Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide

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Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode / 
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, C1, 
and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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Preparing to Register a Computer
Prepare to register a computer. To save images to the computer wirelessly, 
you must install CameraWindow.
Checking Your Computer Environment
The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following 
operating	systems.	For	detailed	system	requirements	and	compatibility	information, including support in new operating systems, visit the Canon\
 
website.
Operating 
System Windows
Macintosh
Windows 8
Windows 7 SP1 Mac OS X 10.6.8
Mac OS X 10.7
Mac OS X 10.8.2 or later
•	
Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions are not supported.
•	 Windows 7 N (European version) and KN (South Korean version) 
require
	a	separate	download	and	installation	of	Windows	Media	Feature Pack.
For details, check the following website.
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=159730
Installing the Software
Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 are used here for the sake of illustration.
What you will need:
zzComputer
zzUSB cable (camera end: Mini-B)** A USB cable is not included. Although you can install the software without using a 
cable, some features will not be added.
1 Download the software.
zzWith a computer connected to the 
Internet, access http://www.canon.com/
icpd/.
zzAccess the site for your country or region.
zzDownload the software.
2 Begin the installation.
zzClick [Easy Installation] and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.  
						

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3 When a message is displayed 
prompting you to connect the 
camera, choose whether to 
connect or not.
When Connecting the Camera to 
the Computer
zzWith the camera turned off, open the 
cover (). With the smaller plug of the 
USB cable in the orientation shown, 
insert the plug fully into the camera 
terminal (
).
zzInsert the larger plug of the USB cable 
in the computer’s USB port. For details 
about USB connections on the computer, 
refer to the computer user manual.
zzTurn the camera on, and follow the 
on-screen instructions to complete the 
installation process.
Without Connecting the Camera
zzSelect [Install without connecting 
the device] and follow the on-screen 
instructions to complete the installation 
process.
4	 Install	the	files.
zzInstallation may take some time, 
depending on computer performance and 
the Internet connection.
zzClick [Finish] or [Restart] on the screen 
after installation.
zzAfter installation when the camera is 
connected to the computer, turn the 
camera off before disconnecting the 
cable.
•	 Using the software, you can update to the latest version, and download n\
ew 
functions via the Internet (some software excluded).
•	 The
	first	time	you	connect	the	camera	to	the	computer,	drivers	will	be	installed,	so it may take a few minutes until camera images are accessible.
•	 Because the content and functions of software vary according to the came\
ra 
model, if you have several cameras, you must use each camera to update t\
o 
its latest version of the software.  
						

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Other Shooting 
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Tv, Av, M, C1, 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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Configuring the Computer for a Wi-Fi 
Connection (Windows Only)
On	a	computer	running	Windows,	configure	the	following	settings	before	connecting the camera to the computer wirelessly.
1	 Confirm	that	the	computer	is	connected to the access point.
zzFor instructions on checking your network 
connection, refer to the computer user 
manual.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzClick in the following order: [Start] menu 
►  [All Programs]  ►
 [Canon Utilities]  ►
 
[CameraWindow]  ►
 [Wi-Fi connection 
setup].
zzIn the application that opens, follow the 
on-screen	instructions	and	configure	the	setting.
•	 The	following	Windows	settings	are	configured	when	you	run	the	utility	in	step 2.
- Turn on media streaming.
This	will	enable	the	camera	to	see	(find)	the	computer	to	access	via	Wi-Fi.
- Turn on network discovery.
This	will	enable	the	computer	to	see	(find)	the	camera.
- Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
-
 Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
•	 Some security software may prevent you from completing the settings as 
described here. Check the settings of your security software.
Accessing the Wi-Fi Menu
Initial Connection via Wi-Fi
To start with, register a camera nickname.
This nickname will be displayed on the screen of target devices when 
connecting to other devices via Wi-Fi.
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu.
zzPress the  button to turn the camera 
on.
zzPress the  button.
2 Enter a nickname.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter a nickname 
(=
  26).
zzUp to 16 characters can be used.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [OK], and then press 
the  button.
zzThe Wi-Fi menu is displayed.  
						

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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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•	 When connecting wirelessly to any device other than a computer, a memory 
card must be inserted in the camera. Additionally, the memory card must 
contain images in order for you to access Web services or connect to a 
smartphone or printer wirelessly.
•	 To change the camera’s nickname, choose [Wi-Fi Settings] on the [3] tab, and 
then choose [Change Device Nickname].
•	 Nicknames beginning with a space cannot be entered in step 2. If you att\
empt 
to do this and press the  button on the keyboard screen, a message 
will be displayed. Press the < m> button to access the keyboard, and then 
enter a new nickname.
After the Initial Wi-Fi Connection
•	 Once you have connected to devices via Wi-Fi, recent destinations will 
be	listed	first	when	you	access	the	Wi-Fi	menu	by	pressing	the	 
button. You can easily connect again by pressing the < o> buttons 
to choose the device name and then pressing the < m> button.
•	 To add a new device, display the device selection screen by pressing the \

