Canon Powershot A650 IS User manual

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Camera User Guide
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Basic Operations
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Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to aTV
Troubleshooting ......................................................
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Appendix

Workfiow and Reference Guides
The following guides are available. Refer to them as necessary according to the
flowchart below.
: Contents of This Guide
rGetting Started (p. 7)
fLearning More (p. 37)
Names camera components and provides more detailed instructions for
_er_.Sh°°ting and playback. Lists information for more advanced use of _your
Connect the camera
to other devices
• Connecting to aprinter
•Connecting to aTV set
•Connecting to acomputer
Camera User Guide
Direct Print User
Guide
Software Smiter
Guide
ZoomBrowser EX/
ImageBrowser
Software User Guide
• PDF manuals
available on the
Canon website.
http://web.canonjp/
Imaging/information-
e.html

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Checking the Package Contents
The following items are included in the package. If something is missing,
_leasecontact the retail outlet at which you purchased the product.
OCamera OAA Alkaline OMemory
Batteries (x4) Card
(32MB)
Interface Cable
IFC=400PCU
Wrist Strap WS-DC4
AVCableAVC-DC300
Canon Digital Camera OWarranty
Solution Disk Card
You may not be able to achieve the full performance of this camera
wth the nc uded memory card.
You can use SD* memory cards, SDHC (SD High Capacity)
,_'_" memory cards, MultiMediaCards, MMCplus cards and HC
MMCplus cards in this camera. These memory cards are
collectively referredto as memory cards inthis guide.
*SDstandsforSecureDigital,acopyrightprotectionsystem.

2ITable of Contents
Table of Contents
Items marked with a_" are lists or charts that summarize camera
functions or procedures.
Please Read
Preparations ...................................... 8
Shooting Still Images (_) Mode) ................... 15
Viewing Still Images ............................... 18
Shooting Movies (Fr_]Standard Mode) ................. 19
Viewing Movies ................................... 21
Erasing ......................................... 22
Printing ......................................... 23
Downloading Images to a Computer ................... 25
System Map ..................................... 32
Components Guide 38
Indicators ..................................... 41
Power Saving Function .......................... 41
Basic Operations 42
Menus and Settings ............................. 42
_- 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
[] BI)3Shooting with the Optical Zoom .............. 57
Using the Digital Zoom/Digital Tele-Converter ......... 58
_, Using the Flash .............................. 62
Shooting Close-ups (Macro) ................... 63

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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

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• Symbol Conventions in this Guide
_,rpt_x_at_y_:2)_h_n in_heLeO _i_o_
Mode switch position
Available shooting modes
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 a way 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 a manner 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 a camera 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 a problem arises
while the camera is in use abroad, please convey it back to the country of sale
before proceeding with a warranty claim to a Canon 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 a TV monitor.
Language Setting
Please see the Setting the Display Language (p. 14) to change the language
setting.

Getting Started
oPreparations
OShooting Still Images
eViewing Still Images
oShooting Movies
oViewing Movies
eErasing
oPrinting
oDownloading Images to a
oSystem Map
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8IPreparations
_Installing the Batteries
! =Slide the battery cover lock (_) and hold it open while
sliding the cover (_) and opening it (_).
Battery Cover Lock (__ __!/_(_)
2= Install four batteries.
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