Canon DIGITAL IXUS 65 User Manual Page 1

Camera User GuideAdvanced Before Using the CameraShootingPlayback/ErasingPrint/Transfer SettingsViewing Images on a TV setCustomizing the CameraTroubl

8Battery Do not place the battery near a heat source or expose it to direct flame or heat. The battery should not be immersed in water or sea water.

98Images recorded onto the memory card and newly recorded sounds can be added as My Camera settings to the and menu items. You can also use the su

99 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)See the supplied Software Starter Guide for more information on creating and adding to the My Camera da

100TroubleshootingCameraCamera will not operate.Power is not turned on. Press the power button (Basic Guide p. 5).Memory card slot/battery cover is

101 TroubleshootingLCD monitorThe display darkens.The image in the LCD monitor will darken in strong sunlight or bright light.This is a normal occur

102Noise displays./Subject's movements are irregular.Camera automatically lightened the image displayed on the LCD monitor to make it easier to s

103 TroubleshootingImage is blurred or out of focus.AF-assist Beam is set to [Off].In dark places where it is difficult for the camera to focus, the

104Subject in recorded image is too bright, or image flashes white.Subject is too close, making the flash too strong. Shoot within correct shooting d

105 TroubleshootingEyes appear red.Light is reflected back from the eyes when the flash is used in dark areas.Use the (Auto Red-eye Reduction) or

106Shooting MoviesThe recording time may not display properly or shooting may stop unexpectedly.The following types of memory cards are used.- Slow re

107 TroubleshootingPlaybackCannot play back.You attempted to play back images shot with another camera or images edited with a computer.Computer ima

9Others Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight.

108Reading images from memory card is slow.Memory card was formatted in another device. Use a memory card formatted in your camera (p. 32).Battery/Ba

109 TroubleshootingPrinting on Direct Print Compatible PrintersCannot print.Camera and printer not properly connected.Attach the camera to the print

110List of MessagesThe following messages may appear on the LCD monitor during shooting or playback. Please refer to the Direct Print User Guide for t

111 List of MessagesNo image. No images recorded on memory card.Image too large. You attempted to play back an image larger than 4992 x 3328 pixels

112Cannot transfer!When transferring images to your computer using the Direct Transfer menu, you attempted to select an image with corrupted data or

113 AppendixAppendixBattery HandlingBattery ChargeThe following icon and message will display.Battery Handling Precautions Keep the battery terminal

114You may be able to check the charge state depending upon how the terminal cover is attached (Fig. C, D). You are recommended to use it in the came

115 AppendixHandling the Memory CardSD Memory Card Write Protect TabCautions When Handling Memory cards are high-precision electronic devices. Do no

116Formatting Please note that formatting (initializing) an memory card erases all data, including protected images. You are recommended to use memo

117 AppendixIt is best to power the camera with AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10 (sold separately) when you are using it for long periods of time or connectin

10Equipment Do not connect compact power adapters or battery chargers to devices such as electrical transformers for foreign travel because it may le

118High-Power Flash HF-DC1This flash is used to supplement the camera's built-in flash when the subject is too far away for proper illumination.

119 Appendix Before attaching the bracket to the flash, check that the lithium battery (CR123A or DL123) is installed. To illuminate the subjects p

120Camera BodyGently wipe dirt off the camera body with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.LensFirst use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt,

121 AppendixAll data is based on Canon’s standard testing methods. Subject to change without notice.DIGITAL IXUS 65Specifications(W): Max. wide angle

122White Balance Auto, Day Light, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent or Fluorescent H or CustomBuilt-in FlashAuto, auto with red-eye reduction, flash on wi

123 AppendixNumber of Recording Pixels(Movies)Standard, Color Accent, Color Swap: 640 x 480 pixels (30 frames/sec., 15 frames/sec.)320 x 240 pixels (

124*1 This digital camera supports Exif 2.2 (also called “Exif Print”). Exif Print is a standard for enhancing the communication between digital camer

125 AppendixMemory Cards and Estimated Capacities: Card included with the camera• Capable of smooth continuous shooting (p. 36) (*Only available whe

126*Maximum movie clip length at : 1 min., at : 3 min. The figures indicate the maximum continuous recording time.Image Data Sizes (Estimated)Fast F

127 AppendixSD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Battery Pack NB-4LBattery Charger CB-2LV/CB-2LVEInterfaceCompatible with SD memory card standardsDimensions

11Preventing MalfunctionsAvoid Strong Magnetic Fields Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating stro

128Compact Power Adapter CA-DC10 (Included with the separately sold AC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10)Rated Input 100 – 240 V AC (50/ 60 Hz)16 VA (100 V) – 26 V

129INDEXAAC Adapter Kit ACK-DC10... 117AE Lock ... 48AF Frame ... 18, 46AF Lock ...

