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Canon POWERSHOT A650 IS User Manual

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CDZ-E364
7_o.,e,-Shot A GSO 15
Camera
User Guide
Componen!s Gu!d e
Basic Operations
CommonlyuseciSi_ooiing Funciions
Shooiing Using
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various S hootirig a ethoas
Playback/Erasing
Print Settings/Transfer Settings
Connecting to a TV
Troubleshooting ......................................
Lis{of
Messages ...................................
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  • Page 1 CDZ-E364 7_o.,e,-Shot A GSO 15 Camera User Guide Componen!s Gu!d e Basic Operations CommonlyuseciSi_ooiing Funciions Shooiing Using ....various S hootirig a ethoas Playback/Erasing Print Settings/Transfer Settings Connecting to a TV Troubleshooting ........Lis{of Messages ........Appendix...
  • Page 2 Direct Print User Guide • Connecting to a printer • Connecting to a TV set • Connecting to a computer Software Smiter Guide ZoomBrowser ImageBrowser Software User Guide • PDF manuals available on the Canon website. http://web.canonjp/ Imaging/information- e.html...
  • Page 3 Batteries (x4) Card (32MB) AV CableAVC-DC300 Interface Cable IFC=400PCU Wrist Strap WS-DC4 Canon Digital Camera Warranty 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) ,_'_"...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode Dial ........Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes ....=,m Movie Shooting ......Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) ..Program AE ........ Setting the Shutter Speed ....Setting the Aperture ......Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture.. Various Shooting Methods...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety FE).. _,,_ Registering Settings to the Print/Share Button... Setting the Display Overlays ..... C Saving Custom Settings ...... Setting the Auto Rotate Function ....Creating an Image Destination (Folder) ..... Resetting the File Number .......
  • Page 6 Table of Contents • Symbol Conventions in this Guide Mode switch position Available shooting modes _,rpt_x_at_y _:2) _ h_n in _he LeO _i_o_ operation. This mark denotes additional topics that complement basic operating procedures. Explanations in this guide are based on the camera's default settings at time of purchase.

  • Page 7: Shooting Using The Mode Dial

    72 I Shooting Using the Mode Dial I Mode Dial Creative Zone Auto Image Zone • Auto (p. 15) The camera automatically selects settings. • Image Zone (pp. 73-81 When a shooting mode appropriate for the shooting conditions selected, the camera automatically adjusts settings for optimal shooting.

  • Page 8: Shooting Modes For Specific Scenes

    Shooting Using the Mode Dial • Creative Zone (pp, 82-87, 123) With these settings, you select parameters such as the shutter speed or aperture value to achieve a range of effects. : Program AE : Setting the Shutter Speed : Setting the Aperture : Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture : Register regularly used shooting modes and settings.
  • Page 9 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Night Snapshot Allows you to take snapshots of people against twilight or night backgrounds by reducing the effects of camera shake even without using a tripod. Kids&Pets Allows you to capture subjects that move around, such as children and pets, without missing photo opportunities.
  • Page 10 I 75 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Indoor Prevents camera shake and maintains the subject's true color when shooting under fluorescent or tungsten lighting. Foliage Shoots trees and leaves--such as new growth, autumn leaves or blossoms--in vivid colors. Snow Shoots without a blue tinge and without making people appear dark against a snowy background.
  • Page 11 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Underwater Appropriate for shooting images with Waterproof Case WP-DC18 (sold separately). This mode uses an optimal white balance setting to reduce bluish tones and record images with a natural hue. ISO 3200 The ISO speed is set to 3200. Use it to set ISO speeds for high sensitivity imaging (twice that of ISO 1600).
  • Page 12 I 77 Shooting Using the Mode Dial _,m, Movie Shooting See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The following movie modes are available. The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 198). Standard You can select the recording pixels and record until the memory card is full (when a super high-speed memory card is used, such as the...
  • Page 13 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Pressing the shutter button halfway automatically sets the exposure, focus and white balance settings. Pressing the shutter button fully starts recording video and sound simultaneously. During shooting, the recording time and [ORec] appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 14 I 79 Shooting Using the Mode Dial Changing Recording Pixels You can change the recording pixels when the movie mode is set to (Standard) (frame rate is fixed). recording pixels, 1. Press the _ button. 2. Use the 4)" or _1. button to select and the ÷...

