Canon Powershot A650 IS User manual

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Canon
HwerShot A 650 IS
Camera User Guide
Getting Started
Learning More
Components Guide •
Basic Operations •
Commonly Used Shooting Functions •
Shooting
Using the Mode Dial •
Various Shooting Methods •
Playback/Erasing •
Print Settings/Transfer Settings •
Connecting to a
TV •
Troubleshooting •
List of Messages •
Appendix •
Ensure that you read the Safety Precautions (p. 172-p. 181).

Workflow and Reference Guides
The following gUides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below. :Contents
of This Guide
Check the package contents
1
Getting Started (p. 7)
Explains how to complete tasks ranging from installing batteries and
inserting memory cards to setting the date and time, shooting, playing
and erasing images, and performing simple printing tasks.
Learning More (p. 37)
Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for
shooting and playback. Lists information for more advanced use of your
camera.
rn Camera User Guide
t-" •• rn Direct Print User
Guide
Connect the camera
to other devices
•Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting to aTV set
•Connecting to acomputer
rn
Software Starter
Guide
ZoomBrowser EX!
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
•PDF manuals
available on the
Canon website.
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Checking the Package Contents I
Checking the Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. If something is missing,
please contact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
oCamera e
AAAlkaline
e Memory
Batteries (x4) Card
[jJjj (32MB)
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0
oInterface Cable oAV Cable AVC-DC300
IFC-400PCU
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Wrist Strap WS-DC4 GCanon Digital Camera 9Warranty
Solution Disk
Card
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o User Guides
O.Camera User Guide
•Direct Print User Guide
•Software Starter Guide
•"Canon Customer Support" Leaflet
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
with the included memory card.
You can use SO' memory cards, SOHC (SO High Capacity)
memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC
MMCplus cards in this camera. These memory cards are
collectively referred to as memory cards in this guide.
'SD stands for Secure Digital, acopyright protection system.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a T::1: are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read 6
Getting Started .•.......•.••.•••••••••••• 7
Preparations 8
Shooting Still Images
(fi1!IID Mode) 15
Viewing Still Images 18
Shooting Movies
(fg Standard Mode) 19
Viewing Movies
21
Erasing. . . . . 22
Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Downloading Images to aComputer 25
System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Learning More. . . . . . . . • . • . • • • . • • • • • • • • • •• 37
Components Guide 38
Indicators
......................•....•......... 41
Power Saving Function 41
Basic Operations 42
T::1: Menus and Settings. .......................... .. 42
T::1: Menus and Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 44
Using the LCD Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . .
.. 49
Information Displayed on the LCD
Monitor. . . . . . . . . .. 50
Resetting Settings to Their Default Values .........
.. 55
Formatting Memory Cards. .....................
.. 56
Commonly Used Shooting Functions 57
IillI mShooting with the Optical Zoom. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 57
Using the Digital ZoomlDigital Tele-Converter. . . . . . .
.. 58
~ Using the Flash. ........................... .. 62
~'e Shooting Close-ups (Macro) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 63

Table of Contents I3
~ Using the Self-Timer 64
Changing the Recording Pixels (Still Images) . . 66
Changing the Compression (Still Images) ........... 67
Configuring the Postcard
Mode. ................. 68
Embedding the Date
in the Image Data. .69
Setting the Image Stabilizer Function ............
.. 70
Shooting Using the Mode Dial 72
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Mode Dial... . . . 72
Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 73
.~ Movie Shooting. ....... ...... 77
d;Ii Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) . . . .. 80
PProgram AE ......................... 82
Tv Setting the Shutter Speed. .......... 83
Av Setting the Aperture. .. ......... 85
MManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.. 87
Various Shooting Methods 88
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Continuous Shooting. ....... ............... .. 88
Setting the Red-Eye Reduction Function. 89
Setting the Slow Synchro
Function. . . . . . . . . .. 90
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check) .
91
Selecting an AF Frame Mode ................... .. 93
Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects
(Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus) ............ 97
Locking the Exposure Setting (AE
Lock). ......... .. 101
Locking the Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) . . 103
MAdjusting the ISO Speed ........ .. 104
Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift). 106
~ Adjusting the Exposure Compensation. ....... .. 108
Switching between Metering Modes . . . . . . . . . .
.. 109
Adjusting the Tone (White Balance) . . . . . . . . . .
111
Shooting in a My Colors Mode. . . . 114
Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings 116
Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings ..... 117
Setting the Flash Output .... ........ 118
Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires. . . . . .
.. 119

