Canon Camera Powershot Sx170 Is User Manual

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Before Use
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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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P Mode
Playback Mode
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Screen Brightness
Adjust screen brightness as follows.
zzChoose [LCD Brightness], and then 
press the  buttons to adjust the 
brightness.
•	 For maximum brightness, press and hold the < l> button for at least one 
second when the shooting screen is displayed or when in single-image dis\
play. 
(This will override the [LCD Brightness] setting on the [ 3] tab.) To restore the 
original brightness, press and hold the < l> 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.
zzChoose [Start-up Image], and then 
choose [Off].
Formatting Memor y Cards
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, yo\
u 
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 (=
  111 ) contains software on the card itself. Before 
formatting an Eye-Fi card, install the software on a computer.
1 Access the [Format] screen.
zzChoose [Format], and then press the 
 button.
2 Choose [OK].
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Cancel], choose [OK] (either press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial), 
and then press the  button.
3 Format the memory card.
zzTo begin the formatting process, press 
the  buttons or turn the  
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
 button.
zzWhen	formatting	is	finished,	[Memory	card formatting complete] is displayed. 
Press the  button.  
						

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•	 Formatting	or	erasing	data	on	a	memory	card	only	changes	file	management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, take 
steps to protect personal information if necessary, as by physically 
destroying cards.
•	 The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be less t\
han 
the advertised capacity.
Low-Level FormattingPerform low-level formatting in these cases: [Memory card error] is 
displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is 
slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. 
Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level \
formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other 
steps to back them up.
zzOn the screen in step 1 of “Formatting 
Memory Cards” (=  91), press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial 
to choose [Low Level Format], and then 
press the  buttons to select this 
option. A  [
] icon is displayed.
zzFollow steps 2 – 3 in “Formatting Memory 
Cards” (=  91) to continue with the 
formatting process.
•	 Low-level formatting takes longer than “Formatting Memory Cards” (\
 =  91), 
because data is erased from all storage regions of the memory card.
•	 You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing [Stop]. In th\
is 
case, all data will be erased, but the memory card can be used normally.
File Numbering
Your shots are automatically numbered in sequential order (0001 – 999\
9) 
and saved in folders that store up to 2,000 images each. You can change 
how
	the	camera	assigns	file	numbers.
zzChoose [File Numbering], and then 
choose an option.
Continuous Images are numbered consecutively (until the 9999th shot is taken/
saved) even if you switch memory cards.
Auto Reset Image numbering is reset to 0001 if you switch memory cards, or 
when a new folder is created.
•	 Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be numbered\
 
consecutively after the last number of existing images on newly inserted\
 
memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, use an empty (or formatted 
(=
  91)) memory card.
•	 Refer to “Software Instruction Manual” ( =  100) for information on the card 
folder structure and image formats.  
						

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Date-Based Image Storage
Instead of saving images in folders created each month, you can have the\
 
camera create folders each day you shoot to store shots taken that day.
zzChoose [Create Folder], and then choose 
[Daily].
zzImages will now be saved in folders 
created on the shooting date.
Metric / Non-Metric Display
Change the unit of measurement shown in the zoom bar ( =  28), the MF 
indicator ( =  58), and elsewhere from m/cm to ft/in as needed.
zzChoose [Units], and then choose [ft/in].
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.
zzChoose	[Certification	Logo	Display],	and	then press the  button.
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
zzChoose [Language ], and then press 
the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or 
turn the  dial to choose a language, 
and then press the  button.
•	 You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing an\
d 
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Adjusting Other Settings
The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ 3] tab.
•	 [Video
	System]	(=  99)
•	 [Eye-Fi Settings] (=
  111 )
Restoring Defaults
If you accidentally change a setting, you can restore default camera 
settings.
1 Access the [Reset All] screen.
zzChoose [Reset All], and then press the 
 button.
2 Restore default settings.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
zzDefault settings are now restored.
•	The following functions are not restored to default settings.
- [3] tab settings [Date/Time] (=  89), [Language ] (=  93), [Time 
Zone] (=  89),	and	[Video	System]	(=  99)
- Custom white balance data you have recorded ( =  55)
- Shooting mode chosen in [ K] (=  43) or [] (=  45) mode  
						

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Accessories
Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other \
compatible 
accessories sold separately
8
System Map ...................................................... 96
Optional Accessories ....................................... 97
Power Supplies ..................................................... 97
Flash Unit .............................................................. 97
Other Accessories ................................................. 97
Printers .................................................................. 98Using Optional Accessories............................98Playback	on	a	TV .................................................. 98
Powering the Camera with Household Power ....... 99
Using the Software ......................................... 100Software .............................................................. 100
Checking Your Computer Environment ............... 101
Installing the Software ......................................... 101
Saving Images to a Computer ............................. 102Printing Images .............................................. 103Easy Print ............................................................ 103
Configuring	Print	Settings ................................... 104
Printing Movie Scenes ........................................ 107Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF)
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107
Adding Images to a Photobook ........................... 11 0Using an Eye-Fi Card ......................................111Checking Connection Information .......................11 2
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer .................................... 11 2  
						

