Canon PowerShot SX160 IS User manual

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Rwer5hot
SX160
IS
Getting
Started
Guia
de
inicio
Please refer to the complete user guide included
on the CD-ROM for more detailed information.
Para informacion mas detallada, consulte
Ia
guia
del usuario completa que
se
incluye
en
el
CD-ROM.
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CDI-S495

English
• Make sure you read this guide, including the "Safety
Precautions" section, 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.

Package
Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included
in
the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer.
~
AAAikaline Batteries (x2)
Camera
Wrist Strap
WS-800
®
DIGITAL CAMERA
Solution Disk·
(CD-ROM)
*Contains
software and PDF manuals (
[lJ
23).
A memory card is not included (see below).
m
--
--
Getting Started
(this guide)
Compatible
Memory
Cards
Interface Cable
IFC-400PCU
Warranty Card
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless
of
capacity.
SO
memory cards·
SDHC memory cards·
S~
,
.
soxc memory
cards·~c
Eye-Fi cards
* Conforms to
SO
specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to
work with the camera.
• About Eye-Fi Cards
This product
is
not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer).
In
case of
an
issue with
an
Eye-Fi card, please check
with the card manufacturer.
Also note that
an
approval
is
required to use Eye-Fi cards
in
many countries
or regions. Without approval, use
of
the card
is
not permitted. If it
is
unclear
whether the card has been approved for use
in
the area, please check with
the card manufacturer.
4

"n
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
affiliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential damages
arising from any malfunction
of
a camera or accessory, including memory
cards, that results
in
the failure
of
an
image to be recorded or
to
boe
recorded
in
a way that
is
machine readable.
Images recorded by the camera are intended 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 commerciaI
settings.
The camera warranty is valid only
in
the area of purchase.
In
cas€ 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°/o
of
the pixels meet
design specifications,
in
rare cases some pixels may
be
defectiv€ 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 film for protection
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the film b€fore
using the camera.
When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become warm.
This does not indicate damage.
Organization
of
Camera
User
Guide
The following guides are included, each used for different purposes.
Basic Guide (this guide)
Gives basic instructions, from initial preparations to shooting, playback,
and saving
on
a computer
Advanced Guide (PDF manual)
Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and describes
shooting and playback options
5

Part
Names
and Conventions in This Guide
CD
Microphone
®Lamp
®Lens
@
Zoom lever
Shooting:
<[tJ
(telephoto)> I
<l!lll (wide angle)>
Playback:
<Q
(magnify)> I
<~(index)>
® Strap mount
® Shutter button
0 Power button
@Mode
dial
® Flash
@ Speaker
® Date/time battery holder
@ Tripod socket
@ Memory card/battery cover
@ Lock release switch
@
DC
coupler cable port
•
In
this guide, icons are used
to
represent the corresponding camera
buttons and dials
on
which they appear or which they resemble.
• The following camera buttons and controls are represented
by
icons.
<.a.> Up button @
on
back
<
~
> Left button ®
on
back
<~
> Right button @on back
<T>
Down button @
on
back
<
()
> Control dial@
on
back
• Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated
in
brackets.
•
CD:
Important information you should know
•
I:
Notes and tips for expert camera use
• W
xx:
Pages with related information
(in
this example, "xx" represents a
page number)
• Instructions
in
this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
6

Part Names and Conventions in This Guide
CD Screen (LCD monitor)
® <~ (Flash up)> button
® <lit (Exposure compensation)> I
<i (Single image erase)> button
@ Movie button
® <IE (Playback)> button
® HDMI™ terminal
0 DIGITAL terminal
® <ISO (ISO speed)> I <~ (Filter
image display)> I
Up button
® <~(Macro)> I <MF (Manual
focus)> I Left button
@ Control dial
@ FUNC./SET button
@ <~ (Flash)> I Right button
@ <~ (Self-timer)> I
Down button
@ Indicator
@ <DISP. (Display)> button
@ <MENU> button
Turning the control dial
is one way to
choose setting items, switch images, and
perform other operations. Most
of these
operations are also possible with the
<.A.><,..><~><~> buttons.
• 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.
Indicates that the function
is used when shooting or
viewing still images.
Indicates that the function is used when shooting or
viewing movies. 7

Table of Contents
Package Contents .........................4
Compatible Memory Cards ............4
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information.....................................5
Organization
of Camera User
Guide .............................................5
Part Names and Conventions in
This Guide......................................6
Table of Contents...........................8
Safety Precautions.........................9
Initial Preparations .......................12
Trying the Camera Out ................18
Included Software, PDF
Manuals .......................................23
Accessories..................................30
8