  • Page 15: Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist)

    I Shooting Using the Mode Dial 1_;3 Shooting Panoramic Images (Stitch Assist) [] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer. The overlapping seams of several...
  • Page 16 Shooting Using the Mode Dial _ 81 :o.uo.°e. The exposure and white balance set and locked with the first image. a portion of the first shoot. - You can press the 4- or 4, button to return to the previously o recorded image to retake the shot.
  • Page 17 Shooting Using the Mode Dial I P Program See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. You can freely configure such settings as the tSO speed, exposure compensation and white balance.
  • Page 18 Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 83 I Tv Setting Shutter Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). When you set the shutter speed, the camera automatically selects an aperture value to match the brightness of the subject. Faster shutter speeds allow you to catch an instantaneous image of a moving subject, while slower speeds create a flowing effect and allow you to shoot...
  • Page 19 84 I Shooting Using the Mode Dial the zoom state as follows • The aperture value and shutter speed change according to Aperture Value Shu_er Speed(seconds) f/2.8 - 3.5 15- 1/1250 Maximum Wide Angle f/4.0 -8.0 15- 1/2000 Maximum f/4.8 -6.3 15- 1/1250 Telephoto f/7.1 -8.0...
  • Page 20 Shooting Using the Mode Dial I 85 Setting Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The aperture adjusts the amount of light entering through the lens. When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically selects a shutter speed to match the brightness.
  • Page 21 _ Shooting Using the Mode Dial 1/500 second. Therefore, even if an aperture value is preset, • The maximum shutter speed with synchronized flash is the aperture value may automatically be reset to match the synchronized flash speed. Aperture Value Display •...
  • Page 22 Shooting Using the Mode Dial M Manually Setting Shutter Speed Aperture See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Co".gu,e t "e s"utier s peed a .dape u':e s ei: ting, 1.
  • Page 23 • This reflects standard shooting criteria established by Canon. Actual results • Even if continuous shooting suddenly stops, the memory card may not be full. 1. Press the @ button.
  • Page 24 Various Shooting Methods i 89 memory of the camera fills. • The interval between shots lengthens when the built-in • If the flash is used, the interval between shots lengthens because the flash must charge. Red-Eye _ Setting Reduction Function See Functions Available in Each...
  • Page 25 I Various Shooting Methods I Setting Slow Synchro Function See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can shoot with the flash at slow shutter speeds. When shooting at night or under artificial indoor lighting, this function reduces the effect of background darkening when the flash fires.
  • Page 26 Various Shooting Methods I 91 _ Checking the Focus Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Allows you to check the focus of an image taken. Face Detect displays a frame adjusted to the size of a face in an image, allowing you to easily check facial expressions or whether a subject's eyes are closed.
  • Page 27 Various Shooting Methods The image is displayed. Frames are displayed as follows. Frame color Content Displays the range of Orange the image displayed at bottom right. The frame is displayed at a position at which White the image is in focus Displays the image enclosed...
  • Page 28 Various Shooting Methods I 93 Selecting an AF Frame Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be set in [] mode. The AF frame indicates the area of the composition on which the camera focuses. You can set the AF frame in the following ways. You can have the camera automatically detect the position of a face and use this data to set the focus and exposure* while shooting.
  • Page 29 Various Shooting Methods 1. Use the ÷ or ._ button to select [Face Detect], [AiAF], [Center] or [FlexiZone]. 2. Press the O button. • Changing the AF Frame Size (p. 95) • Changing the AF Frame Position (p. 96) [Face Detect] and [FlexiZone ] canno t be used w hen the LCD monitor is turned off.
  • Page 30 Various Shooting Methods I 95 Changing Frame Size ([Center] or [Flexi- Zone]) You can change the AF frame size to match the size of a subject. You reduce the area used to set the focus when you reduce the AF frame to match a small subject or to focus on a particular portion of a subject.
  • Page 31 I Various Shooting Methods Changing AF Frame Position ([FlexiZone]) You can move the AF frame to any position. This allows you to set the focus more precisely on your target subject..1 Press rePeatediy unt;i AF frame turns ..teen.
  • Page 32 I 97 Various Shooting Methods Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock, Manual Focus, Safety See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Cannotbe used [] mode. It may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects. •...
  • Page 33 I Various Shooting Methods Shooting with the AF Lock * Not available in _) or _ mode. focal distance as the main subject is centered the AF frame. press MF button. • The [] icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 34 Various Shooting Methods _ 99 Shooting in Manual Focus Mode The focus can be manually set. * Not available in _) or I-_ mode.
  • Page 35 1001 V arious Shooting Methods To Cancel the Manual Focus Press the button and use the ÷ or ,Ik button to select [] (Normal). Y°u cann°t change the position of the AF f]-ame in [] mode- Using the Manual Focus in Combination with the Auto Focus...
  • Page 36 Various Shooting Methods 1101 l Locking the Exposure Setting (AE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can set the exposure and focus separately. This is effective when the contrast is too strong between the subject and background or when a subject is backlit.
