Canon PowerShot ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170 User manual

Camera User Guide
English
©CANON INC. 2015 CDJ-E640-010
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• Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions”
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12), 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.

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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
NB-11LH/NB-11L Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Printed Matter
Wrist Strap
• A memory card is not included (=
2).
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.

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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: <i(telephoto)> /
<j(wide angle)>
Playback: <k(magnify)> /
<g(index)>
Shutter button
Microphone
Power button
Lamp
Wi-Fi antenna area
Flash
Speaker
Tripod socket
Memory card/battery cover
Strap mount

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• 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.
Still Images : Indicates that the function is used when
shooting or viewing still images.
Movies : Indicates that the function is used when
shooting or viewing movies.

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Screen (LCD monitor)
AV OUT (Audio/video output)
/ DIGITAL terminal
<1(Playback)> button
<A(Auto)> / <a(Single-
image erase)> / Up button
< > / Left button
< (Help)> button
Indicator
Movie button
FUNC./SET button
<h(Flash)> / Right button
<l(Display)> / Down
button
<n> button
DC coupler cable port

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• 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>Up button on back <r>Right button on back
<q>Left button on back <p>Down button on back
• The following icons are used to indicate functions that differ
depending on the camera model:
ELPH 170 IS IXUS 170
: Functions and precautions for the PowerShot
ELPH 170 IS/IXUS 170 only
IXUS 165
: Functions and precautions for the IXUS 165
only
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.............................3
Part Names and Conventions
in This Guide..........................4
Table of Contents...................8
Common Camera
Operations...........................10
Safety Precautions...............12
Basic Guide.............. 17
Initial Preparations...............18
Trying the Camera Out ........27
Advanced Guide....... 34
Camera Basics...................34
On/Off ..................................35
Shutter Button......................37
Shooting Display Options ....38
Using the FUNC. Menu........39
Using Menus........................41
Indicator Display..................43
Auto Mode..........................44
Shooting with Camera-
Determined Settings............45
Common, Convenient
Features...............................54
Image Customization
Features...............................63
Helpful Shooting Features...66
Customizing Camera
Operation.............................67
Other Shooting Modes......68
Brightness / Color
Customization
(Live View Control)...............69
Specic Scenes ...................70
Applying Special Effects......73
Special Modes for Other
Purposes..............................79
P Mode................................ 83
Shooting in Program AE
([P] Mode)............................84
Image Brightness
(Exposure)...........................85
Adjusting White Balance......90
Shooting Range and
Focusing..............................92
Flash..................................100

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Using Eco Mode ................103
Other Settings....................104
Playback Mode.................109
Viewing ..............................110
Browsing and Filtering
Images...............................113
Image Viewing Options......116
Protecting Images..............119
Erasing Images..................122
Rotating Images.................125
Editing Still Images............127
Setting Menu....................132
Adjusting Basic Camera
Functions...........................133
Accessories .....................145
System Map.......................146
Optional Accessories .........148
Using Optional
Accessories........................151
Using the Software ............155
Printing Images..................160
Using an Eye-Fi Card.........175
Appendix..........................178
Troubleshooting.................179
On-Screen Messages........185
On-Screen Information ......188
Functions and Menu
Tables.................................192
Handling Precautions.........204
Specications.....................205
Index..................................212

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Common Camera Operations
4 Shoot
 Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)..................... 45
Shooting people well
I P
Portraits
(=
70)Against Snow (= 71)
Matching specic scenes
t
Low Light
(=
70)Fireworks (= 71)
Applying special effects
Vivid Colors
(=
73)Poster Effect (= 73)Fish-Eye Effect (= 74)
Miniature Effect
(=
75)Toy Camera Effect (= 77)Monochrome (= 78)

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 While adjusting image settings (Live View Control).............. 69
 Focus on faces..........................................................45, 70, 94
 Without using the ash (Flash Off)................................59, 101
 Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer) .........................56, 79
 Add a date stamp..................................................................60
1 View
 View images (Playback Mode).............................................110
 Automatic playback (Slideshow)..........................................117
 On a TV...............................................................................151
 On a computer....................................................................155
 Browse through images quickly...........................................113
 Erase images......................................................................122
E Shoot/View Movies
 Shoot movies........................................................................45
 View movies (Playback Mode).............................................110
c Print
 Print pictures.......................................................................160
Save
 Save images to a computer................................................ 157

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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
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
• 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.

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• 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.
• 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.

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• 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.
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.

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• 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.
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.

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• 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.
• 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............18
Trying the Camera Out......27
Basic Guide

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Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching the Strap
 Thread the end of the strap
through the strap hole ( ), and
then pull the other end of the
strap through the loop on the
threaded end ( ).
Holding the Camera
 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.

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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.
1Insert the battery pack.
 After aligning the marks on
the battery pack and charger,
insert the battery pack by
pushing it in ( ) and down ( ).
2Charge the battery pack.
 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.
3Remove the battery
pack.
 After unplugging the battery
charger, remove the battery
pack by pushing it in ( ) and
up ( ).
CB-2LF
CB-2LFE

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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” (=
207).
• 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.
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 (= 138).
1Open the cover.
 Slide the cover ( ) and open
it ( ).