Safety
Precautions
Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product
is
used correctly.
The safety precautions noted
on
the following pages are intended to
prevent injuries
to
yourself and other persons, or damage
to
the equipment.
Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
A
warning
Do
not
trigger
the flash in close
proximity
to
people's eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash could damage eyesight.
In
particular, remain at least 1 meter (39 inches) away from infants when
using the flash.
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Store
this
equipment
out
of
the reach
of
children and infants.
Strap: Putting the strap around a child's neck could result
in
asphyxiation.
Date/time battery: Dangerous if swallowed. Ifthis occurs, contact a doctor
,;
Use
only
recommended
power
sources.
Do
not
attempt
to
disassemble,
alter
or
apply
heat
to
the product.
Avoid
dropping
or
subjecting
the
product
to
severe impacts.
·
·····
To
avoid the
risk
of
injury,
do
not
touch
the
interior
of
the
product
if
it
has been dropped
or
otherwise damaged.
Stop
using
the
product
immediately
if
it
emits
smoke, a strange
smell,
or
otherwise behaves abnormally.
·
·····
Do
not
use organic
solvents
such
as alcohol, benzine,
or
thinner
to
clean the product.
·····
Do
not
let the
product
come
into
contact
with
water (e.g. sea water)
or
other
liquids.
·····
Do
not
allow
liquids
or
foreign
objects
to
enter
the camera.
This could result
in
electrical shock
or
fire.
If liquids
or
foreign objects come into contact with the camera interior,
immediately turn the camera off and remove the batteries.
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Use
only
the recommended batteries.
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Do
not
place the batteries near
or
in
direct
flame.
The batteries may explode or leak, resulting
in
electrical shock or fire. This
could cause injury and damage the surroundings.
In
the event that batteries
leak and the battery electrolyte contacts eyes, mouth, skin or clothing,
immediately flush with water.
9

Safety Precautions
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 camera
in
places where use of electronic devices
is
restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
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, Do
not
play the supplied CD-ROM{s) in
any
CD player
that
does
not
support
data CO-ROMs.
It
is
possible to suffer hearing loss from listening with headphones
to
the
loud sounds of a CD-ROM played on
an
audio CD player (music player).
Additionally, this could damage the speakers.
_A
caution
When
holding
the camera
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 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.
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When
using
the flash, be careful
not
to
cover
it
with
your
fingers
or
clothing.
This could result
in
burns or to the flash.
Avoid
using, placing
or
storing
the
product
in the
following
places:
-Places
subject
to
strong
sunlight
-Places
subject
to
temperatures above 40
oc
{1
04 °F)
-Humid
or
dusty
areas
These could cause leakage, overheating or
an
explosion
of
the batteries,
in
electrical shock, fire, burns or other injuries.
·····
The
slideshow
transition
effects
may
cause
discomfort
when viewed
for
prolonged
periods.
10

Safety Precautions
Caution
Do
not
aim the camera at
bright
light
sources
(such as the
sun
on a
clear day).
Doing so may damage the image sensor.
When
using
the camera on a beach
or
at a
windy
location, be careful
not
to
allow
dust
or
sand
to
enter
the
camera.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
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In regular use, small
amounts
of
smoke
may be emitted from the
flash.
This
is
due to the high intensity
of
the flash burning dust and foreign
materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove
dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and
damage
to
the unit.
Remove and store the batteries when
you
are
not
using the camera.
Ifthe batteries are left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may
occur.
Before
you
discard the batteries,
cover
the terminals
with
tape
or
other
insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to fire or explosions.
·····
Do
not
charge batteries
of
different
types
at
the
same time,
or
use
older
batteries
together
with
newer batteries.
·~··
Do
not
insert the batteries
with
the+
and-
terminals reversed.
This cause the product to malfunction.
' When
putting
the camera in
your
bag, ensure
that
hard
objects
do
not
come
into
contact
with
the screen.
, Do
not
attach any hard
objects
to
the camera.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
11

Initial
Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
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of
the strap through the
strap hole
(CD),
and then pull the other
end
of
the strap through the loop on the
threaded end (®).
The strap can also be attached to the left
side
of
the camera.
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the
Camera
12
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. Ifyou have
raised the flash, do not rest your fingers
on
it.

