Canon Elph 170 IS, Elph 160 User Manual

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• 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 it in the

future.

• Click the buttons in the lower right to access other pages.

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clicking their titles.

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Package Contents

Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.

Camera Battery Pack

Wrist Strap

• A memory card is not included (=

NB-11LH/NB-11L

2).

Printed Matter

Battery Charger

CB-2LF/CB-2LFE

Compatible Memory Cards

The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity.

• SD memory cards*

• SDHC memory cards*

• SDXC memory cards*

• Eye-Fi cards

* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been veried

to work with the camera.

Preliminary Notes and Legal Information

• Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images were

recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries and

afliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages

arising from any malfunction of a camera 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, or in some commercial settings.

• The camera warranty is valid only in the area of purchase. In case of

camera problems while abroad, return to the area of purchase before contacting a Canon Customer Support Help Desk.

• Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision

manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet

design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective or may

appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera damage or affect recorded images.

• The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic lm for protection

against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the lm before

using the camera.

• When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.

This does not indicate damage.

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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide

Lens Zoom lever

Shooting: /

Playback: <k (magnify)> /

<g (index)> Shutter button Microphone

• Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in brackets.

•

: Important information you should know

•

: Notes and tips for expert camera use

• =xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a

page number)

• Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.

• For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as

the “memory card”.

• The tabs shown above titles indicate whether the function is used for still

images, movies, or both.

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Movies

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing still images.

: Indicates that the function is used when shooting or

viewing movies.

Power button Lamp Flash Speaker Tripod socket Memory card/battery cover Strap mount

Screen (LCD monitor) AV OUT (Audio/video output) /

DIGITAL terminal <1 (Playback)> button <A (Auto)> / <a (Single-image

erase)> / Up button < > / Left button

Indicator Movie button FUNC./SET button <h (Flash)> / Right button <l (Display)> / Down button <n> button DC coupler cable port

< (Help)> button

• In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera

buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.

• The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.

<o> <q>

Up button Left button

on back

Right button on back

<r>

Down button on back

• The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ depending

on the camera model:

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: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot

ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only

: Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165 only

IXUS 165 ELPH 160 IXUS 160

: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot

ELPH 160/IXUS 160 only

• This guide uses PowerShot ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 illustrations and

screenshots for all explanations.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents .........................2

Compatible Memory Cards ............2

Preliminary Notes and Legal

Information .....................................2

Part Names and Conventions

in This Guide ..................................3

Table of Contents ...........................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

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Common, Convenient Features ...30

Image Customization Features ....35

Helpful Shooting Features ...........36

Customizing Camera Operation ..37

Other Shooting Modes ..............38

Brightness / Color Customization

(Live View Control) .......................39

Specic Scenes ...........................39

Applying Special Effects ..............41

Special Modes for Other

Purposes ......................................44

P Mode ........................................46

Shooting in Program AE

([P] Mode) ....................................47

Image Brightness (Exposure) ......47

Adjusting White Balance ..............50

Shooting Range and Focusing ....51

Flash ............................................55

Using Eco Mode ..........................56

Other Settings ..............................57

Playback Mode...........................60

Viewing ........................................61

Browsing and Filtering Images ....62

Image Viewing Options ................64

Protecting Images ........................65

Erasing Images ............................67

Rotating Images ...........................68

Editing Still Images ......................69

Setting Menu ..............................72

Adjusting Basic Camera

Functions .....................................73

Accessories ...............................79

System Map .................................80

Optional Accessories ...................81

Using Optional Accessories .........83

Using the Software ......................85

Printing Images ............................87

Using an Eye-Fi Card...................95

Appendix ....................................97

Troubleshooting ...........................98

On-Screen Messages ................100

On-Screen Information ..............102

Functions and Menu Tables .......104

Handling Precautions .................110

Specications .............................110

Index ..........................................115

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4 Shoot

 Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode) .................................... 25

