Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor

Basic Operations

Shooting Information (Shooting Mode)

Grid Lines

3:2 Guide

Spot AE Point Frame/

AF Frame

ISO Speed

p. 104

White Balance

p. 111

Drive Mode

pp. 64, 88

My Colors

p. 114

Flash Exposure

p. 116

Compensation/Flash Output

Metering Mode

p. 109

Compression (Still image)

p. 67

Recording Pixels (Still image)

p. 66

Recording Pixels (Movies)

p. 79

Digital Tele-Converter/Zoom

/1.5x/2.0x

p. 58

Magnification

Flash

p. 62

Auto Rotate

p. 125

Shooting Mode

p. 72

Movie Recording

[z Rec.] (Red)

p. 19

Low Battery

(Red)

p. 178

Zoom Bar

p. 57

MF Indicator

p. 99

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Canon A650 IS appendix Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor, Shooting Information Shooting Mode

A650 IS specifications

The Canon A650 IS is a notable addition to the PowerShot series, offering a blend of versatility and performance for photography enthusiasts. Released in 2007, this compact digital camera carries a range of impressive features that cater to both novice and experienced photographers.

At the heart of the A650 IS is a robust 12.1 Megapixel sensor, enabling users to capture detailed and vibrant images. This resolution is complemented by a high-quality Canon lens, which offers a 6x optical zoom that ranges from 35mm to 210mm in 35mm equivalent terms. The optical zoom allows for great flexibility in framing subjects, whether capturing sweeping landscapes or close-up portraits.

One of the standout features of the A650 IS is its Optical Image Stabilization (IS) technology. This feature significantly reduces the impact of camera shake, particularly in low-light conditions or at longer focal lengths. As a result, users can enjoy sharp images without the need for a tripod.

The A650 IS also boasts a 2.5-inch vari-angle LCD screen, which allows for easy composition from various angles, making it convenient for capturing creative shots. The screen’s resolution facilitates clear viewing and menu navigation, enhancing the overall user experience. It features a comprehensive set of shooting modes, including automatic, manual, and a variety of scene modes, catering to different photographic needs and skill levels.

Further enhancing its functionality, the A650 IS includes advanced technologies such as face detection and blink detection, which help to ensure that subjects are well-framed and properly focused. The camera also supports RAW image capture, providing photographers with greater flexibility during post-processing.

In terms of performance, the A650 IS offers an ISO range from 80 to 1600, accommodating shooting in diverse lighting conditions. This range allows for higher sensitivity in dim environments while minimizing noise in images.

Overall, the Canon A650 IS stands out for its blend of user-friendly features, advanced technologies, and high-quality imaging capabilities. It remains a well-regarded choice for those looking to balance portability with performance in their photography endeavors.