4ITable of Contents
Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE) .. 120
.Q,oN Registering Settings to the PrinUShare Button. .. 121
Setting the Display Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 122
CSaving Custom Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 123
Setting the Auto Rotate Function. ...............
.. 125
Creating an Image Destination (Folder). . . . . . . . . .
.. 126
Resetting the File Number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 128
Playback/Erasing 130
QMagnifying Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 130
~ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) .. 131
Checking the Focus and Peoples' Expressions
(Focus Check Display) 132
!D Jumping to Images 134
Viewing Movies (Movie Replay Control Panel) . . . . .
.. 135
Rotating Images
in the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 137
Playback with Transition Effects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 138
Automated Playback (Auto Play). ...............
.. 139
Red-Eye Correction Function 140
Resizing Images 145
Attaching Sound Memos to Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 147
Protecting
Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 148
Erasing All Images ...................... 149
Print SettingslTransfer Settings 150
Setting the DPOF Print Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 150
Setting the DPOF Transfer Settings
....•......... 155
Connecting to aTV 157
Shooting/Playback Using aTV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 157
Troubleshooting 158
List of Messages 168
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Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 172
Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 173
Cautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 176

Table of Contents I5
Preventing Malfunctions ..... 177
Battery Handling ............................
.. 178
Handling the Memory Card ....................
.. 180
Using the Power Kits (Sold Separately). ..........
.. 182
Using the Lenses (Sold Separately) .............
.. 185
Using an Externally Mounted Flash (Sold
Separately). 189
Camera Care and Maintenance. ................
.. 191
Specifications. ...... .................. .. 192
Index 202
~ Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode
• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
214
PTvAvM •
I i~~nfi9-~n-'~n-'~-t::::-F~oo-=;:-o-.t:-e-a-rd:-::M'--od-;-e-----;=[Q]"-~- Mode switch position
Available shooting modes
·CaMOl~e ... , .... 1Id mode
Yoo can shoot images wrth the optimal sailings for postcards by
composing them insi<le the print area (width-lo-height ralio of
approxima'el'~ 3:2) shown in the LCD mOrlllo,
1 Selec' Iii III
1.preSSlhe@bUtlOn
2. Use the, •or •butt,on to select II
and choose iii wilhthe +or +
button
3.presslhe@butlOn
,.
• The,fecordingpixelandcompress,on .'IM
sellings are fixed (2M: 1600,,1200,
• ~2'~">"'~'''''';I1~""";"'''';c ... '",,c;n ...... ,,
... The digital, zoom or the digitallela-tOnverter cannol be used in
.. thismoda
[j] For printing inslruclions, refer 10 Ihe Direct Pnnl User Guide
~ SeN*
I Thes~ modes are not available
These
modes are available
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This mark denotes issues
that may affect the camera's
operation.
This mark denotes additional
topics that complement the
basic operating procedures.
Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings
at time
of purchase.

6IPlease Read
Please Read
Test Shots
Before you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you
shoot several trial images to confirm that the camera
is operating and being
operated 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 be recorded in away that is machine readable.
Warning Against Copyright Infringement
Please note that Canon digital cameras are intended for personal use and should
never
be used in amanner that infringes upon or contravenes international or
domestic copyright laws and regulations. Please be advised that
in certain cases
the copying of images from performances, exhibitions, or commercial properties
by means of acamera or other device may contravene copyright or other legal
rights even if the image was shot for personal use.
Warranty Limitations
This camera's warranty is only effective in the country of sale. If aproblem arises
while the camera
is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with awarranty claim
to aCanon Customer Support Help
Desk.
For Canon Customer Support contacts, please see the customer support
list supplied with your camera.
Video Format
Please set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before
using it with aTV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see the Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language
setting.

Getting Started
e Preparations
e Shooting Still Images
e Viewing Still Images
e Shooting Movies
e Viewing Movies
eErasing
• Printing
e Downloading Images to a Computer
eSystem Map

8IPreparations
Preparations
I Installing the Batteries
1. Slide the battery cover lock (CD) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (0) and opening it (@).
Positive end (+)
Battery Cover Lock
2. Install four batteries.

Preparations I9
3. Close the cover (CD), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place (0).
-/
• Removing the Batteries
Remove the batteries by opening the Memory Card Slot IBattery
Cover and tilting the camera at an angle.
• Attaching the Wrist Strap
In order to avoid dropping the camera, we recommend
attaching the wrist strap before using the camera.

•Confirm that the Write
Protect
Tab is unlocked
(only SO memory cards).
•Check the memory card
for the correct orientation.
-/
Back
Battery Cover Lock
10 IPreparations
2. Insert the memory card until it clicks into place.
I Inserting the Memory Card
1. Slide the battery cover lock (CD) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (@) and opening it (@).

Preparations 111
3. Close the cover (CD), and press downward as you slide
it until it clicks into place
(0).
Ensure that the memory card is correctly oriented before
inserting it
in the camera. Inserting it backward may cause the
camera to fail to recognize the memory card or to malfunction.
• To Remove the Memory Card
Push the memory card with your finger until the memory card clicks
and then release
it.

