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Canon A650 IS appendix Changing the AF Frame Position FlexiZone

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Various Shooting Methods

Changing the 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 repeatedly until the AF frame turns green.

•In some shooting modes, pressing the button switches between the following settings categories.

Exposure compensation/AF Frame

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF Frame

Aperture value/Exposure compensation/AF Frame

Shutter speed/Exposure compensation/AF Frame


2 Use the , ,	or but-
ton to move the AF frame
to the desired position
and press the	button.

•Pressing the MENU button shifts the AF frame to a face detected by the camera.

•You can change the AF frame size by pressing the DISP. button (the change remains in effect even after the camera power is switched off).

•Continuing to press the button causes the AF frame to return to its original position in the center (and it also switches between the settings categories shown above).

z When the metering option is set to [Spot], you can make the AF frame and spot metering frame correspond

(p. 110).

zThis option cannot be selected in manual focusing mode (p. 97).

zThe AF frame returns to the center position when the power is switched off.

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Canon A650 IS appendix Changing the AF Frame Position FlexiZone, Press repeatedly until the AF frame turns green

Contents

Camera User Guide Learning More p Check the package contents Getting Started pWorkflow and Reference Guides Connect the camera To other devicesChecking the Package Contents Table of Contents Shooting Using the Mode Dial Playback/Erasing 130 „ Symbol Conventions in this Guide Please Read Warranty LimitationsLanguage Setting Test ShotsGetting Started Preparations Installing the BatteriesInstall four batteries „ 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 outPress the button Press the ON/OFF button Select Date/TimeSelect the month, day, year and time, and the display order Setting the Display Language Set the mode switch to Shooting Set the mode dial to Shooting Still Images ModeSelect a shooting mode Press the ON/OFF buttonBeeps twice and the indicator Mute SettingWhen the camera focuses, it Shutter sound will playReviewing an Image Right After Shooting Rec. Review Use the or button to display the image you wish to view Set the mode switch to PlaybackViewing Still Images Last recorded image will displayShooting Movies Standard Mode Press the ON/OFF button Select a shooting modePress the shutter button again To stop recordingImages with a icon are movies Viewing MoviesUse the or button to select Play and press Button Erasing See the printer’s user guide for connection instructions PrintingConnect the camera to a direct print compatible printer*1 Getting Started System Requirements Downloading Images to a ComputerItems to Prepare „ WindowsPreparing to Download Images Installing the software „ WindowsClick Restart or Finish once the installation is complete Preparing to download images to the computer Connecting the camera to a computerSet the cameras mode switch to the power Camera and computer will be able to communicateSelect Canon CameraWindow and click OK Downloading Images Using the Camera Direct Transfer „ MacintoshTransfers and saves all images to Press the button after downloading finishes „ MacintoshCamera System MapSupplied with LA-DC58J „ Lenses, Lens Adapter Optional Accessories„ Power Supplies „ Flash„ Other Accessories Direct Print Compatible PrintersGetting Started Learning More Ring Release Button p Lens Microphone p Components Guide„ Front View Using the Viewfinder „ Back View„ Controls FUNC./SET Button ppPower saving function settings can be changed p Upper IndicatorLower Indicator Menus and Settings Basic OperationsPress Button Use the or „ Button Rec., Play, Print and Set up MenusButton to switch between menus Use the or button to select a menu itemFUNC. Menu Menus and Default SettingsMenu Item Options Contents Reference Rec. MenuButton Save Settings Play Menu Set up MenuMenu Item Options Contents/Reference Print MenuNTSC/PAL Print Method Auto See below*1 Reset All Night Display Using the LCD MonitorDisplay mode changes as follows with each press Shooting Information Shooting Mode Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorImage Stabilizer Create Folder Stills Recordable Shots „ Detailed Playback Information Playback Mode„ Standard „ Focus Check Display Focus Check display cannot be selected for moviesHistogram Function Following information may also be displayed with some imagesAccept the setting Resetting Settings to Their Default ValuesSelect Reset All Formatting Memory Cards Select FormatPress the zoom lever toward or Commonly Used Shooting FunctionsShooting with the Optical Zoom Wide Angle Zooms out fromSelect Digital Zoom Focal Length Shooting CharacteristicsShooting with the Digital Zoom Press the zoom lever toward and shoot Use the or button to select Standard Press the buttonSafety Zoom Zone Digital Tele-Converter Adjust the angle of view with the zoom lever and shootShooting with the Digital Tele-Converter Use the or button to select 5x or Press