Canon Ixus 170 User Guide
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Using the Menu
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the button and choose
[Protect] on the [1] tab (= 22).
2 Choose a selection method.
zzChoose a menu item and an option as
desired (= 22).
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
button.
Choosing Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”
(= 66), choose [Select] and press the
button.
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image, and then press the < m> button.
[
] is displayed.
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Using the Menu
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the button and choose
[Protect] on the [1] tab (= 22).
2 Choose a selection method.
zzChoose a menu item and an option as
desired (= 22).
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
button.
Choosing Images Individually
1 Choose [Select].
zzFollowing step 2 in “Using the Menu”
(= 66), choose [Select] and press the
button.
2 Choose an image.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image, and then press the < m> button.
[
] is displayed.
zzTo...")
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Still ImagesMovies
Erasing Images
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected
images (=
65) cannot be erased.
1 Choose an image to erase.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image.
2 Erase the image.
zzPress the button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the
buttons to choose [Erase], and
then press the button.
zzThe current image is now erased.
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Still ImagesMovies
Erasing Images
You can choose and erase unneeded images one by one. Be careful when
erasing images, because they cannot be recovered. However, protected
images (=
65) cannot be erased.
1 Choose an image to erase.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image.
2 Erase the image.
zzPress the button.
zzAfter [Erase?] is displayed, press the
buttons to choose [Erase], and
then press the button.
zzThe current image is now erased.
zzTo cancel erasure, press the
buttons to choose...")
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2 Choose an image.
zzOnce you choose an image following
step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually”
(=
66), [] is displayed.
zzTo cancel selection, press the
button again. [] is no longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to specify other
images.
3 Erase the image.
zzPress the button. A confirmation
message is displayed.
zzPress the buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the button.
Specifying All Images at Once1 Choose [Select All Images].
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2 Choose an image.
zzOnce you choose an image following
step 2 in “Choosing Images Individually”
(=
66), [] is displayed.
zzTo cancel selection, press the
button again. [] is no longer displayed.
zzRepeat this process to specify other
images.
3 Erase the image.
zzPress the button. A confirmation
message is displayed.
zzPress the buttons to choose
[OK], and then press the button.
Specifying All Images at Once1 Choose [Select All Images].
zzFollowing step 2 in “Choosing a Selection...")
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2 Rotate the image.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image.
zzThe image is rotated 90° each time you
press the button.
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
button.
• Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (=
69).
Deactivating Auto Rotation
Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates\
images based on the current camera orientation.
zzPress the button, choose [Auto
Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose
[Off] (=
22).
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2 Rotate the image.
zzPress the buttons to choose an
image.
zzThe image is rotated 90° each time you
press the button.
zzTo return to the menu screen, press the
button.
• Rotation is not possible when [Auto Rotate] is set to [Off] (=
69).
Deactivating Auto Rotation
Follow these steps to deactivate automatic image rotation, which rotates\
images based on the current camera orientation.
zzPress the button, choose [Auto
Rotate] on the [1] tab, and then choose
[Off] (=
22).
• Images...")
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5 Review the new image.
zzPress the button. [Display new
image?] is displayed.
zzPress the buttons to choose
[Yes], and then press the button.
zzThe saved image is now displayed.
• Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [
] or []
(= 35).
• Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.
Still Images
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be
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5 Review the new image.
zzPress the button. [Display new
image?] is displayed.
zzPress the buttons to choose
[Yes], and then press the button.
zzThe saved image is now displayed.
• Editing is not possible for images shot at a resolution of [
] or []
(= 35).
• Images cannot be resized to a higher resolution.
Still Images
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast)
Excessively dark image areas (such as faces or backgrounds) can be
detected and automatically adjusted to the optimal brightness....")
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3 Correct the image.
zzPress the button.
zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now
corrected, and frames are displayed
around corrected image areas.
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed.
Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images”
(=
64).
4 Save as a new image and review.
zzPress the buttons to
choose [New File], and then press the
button.
zzThe image is now saved as a new file.
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images”
(= 70).
• Some images may not be corrected accurately.
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3 Correct the image.
zzPress the button.
zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now
corrected, and frames are displayed
around corrected image areas.
zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed.
Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images”
(=
64).
4 Save as a new image and review.
zzPress the buttons to
choose [New File], and then press the
button.
zzThe image is now saved as a new file.
zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images”
(= 70).
• Some images may not be corrected accurately.
• To overwrite the...")
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
MENU (= 22) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize
commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience.
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].
• Operation can also be silenced by holding down the < p> button as you turn
the camera on.
• Sound is not played during movies ( =
61) if you mute camera sounds. To
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Adjusting Basic Camera Functions
MENU (= 22) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize
commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience.
Silencing Camera Operations
Silence camera sounds and movies as follows.
zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On].
• Operation can also be silenced by holding down the < p> button as you turn
the camera on.
• Sound is not played during movies ( =
61) if you mute camera sounds. To
restore sound during movies, press the < o> button. Adjust...")
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World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when \
you
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to \
that
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/
Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your \
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
12).
1 Specify your destination.
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the
button.
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World Clock
To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when \
you
travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to \
that
time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/
Time setting manually.
Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your \
home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
12).
1 Specify your destination.
zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the
button.
zzPress the...")
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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 < p> 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 < p> button again for at least one
second or restart the camera.
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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 < p> 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 < p> button again for at least one
second or restart the camera.
Hiding the Start-Up...")
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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 the following cases: [Memory card error]\
is
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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 the following cases: [Memory card error]\
is
displayed, the...")
