Canon PowerShot SX160 IS

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Practical guide that introduces other camera basics and

describes shooting and playback options

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In the Box/Compatible Memory Cards2
Package Contents2
About Eye-Fi Cards2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information3
Organization of Camera User Guide3
Part Names and Conventions in this Guide4
Part Names and Conventions in this Guide5
Table of Contents6
Contents: Basic Operations8
Shoot People Well8
Matching Specific Scenes8
Applying Special Effects8
Shoot/View Movies9
Print9
Save9
Safety Precautions10
Basic Guide13
Initial Preparations14
Attaching the Strap14
Holding the Camera14
Inserting the Batteries and Memory Card15
Compatible Batteries16
Removing the Memory Card16
Setting the Date and Time17
Changing the Date and Time18
Display Language19
Trying the Camera out20
Shooting (Smart Auto)20
Shooting Movies22
Viewing23
Erasing the Images24
Included Software, RDF Manuals25
Auto Update Function25
PDF Manual25
System Requirements26
Included Software, PDF Manuals26
Installing the Software27
Saving Images to a Computer29
Using the PDF Manuals31
Accessories32
Advanced Guide33
Camera Basics33
On/Off34
Playback Mode34
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down)34
Shooting Modes34
Shutter Button35
Shooting Mode36
Shooting Display Options36
Func. Menu37
Menu38
MENU Menu39
Indicator Display40
Clock40
Smart Auto Mode41
Shooting Still Images43
Shooting (Smart Auto)43
Still Images/Movies44
Still Images45
Movies45
Scene Icons46
Image Stabilization Icons47
On-Screen Frames48
Common, Convenient Features49
Zooming in Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)49
Using the Self-Timer50
Common, Convenient Features50
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake51
Configure the Setting51
Customizing the Self-Timer51
Adding a Date Stamp52
Choosing Subjects to Focus on (Tracking AF)53
Image Customization Features54
Changing the Aspect Ratio54
Changing Image Resolution (Size)55
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size (for 4:3 Images)55
Red-Eye Correction56
Changing Movie Image Quality57
Using the Wind Filter58
Helpful Shooting Features59
Displaying Grid Lines59
Magnifying the Area in Focus60
Helpful Shooting Features60
Checking for Closed Eyes61
Customizing Camera Operation62
Deactivating the AF Assist Beam62
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp62
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots63
Customizing Camera Operation63
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots64
Other Shooting Modes65
Brightness/Color Customization (Live View Control)66
Specific Scenes67
Shoot Portraits67
Shoot under Low Light (Low Light)67
Shoot with Snowy Backgrounds (Snow)68
Shoot Fireworks (Fireworks)68
Specific Scenes68
Special Modes for Other Purposes69
Using the Face Self-Timer69
Special Modes for Other Purposes70
Image Effects (Creative Filters)71
Shoot in VIVID Colors (Super VIVID)71
Posterized Shots (Poster Effect)71
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect)72
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect)72
Image Effects (Creative Filters)72
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time (for One-Minute Clips)73
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)74
Shooting in Monochrome75
Discreet Mode76
Shooting Various Movies77
Locking or Changing Image Brightness before Shooting77
Shooting Iframe Movies78
P Mode79
Shooting in Program AE Mode (P Mode)80
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)81
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)81
Locking Image Brightness/Exposure (AE Lock)81
Changing the Metering Method82
Changing the ISO Speed82
Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)82
Correcting Image Brightness (I-Contrast)83
Color and Continuous Shooting84
Adjusting White Balance84
Custom White Balance85
Color and Continuous Shooting85
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors)86
Custom Color87
Continuous Shooting88
Shooting Range and Focusing90
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro)90
Shooting in Manual Focus Mode90
Digital Tele-Converter92
Changing the AF Frame Mode92
Shooting Range and Focusing92
Center93
Face Aiaf93
Shooting with Servo AF95
Changing the Focus Setting96
Shooting with the AF Lock97
Flash98
Activating Flash98
Shooting with Slow Synchro98
Adjusting the Flash Exposure Compensation99
Shooting with the FE Lock100
Other Settings101
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality)101
Changing the IS Mode Settings101
Tv, Av, and M Mode103
Specific Shutter Speeds (Tv Mode)104
Specific Aperture Values (Av Mode)105
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (M Mode)106
Adjusting the Flash Output107
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values (<M> Mode)107

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