  • Page 37 1021 Various Shooting Methods Changing Shutter Speed Aperture Value Combination The automatically selected combinations of shutter speeds and aperture values can be freely changed without altering the exposure to shoot images (Program Shift). camera at the subject on which wish lock exposure.
  • Page 38 Various Shooting Methods _103 _ Locking Flash Exposure Setting (FE Lock) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release the FE Lock Operate a button other than the ÷...
  • Page 39 1041 V arious Shooting Methods Adjusting Speed See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Only can be set. Raise the ISO speed to use a fast shutter speed when you wish to reduce the effects of camera shake or avoid blurry subjects, or to turn the flash off when shooting in a dark area.
  • Page 40 Various Shooting Methods 1105 processing when you shoot at a high ISO speed. • The camera automatically applies noise reduction • If the camera is set at [] or [], the ISO speed automatically set by the camera will be displayed when pressing the shutter button halfway or in playback information.
  • Page 41 106 _ VariousShooting Methods Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting (Auto ISO Shift) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). When the camera shake warning icon (L_]) appears during shooting, this function allows you to increase tSO sensitivity and to shoot at a shutter speed which minimizes the effects of camera shake.
  • Page 42 Various Shooting Methods 1107 Button Auto...
  • Page 43 1 Various Shooting Methods l l_l Adjusting the Exposure Compensation See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). * Cannot be used in [] mode. Adjust the exposure compensation to a positive value to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background. Adjust the exposure compensation to a negative value to avoid making the subject too bright in night shots or when shot against a dark background.
  • Page 44 Various Shooting Methods 1109 _Switching between Metering Modes See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The following metering modes are available. Appropriate for standard shooting conditions, including backlit scenes. The camera divides _mages into several zones for metering. It evaluates complex lighting conditions, such as Evaluative the position of the subject, the brightness, the...
  • Page 45 1101 Various Shooting Methods Lock the Spot AE Point to the Center/Couple the Spot AE Point to the AF Frame ..1 Se'ect [SPot A_ Point]__i_ 1. Press the O button. 2. In the [] menu, use the ,iF or _1, button to select [Spot AE Point] 1.
  • Page 46 Various Shooting Methods 11 1 1 _Adjusting Tone (White Balance) See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Normally, the [] (auto white balance) setting selects an optimal white balance. When the [] setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the white balance using a setting appropriate for the light source.
  • Page 47 1121 Various Shooting Methods Using the Custom White Balance Take a custom white balance [] reading for the following situations that are difficult for the [] (auto white balance) setting to detect correctly. • Shooting close-ups (Macro) Shooting subjects of monotone color (such as sky, sea or forest) Shooting with a particular source of light (such as a mercury-vapor lamp) i i Select 1.
  • Page 48 Various Shooting Methods i 113 and the exposure compensation setting to [+0] before • You are recommended to set the shooting mode to P setting a custom white balance. The correct white balance may not be obtained when the exposure setting is incorrect (image appears completely black or white).
  • Page 49 1141 V arious Shooting Methods I Shooting in a My Colors Mode See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can change the look of an image when it is shot. My Colors Off Records normally with this setting. Vivid Emphasizes the contrast and color saturation to record bold colors.
  • Page 50 Various Shooting Methods _115 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode ([])
  • Page 51 116 _ Various Shooting Methods Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Although the built-in flash will fire with automatic flash adjustments, it is also _ossible to set it so that it fires without any adjustments. 1.
  • Page 52 Various Shooting Methods 1117 _ Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Flash exposure compensation can be adjusted in the range of -2 to +2 stops in 1/3-stop increments. You can combine the flash exposure compensation with the camera's exposure compensation function for...
  • Page 53 1 18 1 Various Shooting Methods I Setting Flash Output See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). When shooting, the flash output can be controlled inthree steps, up to FULL. In Tv and AM shooting modes, please set [Flash Adjust] to [Manual].
  • Page 54 Various Shooting Methods 1119 _ Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires [] See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The flash fires right after the shutter opens, regardless of the 1st-curtain shutter speed. Usually, the 1st-curtain is used when shooting.
  • Page 55 120 _ Various Shooting Methods Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting (Safety See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The camera automatically changes the shutter speed or aperture value when the flash fires to avoid overexposing and blowing out the highlights in the scene.
  • Page 56 Various Shooting Methods _121 Registering Settings to the Print/ Share Button See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). You can register a function that you often use when shooting with the button. The following functions can be registered. Menu Item Page Menu Item...
  • Page 57 1221 V arious Shooting Methods To Cancel the Shortcut Button Select [] in Step 2. Using the G,,, Button • For [_ or L_-J, e ach time that the _,,_ button is pressed, the settings are switched. For [_, the corresponding setup screen is displayed.