71 3 Correct the image. zzPress the button. zzRed-eye detected by the camera is now corrected, and frames are displayed around corrected image areas. zzEnlarge or reduce images as needed. Follow the steps in “Magnifying Images” (= 64). 4 Save as a new image and review. zzPress the buttons to choose [New File], and then press the button. zzThe image is now saved as a new file. zzFollow step 5 in “Resizing Images” (= 70). • Some images may not be corrected accurately. • To overwrite the original image with the corrected image, choose [Overwrite] in step 4. In this case, the original image will be erased. • Protected images cannot be overwritten. 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
72 Setting Menu Customize or adjust basic camera functions for greater convenience Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ................73Silencing Camera Operations ............................... 73 Adjusting the Volume ............................................ 73 Hiding Hints and Tips ............................................ 73 Date and Time ....................................................... 73 World Clock ........................................................... 74Lens Retraction Timing ......................................... 74 Power-Saving Adjustment ..................................... 74 Screen Brightness ................................................. 75 Hiding the Start-Up Screen ................................... 75 Formatting Memory Cards .................................... 75 File Numbering ...................................................... 76Date-Based Image Storage ................................... 77 Checking Certification Logos ................................ 77 Display Language ................................................. 77 Adjusting Other Settings ....................................... 77 Restoring Defaults ................................................. 78 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
73 Adjusting Basic Camera Functions MENU (= 22) functions on the [3] tab can be configured. Customize commonly used functions as desired, for greater convenience. Silencing Camera Operations Silence camera sounds and movies as follows. zzChoose [Mute], and then choose [On]. • Operation can also be silenced by holding down the < p> button as you turn the camera on. • Sound is not played during movies ( = 61) if you mute camera sounds. To restore sound during movies, press the < o> button. Adjust volume with the buttons, as needed. Adjusting the Volume Adjust the volume of individual camera sounds as follows. zzChoose [Volume], and then press the button. zzChoose an item, and then press the buttons to adjust the volume. Hiding Hints and Tips Hints and tips are normally shown when you choose FUNC. ( = 21) items. If you prefer, you can deactivate this information. zzChoose [Hints & Tips], and then choose [Off]. Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. zzChoose [Date/Time], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose an option, and then press the < o> buttons to adjust the setting. 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
74 World Clock To ensure that your shots will have the correct local date and time when \ you travel abroad, simply register the destination in advance and switch to \ that time zone. This convenient feature eliminates the need to change the Date/ Time setting manually. Before using the world clock, be sure to set the date and time and your \ home time zone, as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (= 12). 1 Specify your destination. zzChoose [Time Zone], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose [ World], and then press the button. zzPress the buttons to choose the destination. zzTo set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [] by pressing the buttons, and then choose [] by pressing the < q> buttons. zzPress the button. 2 Switch to the destination time zone. zzPress the buttons to choose [ World], and then press the button. zz[] 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 pre\ ss the button in Shooting mode ( = 19). To have the lens retracted immediately after you press the < 1> button, set the retraction timing to [0 sec.]. zzChoose [Lens Retract], and then choose [0 sec.]. Power-Saving Adjustment Adjust the timing of automatic camera and screen deactivation (Auto Pow\ er Down and Display Off, respectively) as needed ( = 19). zzChoose [Power Saving], and then press the button. zzAfter choosing an item, press the buttons to adjust it as needed. • To conserve battery power, you should normally choose [On] for [Auto Power Down] and [1 min.] or less for [Display Off]. • 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 mod\ e (= 34, 56) to []. 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
75 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 < p> 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 < 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. 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 (= 95) 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], press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. 3 Format the memory card. zzTo begin the formatting process, press the buttons to choose [OK], and then press the button. zzWhen formatting is finished, [Memory card formatting complete] is displayed. Press the button. 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
76 • 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 the following cases: [Memory card error]\ is displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-level \ formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back them up. zzOn the screen in step 2 of “Formatting Memory Cards” (= 75), press the buttons 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” (= 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 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 – 9999) 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 (= 75)) memory card. 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
77 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. 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 to choose a language, and then press the button. • You can also access the [Language] screen in Playback mode by pressing an\ d holding the < m> button and immediately pressing the < n> button. Adjusting Other Settings The following settings can also be adjusted on the [ 3] tab. • [Video System] (= 83) • [Eye-Fi Settings] (= 95) 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
78 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 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] (= 73), [Time Zone] (= 74), [Language ] ( = 77), and [Video System] (= 83) - Custom white balance data you have recorded ( = 50) - Shooting mode ( = 39) 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
79 Accessories Enjoy the camera in more ways with optional Canon accessories and other \ compatible accessories sold separately System Map ......................................................80 Optional Accessories....................................... 81Power Supplies .....................................................81 Flash Units ............................................................ 81 Other Accessories ................................................. 81 Printers .................................................................. 82Using Optional Accessories............................83Playback on a TV .................................................. 83 Powering the Camera with Household Power ....... 84 Using the Software ........................................... 85Checking Your Computer Environment .................85 Installing the Software ........................................... 85 Saving Images to a Computer ............................... 86Printing Images ................................................ 87Easy Print .............................................................. 87 Configuring Print Settings ..................................... 88 Printing Movie Scenes .......................................... 91 Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) ................ 91 Adding Images to a Photobook ............................. 93 Using an Eye-Fi Card ....................................... 95Checking Connection Information .........................95 Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer ...................................... 96 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
80 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\ r 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 Memory Card Card Reader Computer TV/Video System AC Adapter Kit ACK -DC90 Included Accessories Power Cables 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 availab le (Interface Cable IFC-400PCU). IXUS 165 IXUS 160*3 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 also supported.AV Cable AVC-DC400 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