Shooting people well

I P

Portraits

39)

Matching specic scenes

Against Snow

(= 40)

Low Light

Applying special effects

Vivid Colors

41)

39)

Poster Effect

(= 41)

Fireworks

(= 40)

Fish-Eye Effect

(= 41)

 While adjusting image settings (Live View Control) ............................. 39

 Focus on faces ......................................................................... 25, 39, 52

 Without using the ash (Flash Off) ................................................. 32, 56

 Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) ........................................ 31, 44

 Add a date stamp ................................................................................. 33

1 View

 View images (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 61

 Automatic playback (Slideshow) .......................................................... 64

 On a TV ................................................................................................ 83

 On a computer ..................................................................................... 85

 Browse through images quickly ........................................................... 62

 Erase images ....................................................................................... 67

E Shoot/View Movies

 Shoot movies ....................................................................................... 25

 View movies (Playback Mode) ............................................................. 61

c Print

 Print pictures ........................................................................................ 87

Save

 Save images to a computer ................................................................. 86

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Miniature Effect

42)

Toy Camera Effect

(= 43)

Monochrome

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Safety Precautions

• Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.

• The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and other

persons from being injured or incurring property damage.

• Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold

accessories you use.

Warning

• Do not trigger the ash in close proximity to people’s eyes.

Exposure to the intense light produced by the ash could damage eyesight.

In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants when

using the ash.

• Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.

A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation. If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.

• Use only recommended power sources.

• Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.

• Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.

• Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when

dropped.

• Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange

smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to

clean the product.

• Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects

inside.

This could result in electrical shock or re. If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the

battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.

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Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.

• Do not look through the viewnder (if your model has one) at intense

light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense articial

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 re. Immediately stop using the

product and distance yourself from it.

• Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.

• Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct ame.

This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting in

electrical shock, re, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately ush with water.

• If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.

- Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away

any dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power outlet, and the surrounding area.

- Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.

- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated

capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.

- Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact

the terminals or plug.

- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord,

if your product uses one.

This could result in electrical shock or re.

• Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.

The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the

operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate

caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.

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Caution

Denotes the possibility of injury.

• When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it,

subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other objects.

• Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.

This could lead to injury or damage the camera.

• Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.

If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.

• When using the ash, be careful not to cover it with your ngers or

clothing.

This could result in burns or damage to the ash.

• Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:

- Places subject to direct sunlight

- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)

- Humid or dusty places

These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery

pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, re, burns, or other injuries. Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, re, burns, or other

injuries.

• The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed

for prolonged periods.

• When using optional lenses, lens lters, or lter adapters (if

applicable), be sure to attach these accessories rmly.

If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the shards of glass may lead to cuts.

• On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, make sure

to avoid pinching your ngers with the lowering ash.

This could result in injury.

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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 articial light source.

Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.

• When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be

careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.

• On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, do not push

the ash down or pry it open.

This may cause the product to malfunction.

• Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a

cotton swab or cloth.

The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the

product to malfunction.

• Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using

the product.

Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.

• Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals

with tape or other insulators.

Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.

• Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use.

Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.

Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to

overheat and distort, resulting in re.

• Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.

Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or explosion,

resulting in product damage or re.

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• If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that

have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries 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 to the product.

Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.

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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 Menu .....................................17

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Initial Preparations

Prepare for shooting as follows.

Attaching the Strap

Holding the Camera

 Thread the end of the strap through the

strap hole ( end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (

), and then pull the other

 Place the strap around your wrist.  When shooting, keep your arms close to

your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest

your ngers on the ash.

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.

 After aligning the  marks on the battery

pack and charger, insert the battery pack by pushing it in (

) and down ( ).

2 Charge the battery pack.

CB-2LF

CB-2LFE

 CB-2LF: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug

the charger into a power outlet (

 CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the

charger, then plug the other end into a power outlet.

 The charging lamp turns orange, and

charging begins.

 When charging is nished, the lamp turns

green.