130LLanguage... Basic 4LCD MonitorInformation Displayed ... 18Night Display... 17Playback Information .

131SSelf-Timer... 38Set up Menu ... 28Shooting ModeAuto ... Basic 7Digita

132Trademark Acknowledgments • Macintosh, Mac OS and QuickTime are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the United States and/or other cou

133Functions Available in Each Shooting ModeThe chart below is a reference for the settings available for various shooting conditions. The settings se

134 Setting available (z Default setting) U Setting can only be selected for the first image. (S Default setting) (Shaded Area):Setting is retained

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12Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideFront ViewA/V OUT (Audio/Video output) Terminal (p. 96)DIGITAL Terminal (Basic Guide p. 20)Terminal Cove

13Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideBack ViewLCD Monitor (p. 16)Tripod SocketDC Coupler Terminal Cover (p. 117)Memory Card Slot/Battery Cove

14Operation PanelMode Switch (Basic Guide pp. 5, 6)Power Button (Basic Guide p. 5)Zoom Lever (p. 71, Basic Guide p. 9)Shooting: (Wide Angle)/ (T

15Before Using the Camera—The Components GuideTouch Control DialPlacing a finger on the touch control dial displays the playback mode and shooting mod

16Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsThe LCD monitor will not switch to the detailed display in the index playback mode (p. 72).Using the LCD Mon

17Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsLCD Monitor Brightness SettingsThe brightness of the LCD monitor can be changed in the following two ways.C

Main FeaturesShootingAutomatically adjusts shooting settings to match particular conditions (Scene mode)Avoid the effects of camera shake or blurry

18Shooting Information (Shooting mode)* Appears even if the LCD monitor is set to Standard display.Information Displayed on the LCD MonitorExposure Co

19Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsIf the indicator blinks orange and the camera shake icon displays, it indicates there is insufficient illu

20DetailedThe following information may also be displayed with some images.Information for images shot on other cameras may not display correctly. A s

21Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsHistogram FunctionThe histogram is a graph that allows you to judge the brightness of the image. The greater

22The camera indicator lights or blinks under the following circumstances.Green: Ready to shoot/Connected to computer/Display Off (p. 29)Blinking Gree

23Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsWhen traveling abroad, you can record images with local dates and times simply by switching the time zone se

24Switching to the Destination Time ZoneIf you change the date and time when the World option is selected, the Home date and time will also change aut

25Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsMenus are used to set the shooting, playback and print settings as well as such camera settings as the date/

26Rec., Play, Print, Set up and My Camera MenusConvenient settings for shooting, playback or printing can be set with these menus.Press the MENU butto

27Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsFUNC. MenuRec. MenuMenu ListMenu Item Page Menu Item PageShooting ModeBasicp. 5Metering Modep. 50Movie Modep

1Conventions Used in this GuideIcons appearing below titles indicate the modes in which the procedure can be used.In this guide, the Basic Camera User

28Play MenuPrint MenuSet up MenuDate Stamp Off*/Date/Date & Time p. 37Long Shutter On/Off* p. 52Stitch Assist Left to right*/ Right to leftp. 44M

29Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsShutter Volume Adjusts the volume of the sound played when the shutter releases. The shutter sound does not

30*1You can change the printer connection method. There is usually no need to change the settings, but select when you print an image recorded in th

31Before Using the Camera—Basic OperationsSettings cannot be reset when the camera is connected to a computer or to a printer. The following cannot

32You should always format a new memory card or one from which you wish to erase all images and other data. Low Level FormatWe recommend you select [L

33ShootingShootingApproximate Values for Recording Pixels* Paper sizes vary according to region.Changing the Recording Pixels and Com-pression (Still

