene z z In Playback mode press the o p buttons and choose an item The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera z z Choose an item and press the r button An explanation of the item is displaye...

Page 18: ...er Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Advanced Guide Camera Basics Other basic operations and more ways to enjoy your camera including shooting and playback options On Off 19 Power Saving Features Auto Power Down 19 Shutter Button 20 Shooting Display Options 20 Using the FUNC Menu 21 Using Menus 22 Indicator Display 23 Downloaded From camera usermanual com ...

Page 19: ... minute once the camera is in Playback mode You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the 1 button Power Saving Features Auto Power Down As a way to conserve battery power the camera automatically deactivates the screen Display Off and then turns itself off after a specific period of inactivity Power Saving in Shooting Mode The screen is automatically deactivated after abo...

Page 20: ... z z Keep 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 Shooting Display Option...

Page 21: ...z z Press the o p buttons to choose a menu item and then press the m or r button z z Depending on the menu item functions can be specified simply by pressing the m or r button or another screen is displayed for configuring the function 3 Choose an option z z Press the o p buttons to choose an option z z Options labeled with a icon can be configured by pressing the n button z z To return to the men...

Page 22: ...button 2 Choose a tab z z Move the zoom lever to choose a tab z z After you have pressed the o p buttons to choose a tab initially you can switch between tabs by pressing the q r buttons 3 Choose a menu item z z Press the o p buttons to choose a menu item z z For 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...

Page 23: ...e indicator on the back of the camera 3 lights up or blinks depending on the camera status Color Indicator Status Camera Status Green On Connected to a computer 86 or display off 19 34 56 74 Blinking Starting up recording reading transmitting images or shooting long exposures 45 When the indicator blinks green never turn the camera off open the memory card battery cover or shake or jolt the camera...

Page 24: ...a 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 Deactivating the Flash 32 Adding a Date Stamp 33 Continuous Shooting 34 Using Eco Mode 34 Image Customization Features 35 Changing Image Resolution Size 35 Red Eye Correction 35 Changing M...

Page 25: ...F frames are displayed when multiple areas are in focus Zoom Bar Shooting with Camera Determined Settings For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specific scenes simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions Still Images Movies Shooting Smart Auto 1 Turn the camera on z z Press the ON OFF button z z The startup screen is displayed 2 Enter mode z z Press the ...

Page 26: ...ayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen and the subject is slightly enlarged The black bars indicate image areas not recorded IXUS 160 z z Black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded z z Frames displayed around any detected faces indicate that they are in focus z z Once recording begins take your finger off the movie button Elapsed Time R...

Page 27: ... 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 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 ...

Page 28: ...ons Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically applied Intelligent IS Additionally the following icons are displayed in mode Image stabilization for still images Normal Image stabilization for movies reducing strong camera shake as when shooting while walking Dynamic Image stabilization for still images when panning Panning Image stabilization for slow camera shake su...

Page 29: ... 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 However if the camera detects subject movement only the white frame will remain on the screen When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera detects subject movement a blue frame is displayed and ...

Page 30: ...efore the image becomes noticeably grainy which is then indicated on the screen 2 Move the zoom lever toward i again z z The camera zooms in even closer on the subject Zoom Factor 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 Ye...

Page 31: ... the subject and then press it all the way down z z For Movies Press the movie button z z Once you start the self timer the lamp will blink and the camera will play a self timer sound z z Two seconds before the shot the blinking and sound will speed up The lamp will remain lit in case the flash fires z z To cancel shooting after you have triggered the self timer press the n button z z To restore t...

Page 32: ...hots 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 sel...

Page 33: ...re the setting z z Press the n button choose Date Stamp on the 4 tab and then choose the desired option 22 z z Once the setting is complete is displayed 2 Shoot z z As you take shots the camera adds the shooting date or time to the lower right corner of images z z To restore the original setting choose Off in step 1 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed Shots taken without adding a date stamp ca...

Page 34: ... 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 Still Images Movies Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode When the camera is not in use the screen quickly darkens to reduce battery consumption 1 Configure the...