3 Remove the battery pack.

 After unplugging the battery charger,

remove the battery pack by pushing it in

) and up ( ).

(

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• To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not

charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.

• For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the

charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in malfunction or damage to the product.

• For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time

possible with a fully charged battery pack, see “Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (=

• Charged 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.

111).

Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (= 75).

1 Open the cover.

 Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ).

2 Insert the battery pack.

 While pressing the battery lock in the

direction of the arrow, insert the battery pack as shown and push it in until it clicks into the locked position.

Terminals Battery Lock

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3 Check the card’s write-protect

tab and insert the memory card.

 Recording is not possible on memory

cards with a write-protect tab when the tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab to the unlocked position.

 Insert the memory card facing as shown

until it clicks into the locked position.

 Make sure the memory card is facing the

Terminals

right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards facing the wrong way may damage the camera.

4 Close the cover.

 Lower the cover ( ) and hold it down as

you slide it, until it clicks into the closed position (

 If the cover will not close, make sure you

inserted the battery pack facing the 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” (=

Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card

Remove the battery pack.

 Open the cover and press the battery

lock in the direction of the arrow.

 The battery pack will pop up.

112).

Remove the memory card.

 Push the memory card in until it clicks,

and then slowly release it.

 The memory card will pop up.

Setting the Date and Time

Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date. You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 33).

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the power button.  The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.

2 Set the date and time.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

option.

 Press the <o> buttons to specify

the date and time.

 When nished, press the <m> button.

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3 Set the home time zone.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose

your home time zone.

4 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <m> button to complete the

setting. The setting screen is no longer displayed.

 To turn off the camera, press the power

button.

• Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/Time]

screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information.

• To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2 and then

choose [

] by pressing the <o> buttons.

Changing the Date and Time

Adjust the date and time as follows.

1 Access the camera menu.

 Press the <n> button.

2 Choose [Date/Time].

 Move the zoom lever to choose the [3]

tab.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose

[Date/Time], and then press the <m> button.

3 Change the date and time.

 Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and

Time” (= 12) to adjust the settings.

 Press the <n> button to close the

menu.

• Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in

date/time battery (backup battery) after the battery pack is removed.

• The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you insert a

charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC adapter kit (sold separately, =

• Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be

displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date and time as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=

81), even if the camera is left off.

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Display Language

Change the display language as needed.

1 Enter Playback mode.

 Press the <1> button.

2 Access the setting screen.

 Press and hold the <m> button, and

then press the <n> button.

3 Set the display language.

 Press the <o><q><r> buttons to

choose a language, and then press the <m> button.

 Once the display language has been set,

the setting screen is no longer displayed.

• You can also change the display language by pressing the <n> button

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] on the [3] tab.

Still Images Movies

Trying the Camera Out

Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or movies, and then view them.

Shooting (Smart Auto)

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,

simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the power button.  The startup screen is displayed.

2 Enter [ ] mode.

 Press the <o> button several times until

] is displayed.

[

 Aim the camera at the subject. The

camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.

ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 IXUS 165

 Icons representing the scene and image

stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen.

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 A scene icon is displayed in the upper

right of the screen.

 Frames displayed around any detected

subjects indicate that they are in focus.

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3 Compose the shot.

 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move

the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle).

4 Shoot.

Shooting Still Images

Focus.

 Press the shutter button lightly, halfway

down. The camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

Shoot.

 Press the shutter button all the way

down.

 As the camera shoots, a shutter sound

is played, and in low-light conditions, the

ash res automatically.

 Keep the camera still until the shutter

sound ends.

 After displaying your shot, the camera will

revert to the shooting screen.

Elapsed Time

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

 Press the movie button. The camera

beeps once as recording begins, and

Rec] is displayed with the elapsed time.

[

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 Black bars are displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded.

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 Black bars displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

 Frames displayed around any detected

faces indicate that they are in focus.