34Approximate Values for Compression Settings See Image Data Sizes (Estimated) (p. 126). See Memory Cards and Estimated Capacities (p. 125).You can

35ShootingYou can shoot zoomed images using the combined digital and optical zooms.Stills: zoom up to approximately 12 timesMovies (Standard): zoom

36In this mode, the camera shoots continuously while the shutter button is held down. If you use the recommended memory card*, you can shoot continuou

37ShootingYou can shoot images with the optimal settings for postcards by composing them inside the print area (width-to-height ratio of approximately

2Table of ContentsItems marked with a are lists or charts that summarize camera functions or procedures.Please Read . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38You can set a 10 sec. ( ) or 2 sec. ( ) delay, or a custom delay time and the number of shots ( Custom Timer), for shooting after the shutter butto

39ShootingChanging the Delay Time and Number of Shots ()You can change the delay time (0–10, 15, 20, 30 sec.) and number of shots (1–10). These settin

40The following movie modes are available. Movie ShootingShooting Mode StandardYou can select the recording pixels and frame rate and record until the

41Shooting• The recording time will vary according to the capacity of the memory card you use (p. 125).* Recording will stop after one hour of continu

42 Before recording, you can set the AE lock (p. 48) and exposure shift.1. Press the button.The exposure will lock (AE lock) and the exposure shift

43ShootingChanging Recording Pixels and Frame RatesYou can change the recording pixels and frame rate when the movie mode is set to (Standard), (C

44Stitch Assist can be used to shoot overlapping images that can later be merged (stitched) to create one panoramic image on a computer.Shooting Panor

45ShootingUse PhotoStitch, a supplied software program, to merge the images on a computer.3Select a shooting direction.You can select from the follow

46You can select between the following two focusing modes according to the AiAF setting. The focus is locked to the center AF frame when the digital

47ShootingIt may be difficult to focus on the following types of subjects.Subjects with extremely low contrast to the surroundingsScenes with a mixt

3Switching between Focusing Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Shooting Hard-to-Focus Subjects (Focus Lock, AF Lock) . .47Locking the Ex

48To Release the AF Lock Press the / button.When shooting with the focus lock or AF lock, setting [AiAF] to [Off] (p. 46) makes shooting easier sin

49ShootingYou can lock the flash exposure so that the exposure settings are correctly set regardless of the composition of your subject. To Release th

50Metering MethodsSwitching between Metering ModesShooting Mode 1FUNC. Menu * (Evaluative).See Menus and Settings (p. 25).*Default setting.Use the

51ShootingAdjust the exposure compensation setting to avoid making the subject too dark when it is backlit or shot against a bright background or to a

52You can set the shutter speed to a slow setting to make dark subjects appear brighter.Shooting in Long Shutter ModeShooting Mode 1(Rec.) Menu [Long

53Shooting Use the LCD monitor to confirm that the image was recorded at the desired brightness. Please note that camera shake becomes a factor at l

54Normally, the (Auto) white balance setting selects an optimal white balance. When the setting cannot produce natural looking colors, change the

55ShootingUsing the Custom White Balance You can set a custom white balance to obtain the optimal setting for the shooting conditions by having the ca

56 You are recommended to set the shooting mode to and the exposure compensation setting to [±0] before setting a custom white balance.The correct w

57ShootingYou can change the look and feel of the pictures you take.My Colors Settings* If the image contains colors that are the same as human skin,

4Changing My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97Registering My Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58 1FUNC. Menu * (My Colors Off).See Menus and Settings (p. 25).*Default setting.Use the or button to select a My Colors mode.In See Setting the

59ShootingYou can shoot images with the original colors transformed. This can be performed on movies as well as still images, allowing you to enjoy ph

60Shooting in the Color Accent Mode1Stills: FUNC. Menu *(Auto)*(Kids&Pets) (Color Accent).Movies: FUNC. Menu * (Standard) (Color Accent).See Men

61Shooting The default color accent is green. You may not obtain the expected results after color input mode if you use the flash, or change the whi

62 The default setting for color swap mode changes green into white. You may not obtain the expected results if you use the flash. The colors speci

63ShootingChanging the Save Method for the Original ImageWhen shooting still images in the Color Accent or Color Swap mode, you can set whether or not

64Raise 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 o

65ShootingYour camera is equipped with an Intelligent Orientation sensor that detects the orientation of an image shot with the camera held vertically