Page 35: ...played z z To restore the original setting repeat this process but choose Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size z z For e mailing images z z For images displayed on widescreen HDTVs or similar display devices on a 16 9 screen A2 16 5 x 23 4 in A3 A5 11 7 x 16 5 5 8 x 8 3 in 5 x 7 in Postcard 3 5 x 5 in Still Images Red Eye Correction Red eye that occurs in flash photography can be...

Page 36: ...Frame Rate Details 1280 x 720 25 fps For shooting in HD 640 x 480 30 fps For shooting in standard definition In mode black bars displayed on the top and bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded Helpful Shooting Features Still Images Checking for Closed Eyes is displayed when the camera detects that people may have closed their eyes 1 Configure the setting z z Press the n button...

Page 37: ...ns on the MENU 4 tab as follows For instructions on menu functions see Using Menus 22 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 z z Press the n button choose Lamp Setting on the 4 t...

Page 38: ...s enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special functions Brightness Color Customization Live View Control 39 Specific Scenes 39 Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur Digital IS 40 Applying Special Effects 41 Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish Eye Effect 41 Shots Resembling Miniature Models Miniature Effect 42 Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect Toy Camera Effect 43 Shooting in Mon...

Page 39: ...ess the m button 3 Shoot Brightness For brighter images adjust the level to the right and for darker images adjust it to the left Color For more vivid images adjust the level to the right and for more subdued images adjust it to the left Tone For a warm reddish tone adjust the level to the right and for a cool bluish tone adjust it to the left Specific Scenes Choose a mode matching the shooting sc...

Page 40: ...ayed when you press the shutter button halfway optimal focus is still determined IXUS 160 Still Images Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur Digital IS Shoot with minimal camera and subject shake In scenes where the flash is not fired consecutive shots are combined to reduce camera shake and noise 1 Enter mode z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 39 and choose 2 Shoot z z Press the shutter button half...

Page 41: ... in rich vivid colors Still Images Movies Posterized shots Poster Effect z z 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 Still Images Shooting with a Fish Eye Lens Effect Fish Eye Effect Shoot with the distorting effect of a fish eye lens 1 Choose z z Follow step 1 in Specific Scenes 39 and choose 2 Cho...

Page 42: ...s the o p buttons to move it 3 For movies choose the movie playback speed z z Press the n button and then press the q r buttons to choose the speed 4 Return to the shooting screen and shoot z z Press the n button to return to the shooting screen and then shoot Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time for One Minute Clips Speed Playback Time Approx 12 sec Approx 6 sec Approx 3 sec The zoom is not...

Page 43: ...a color tone and then press the m button z z A preview is shown of how your shot will look with the effect applied 3 Shoot Standard Shots resemble toy camera images Warm Images have a warmer tone than with Standard Cool Images have a cooler tone than with Standard Try taking some test shots first to make sure you obtain the desired results Still Images Movies Shooting in Monochrome Shoot images in...

Page 44: ...ce you focus on and white frames around other faces 3 Press the shutter button all the way down z z The camera now enters shooting standby mode and Look straight at camera to start count down is displayed z z The lamp blinks and the self timer sound is played 4 Join the subjects in the shooting area and look at the camera z z After the camera detects a new face the lamp blinking and self timer sou...

Page 45: ...d choose N 2 Choose the shutter speed z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired shutter speed 21 3 Check the exposure z z Press the shutter button halfway to view the exposure for your selected shutter speed 4 Shoot 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...

Page 46: ...ng in Program AE P Mode 47 Image Brightness Exposure 47 Adjusting Image Brightness 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 Shooting Range and Focusing 51 Shooting Close Ups Macro 51 Shooting Distant Subjects Infinity 51 Changing the AF Frame M...

Page 47: ...le 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 For details on the shooting range in G mode see Shooting Range 113 Image Brightness Exposure Still Images Movies Adjusting Image Brightness Exposure Compensation The standard exposure set by the camera can be adjusted...