 Once recording begins, take your nger

off the movie button.

Finish shooting.

 Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.

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Viewing

After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as follows.

1 Enter Playback mode.

 Press the <1> button.  Your last shot is displayed.

2 Browse through your images.

 To view the previous image, press the

<q> button. To view the next image, press the <r> button.

 Press and hold the <q><r> buttons to

browse through images quickly.

 Movies are identied by a [ ] icon. T o

play movies, go to step 3.

3 Play movies.

 Press the <m> button, press the

<o> buttons to choose [ then press the <m> button again.

 Playback now begins, and after the movie

is nished, [

] is displayed.

 To adjust the volume, press the <o>

buttons.

•

T o 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 careful when erasing images, because they cannot be recovered.

], and

1 Choose an image to erase.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

image.

2 Erase the image.

 Press the <o> button.  After [Erase?] is displayed, press the

<q><r> buttons to choose [Erase], and then press the <m> button.

 The current image is now erased.  To cancel erasure, press the <q><r>

buttons to choose [Cancel], and then press the <m> button.

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• You can also erase all images at once (= 67).

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Accessing the Help Menu

Access on-screen descriptions of scenes detected by the camera, shooting advice, and playback instructions as follows.

 Press the < > button to access the Help

menu.

 Press the < > button again to return to

the original display.

 In Shooting mode, a description of

the scene detected by the camera is displayed. Shooting advice is also displayed depending on the scene.

 In Playback mode, press the <o>

buttons and choose an item. The zoom lever and buttons are displayed overlaying the illustration of the camera.

 Choose an item and press the <r>

button. An explanation of the item is displayed. To continue reading the explanation, press the <o> buttons to scroll up or down the screen. Press the <q> button to return to the left hand screen.

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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

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On/Off

Shooting Mode

 Press the power button to turn the

camera on and prepare for shooting.

 To turn the camera off, press the power

button again.

Playback Mode

 Press the <1> button to turn the camera

on and view your shots.

 To turn the camera off, press the <1>

button again.

• To switch to Playback mode from Shooting mode, press the <1> button.

• To switch to Shooting mode from Playback mode, press the shutter button

halfway (=

• The lens will be retracted after about one minute once the camera is in

Playback mode. You can turn the camera off when the lens is retracted by pressing the <1> button.

20).

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 specic period of

inactivity.

Power Saving in Shooting Mode

The screen is automatically deactivated after about one minute of inactivity. In about two more minutes, the lens is retracted and the camera turns itself off. To activate the screen and prepare for shooting when the screen is off but the lens is still out, press the shutter button halfway (= 20).

Power Saving in Playback Mode

The camera turns itself off automatically after about ve minutes of

inactivity.

• You can deactivate Auto Power Down and adjust the timing of Display Off, if

you prefer (=

• Power saving is not active while the camera is connected to a computer

86).

74).

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Shutter Button

To ensure your shots are in focus, always begin by holding the shutter button halfway down, and once the subject is in focus, press the button all the way down to shoot. In this manual, shutter button operations are described as pressing the button halfway or all the way down.

1 Press halfway. (Press lightly to

focus.)

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

camera beeps twice, and AF frames are displayed around image areas in focus.

2 Press all the way down. (From

the halfway position, press fully

to shoot.)

 The camera shoots, as a shutter sound

is played.

 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 Options

Press the button to view other information on the screen, or to hide the information. For details on the information displayed, see “On-Screen Information” (= 102).

Information is displayed No information is

• Screen brightness is automatically increased by the night view function

when you are shooting under low light, making it easier to check how shots are composed. However, on-screen image brightness may not match the brightness of your shots. Note that any on-screen image distortion or jerky subject motion will not affect recorded images.

• For playback display options, see “Switching Display Modes” (=

displayed

62).

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Using the FUNC. Menu

Congure commonly used functions through the FUNC. menu as follows.

Note that menu items and options vary depending on the shooting mode (= 105 – 106) or playback mode (= 109).