	buttons,	and	then	configure	the	setting.
•	If you prefer not to display recent target devices, press the < n> button, 
and on the [3]	tab,	choose	[Wi-Fi	Settings]	►	[Target	History]	►	[Off].
Connecting via an Access Point
Connect to your access point via Wi-Fi as follows.
Also refer to the access point user manual.
Confirming Access Point Compatibility
Confirm	that	the	Wi-Fi	router	or	base	station	conforms	to	the	Wi-Fi	standards	in	“Specifications”	( =  203).
If	you	are	already	using	Wi-Fi,	confirm	the	following	items.	For	instructions	on checking network settings, refer to the access point user manual.
•	If system administrator status is needed to adjust network settings, 
contact the system administrator for details.
•	 These settings are very important for network security. Exercise 
adequate
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Tv, Av, M, C1, 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Check sheet
Network name (SSID/ESSID)
The SSID or ESSID for the access point you use.
Also called the “access point name” or “network name”.
Network authentication / data encryption (encryption 
method / encryption mode)
The method for encrypting data during wireless transmission. ○
	None
○		WEP	(open	system	authentication)
○	WPA-PSK	(TKIP)
○	WPA-PSK	(AES)
○	WPA2-PSK	(TKIP)
○	WPA2-PSK	(AES)
Password (encryption key / network key)
The key used when encrypting data during wireless 
transmission. Also called the “encryption key” or “network 
key”.
Key index (transmit key)
The key set when WEP is used for network authentication / 
data encryption. ○
	1
Connection methods vary depending on whether the access point supports 
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) or not. Refer to the user manual provided \
with 
your access point to check if it supports WPS.
•	
A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connect\
ing 
multiple computers. A router that contains an internal Wi-Fi function is called a 
“Wi-Fi router”.
•	 This guide refers to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as “access p\
oints”.
•	 If
	you	use	MAC	address	filtering	on	your	Wi-Fi	network,	be	sure	to	add	the	camera’s MAC address to your access point. You can check your camera’s 
MAC address by choosing the [ 3] tab, [Wi-Fi Settings], and then [Check MAC 
Address].
Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points
WPS makes it easy to complete settings when connecting devices over 
Wi-Fi.	You	can	use	either	Push	Button	Configuration	Method	or	PIN	Method	for settings on a WPS supported device.
1	 Confirm	that	the	target	device	is	connected to the access point.
zzThis	step	is	not	required	when	connecting	to Web services.
zzFor instructions on checking the 
connection, refer to the device and 
access point user manuals.
2 Access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  133).
3 Choose the target device.
zzChoose the target device (either press 
the  buttons or turn 
the  dial), and then press the < m> 
button.
zzTo connect to a smartphone, choose [].
zzTo connect to a computer, choose [].
zzTo connect to a printer, choose [2].
zzTo connect to a Web service, choose 
the service icon. If multiple recipients 
or sharing options are used with a Web 
service, choose the desired item on the 
[Select Recipient] screen (either press 
the  buttons or turn the  
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Wi-Fi Functions
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4 Choose [Add a Device].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add a Device], and 
then press the  button.
5 To connect to a smartphone or 
printer:
Choose [Switch Network].
zzWhen the [Waiting to connect] screen 
is displayed ( =  139), choose [Switch 
Network] (either press the  
buttons or turn the  dial), and then 
press the  button.
6 Choose [WPS Connection].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [WPS Connection], 
and then press the  button.
7 Choose [PBC Method].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [PBC Method], and 
then press the  button.
8 Establish the connection.
zzOn the access point, hold down the WPS 
connection button for a few seconds.
zzOn the camera, press the  button.
zzThe camera will connect to the access 
point.
zzIf you have selected [], [ 2], or [] in 
step 3, devices connected to the access 
point are listed on the [Select a Device] 
screen displayed next.
zzIf you have selected a Web service in 
step 3, go to step 11.
9 To connect to a smartphone, 
printer, or computer:
Choose the target device.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose the computer name, 
and then press the  button.
zzIf you have selected a smartphone, 
printer, or Macintosh computer, go to 
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Tv, Av, M, C1, 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
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10 If you have selected a computer 
running Windows in step 9 for 
the
	first	time:
Install a driver.
zzWhen the screen at left is displayed on 
the camera, click the Start menu on the 
computer, click [Control Panel], and then 
click [Add a device].
zzDouble-click the connected camera icon.
zzDriver installation will begin.
zzAfter driver installation is complete, and 
the camera and computer connection 
is enabled, the AutoPlay screen will be 
displayed. Nothing will be displayed on 
the camera screen.
11 Send or print the images.
zzThe screen displayed when the devices 
are connected varies depending on the 
target device.
zzWhen the camera is connected to a 
smartphone or Web service, an image 
transfer screen is displayed. For 
instructions on sending images, see 
“Sending Images” ( =
  142).
zzWhen the camera is connected to a 
computer, the camera screen is blank. 
Follow the steps in “Saving Images to a 
Computer” (=
  144) to save images to 
the computer.
zzWhen the camera is connected to a 
printer, you can print by following the 
same steps as for printing via USB. For 
details, see “Printing Images” ( =
  176).
•	If you chose [PIN Method] in step 7, a PIN code will be displayed on the\
 