I Opening the LCD Monitor
12 IPreparations
2. Tilted forward 180 degrees
toward the lens or backward
90 degrees.
When tilted forward 180 degrees
toward the lens, the image shown
on the LCD monitor is automatically
flipped and reversed so that it
appears correctly from
in front of the lens.
3. Close the LCD monitor with
the LCD monitor facing out.
When the LCD monitor clicks into
place against the camera body, the
image will return to its original,
nonreversed orientation.
The LCD monitor can be used to check an image during shooting,
to
play back recorded images or to adjust menu settings. It can be
opened to the following range of positions.
1. Opened right to left 180
degrees.
When not using the camera, close the LCD monitor with the
monitor facing
in to protect it. The LCD monitor will
automatically turn off when it clicks shut against the camera
body.

Preparations 113
I Setting the Date and Time
The DatefTime settings menu will appear the first time the power is
turned on. Set the date and time as shown
in Step 3and 4.
+1-+1.1" Buttons
1. Press the power button.
2. Select [Date/Time].
1. Press the ® button.
2. Use the • or .. button to select
the III (Set up) menu.
3. Use the + or -+ button to select
[DatelTime).
4. Press the @ button.
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Mute I
Volu~e.. On
Sta-t-uD I~age
~
3. Select the month, day, year and time, and the display
order.
1. Use the. or .. button to select a
category.
2.
Use the + or -+ button to set the
value.
4. Press the @ button.
5. Press the 8 button.

14 IPreparations
• You can imprint the date and time you have set onto images
(p.69).
• A rechargeable lithium battery is built into the camera to
save such settings as the date/time. Install the batteries into
the camera at time of purchase, or recharge batteries for
about 4hours using the separately-sold AC Adapter Kit
ACK600. It will charge even if the camera is turned off.
•The date/time settings may
be lost after approximately three
weeks ifyou remove the main batteries. Reset the date/time
settings if this occurs.
I Setting the Display Language
You can change the language displayed in the LCD monitor menus
and messages.
~.o
~.~
Mode Switch
+/.1+1+ Buttons
1. Set the mode switch to [B (Playback).
2. Hold down the @ button and press the 8 button.
3. Use the +, +, .... or. button to select alanguage.
4. Press the @ button.

Shoaling Slill Images 115
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Shooting Still Images (tmI!> Mode)
----- Power Button
Mode Switch
!MK\Button
~
1. Press the power button .
•The start-up sound will play and the start-up image will display in
the LCD monitor.
•Pressing the power button again turns the power off.
2. Select a shooting mode.
1. Set the mode switch to 01
(Shooting).
2. Set the mode dial to tmID.
3. Aim the camera at the subject.

16 IShooting Still Images
AF Frame
• An AF frame will display in green on ~
the LCD monitor at the point of focus.
5. Without changing anything else, press the shutter
button all the way (press fully) to shoot.
•The shutter sound will play Recording: blinks green
once and the image will j
record.
•The indicator will blink green
.c_,~ _,~. ~
and the file will record to the ~~_-=~
memory card. ,,--~~Wlii~'C--J
f~)L-~Y~:?1
4. Press the shutter button lightly (press halfway) to set
the focus.
•When the camera focuses, it
beeps twice and the indicator
lights green (orange when the
flash fires).
Mute Setting
Pressing the DISP. button while turning the camera power on will set
the mute setting to [On] to silence all camera sounds except for
warning sounds. The setting can be changed with the [Mute] option
in
the Set up Menu.

Shooting Still Images 117
Reviewing an Image Right After
Shooting (Rec. Review)
Recorded images are displayed on the LCD monitor for approximately
2seconds immediately after shooting.
Shutter Button
r---++-- @Button
You can also use the following methods to continue displaying the
image immediately after shooting so that you can check
it.
•Keep the shutter button pressed fully.
•Press the @button while the recorded image displays until it
beeps.
You can shoot by pressing the shutter button even when an image
is being displayed.
~ Change the image display time from [Review] in the Rec.
~ Menu.

181 Viewing Still Images
Viewing Still Images
rtstt il'
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lJ°[B
.1. Bultons
1. Set the mode switch to [B (Playback).
The last recorded image will display.
2. Use the. or •button to display the image you wish to
view.
oUse the .. button to move to the
previous image and the •button
to
move to the next image.
oThe images advance more quickly if
you keep the button pressed
continuously, but they will appear
coarse.
Ifyou have replayed images, the last image viewed will display
(Resume Playback).
If the memory card has been switched, or the images on the
memory card have been edited with acomputer, the newest
image on the memory card appears.