1 Access the FUNC. menu.

 Press the <m> button.

2 Choose a menu item.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose a

menu item, and then press the <m> or <r> button.

 Depending on the menu item, functions

can be specied simply by pressing the

Options

Menu Items

<m> or <r> button, or another screen is

displayed for conguring the function.

3 Choose an option.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose

an option.

 Options labeled with a [ ] icon can

be congured by pressing the <n> button.

 To return to the menu items, press the

<q> button.

4 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <m> button.  The screen before you pressed the

<m> button in step 1 is displayed again,

showing the option you congured.

• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (=

78).

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Using Menus

Congure a variety of camera functions through other menus as follows.

Menu items are grouped by purpose on tabs, such as shooting [4], playback [1], and so on. Note that available menu items vary depending on the selected shooting or playback mode (= 107 – 109).

1 Access the menu.

 Press the <n> button.

2 Choose a tab.

 Move the zoom lever to choose a tab.  After you have pressed the <o>

buttons to choose a tab initially, you can switch between tabs by pressing the <q><r> buttons.

3 Choose a menu item.

 Press the <o> buttons to choose a

menu item.

 For menu items with options not shown,

rst press the <m> or <r> button to switch screens, and then press the <o> buttons to select the menu item.

 To return to the previous screen, press

the <n> button.

4 Choose an option.

 Press the <q><r> buttons to choose an

option.

5 Finish the setup process.

 Press the <n> button to return to the

screen displayed before you pressed the <n> button in step 1.

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• To undo any accidental setting changes, you can restore the camera’s default

settings (=

78).

Indicator Display

The indicator on the back of the camera (= 3) lights up or blinks depending on the camera status.

Color

Green

Indicator

Status

Blinking

Connected to a computer (=

19, 34, 56, 74)

(= Starting up, recording/reading/transmitting images, or

shooting long exposures (=

Camera Status

86), or display off

45)

• When the indicator blinks green, never turn the camera off, open the

memory card/battery cover, or shake or jolt the camera, which may corrupt images or damage the camera or memory card.

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Auto Mode

Convenient mode for easy shots with greater control over shooting

Shooting with Camera-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 Movie Image Quality .............................36

Helpful Shooting Features ..............................36

Checking for Closed Eyes .....................................36

Customizing Camera Operation .....................37

Deactivating the Lamp ..........................................37

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Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings

For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,

simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.

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Shooting (Smart Auto)

1 Turn the camera on.

 Press the power button.  The startup screen is displayed.

2 Enter [ ] mode.

 Press the <o> button several times until

] is displayed.

[

 Aim the camera at the subject. The

camera will make a slight clicking noise as it determines the scene.

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 Icons representing the scene and image

stabilization mode are displayed in the upper right of the screen (=

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 A scene icon is displayed in the upper

right of the screen (=

 Frames displayed around any detected

subjects indicate that they are in focus.

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28).

Zoom Bar

3 Compose the shot.

 To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move

the zoom lever toward (telephoto), and to zoom away from the subject, move it toward <j> (wide angle). (A zoom bar showing the zoom position is displayed.)

4 Shoot.

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Focus.

 Press the shutter button halfway. The

camera beeps twice after focusing, and AF frames are displayed to indicate image areas in focus.

 Several AF frames are displayed when

multiple areas are in focus.

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Shoot.

 Press the shutter button all the way

down.

 As the camera shoots, a shutter sound

is played, and in low-light conditions, the

ash res automatically.

 Keep the camera still until the shutter

sound ends.

 After displaying your shot, the camera will

revert to the shooting screen.

Shooting Movies

Start shooting.

 Press the movie button. The camera

beeps once as recording begins, and

Rec] is displayed with the elapsed

Elapsed Time

[ time.

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 Black bars are displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen, and the subject is slightly enlarged. The black bars indicate image areas not recorded.