Page 48: ...ked z z To unlock AE release the shutter button and press the r button again In this case is no longer displayed 3 Compose the shot and shoot AE Auto Exposure Still Images Changing the Metering Method Adjust the metering method how brightness is measured to suit shooting conditions as follows z z Press the m button choose in the menu and choose the desired option 21 z z The option you configured i...

Page 49: ... 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 Still Images Correcting Image Brightness i Contrast Before sh...

Page 50: ...ng under ordinary incandescent tungsten lighting and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Fluorescent For shooting under warm white or similarly colored or cool white fluorescent lighting Fluorescent H For shooting under daylight fluorescent and similarly colored fluorescent lighting Custom For manually setting a custom white balance 50 Still Images Movies Custom White Balance For image colors t...

Page 51: ...played 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 To prevent camera shake try mounting the camera on a tripod and shooting with the camera set to 31 Still Images Shooting Distant Subjects Infinity To restrict the focus to distant subjects set the camera to u For details on the focusing range see Shooting ...

Page 52: ... frame is displayed in the center of the screen when you press the shutter button halfway 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 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 h...

Page 53: ...ooting 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 1 Configure the setting z z Press the n button choose Servo AF on the 4 tab and then choose On 22 2 Focus z z The focus and exposure are maintained where the blue AF frame is displayed while you a...

Page 54: ...ea in focus is not magnified in the following cases when the shutter button is pressed halfway Face AiAF When a face was not detected or when the person is too close to the camera and their face is too large for the screen Center When the camera cannot focus on the subject Tracking AF Not magnified in this mode Digital zoom 30 Not magnified with this feature Still Images Changing the Focus Setting...

Page 55: ...Compose the shot and shoot Flash Still Images Changing the Flash Mode You can change the flash mode to match the shooting scene For details on the flash range see Flash Range 113 z z Press the r button press the q r buttons to choose a flash mode and then press the m button z z The option you configured is now displayed Auto Fires automatically in low light conditions h On Fires for each shot Z Sl...

Page 56: ...essed halfway press the r button z z The flash fires and when is displayed the flash output level is retained z z 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 Using Eco Mode This function allows you to conserve battery power in Shooting mode When the camera is not in use the screen quickly da...

Page 57: ...m 30 you can deactivate it as follows z z Press the n button choose Digital Zoom on the 4 tab and then choose Off 22 Still Images Changing the Image Display Style after Shots You can change how long images are displayed and what information is displayed immediately after shooting Changing the Image Display Period after Shots 1 Access the Review image after shooting screen z z Press the n button ch...

Page 58: ...ter 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 IXUS 170 IXUS 165 Still Images Movies Changing the IS Mode Settings 1 Access the setting screen z z Press the n button choose IS Settings on the 4 tab and then press the m button 22 2 Configure th...

Page 59: ...ly 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 z z Follow the steps in Changing the IS Mode Settings 58 to access the IS Settings screen z z Choose Dynamic IS and then choose 2 22 Only 1 is availa...

Page 60: ...it images that were renamed or already edited on a computer or images from other cameras Viewing 61 Switching Display Modes 62 Browsing and Filtering Images 62 Navigating through Images in an Index 62 Finding Images Matching Specified Conditions 63 Image Viewing Options 64 Magnifying Images 64 Viewing Slideshows 64 Protecting Images 65 Using the Menu 66 Choosing Images Individually 66 Protecting A...

Page 61: ...gh images quickly z z Movies are identified by a icon To play movies go to step 3 3 Play movies z z To start playback press the m button press the o p buttons to choose and then press the m button again 4 Adjust the volume z z Press the o p buttons to adjust the volume z z To adjust the volume when the volume indicator is no longer displayed press the o p buttons 5 Pause playback z z To pause or r...

Page 62: ...led 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 way to check exposure High Dark Low Bright Browsing and Filtering Images Still Images Movies Navigating through Images in an Index By displaying mul...

Page 63: ...splay or navigation z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose a condition and then press the m button 3 View the filtered images z z Images matching your conditions are displayed in yellow frames To view only these images press the q r buttons z z To cancel filtered display choose in step 1 When the camera has found no corresponding images for some conditions those conditions will not be available T...