Contents

Camera User Guide Check the package contents Getting Started p Workflow and Reference GuidesLearning More p Connect the camera To other devices Checking the Package Contents Table of Contents Shooting Using the Mode Dial Playback/Erasing 130 „ Symbol Conventions in this Guide Warranty Limitations Language SettingPlease Read Test Shots Getting Started Install four batteries Installing the BatteriesPreparations „ Attaching the Wrist Strap Inserting the Memory Card Insert the memory card until it clicks into place „ To Remove the Memory Card Opening the LCD Monitor Close the LCD monitor with the LCD monitor facing out Select the month, day, year and time, and the display order Press the ON/OFF button Select Date/TimePress the button Setting the Display Language Shooting Still Images Mode Select a shooting modeSet the mode switch to Shooting Set the mode dial to Press the ON/OFF button Mute Setting When the camera focuses, itBeeps twice and the indicator Shutter sound will play Reviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. Review Set the mode switch to Playback Viewing Still ImagesUse the or button to display the image you wish to view Last recorded image will display Shooting Movies Standard Mode Press the ON/OFF button Select a shooting mode Press the shutter button again To stop recording Use the or button to select Play and press Button Viewing MoviesImages with a icon are movies Erasing Connect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 PrintingSee the printer’s user guide for connection instructions Getting Started Downloading Images to a Computer Items to PrepareSystem Requirements „ Windows Click Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Installing the software „ WindowsPreparing to Download Images Connecting the camera to a computer Set the cameras mode switch to the powerPreparing to download images to the computer Camera and computer will be able to communicate Select Canon CameraWindow and click OK Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer Transfers and saves all images to Press the button after downloading finishes „ Macintosh Supplied with System MapCamera LA-DC58J Optional Accessories „ Power Supplies„ Lenses, Lens Adapter „ Flash „ Other Accessories Direct Print Compatible Printers Getting Started Learning More „ Front View Components GuideRing Release Button p Lens Microphone p Using the Viewfinder „ Back View „ Controls FUNC./SET Button pp Lower Indicator Upper IndicatorPower saving function settings can be changed p Menus and Settings Basic Operations „ Button Rec., Play, Print and Set up Menus Button to switch between menusPress Button Use the or Use the or button to select a menu item Menus and Default Settings Menu Item Options Contents ReferenceFUNC. Menu Rec. Menu Button Save Settings Set up Menu Menu Item Options Contents/ReferencePlay Menu Print Menu NTSC/PAL Print Method Auto See below*1 Reset All Display mode changes as follows with each press Using the LCD MonitorNight Display Shooting Information Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor Image Stabilizer Create Folder Stills Recordable Shots „ Standard Playback Information Playback Mode„ Detailed „ Focus Check Display Focus Check display cannot be selected for movies Histogram Function Following information may also be displayed with some images Select Reset All Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesAccept the setting Formatting Memory Cards Select Format Commonly Used Shooting Functions Shooting with the Optical ZoomPress the zoom lever toward or Wide Angle Zooms out from Shooting with the Digital Zoom Focal Length Shooting CharacteristicsSelect Digital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Use the or button to select Standard Press the button Safety Zoom Zone Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shoot Shooting with the Digital Tele-ConverterDigital Tele-Converter Use the or button to select 5x or Press the button Using the Flash To Cancel the Macro Mode Shooting Close-ups Macro Using the Self-Timer Configure the self-timer modeTo Cancel the Self-Timer Shoot Changing the Delay Time and Number of Shots Select Select a recording pixels setting Changing the Recording Pixels Still ImagesApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Approximate recording pixels. M is short for megapixels Select a compression setting Approximate Values for Compression SettingsChanging the Compression Still Images Compression Purpose Configuring the Postcard Mode Select Date Stamp Embedding the Date in the Image DataSet the date and time Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Off Turns off the image stabilizer function Select is Mode Press the button Menu, use the or button to select is ModeContinuous Shoot Only Panning Converter setting LCD Monitor Icons Shooting Using the Mode Dial Mode DialCamera automatically selects settings „ Image Zone pp Set the mode dial to , , or Shooting Modes for Specific Scenes„ Creative Zone pp 87 Portrait Use the or button to select a shooting mode Set the mode dial to Select a shooting modeSpecial Scene Indoor FoliageSnow Beach Underwater ISO Standard Movie ShootingCompact Shoot Select the number of recording pixels Changing Recording PixelsRecording Pixels and Frame Rates Set the mode dial to Select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch Assist Shoot the first image in the sequence Repeat the step for additional imagesPress Button after taking the last shot Sequence may contain up to 26 images Set the mode dial to Shoot Program AE Setting the Shutter Speed Set the mode dial toConfigure the shutter Speed Shutter Speed Display Setting the Aperture Configure the aperture setTing Use the or button to change the aperture value Safety Shift With and modes, if Safety Shift is turned On in the RecSafety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled Aperture Value Display Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Configure the shutter speed and aperture set To Cancel Continuous Shooting Various Shooting MethodsContinuous Shooting Recommended Memory Card Select Red-Eye Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionPress the button Menu, use the or button to select Red-Eye Setting the Slow Synchro Function Select Slow SynchroSet Slow Synchro Use the or button to select On or Off Press the button Select Review Info Checking the Focus Peoples Expressions Focus CheckUse the or button to select Focus Check Press the button To Cancel the Focus Check Image is displayed Frames are displayed as follows Selecting an AF Frame Mode Select AF FramePress the button Menu, use the or button to select AF Frame Detect Face Detect Feature No AF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect, AiAF optionsGreen Focus Yellow Options Changing the AF Frame Size Center or Flexi- Zone Select AF Frame Size Changing the AF Frame Position FlexiZone Press repeatedly until the AF frame turns green Shooting with the Focus Lock Icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitor Shooting with the AF LockRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot To Release the AF Lock Shooting in Manual Focus Mode Press Button and adjust the focusIcon and the MF indicator Turn on the LCD monitor Press Button several times Select Safety MF To Cancel the Manual FocusUse the or button to select On Press the button Focus will be fine-tuned at the optimal point of focus Locking