Initial Preparations
~Inserting
the
Batteries
and
Memory
Card
Insert the included batteries 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 (see
Camera User Guide).
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1 Check the card's write-protect tab.
Recording
is
not possible
on
memory cards
with a write-protect tab when the
tab
is
in
the
locked (downward) position. Slide the tab
up
until it clicks into the unlocked position.
2
Open the cover.
Slide the switch
(CD)
and open the cover
(®).
3 Insert the batteries.
Insert the batteries as shown.
4
Insert the memory card.
Insert the memory card facing as shown
until it clicks into the locked position.
Make sure the memory card is facing the
right
way
when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way
may
damage the camera.
13

Initial Preparations
,5 Close the cover.
Lower the cover (CD) and hold it down as
you slide
it, until it clicks into the closed
position (®).
• Compatible Batteries
Use AA alkaline batteries or Canon AA NiMH batteries (sold separately, see
Camera User Guide).
, Due to the inconsistent performance
of other batteries, use of specified
batteries only is recommended.
NiMH batteries last longer
in cameras than alkaline batteries do, especially
in cold weather.
For guidelines
on how many shots or hours of recording are possible with
various batteries, see "Specifications"
in the Camera User Guide.
• Removing the Memory Card
14
Open the cover and push the memory
card
in until it clicks, and then slowly
release the memory card.
The memory card will pop
up.

Initial Preparations
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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 (see Camera User Guide).
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Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The [Date/Time] screen
is displayed.
Set the date and time.
Press the<~><~> buttons to choose an
option.
Press the
<..a.><T> buttons or turn the
<@> dial to specify the date and time.
When finished, press
the<@> button.
Set the home time zone.
Press the < ~ >< ~ > buttons or turn the
<@> dial to choose your home time
zone.
Finish the setup process.
Press the<@> button when finished.
After a confirmation message, the setting
screen
is no longer displayed.
To turn off the camera, press the power button.
15

Initial Preparations
CD
, 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 [;~fr] in step 2 and then
choose
[;+f) by pressing the <..A.><T> buttons or turning the <@>dial.
11
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
,
16
Access the camera menu.
Press the <MENU> button.
Choose [Date/Time].
Move the zoom lever to choose the [fT1
tab.
Press the
<.A.><•> buttons or turn the
<@> dial to choose [Date/Time], and
then press the
<@> button.
3 Change the date and time.
Follow step 2 on QJ 15 to adjust the settings.
Press the <MENU> button to close the menu.
Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed when
you turn the camera on. Follow the steps on QJ 15 to set the date and time.
····· Ifthe [Date/Time] screen is displayed each time you turn the camera on,
even after you have set the date and time correctly, replace the date/time
battery with a new one (see Camera User Guide).

Initial Preparations
~Display Language
The display language can be changed as needed.
&/~ 'I Enter Playback mode.
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Press the <[E]> button.
,2 Access the setting screen.
Press and hold the <@> button, and
then immediately press the
<MENU>
button.
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Press the <.A..><'Y><~><~> buttons or
turn the
<@> dial to choose a language,
and then press the <@> button.
Once the display language has been set,
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
' The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing
the<@> button before you press the <MENU> button. In this case,
press the
<@> button to dismiss the time display and repeat step 2.
.
,,,. You can also change the display language by pressing the <MENU> button
and choosing
[Language~ on the [tTl tab.
17

Trying the Camera Out
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or
movies, and then view them.
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Turn the camera on.
Press the power button.
The startup screen is displayed.
Enter <f!\ll(t)> mode.
Set the mode dial to <S>>.
Aim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
Icons representing the scene and image
stabilization mode are displayed in the
upper right
of the screen.
Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are
in focus.
Compose the shot.
To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward <[tJ> (telephoto),
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward
<Iilli> (wide angle).

Trying the Camera Out
j,4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
CDFocus.
Press the shutter button lightly, halfway
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and green frames are displayed
to indicate image areas
in focus.
If [Raise the flash] appears on the screen,
press the <
~ > button to raise the flash. It
will fire when shooting. If you prefer not
to use the flash, push it down with your
finger, into the camera.
®Shoot.
Press the shutter button all the way
down.
As the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions, the
flash fires automatically.
Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
Your shot remains displayed
on the
screen for about two seconds.
Even while the shot
is displayed, you can
take another shot by pressing the shutter
button again.
19

Trying the Camera Out
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Shooting Movies
CDStart shooting.
Press the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
[eRec] is displayed with the elapsed time.
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, you can take your
finger off the movie button.
®Finish shooting.
Press the movie button again to stop
shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.