Page 64: ...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 Image Viewing Options Still Images Magnifying Images 1 Magnify an image z z Moving the zoom lever toward k will zoom in and magnify the image You can magnify images up to about 10x by continuing to hold the zoom lever...

Page 65: ...re the settings z z Choose a menu item to configure and then choose the desired option 22 z z To start the slideshow with your settings choose Start and press the m button z z To return to the menu screen press the n button Still Images Movies Protecting Images Protect important images to prevent accidental erasure by the camera 67 z z Press the m button and then choose in the menu 21 Protected is...

Page 66: ...an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button is displayed z z To cancel selection press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images 3 Protect the image z z Press the n button A confirmation message is displayed z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Images will not be protected if you swi...

Page 67: ... q r buttons to choose Erase and then press the m button z z The current image is now erased z z To cancel erasure press the q r buttons to choose Cancel and then press the m button Erasing Multiple Images at Once You can choose multiple images to erase at once Be careful when erasing images because they cannot be recovered However protected images 65 cannot be erased Choosing a Selection Method 1...

Page 68: ...displayed z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Specifying All Images at Once 1 Choose Select All Images z z Following step 2 in Choosing a Selection Method 67 choose Select All Images and press the m button 2 Erase the images z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button Still Images Rotating Images Change the orientation of images and save them a...

Page 69: ...n z z Press the n button choose Auto Rotate on the 1 tab and then choose Off 22 Images cannot be rotated 68 when you set Auto Rotate to Off Additionally images already rotated will be displayed in the original orientation Editing Still Images Image editing 69 71 is only available when the memory card has sufficient free space Still Images Resizing Images Save a copy of images at a lower resolution...

Page 70: ...ubjects stand out better Choose from four correction levels and then save the image as a separate file 1 Choose i Contrast z z Press the n button and then choose i Contrast on the 1 tab 22 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button 3 Choose an option z z Press the q r buttons to choose an option and then press the m button 4 Save as a new image and r...

Page 71: ...nd frames are displayed around corrected image areas z z Enlarge or reduce images as needed Follow the steps in Magnifying Images 64 4 Save as a new image and review z z Press the o p q r buttons to choose New File and then press the m button z z The image is now saved as a new file z z Follow step 5 in Resizing Images 70 Some images may not be corrected accurately To overwrite the original image ...

Page 72: ...basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions 73 Silencing Camera Operations 73 Adjusting the Volume 73 Hiding Hints and Tips 73 Date and Time 73 World Clock 74 Lens Retraction Timing 74 Power Saving Adjustment 74 Screen Brightness 75 Hiding the Start Up Screen 75 Formatting Memory Cards 75 File Numbering 76 Date Based Image Storage 77 Checking Certification Logos...

Page 73: ...n 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 Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows z z Choose Volume and then press the m button z z Choose an item and then press the q r buttons to adjust the volume Hiding Hints and Ti...

Page 74: ...choose by pressing the q r buttons z z Press the m button 2 Switch to the destination time zone z z Press the o p buttons to choose World and then press the n button z z is now shown on the shooting screen 102 Adjusting the date or time while in mode 13 will automatically update your Home time and date Lens Retraction Timing The lens is normally retracted for safety about one minute after you pres...

Page 75: ...deactivate display of the start up screen normally shown when you turn the camera on z z Choose Start up Image and then choose Off Formatting Memory Cards Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device you should format the card with this camera Formatting erases all data on a memory card Before formatting copy images on the memory card to a computer or take other steps to ba...

Page 76: ...e 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 z z Follow steps 2 3 in Formatting Memory Cards 75 to continue with the formatting process Low level formatting takes longer than Formatting Memory Cards 75 because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card You c...

Page 77: ...g date 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 z z Choose Certification Logo Display and then press the m button Display Language Change the display language as needed z z Choose Language and then press the m button z z Press...

Page 78: ...ntally change a setting you can restore default camera settings 1 Access the Reset All screen z z Choose Reset All and then press the m button 2 Restore default settings z z Press the q r buttons to choose OK and then press the m button z z Default settings are now restored The following functions are not restored to default settings 3 tab settings Date Time 73 Time Zone 74 Language 77 and Video S...