  • Page 58: Various Shooting Methods

    Various Shooting Methods 1123 • The grid lines and 3:2 guide will not be recorded in the • Only grid lines can be configured for the [] or [] mode. image. I C Saving Custom Settings See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p.
  • Page 59 1241 V arious Shooting Methods Adjust the mode dial to the mode you wish to register. Set the shooting function you wish to register C- - Shooting mode (P, TV, AV, M) - Items which can be set in P, and M modes (p.
  • Page 60 Various Shooting Methods 1125 I Setting Auto Rotate Function Fo-][B See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). Your camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically and automatically rotates it to the correct orientation when viewing it in the LCD monitor.
  • Page 61 1261 V arious Shooting Methods Orientation sensor judges the upper end to be "up" and the hen the camera is held vertically to shoot, the Intelligent lower end to be "down". It then regulates the optimal white balance, exposure and focus for vertical photography. This function operates regardless of the on/off status of the Auto Rotate function.
  • Page 62 1127 Various Shooting Methods Setting the Day or Time for Automatic Folder Creation. will automatically be created when you record more than that p to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder number even if you are not creating new folders.
  • Page 63 1281 V arious Shooting Methods l Resetting File Number [][_ See Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode (p. 214). The images you shoot are automatically assigned file numbers. can select how the file number is assigned. A number one higher than the last one recorded is assigned to the next image.

