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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-11LHzzRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Battery	Charger	CB-2LF/CB-2LFEzzCharger for Battery Pack NB-11LH and 
NB-11L.
•	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-11L is also supported.
•	 Battery Charger CB-2LD and CB-2LDE are also supported.
AC	Adapter	Kit	ACK-DC90zzFor 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.
Flash Units
High-Power	Flash	HF-DC2zzExternal flash for illuminating subjects 
that are out of range of the built-in flash.
IXUS 165 IXUS 160
zzHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 can also be 
used.
Other Accessories
Interface	Cable	IFC-400PCUzzFor connecting the camera to a computer 
or printer.
AV	Cable	AVC-DC400zzConnect the camera to a TV to enjoy 
playback on the larger TV screen.
 
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Printers
Canon-Brand	PictBridge-
Compatible	PrinterszzPrinting images without a computer is 
possible by connecting the camera to 
a Canon-brand PictBridge-compatible 
printer.
For details, visit your nearest Canon 
retailer.
 
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Using Optional Accessories
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Playback on a TV
Connecting the camera to a TV with the AV Cable AVC-DC400 (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 (=  103).
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.
Black or white
Yellow
YellowBlack
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.
 
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Powering the Camera with Household Power
Powering the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC90 (sold separately) 
eliminates the need to monitor the remaining battery level.
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	is	off.
2	 Open	the	cover.
zzFollow step 1 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” (=  11) to 
open the memory card/battery cover, and 
then open the coupler cable port cover 
as shown.
3	 Insert	the	coupler.
zzInsert the coupler facing the direction 
shown, just as you would a battery pack 
(following step 2 in “Inserting the Battery 
Pack and Memory Card” ( =
  11)).
Terminals
zzMake sure the coupler cable passes 
through the port.
4	 Close	the	cover.
zzLower the cover () and hold it down as 
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed 
position (
).
5	 Connect	the	power	cord.
zzInsert the adapter plug into the end of the 
coupler cable.
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.
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Using the Software
To utilize the features of the following software, download the software \
from 
the Canon website and install it on your computer.
•	CameraWindow
- Import images to your computer
•	To view and edit images on a computer, use preinstalled or commonly 
available software compatible with images captured by the camera.
Checking Your Computer Environment
The software can be used on the following computers. For detailed system\
 
requirements and compatibility information, including support in new 
operating systems, visit the Canon website.
•	 Windows 8/8.1
•	 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.
zzWith a computer connected to the 
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/
icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
2	 Install	the	files.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process. Installation may 
take some time, depending on computer 
performance and the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
•	 Internet access is required, and any ISP account charges and 
access fees must be paid separately.
•	 To uninstall the software, follow these steps.
- Windows: Select [Start] menu ► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities], and then 
choose the software for uninstallation.
-
 Mac OS: In the [Canon Utilities] folder within the [Applications] folder\
, drag 
the folder of the software for uninstallation to the Trash, and then empty the 
T

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Saving Images to a Computer
Using a USB cable (sold separately; camera end: Mini-B), you can conne\
ct 
the camera to the computer and save images to the computer.
1	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	computer.
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
2	 Turn	the	camera	on	to	access	CameraWindow.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzMac OS: CameraWindow is displayed 
when a connection is established 
between the camera and computer.
zzWindows: Follow the steps introduced 
below.
zzIn the screen that displays, click the [] 
link to modify the program.
zzChoose [Downloads Images From Canon 
Camera] and then click [OK].
zzDouble-click [].
3	 Save	the	images	to	the	computer.
zzClick [Import Images from Camera], and 
then click [Import Untransferred Images].
zzImages are now saved to the Pictures 
folder on the computer, in separate 
folders named by date.
zzAfter images are saved, close 
CameraWindow, press the  button 
to turn the camera off, and unplug the 
cable.
zzTo view images you save to a computer, 
use preinstalled or commonly available 
software compatible with images captured 
by the camera.
 