Page 79: ...System Map 80 Optional Accessories 81 Power Supplies 81 Flash Units 81 Other Accessories 81 Printers 82 Using Optional Accessories 83 Playback on a TV 83 Powering the Camera with Household Power 84 Using the Software 85 Checking Your Computer Environment 85 Installing the Software 85 Saving Images to a Computer 86 Printing Images 87 Easy Print 87 Configuring Print Settings 88 Printing Movie Scenes...

Page 80: ... 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 Note that availability varies by area and some accessories may no longer be available System Map Wrist Strap Battery Pack NB 11LH 1 NB 11L Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE 1 USB Cable camera end Mini B 2 Mem...

Page 81: ...attery Pack NB 11L is also supported Battery Charger CB 2LD and CB 2LDE are also supported AC Adapter Kit ACK DC90 z z For 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 The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 100...

Page 82: ...ide Camera Basics Auto Mode Other Shooting Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Printers Canon Brand PictBridge Compatible Printers z z Printing images without a computer is possible by connecting the camera to a Canon brand PictBridge compatible printer For details visit your nearest Canon retailer Downloaded From camera usermanual com Canon Manuals ...

Page 83: ...e the camera and TV are off 2 Connect the camera to the TV z z On the TV insert the cable plugs fully into the video inputs as shown z z On the camera open the terminal cover and insert the cable plug fully into the camera terminal Black or white Yellow Yellow Black 3 Turn the TV on and switch to video input z z Switch the TV input to the video input you connected the cable to in step 2 4 Turn the...

Page 84: ...ection shown just as you would a battery pack following step 2 in Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card 11 Terminals z z Make sure the coupler cable passes through the port 4 Close the cover z z Lower the cover and hold it down as you slide it until it clicks into the closed position 5 Connect the power cord z z Insert the adapter plug into the end of the coupler cable z z Insert one end of t...

Page 85: ...1 Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10 9 Mac OS X 10 8 Installing the Software Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10 8 are used here for the sake of illustration 1 Download the software z z With a computer connected to the Internet access http www canon com icpd z z Access the site for your country or region z z Download the software 2 Install the files z z Click Easy Installation and follow the on screen instructions t...

Page 86: ... on the computer refer to the computer user manual 2 Turn the camera on to access CameraWindow z z Press the 1 button to turn the camera on z z Mac OS CameraWindow is displayed when a connection is established between the camera and computer z z Windows Follow the steps introduced below z z In the screen that displays click the link to modify the program z z Choose Downloads Images From Canon Came...

Page 87: ...when saving images or image information depending on the operating system version the software in use or image file sizes Still Images Movies Printing Images Your shots can easily be printed by connecting the camera to a printer On the camera you can specify images to set up batch printing prepare orders for photo development services and prepare orders or print images for photobooks A Canon SELPH...

Page 88: ...shed printing turn the camera and printer off and disconnect the cable For Canon brand PictBridge compatible printers sold separately see Printers 82 Still Images Configuring Print Settings 1 Access the printing screen z z Follow steps 1 6 in Easy Print 87 88 to access the screen at left 2 Configure the settings z z Press the o p buttons to choose an item and then press the q r buttons to choose a...

Page 89: ...resize the frame move the zoom lever z z To move the frame press the o p q r buttons z z To rotate the frame press the m button z z Press the n button press the o p buttons to choose OK and then press the m button 3 Print the image z z Follow step 7 in Easy Print 88 to print Cropping may not be possible at small image sizes or at some aspect ratios Dates may not be printed correctly if you crop im...

Page 90: ...e image Borderless Borderless edge to edge printing N up Choose how many images to print per sheet ID Photo Prints images for identification purposes Only available for images with a resolution of L Fixed Size Choose the print size Choose from 3 5 x 5 in postcard or wide format prints Still Images Printing ID Photos 1 Choose ID Photo z z Following steps 1 4 in Choosing Paper Size and Layout before...

Page 91: ...n brand PictBridge compatible printers from CP720 CP730 and earlier models Still Images 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 D...