  • Page 64: Continuous Shooting

    Various Shooting Methods 1129 File Folder Numbers Recorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned numbers starting with 100 and ranging up to 999. Up to 2000 images can be saved into a single folder.
  • Page 65 1301 P layback]Erasing l 0, Magnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified Display Press the zoom lever toward :-:. (You can also cancel it immediately by pressing the MENU button.) Movie frames and index p!ayback images cannot be magnified!
  • Page 66 Playback/Erasing 1131 .-_ Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback) To Return to Single Image Playback Press the zoom lever toward 0,. Switching between Sets of Nine Images The jump bar will display if you press the zoom lever toward _r_ while in index playback and you can switch the display between sets of nine images.
  • Page 67 1321 Playback/Erasing i Checking Focus and Peoples' Expressions (Focus Check Display) Focus Check display allows you to check the focus of images taken. At this time, faces in the image are detected and frames matching the size of these facial images are displayed. Moreover, as you can change the display magnification and switch images, you can easily check facial expressions...
  • Page 68 Playback/Erasing 1133 Switching Frames Changing Display Position Press zoom lever toward • The bottom right of the screen is magnified. the÷, ÷, ÷or + but- to change dis- play position. • Pressing the FUNC./SET button will return the orange colored frame to its original position.
  • Page 69 1341 P layback]Erasing Jumping Images When you have many images recorded onto a memory card, it is handy to use the five search keys below to jump over images to find the object of your search. Jump 10 Images Jumps over 10 images at a time. Jump 100 Images Jumps over 100 images at a time.
  • Page 70 Playback/Erasing 1135 i Viewing Movies (Movie Replay Control Panel)
  • Page 71 1361 Playback/Erasing Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the ÷ or 4' button to select and press the FUNC./SET button. Exit Ends playback and returns to single image playback Prints (An icon will display when a printer is Print connected. See the Direct Print User Guide for details.) Play Play...
  • Page 72 Playback/Erasing 1137 _ Rotating Images in the Display Images can be rotated clockwise 90 ° or 270 ° in the display. Original 90 ° 270 ° When images are downloaded to a computer, the orientation of images rotated by the camera wJl! depend UpOn the s°_are used to download the images.
  • Page 73 i Playback]Erasing l Playback with Transition Effects You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. No transition effect. The displayed image darkens and the next image gradually brightens until it is displayed. Press the 4" button to have the previous image display from the left and the 4"...

  • Page 74: Automated Playback (Auto Play)

    Playback/Erasing 1139 _ Automated Playback (Auto Play) Use this feature to automatically play back all of the images in the memory card. The LCD monitor displays each image for approximately 3 seconds. appear between images. f Transition is selected (p. 138), the selected transition effects...
  • Page 75 1401 P layback/Erasing l Red-Eye Correction Function You can correct red eyes in recorded images. ed eyes may not be automatically detected in some image s or the results may not turn out as you intended. Examples: Faces near the screen edges or faces that appear extremely small, large, dark or bright in relation to the overall image_ Faces turned to the side or at a diagonal, or faces with a portion hidden.
  • Page 76 1141 Playback/Erasing • Red-eye correction cannot be performed on movies. • Overwriting cannot be performed on protected images.
  • Page 77 1421 P laybacPJErasing red-eye correction cannot be performed. • When there is not enough space left on the memory card, • Although you can apply red-eye correction any number of times to an image, the image quality will gradually deteriorate with each application. •...
  • Page 78 1143 Playback/Erasing Correction Frame Select [Add Frame], 1. Use the ÷, ÷ or @ button to select [Add Frame]. 2. Press the _ button. A green frame will display. Adjust position of the frame, 1. Use the ÷, ÷, ÷ or ,_ button to move the frame.
  • Page 79 1441 P layback/Erasing Removing Correction Frames...
  • Page 80 1145 Playback/Erasing l Resizing Images You can resave images that were recorded at high recording pixel settings at lower settings. 11606 x 1206 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 320 x 240 pixels Select [Resize]. 1. Press the O button. 2. In the [] menu, use the ÷...
  • Page 81 Playback]Erasing 1. Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select [OK]. 2. Press the @ button. • The resized image will be saved in a • new file. If you wish to continue resizing of another image, repeat Step 2. Display saved image,...
  • Page 82 1147 Playback/Erasing to Images l Attaching Sound Memos tn playback mode, you can attach sound memos (up to 1 min.) to an image. The sound data is saved in the WAVE format. 1. Use the ÷ or "l, button to select 2.
  • Page 83 1481 Playback/Erasing Sound Memo Panel Use the ÷ or ,_ button to select an option and press FUNC./SET Exit Returns to the playback screen. Record Starts recording. Pause Pauses recording or playback. Play Begins playback. Erase Erases sound memos. • You cannot attach sound memos to movies. •...
  • Page 84 1149 Playback/Erasing i Erasing Images I Note that erased images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before erasing an image. • Protected images cannot be erased with this function. only image data but also all the data contained on the memory lease format the memory card when you want to erase not card (p.
  • Page 85 CaflOfl CDI-E364-010 © 2007 CANON INC. PRINTED IN CHINA...

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