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•	Windows 7: If the screen in step 2 is not displayed, click the [] icon in the 
taskbar.
•	 Mac OS: If CameraWindow is not displayed after step 2, click the 
[CameraWindow] icon in the Dock.
•	 Although you can save images to a computer simply by connecting your 
camera to the computer without using the software, the following limitat\
ions 
apply.
-
 It may take a few minutes after you connect the camera to the computer u\
ntil 
camera images are accessible.
-
 Images shot in vertical orientation may be saved in horizontal orientati\
on.
- Image protection settings may be cleared from images saved to a computer\
.
- Some problems may occur when saving images or image information, 
depending on the operating system version, the software in use, or image\
 
file sizes.
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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 ord\
ers 
for photo development services, and prepare orders or print images for 
photobooks.
A Canon SELPHY CP series compact photo printer is used here for the 
sake of illustration. Screens displayed and available functions vary by \
printer. Also refer to the printer manual for additional information.
Still Images
Easy Print
Easily print your shots by connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compati\
ble 
printer (sold separately) with the USB cable.
1	 Make	sure	the	camera	and	printer	are	off.
2	 Connect	the	camera	to	the	printer.
zzOpen the cover. Holding the smaller 
cable plug in the orientation shown, insert 
the plug fully into the camera terminal.
zzConnect the larger cable plug to the 
printer. For other connection details, refer 
to the printer manual.
 
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3	 Turn	the	printer	on.
4	 Turn	the	camera	on.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
5	 Choose	an	image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
image.
6	 Access	the	printing	screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [c], and 
press the < m> button again.
7	 Print	the	image.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
[Print], and then press the  button.
zzPrinting now begins.
zzTo print other images, repeat the above 
procedures starting from step 5 after 
printing is finished.
zzWhen you are finished 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.
zzFollow steps 1 – 6 in “Easy Print” 
(=  87 – 88) to access the screen 
at left.
2	 Configure	the	settings.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
item, and then press the  buttons 
to choose an option.
Default Matches current printer settings.
Date Prints images with the date added.
File No. Prints images with the file number added.
Both Prints images with both the date and file number added.
Off –
Default Matches current printer settings.
Off –
On Uses information from the time of shooting to print under 
optimal settings.
Red-Eye 1 Corrects red-eye.
No. of Copies Choose the number of copies to print.
Cropping –
Specify a desired image area to print ( =
  89).
Paper
	Settings –
Specify the paper size, layout, and other details 
(=  89).
 
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Still Images
Cropping	Images	before	PrintingBy cropping images before printing, you can print a desired image area 
instead of the entire image.
1	 Choose	[Cropping].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” (=  88) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Cropping] and press the 
 button.
zzA cropping frame is now displayed, 
indicating the image area to print.
2	 Adjust	the	cropping	frame	as	needed.
zzTo resize the frame, move the zoom 
lever.
zzTo move the frame, press the 
 buttons.
zzTo rotate the frame, press the  
button.
zzPress the  button, press the 
 buttons to choose [OK], and 
then press the  button.
3	 Print	the	image.
zzFollow 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 images shot with 
[Date Stamp 
] selected.
Still Images
Choosing	Paper	Size	and	Layout	before	Printing
1	 Choose	[Paper	Settings].
zzAfter following step 1 in “Configuring Print 
Settings” (=  88) to access the printing 
screen, choose [Paper Settings] and 
press the  button.
2	 Choose	a	paper	size.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option, and then press the < m> button.
3	 Choose	a	type	of	paper.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option, and then press the  button.
 
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4	 Choose	a	layout.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an option.
zzWhen choosing [N-up], press the 
 buttons to specify the number of 
images per sheet.
zzPress the  button.
5	 Print	the	image.
Available	Layout	Options
Default Matches current printer settings.
Bordered Prints with blank space around the image.
Borderless Borderless, edge-to-edge printing.
N-up Choose how many images to print per sheet.
ID PhotoPrints 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].
zzFollowing steps 1 – 4 in “Choosing Paper 
Size and Layout before Printing” (
=  89 
– 90), choose [ID Photo] and press the 
 button.
2	 Choose	the	long	and	short	side	length.
zzPress the  buttons to choose 
an item. Choose the length by pressing 
the  buttons, and then press the 
 button.
3	 Choose	the	printing	area.
zzFollow step 2 in “Cropping Images before 
Printing” (=  89) to choose the printing 
area.
4	 Print	the	image.
 
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