Page 92: ...on the 3 tab 12 Still Images Setting Up Printing for Individual Images 1 Choose Select Images Qty z z Press the n button choose Select Images Qty on the 2 tab and then press the m button 2 Choose an image z z Press the q r buttons to choose an image and then press the m button z z You can now specify the number of copies z z If you specify index printing for the image it is labeled with a icon To ...

Page 93: ...atible 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 z z Any DPOF print job that you temporarily stop will be resumed from the next image Still Images Adding Images to a Photobook 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 wher...

Page 94: ...utton z z is displayed z z To remove the image from the photobook press the m button again is no longer displayed z z Repeat this process to specify other images z z When finished press the n button to return to the menu screen Still Images Adding All Images to a Photobook z z Following the procedure in Choosing a Selection Method 93 choose Select All Images and press the m button z z Press the q ...

Page 95: ...r 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 Connection status of Eye Fi cards in the camera can...

Page 96: ...er Configure the setting as follows to disable Eye Fi transfer by the card if necessary z z Press the n button choose Eye Fi Settings on the 3 tab and then press the m button z z Choose Eye Fi trans and then choose Disable Eye Fi Settings is not shown unless an Eye Fi card is in the camera with its write protect tab in the unlocked position For this reason you cannot change settings for an inserte...

Page 97: ...endix Helpful information when using the camera Troubleshooting 98 On Screen Messages 100 On Screen Information 102 Shooting Information Display 102 Playback Detailed Information Display 103 Functions and Menu Tables 104 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 104 FUNC Menu 105 4 Shooting Tab Menu 107 3 Set Up Tab Menu 109 1 Playback Tab Menu 109 2 Print Tab Menu 109 Playback Mode FUNC Menu 109 ...

Page 98: ...lling prevents the battery pack from fitting in the camera contact a Canon Customer Support Help Desk Display on a TV Camera images look distorted or not displayed on a TV 83 Shooting Cannot shoot In Playback mode 60 press the shutter button halfway 20 Strange display on the screen under low light 20 Strange display on the screen when shooting Note that the following display problems are not recor...

Page 99: ...images 49 Subjects are affected by red eye 35 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 ...

Page 100: ...e B and then press the m button Eye Fi Cards Cannot transfer images 95 On Screen Messages If an error message is displayed respond as follows No memory card The memory card may be inserted facing the wrong way Reinsert the memory card facing the correct way 12 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 posi...

Page 101: ...der 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 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 indi...

Page 102: ...36 Remaining time 112 Digital zoom magnification 30 AF frame 51 Spot AE point frame 48 Focusing range 51 AF lock 55 IXUS 170 IXUS 165 IS mode icon 28 Shooting mode 104 Scene icon 28 Flash mode 32 55 Red eye correction 35 Date stamp 33 ISO speed 49 i Contrast 49 Grid lines 57 AE lock 48 FE lock 56 Shutter speed Aperture value Exposure compensation level 47 Zoom bar 25 Blink detection 36 Time zone 7...

Page 103: ... 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 Some information may not be displayed when viewing images on a TV 83 Summary of Movie Control Panel in Viewing 61 Exit Play Slow Motion Press the q r buttons to adjust the playback speed No sound is played Skip Backward To continue...

Page 104: ... Mode Function G 1 I P t N Flash 32 55 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O h O O O O O O O O O O O O Z 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AE Lock FE Lock 48 56 3 O 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 Screen Display 20 No Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Information Display O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 1 Available only for IXUS 160 2 Not available...

Page 105: ...ensation 47 O 2 O O O O O O O O O O O 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 Delay 3 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Shots 4 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Focusing Range 51 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O e u O O O O O O O O O O O O O Drive Mode 34 O O O 5 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 5 O O O O O O O O O O 1 Available only for IXUS 160 2 Set...

Page 106: ...Modes P Mode Playback Mode Setting Menu Accessories Appendix Index Shooting Mode Function G 1 I P t N 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 Movie Quality 36 O O O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O 1 Available only for IXUS 160 2 Synchronizes with the resolution setting and is automatically set 42 O Available or set automatically Not available Downloaded From camera us...