the Exposure Setting AE Lock Exposure setting will lock and will display101 To Release the AE Lock Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Combination Change the shutter speed and aperture valueCombination with the or buttons Recompose the image and shoot Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE Lock Re-aim the camera to compose the shot asDesired and press the shutter button fully Flash will pre-fire Will display Default Adjusting the ISO Speed104 Adjust the ISO Speed 105 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting Auto ISO Shift Select Auto ISO Shift106 Use the or button to select Button or On Press the button When is displayed, the button lights in blue Button Press the shutter button halfwayPress Shutter but Ton halfway 107 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation Use Or button to select a Compensation setting PressTo Cancel the Exposure Compensation Turn on the LCD monitor Switching between Metering Modes Shooting Mode Following metering modes are availableChange the metering method 109 Select Spot AE Point 110 Select a white balance set- ting Adjusting the Tone White Balance111 Aim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Using the Custom White Balance112 Various Shooting Methods Shooting in a My Colors Mode 114 Select the mode Setting the Camera to a Custom Color Mode115 Select Flash Adjust Switching between Flash Adjustment Settings116 Adjust the flash compensation setting Adjusting Flash Compensation Settings117 Configure the flash output setting Setting the Flash Output118 Select Flash Sync Switching the Timing at which the Flash Fires119 Select Safety FE Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting Safety FE120 Registering Settings to the Print/ Share Button Select Set button121 Menu Item Setting the Display Overlays Using the ButtonTo Cancel the Shortcut Button 122 Saving Custom Settings Select Disp. Overlay123 Image Register the desired contents Select Save SettingsAdjust the mode dial to Shoot Register Select Auto Rotate Setting the Auto Rotate Function125 Creating an Image Destination Folder Creating a Folder the Next Time You ShootSelect Create Folder 126 127 Resetting the File Number Auto ResetSelect File Numbering 128 File and Folder Numbers 129 To Cancel the Magnified Display Playback/ErasingMagnifying Images Press the zoom lever toward Viewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesTo Return to Single Image Playback Frames in the image are displayed as follows 132Bottom right of the screen is magnified Switching Frames Press Changing the Display Position Press the zoom lever towardUse the , , or but Ton to change the dis- play position 133 Jumping to Images Single image playbackMode, press Button Use Button to Select a search key Press Display the movie file Viewing Movies Movie Replay Control PanelPlay the movie 136 Operating the Movie Control PanelUse the or button to select and press the FUNC./SET button Select Rotate Rotating Images in the DisplayRotate the image Select Transition Playback with Transition Effects138 Automated Playback Auto Play Select Auto Play139 Pause/Resume Press the FUNC./SET button Red-Eye Correction Function Select Red-Eye Correc- tionSelect an image 140 Correct the image Save the imageDisplay the saved image 141 142 Adjust the position of the frame Add Correction Frame Select Add FrameAdd additional correction frames 143 Delete the frame Removing Correction Frames Select Remove Frame144 Select a resolution Resizing ImagesSelect Resize 145 146 Select Sound Memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesRecord the memo Protecting Images Sound Memo PanelSelect Protect Protect the image Erasing All Images Select Erase allErase the images 149 Print Settings/Transfer Settings Setting the Dpof Print SettingsSetting the Print Style 150 Select Print Settings 151 Single Images Select Select Images & QtySelect the images Standard / Both Select Select All Images All the Images on a Memory CardIndex Select OK 154 Setting the Dpof Transfer Settings Select Transfer OrderSelect Order 155 Select Mark all 156 Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV Troubleshooting Camera will not operate158 Cover is open When the power is turned on LCD monitor Appears Bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitorNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Shooting Camera will not recordImage seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image Image is blurred or out of focus Subject in recorded image is too dark Image contains noise White dots appear on the imageEyes appear red Light from the flash has Shooting movies Continuous shooting slows downRecording images to memory card takes a long time Lens will not retract Playback Zoom does not operateCannot play back Movies do not play back correctly Battery TV monitor output Printing with a direct print compatible printer Cannot print167 ZIn Menu, select Print Method Is not correct List of Messages Naming error Change the batteriesNo image Image too large Communication error Incompatible WaveCannot modify image Cannot modify Lens error, restart camera Exx Appendix Safety Precautions172 173 EquipmentDoing so could damage the cameras CCD or your eyesight Battery 174 175 OthersSuch items may lose data or stop working Do not store or use the equipment in humid or dusty areas 176Do not use in locations with poor ventilation Avoid Condensation Related Problems Preventing MalfunctionsFlash Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields Battery Handling Battery ChargeBattery Handling Precautions 178 Batteries may be short circuited 179Never use batteries that look like this Handling the Memory Card SD memory card or Sdhc memory card Write Protect Tab180 Do not use or store memory cards in the following locations Formatting 181 Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 182 Appendix Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600 Power outletOpen the terminal cover Attach the cord to DC in terminal 184 Using the Lenses Sold Separately „ Wide Converter WC-DC58B„ Tele-converter TC-DC58C „ Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J Attaching a Lens 187 Select Converter Converter Settings188 High-Power Flash HF-DC1 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold Separately189 Usage in Cold Temperatures „ Batteries190 Charge becomes Severely Limited Camera Care and Maintenance Camera BodyLens Viewfinder and LCD Monitor PowerShot A650 is Specifications192 193 Metering System Using super high-speed memory cards SDC-512 MSH recommended 194 195 Possible to jump to every tenth or hundredth Test Conditions Battery Capacity196 197 Memory Cards and Estimated CapacitiesMemory card included with the camera Movie Image Data Sizes Estimated198 †Memory card included with the camera NiMH Battery NB-3AH MultiMediaCardSD Memory Card 199 Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHE Compact Power Adapter CA-PS500Wide Converter WC-DC58B Sold Separately 200 Tele-converter TC-DC58C Sold Separately Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J Sold Separately201 Max. wide angle T Max. telephoto Index 117 Movie 205 Shutter Button Trademark Acknowledgments Disclaimer206 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 207 208 209 210 CEL-SG9QA210

Canon A650 IS Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor, Shooting Information Shooting Mode

Models: A650 IS