the buttonUsing the Flash Shooting ModeTo Cancel the Macro Mode Shooting Close-ups MacroTo Cancel the Self-Timer Using the Self-TimerConfigure the self-timer mode ShootChanging the Delay Time and Number of Shots SelectApproximate Values for Recording Pixels Select a recording pixels settingChanging the Recording Pixels Still Images Approximate recording pixels. M is short for megapixelsChanging the Compression Still Images Select a compression settingApproximate Values for Compression Settings Compression PurposeConfiguring the Postcard Mode SelectSet the date and time Embedding the Date in the Image DataSelect Date Stamp Setting the Image Stabilizer Function Off Turns off the image stabilizer functionContinuous Shoot Only Panning Converter setting Select is ModePress the button Menu, use the or button to select is Mode LCD Monitor IconsCamera automatically selects settings Shooting Using the Mode DialMode Dial „ Image Zone pp„ Creative Zone pp 87 Set the mode dial to , , orShooting Modes for Specific Scenes PortraitSpecial Scene Set the mode dial to Select a shooting modeUse the or button to select a shooting mode Snow IndoorFoliage BeachUnderwater ISOCompact Movie ShootingStandard Shoot Recording Pixels and Frame Rates Changing Recording PixelsSelect the number of recording pixels Set the mode dial to Select a shooting direction Shooting Panoramic Images Stitch AssistPress Button after taking the last shot Shoot the first image in the sequenceRepeat the step for additional images Sequence may contain up to 26 imagesSet the mode dial to Shoot Program AEConfigure the shutter Setting the Shutter SpeedSet the mode dial to SpeedShutter Speed Display Ting Setting the ApertureConfigure the aperture set Use the or button to change the aperture valueSafety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled Safety ShiftWith and modes, if Safety Shift is turned On in the Rec Aperture Value DisplayManually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Configure the shutter speed and aperture setContinuous Shooting To Cancel Continuous ShootingVarious Shooting Methods Recommended Memory CardPress the button Menu, use the or button to select Red-Eye Setting the Red-Eye Reduction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Set Slow Synchro Setting the Slow Synchro FunctionSelect Slow Synchro Use the or button to select On or Off Press the buttonUse the or button to select Focus Check Press the button Checking the Focus Peoples Expressions Focus CheckSelect Review Info To Cancel the Focus Check Image is displayed Frames are displayed as followsPress the button Menu, use the or button to select AF Frame Selecting an AF Frame ModeSelect AF Frame DetectGreen Focus Yellow Face Detect FeatureNo AF frame Focusing difficulty Face Detect, AiAF options OptionsChanging the AF Frame Size Center or Flexi- Zone Select AF Frame SizeChanging the AF Frame Position FlexiZone Press repeatedly until the AF frame turns greenShooting with the Focus Lock Re-aim the camera to compose the shot as desired and shoot Icon and the MF indicator will appear on the LCD monitorShooting with the AF Lock To Release the AF LockIcon and the MF indicator Shooting in Manual Focus ModePress Button and adjust the focus Turn on the LCD monitor Press Button several timesUse the or button to select On Press the button Select Safety MFTo Cancel the Manual Focus Focus will be fine-tuned at the optimal point of focus101 Locking the Exposure Setting AE LockExposure setting will lock and will display To Release the AE LockCombination with the or buttons Changing the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value CombinationChange the shutter speed and aperture value Recompose the image and shootDesired and press the shutter button fully Locking the Flash Exposure Setting FE LockRe-aim the camera to compose the shot as Flash will pre-fire Will display104 Adjusting the ISO SpeedDefault Adjust the ISO Speed 105106 Reducing Camera Shake When Shooting Auto ISO ShiftSelect Auto ISO Shift Use the or button to select Button or On Press the buttonPress Shutter but Ton halfway When is displayed, the button lights in blueButton Press the shutter button halfway 107To Cancel the Exposure Compensation Adjusting the Exposure CompensationUse Or button to select a Compensation setting Press Turn on the LCD monitorChange the metering method Switching between Metering ModesShooting Mode Following metering modes are available 109Select Spot AE Point 110111 Adjusting the Tone White BalanceSelect a white balance set- ting 112 Using the Custom White BalanceAim the camera at a piece of white paper or cloth and press Various Shooting Methods Shooting in a My Colors Mode 114115 Setting the Camera to a Custom Color ModeSelect the mode 116 Switching between Flash Adjustment SettingsSelect Flash Adjust 117 Adjusting Flash Compensation SettingsAdjust the flash compensation setting 118 Setting the Flash OutputConfigure the flash output setting 119 Switching the Timing at which the Flash FiresSelect Flash Sync 120 Adjusting Exposure for Built-in Flash Shooting Safety FESelect Safety FE 121 Registering Settings to the Print/ Share ButtonSelect Set button Menu ItemTo Cancel the Shortcut Button Setting the Display OverlaysUsing the Button 122123 