Page 107: ...Zoom 30 57 On O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O AF Point Zoom 54 On O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Servo AF 53 On O O O O O O O O O Off 2 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Continuous AF 54 On O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Lamp Setting 37 On O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Red Eye Corr 35 On O O O...

Page 108: ... O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Detailed O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Blink Detection 36 On O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Grid Lines 57 On O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Off O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O IS Settings 58 2 IS Mode Off Continuous O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Shoot Only O O O O O O O O O O O O O O Dynamic IS 1 O O O O O O O O O O O O O O 2 O O O O O O O O O O O...

Page 109: ... Ref Page Item Ref Page Rotate 68 Play Movie 61 Protect 65 Image Search 63 Print 87 Slideshow 64 3 Set Up Tab Menu Item Ref Page Item Ref Page Mute 73 Format 75 76 Volume 73 File Numbering 76 Hints Tips 73 Create Folder 77 Date Time 73 Video System 83 Time Zone 74 Eye Fi Settings 95 Lens Retract 74 Certification Logo Display 77 Power Saving 19 74 Language 14 LCD Brightness 75 Reset All 78 Start up...

Page 110: ...g it or subjecting it to strong impact Never bring the camera near magnets motors or other devices that generate strong electromagnetic fields which may cause malfunction or erase image data If water droplets or dirt adheres to the camera or screen wipe with a dry soft cloth such as an eyeglass cloth Do not rub hard or apply force Never use cleaners containing organic solvents to clean the camera ...

Page 111: ...urs 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 th...

Page 112: ...ss than mentioned above Number of shots time with a fully charged battery pack Number of Shots per Memory Card Recording Pixels Number of Shots per Memory Card Approx shots 16 GB Large 20M 5152x3864 2760 Medium 1 10M 3648x2736 5061 Medium 2 3M 2048x1536 16755 Small 0 3M 640x480 80988 Widescreen 5152x2896 3470 The values in the table are based on Canon measurement conditions and may change dependin...

Page 113: ... 1 cm 0 4 in infinity 1 0 m 3 3 ft infinity Other modes 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 0 m 3 3 ft infinity e 1 50 cm 0 4 in 1 6 ft u 3 0 m 9 8 ft infinity 3 0 m 9 8 ft infinity Not available in some shooting modes IXUS 165 IXUS 160 Shooting Mode Focusing Range Maximum Wide Angle j Maximum Telephoto i 1 cm 0 4 in infinity 1 3 m 4 3 ft infinity Other modes 5 cm 2 0 in infinity 1 3 m 4 3 ft infinity e 1 50 c...

Page 114: ... mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery Pack NB 11L Type Rechargeable lithium ion battery Nominal Voltage 3 6 V DC Nominal Capacity 680 mAh Charging Cycles Approx 300 times Operating Temperatures 0 40 C 32 104 F Battery Charger CB 2LF CB 2LFE Rated Input 100 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Rated Output 4 2 V DC 0 41 A Charging Time Approx 2 hr 20 min when using NB 11...

Page 115: ...tteries Date time date time battery Battery charger 2 81 Battery pack Charging 10 Eco mode 34 56 Level 102 Power saving 19 Blink detection 36 C Camera Reset all 78 Center AF frame mode 53 Color white balance 50 Continuous shooting 34 Cropping 89 Custom white balance 50 D Date time Adding date stamps 33 Changing 13 Date time battery 13 Settings 12 World clock 74 DC coupler 84 Defaults Reset all Dig...

Page 116: ...computer 86 Sounds 73 Strap 2 10 Super vivid shooting mode 41 T Terminal 83 87 Toy camera effect shooting mode 43 Tracking AF 52 Traveling with the camera 74 Troubleshooting 98 TV display 83 V Viewing 16 Image search 63 Index display 62 Magnified display 64 Single image display 16 Slideshow 64 TV display 83 P Package contents 2 Photobook set up 93 PictBridge 82 87 Playback Viewing Portrait shootin...

Page 117: ...technology licensed from Microsoft 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 us...

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