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Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose the [ ]] 
option (=
  21).
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies:...

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Still ImagesMovies
Customizing	the	Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1	 Choose	[$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31), choose [$] and press the 
 button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Delay] or [Shots].
zzPress the  buttons to choose a 
value, and then press the < m> button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  31) to shoot.
•	 For movies shot...

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Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However, note that date stamps cannot be edited or removed, so confirm 
beforehand that the date and time are correct (=
  12).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  22).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the...

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Still Images
Continuous Shooting
Hold the shutter button all the way down to shoot continuously.
For details on the continuous shooting speed, see “Continuous Shootin\
g 
Speed” (=
  11 3).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then choose [ W] 
(=  21).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [W] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzHold the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot continuously.
•	 Cannot be used with the self-timer ( =
  31).
•	 Shooting may stop momentarily or...

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Image Customization Features
Still Images
Changing Image Resolution (Size)
Choose from 5 levels of image resolution, as follows. For guidelines on \
how many shots at each resolution setting can fit on a memory card, see 
“Number of Shots per Memory Card” (=
  11 2).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  21).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Guidelines	for	Choosing...

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Movies
Changing Movie Image Quality
2 image quality settings are available. For guidelines on the maximum 
movie length at each level of image quality that will fit on a memory card, 
see “Recording Time per Memory Card” (=
  11 2).
zzPress the  button, choose [] in 
the menu, and choose the desired option 
(=
  21).
zzThe option you configured is now 
displayed.
zzTo restore the original setting, repeat this 
process but choose [].
Image	Quality Resolution Frame	Rate
Details
1280 x 72025 fpsFor...

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Customizing Camera Operation
Customize shooting functions 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.
zzPress the  button, choose 
[Lamp Setting] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose [Off]...

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Other Shooting Modes
Shoot more effectively in various scenes, and take shots enhanced with unique image effects or captured using special 
functions
Brightness	/	Color	Customization		
(Live	View	Control)	......................................... 39
Specific
	Scenes	................................................ 39Shooting with Reduced Motion Blur (Digital IS) ....40Applying	Special	Effects	................................. 41Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect  
(Fish-Eye Effect)...

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Still ImagesMovies
Brightness / Color Customization  
(Live View Control)
Image brightness or colors when shooting can be easily customized as 
follows.
1	 Enter	[]	mode.
zzPress the  button several times until 
[] is displayed.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button to access the 
setting screen. Press the  
buttons to choose a setting item, and 
then press the  buttons to adjust 
the value as you watch the screen.
zzPress the  button.
3	 Shoot.
BrightnessFor brighter images, adjust the level...

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Still ImagesMovies
 P		Shoot	with	snowy	backgrounds	(Snow)
zzBright, natural-colored shots of people 
against snowy backgrounds.
Still ImagesMovies
 t		Shoot	fireworks	(Fireworks)
zzVivid shots of fireworks.
•	 In [t] mode, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures 
to keep it still and prevent camera shake.
IXUS 170 IXUS 165•	Set [IS Mode] to [Off] when using a tripod or other means to secure 
the camera (=  58).
•	 [] mode resolution is [] (2560 x 1920) and cannot be changed.
•	 In [t]...
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