screen. Be sure to set this code in the access point. Choose a device in\
 the 
[Select a Device] screen. For further details, refer to the user manual \
included 
with your access point.
•	 To
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Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
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Previous Access PointsYou can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by followin\
g 
step 4 in “Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points” (=  136).
•	 To
	reconnect	to	the	access	point,	confirm	that	the	target	device	is	already	connected to it, and then follow the procedure from step 9. Note that th\
is 
step	is	not	required	when	connecting	to	Web	services.
•	 To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the 
procedure from step 6.
Connecting to Access Points in the List
1 View the listed access points.
zzView the listed networks (access 
points) as described in steps 1 – 5 of 
“Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access 
Points” (=
  135 – 136).
2 Choose an access point.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose a network (access 
point), and then press the < m> button.
3 Enter the access point 
password.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the password 
(=
  135).
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Next], and then 
press the  button.
4 Choose [Auto].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Auto], and then 
press the  button.
zzIf you selected [], [2], or [] as the 
target device, see “Connecting to WPS-
Compatible Access Points”, starting with 
step 9 (=
  136).
zzIf you selected a Web service as the 
destination, see “Connecting to WPS-
Compatible Access Points”, starting with 
step 11 (=
  137).
•	 To determine the access point password, check on the access point itself \
or 
refer to the user manual.
•	 Up to 16 access points will be displayed. If no access points are detect\
ed, 
choose [Manual Settings] in step 2 to manually set an access point. Foll\
ow on-
screen instructions and enter an SSID, security settings, and a password\
.
•	 When you use an access point that you have already connected to for 
connecting to another device, [*] is displayed for the password in step \
3. To 
use the same password, choose [Next] (either press the < o> buttons or 
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Connecting without an Access Point
When connecting to a smartphone or printer via Wi-Fi, you can use the 
camera as an access point (Camera Access Point mode) instead of using 
another access point.
Similarly, no access point is used in camera-to-camera connections 
(=
  141).
1 Access the Wi-Fi menu 
(=  133).
2 Choose the target device.
zzChoose the target device (either press 
the  buttons or turn 
the  dial), and then press the < m> 
button.
zzTo connect to a smartphone, choose [].
zzTo connect to a printer, choose [2].
3 Choose [Add a Device].
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add a Device], and 
then press the  button.
zzThe camera’s SSID is displayed.
4 On the target device, connect 
to	the	network	identified	on	the	camera.
zzIn the smartphone or printer’s Wi-Fi 
setting menu, choose the SSID (network 
name) displayed on the camera.
5 For a smartphone connection:
Start CameraWindow on the 
smartphone.
zzThe	first	time	CameraWindow	starts	up, register a smartphone nickname for 
display on the camera.
zzOnce the smartphone is recognized on 
the camera, the device connection screen 
will be displayed on the camera.
6 Choose the target device.
zzChoose the target device name (either 
press the  buttons or turn the 
 dial), and then press the < m> 
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7 For a smartphone connection: 
Adjust the privacy setting.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Yes], and then press 
the  button.
zzYou can now use the smartphone to 
receive images sent from the camera, 
or to geotag images on the camera 
(=
  146).
8 Send or print the images.
zzThe screen displayed when the devices 
are connected varies depending on the 
target device.
zzWhen the camera is connected to a 
smartphone, an image transfer screen 
is displayed. For instructions on sending 
images, see “Sending Images” ( =
  142).
zzWhen the camera is connected to a 
printer, you can print by following the 
same steps as for printing via USB. For 
details, see “Printing Images” (=
  176).
•	 All images in the camera can be viewed from the connected 
smartphone when you choose [Yes] in step 7. To keep camera 
images private, so that they cannot be viewed from the smartphone, 
choose [No] in step 7.
•	 To change privacy settings for smartphones added to the list, 
choose the smartphone whose settings you want to change from 
[Edit a Device] in step 3, and then choose [View Settings].
•	 To	add	multiple	devices,	repeat	this	procedure	from	the	first	step.
•	 For	better	security,	you	can	require	password	input	on	the	screen	in	step	3	by accessing MENU and choosing [ 3]	tab	►	[Wi-Fi	Settings]	►	[Password]	►	[On].	In	this	case,	in	the	password	field	on	the	device	in	step	4,	enter	the	password displayed on the camera.
Previous Access Points
You can reconnect to any previous access points automatically by followin\
g 
step 3 in “Connecting without an Access Point” (=  139).
•	 To use the camera as an access point, choose [Switch Network] on the 
screen displayed when you establish a connection, and then choose [Set 
Camera As Access  Point].
•	 When reconnecting via a previous access point, connect the target 
device to the access point in step 4.
•	 To switch access points, choose [Switch Network] on the screen 
displayed when you establish a connection, and then follow the 
procedure in “Connecting to WPS-Compatible Access Points” from step
 6 
(=  136).