Saving Custom SettingsSelect Disp. Overlay ImageAdjust the mode dial to Shoot Register the desired contentsSelect Save Settings Register125 Setting the Auto Rotate FunctionSelect Auto Rotate Select Create Folder Creating an Image Destination FolderCreating a Folder the Next Time You Shoot 126127 Select File Numbering Resetting the File NumberAuto Reset 128File and Folder Numbers 129Magnifying Images To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPlayback/Erasing Press the zoom lever towardTo Return to Single Image Playback Switching between Sets of Nine ImagesViewing Images in Sets of Nine Index Playback Bottom right of the screen is magnified 132Frames in the image are displayed as follows Use the , , or but Ton to change the dis- play position Switching Frames PressChanging the Display Position Press the zoom lever toward 133Mode, press Button Jumping to ImagesSingle image playback Use Button to Select a search key PressPlay the movie Viewing Movies Movie Replay Control PanelDisplay the movie file Use the or button to select and press the FUNC./SET button Operating the Movie Control Panel136 Rotate the image Rotating Images in the DisplaySelect Rotate 138 Playback with Transition EffectsSelect Transition 139 Automated Playback Auto PlaySelect Auto Play Pause/Resume Press the FUNC./SET buttonSelect an image Red-Eye Correction FunctionSelect Red-Eye Correc- tion 140Display the saved image Correct the imageSave the image 141142 Add additional correction frames Adjust the position of the frameAdd Correction Frame Select Add Frame 143144 Removing Correction Frames Select Remove FrameDelete the frame Select Resize Select a resolutionResizing Images 145Save the image 146Record the memo Attaching Sound Memos to ImagesSelect Sound Memo Select Protect Protecting ImagesSound Memo Panel Protect the imageErase the images Erasing All ImagesSelect Erase all 149Setting the Print Style Print Settings/Transfer SettingsSetting the Dpof Print Settings 150Select Print Settings 151Select the images Single ImagesSelect Select Images & Qty Standard / BothIndex All the Images on a Memory CardSelect Select All Images Select OK 154Select Order Setting the Dpof Transfer SettingsSelect Transfer Order 155Select Mark all 156Connecting to a TV Shooting/Playback Using a TV158 TroubleshootingCamera will not operate Cover is openWhen the power is turned on LCD monitorNoise displays./Subject’s movements are irregular Bar of light purplish red appears on the LCD monitorAppears Image seen in viewfinder vs. recorded image ShootingCamera will not record Image is blurred or out of focusSubject in recorded image is too dark Eyes appear red Image contains noiseWhite dots appear on the image Light from the flash hasRecording images to memory card takes a long time Shooting moviesContinuous shooting slows down Lens will not retractCannot play back PlaybackZoom does not operate Movies do not play back correctlyBattery TV monitor output167 Printing with a direct print compatible printerCannot print ZIn Menu, select Print Method Is not correctList of Messages No image Naming errorChange the batteries Image too largeCannot modify image Communication errorIncompatible Wave Cannot modifyLens error, restart camera Exx172 Safety PrecautionsAppendix Doing so could damage the cameras CCD or your eyesight Equipment173 Battery 174Such items may lose data or stop working Others175 Do not use in locations with poor ventilation 176Do not store or use the equipment in humid or dusty areas Flash Avoid Condensation Related ProblemsPreventing Malfunctions Avoid Strong Magnetic FieldsBattery Handling Precautions Battery HandlingBattery Charge 178Never use batteries that look like this 179Batteries may be short circuited 180 Handling the Memory CardSD memory card or Sdhc memory card Write Protect Tab Do not use or store memory cards in the following locationsFormatting 181Using the Power Kits Sold Separately 182Appendix Open the terminal cover Attach the cord to DC in terminal Using the AC Adapter Kit ACK600Power outlet 184„ Tele-converter TC-DC58C Using the Lenses Sold Separately„ Wide Converter WC-DC58B „ Conversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58JAttaching a Lens 187 188 Converter SettingsSelect Converter 189 Using an Externally Mounted Flash Sold SeparatelyHigh-Power Flash HF-DC1 190 Usage in Cold Temperatures„ Batteries Charge becomes Severely LimitedLens Camera Care and MaintenanceCamera Body Viewfinder and LCD Monitor192 SpecificationsPowerShot A650 is 193 Metering SystemUsing super high-speed memory cards SDC-512 MSH recommended 194195 Possible to jump to every tenth or hundredth196 Battery CapacityTest Conditions Memory card included with the camera Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities197 198 MovieImage Data Sizes Estimated †Memory card included with the cameraSD Memory Card NiMH Battery NB-3AHMultiMediaCard 199Wide Converter WC-DC58B Sold Separately Battery Charger CB-5AH/CB-5AHECompact Power Adapter CA-PS500 200201 Tele-converter TC-DC58C Sold SeparatelyConversion Lens Adapter LA-DC58J Sold Separately Max. wide angle T Max. telephotoIndex 117 Movie 205 Shutter Button206 DisclaimerTrademark Acknowledgments Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode 207208 209 210 CEL-SG9QA210