66You can check whether the image is in focus right after it is recorded.To cancel: press the shutter button halfway.Checking for Focus Right After Sh

67Shooting You can delete an image by pressing the button while the image is displayed, except in the display position change mode (See Basic Guide

5Handling PrecautionsTest ShotsBefore you try to photograph important subjects, we highly recommend that you shoot several trial images to confirm tha

68You can create a new folder at any time and the recorded images will be automatically saved to that folder. Creates a folder the next time you shoot

69ShootingUp to 2000 images can be saved into one folder. A new folder will automatically be created when you record more than that number even if you

70File and Folder NumbersRecorded images are assigned consecutive file numbers starting with 0001 and ranging up to 9999, while folders are assigned n

71 Playback/ErasingPlayback/ErasingPlease also see the Basic Camera User Guide (p. 11). To Cancel the Magnified DisplayPress the zoom lever toward .

72To Return to Single Image PlaybackPress the zoom lever toward . Viewing Images in Sets of Nine (Index Playback)1Press the zoom lever toward .Up t

73 Playback/ErasingWhen 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 t

74Operating the Movie Control Panel Use the television’s controls to adjust the volume when playing a movie on a TV set (p. 96). The sound cannot be

75 Playback/ErasingYou can delete portions of recorded movies.Editing MoviesProtected movies and movies 1 second or less in duration cannot be edited

76It may take approximately 3 minutes to save an edited movie. If the battery runs out of charge partway through, edited movie clips cannot be saved.

77 Playback/ErasingImages can be rotated clockwise 90° or 270° in the display. Rotating Images in the Display1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p

6Video FormatPlease set the camera's video signal format to the one used in your region before using it with a TV monitor (p. 96).Language Settin

78You can select the transition effect displayed when switching between images. The transition effect will not display when an image is switched while

79 Playback/ErasingYou can add effects to recorded images (stills only) using the My Colors function. The following selection of My Colors effects is

80 The My Colors function will not work if there is insufficient space on the memory card. Although My Colors effects can be added any number of tim

81 Playback/ErasingIn playback mode (including single image playback and index playback), you can attach sound memos (up to one minute) to an image.

82Sound Memo PanelExitRecordPausePlayEraseSelect [Erase] in the confirmation screen and press the FUNC./SET button. You cannot attach sound memos to

83 Playback/ErasingAutomated Playback of Memory Card Images.*Image settings for slide shows are based on the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) standa

84Transition EffectsYou can select the transition effect used when one image is replaced by another.In single image playback mode (when displaying a s

85 Playback/ErasingSelecting an Image Date or Folder for Playback ( / )1Select or and press .2Use the or button to select the date or fold

86Selecting Images for Playback ( – )Select only the images that you wish to play back and save them as a slide show (Custom 1, 2 or 3). Up to 998 ima

87 Playback/ErasingAdjusting the Play Time and Repeat SettingsPlay TimeSets the duration that each image displays. Choose between 3*–10 seconds, 15

7 WarningsEquipment Do not look directly at the sun or strong light sources through the camera. Store this equipment out of the reach of children an

88You can protect important images and movies from accidental erasure.Protecting Images1 (Play) Menu .See Menus and Settings (p. 26).2Use the or b

89 Playback/ErasingPlease format the memory card when you want to erase not only image data but also all the data contained on the card (p. 32).Erasi

90Print Settings/Transfer SettingsYou can select images on a memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the came

91 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsAll the Images on a Memory Card - (Index)Select an image and the press FUNC./SET button to select or deselect it.

92 Images are printed in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 images can be selected. When [Print Type] is set to [Both], the numbe

93 Print Settings/Transfer Settings The Date and File No. settings change according to the Print Type as follows.- Index[Date] and [File No.] cannot

94You can use the camera to specify settings for images before downloading to a computer. Refer to the Software Starter Guide for instructions on how

95 Print Settings/Transfer SettingsAll the Images on a Memory Card Images are transferred in order according to the file number. A maximum of 998 i

96Viewing Images on a TV setYou can use a video-compatible television as a monitor to shoot or play back images when it is connected to the camera wit

97 Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)Customizing the Camera (My Camera Settings)My Camera allows you to customize the start-up image and sta