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System Map
Wrist Strap Battery Pack
NB-6LH*1Battery ChargerCB-2LY/2LYE*1
USB Cable (camera end: Mini-B)*2
Memory Card Card Reader Windows/
Macintosh  Computer
TV/Video
	System
AC Adapter  Kit
ACK-DC40
Included Accessories
Power Cables
Stereo	AV	Cable	AVC-DC400ST
Flash Unit Canon-Brand PictBridge-Compatible Printers
High-Power Flash HF-DC2*
3
*1 Also available for purchase separately.
*2 A genuine Canon accessory is also available (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU).
*3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.
Use of genuine Canon accessories is recommended.
This product is designed to achieve excellent performance when used with\
 genuine 
Canon accessories.
Canon
	shall	not	be	liable	for	any	damage	to	this	product	and/or	accidents	such	as	fire,	etc., caused by the malfunction of non-genuine Canon accessories (e.g.,\
 a leakage 
and/or explosion of a battery pack). Please note that this warranty doe\
s 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 longe\
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Optional Accessories
The following camera accessories are sold separately. Note that availability 
varies by area, and some accessories may no longer be available.
Power Supplies
Battery Pack NB-6LH
zzRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery Charger CB-2LY/CB-2LYE
zzCharger for Battery Pack NB-6LH
AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40
zzFor powering the camera using 
household power. Recommended when 
using the camera over extended periods, 
or when connecting the camera to a 
printer or computer. Cannot be used to 
charge the battery pack in the camera.
•	 The battery charger and AC adapter kit can be used in areas with 
100
	–	240	V	AC	power	(50/60	Hz).
•	 For power outlets in a different format, use a commercially available 
adapter for the plug. Never use an electrical transformer designed 
for traveling, which may damage the battery pack.
•	 The battery pack includes a convenient cover which you can attach to kno\
w 
the charging status at a glance. Attach the cover so that  is visible on a 
charged battery pack, and attach it so that  is not visible on an uncharged 
battery pack.
•	 Battery Pack NB-6L is also supported.
Flash Unit
High-Power Flash HF-DC2
zzExternal	flash	for	illuminating	subjects	that	are	out	of	range	of	the	built-in	flash.	 
High-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Other Accessories
Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
zzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
Stereo AV Cable AVC-DC400ST
zzConnect	the	camera	to	a	TV	to	enjoy	playback	on	the	larger	TV	screen.  
						

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Printers
Canon-Brand PictBridge-
Compatible Printers
zzPrinting images without a computer is 
possible by connecting the camera to 
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
printer.
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer.
Still ImagesMovies
Using Optional Accessories
Still ImagesMovies
Playback on a TV
Connecting	the	camera	to	a	TV	with	the	Stereo	AV	Cable	AVC-DC400ST	(sold separately) enables you to view your shots on the larger screen \
of the 
TV	as	you	control	the	camera.
For	details	on	connection	or	how	to	switch	inputs,	refer	to	the	TV	manual.
•	 Some	information	may	not	be	displayed	on	the	TV	(=  11 9 ).
1 Make sure the camera and TV 
are off.
2 Connect the camera to the TV.
zzOn	the	TV,	insert	the	cable	plugs	fully	into	the video inputs as shown.
zzOn the camera, open the terminal cover 
and insert the cable plug fully into the 
camera terminal.
Red Red
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3 Turn the TV on and switch to 
video input.
zzSwitch	the	TV	input	to	the	video	input	you	connected the cable to in step 2.
4 Turn the camera on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzImages from the camera are now 
displayed	on	the	TV.	(Nothing	is	displayed on the camera screen.)
zzWhen	finished,	turn	off	the	camera	and	TV	before	disconnecting	the	cable.
•	 Correct display is not possible unless the camera video output 
format
	(NTSC	or	PAL)	matches	the	TV	format.	To	change	the	video output format, press the 	button	and	choose	[Video	System] on the [3] tab.
Still ImagesMovies
Powering the Camera with Household Power
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC40 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1 Make sure the camera is off.
2 Insert the coupler.
zzFollow step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =  13) to 
open the cover.
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction 
shown, just as you would a battery pack 
(following step 3 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =
  13)).
zzFollow step 5 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” (=  13) to 
close the cover.
3 Connect the adapter to the 
camera.
zzOpen the cover and insert the adapter 
plug fully into the camera.
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4 Connect the power cord.
zzInsert one end of the power cord into the 
compact power adapter, and then plug 
the other end into a power outlet.
zzTurn the camera on and use it as desired.
zzWhen	finished,	turn	the	camera	off	and	unplug the power cord from the outlet.
•	 Do not disconnect the adapter or unplug the power cord while 
the camera is still on. This may erase your shots or damage the 
camera.
•	 Do not attach the adapter or adapter cord to other objects. Doing so 
could result in malfunction or damage to the product.
Using the Software
The software available for download from the Canon website is introduced\
 
below, with instructions for installation and saving images to a computer.
Software
After downloading the software from the Canon website and installing it,\
 you 
can do the following things on your computer.
CameraWindow
zzImport images and change camera settings
ImageBrowser EX
zzManage images: view, search, and organize
zzPrint and edit images
•	Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
Software Instruction ManualRefer to the instruction manual when using the software. The manual can 
be accessed from the help system of software (some software excluded).\