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 Black bars displayed on the top and

bottom edges of the screen indicate image areas not recorded.

 Frames displayed around any detected

faces indicate that they are in focus.

 Once recording begins, take your nger

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off the movie button.

Resize the subject and recompose the shot as needed.

 To resize the subject, repeat the

operations in step 3 (=

25).

However, note that the sound of camera operations will be recorded. Note that movies shot at zoom factors shown in blue will look grainy.

 When you recompose shots, the

focus, brightness, and colors will be automatically adjusted.

Finish shooting.

 Press the movie button again to stop

shooting. The camera beeps twice as recording stops.

 Recording will stop automatically when

the memory card becomes full.

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• If the camera is turned on while the button is held down, the

camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the <n> button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press the <q><r> buttons to choose [Off].

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• A blinking [ ] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred

by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take other measures to keep it still.

• If your shots are dark despite the ash ring, move closer to the

subject. For details on the ash range, see “Flash Range” (= 113).

• The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when

you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing range (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” (= 113).

• To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be

activated when shooting in low-light conditions.

• A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates

that shooting is not possible until the ash has nished recharging. Shooting can resume as soon as the ash 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 long images are displayed after shots (= 57).

Movies

• The camera may become warm when shooting movies repeatedly

over an extended period. This does not indicate damage.

Microphone

• Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when

shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be recorded.

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• Once movie recording begins, the image display area changes and

subjects are enlarged to allow for correction of signicant camera

shake. To shoot subjects at the same size shown before shooting, adjust the image stabilization setting (= 58).

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• To prevent excessive motion blur when recording movies, mount the

camera on a tripod or take other measures to hold it still.

• Audio recording is monaural.

• Keep your ngers away from the

microphone while shooting movies. Blocking the microphone may prevent audio from being recorded or may

cause the recording to sound mufed.

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Scene Icons

In [ ] mode, shooting scenes determined by the camera are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and color.

Subject

Background Bright

Backlit –

With Blue Sky

Backlit

Sunsets – Spotlights Dark

Tripod Used

*1 Not displayed for movies. *2 Displayed in dark scenes when the camera is held still, as when mounted on a tripod.

• Try shooting in [G] mode (= 46) if the scene icon does not match

actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your expected effect, color, or brightness.

People Other Subjects

Shadows

Motion*

on Face

–

Motion*

At Close

Range

– Orange

–

Icon

Background

Color

Gray

Light Blue

Dark Blue

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Image Stabilization Icons

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 still images when panning* (Panning)

Image stabilization for macro shots (Hybrid IS). During movie recording, [ displayed, and image stabilization for macro movie recording is used.

* Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When you follow

subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.

• To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=

IS icon is not displayed.

] is

Image stabilization for movies, reducing strong camera shake, as when shooting while walking (Dynamic)

Image stabilization for slow camera shake, such as when shooting movies at telephoto (Powered)

No image stabilization, because the camera is mounted on a tripod or held still by other means. However, during movie recording,

] is displayed, and image

[ stabilization to counteract wind or other sources of vibration is used. (Tripod IS)

58). In this case, an

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On-Screen Frames

A variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects subjects you are aiming the camera at.

• A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s 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 the focus and image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).

• Try shooting in [G] mode (=

frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are displayed on the background or similar areas.

46) if no frames are displayed, if

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Common, Convenient Features

Zoom Factor

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Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)

When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using optical zoom, use digital zoom for up to about 48x (

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) enlargement.

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1 Move the zoom lever toward

.

 Hold the lever until zooming stops.  Zooming stops at the largest possible

zoom factor (before the image becomes noticeably grainy), which is then indicated on the screen.

2 Move the zoom lever toward

again.

 The camera zooms in even closer on the

subject.

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on the zoom range.

- White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear

grainy.

- Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably

grainy (ZoomPlus).

- Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.

Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution settings (= 35), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by following step 1.

• Zoomed images may look grainy under some resolution settings

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