Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide

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Auto Mode / 
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Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
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P Mode
Still ImagesMovies
Shooting in Hybrid Auto Mode
You can make a short movie of the day just by shooting still images. The 
camera records 2 – 4-second clips of scenes before each shot, which a\
re 
later combined in a digest movie.
1 Enter [] mode.
zzFollow step 2 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” 
(=  29) and choose [].
2 Compose the shot.
zzFollow steps 3 – 4 in “Shooting (Smart 
Auto)” (=  29) to compose the shot and 
focus.
zzFor more impressive digest movies, 
aim the camera at subjects about four 
seconds before shooting still images.
3 Shoot.
zzFollow step 4 in “Shooting (Smart Auto)” 
(=  29) to shoot a still image.
zzThe camera records both a still image 
and movie clip. The clip, which ends with 
the still image and a shutter sound, forms 
a single chapter in the digest movie.
•	 Battery life is shorter in this mode than in [] mode, because 
digest movies are recorded for each shot.
•	 A digest movie may not be recorded if you shoot a still image 
immediately after turning the camera on, choosing [
] mode, or 
operating the camera in other ways.
•	 Camera operating sounds will be recorded in digest movies.
•	 Digest	movie	quality	is	[] and cannot be changed.
•	 Some camera sounds will be muted. Sounds are not played when you press 
the shutter button halfway or trigger the self-timer ( =
  150).
•	 Digest	movies	are	saved	as	separate	movie	files	in	the	following	cases	even	if	they were recorded on the same day in [] mode.
- The	digest	movie	file	size	reaches	approximately	4	GB,	or	the	total	recording	time reaches approximately 13 minutes and 20 seconds.
- The digest movie is protected ( =  111).
- Daylight saving time ( =  15) or time zone (=  151) settings are changed.
- A new folder is created ( =  155).
•	 Recorded	shutter	sounds	cannot	be	modified	or	erased.
•	 If you prefer to record digest movies without still images, adjust the s\
etting in 
advance. Press the  button, and on the [4] tab, set [Digest Type] to 
[No Stills] (=
  25).
•	 Individual chapters can be edited ( =  123).
Digest Movie PlaybackDisplay a still image shot in [] mode to play a digest movie, or specify the 
date of the digest movie to play ( =  104).  
						

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Still Images/Movies
•	 To activate the screen when the camera is on but the screen is 
blank in [] mode, press the  button.
•	 If the camera is turned on while the < p> button is held down, the 
camera will no longer sound. To activate sounds again, press the 
 button and choose [Mute] on the [3] tab, and then press 
the  buttons to choose [Off].
Still Images
•	 A blinking [] icon warns that images are more likely to be blurred 
by camera shake. In this case, mount the camera on a tripod or take 
other measures to keep it still.
•	 If
	your	shots	are	dark	despite	the	flash	firing,	move	closer	to	the	subject.	For	details	on	the	flash	range,	see	“Flash	Range”	(=  205).
•	 The subject may be too close if the camera only beeps once when 
you press the shutter button halfway. For details on the focusing 
range (shooting range), see “Shooting Range” ( =
  205).
•	 To reduce red-eye and to assist in focusing, the lamp may be 
activated when shooting in low-light conditions.
•	 A blinking [h] icon displayed when you attempt to shoot indicates 
that
	shooting	is	not	possible	until	the	flash	has	finished	recharging.	Shooting	can	resume	as	soon	as	the	flash	is	ready,	so	either	press	the shutter button all the way down and wait, or release it and press 
it again.
•	 The shutter sound will not be played when the Sleeping and Babies 
(Sleeping) icons ( =
  33) are displayed.
•	 Although you can shoot again before the shooting screen is 
displayed, your previous shot may determine the focus, brightness, 
and colors used.
•	 You can change how long images are displayed after shots ( =  49).
Movies
•	Keep	your	fingers	away	from	the	microphone while shooting movies. 
Blocking the microphone may prevent 
audio from being recorded or may 
cause
	the	recording	to	sound	muffled.
•	 Avoid touching camera controls other than the movie button when 
shooting movies, because sounds made by the camera will be 
recorded.
•	 Once movie recording begins, a smaller image display area is 
shown, with the subject enlarged, as a measure when correcting 
distortion such as rotational camera shake. To shoot subjects at the 
same size shown before shooting, adjust the image stabilization 
setting (=
  89).
•	 Audio is recorded in stereo.
•	 Distorted audio caused by recording when the wind is strong can be reduc\
ed. 
However, the recording may sound unnatural when this option is used when 
there is no wind. When the wind is not strong, press the < n> button, 
choose [Wind Filter] on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off] ( =
  25).
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Still ImagesMovies
Scene Icons
In [] and [] modes, shooting scenes determined by the camera 
are indicated by the icon displayed, and corresponding settings are 
automatically selected for optimal focusing, subject brightness, and col\
or. 
Depending on the scene, continuous images may be shot ( =
  34).
Background
Subject Normal Backlit Dark* Sunsets Spotlights
People
–
In Motion– – –
Shadows on Face
– – – –
Smiling
– – –
Sleeping
– – –
Babies
– – –
Smiling
– – –
Sleeping
– – –
Children (In Motion)
– – –
Other Subjects
In Motion– – –
At Close Range
– –
*   Tripod  Used   The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blu\
e sky, 
dark blue when the background is dark, and gray for all other background\
s.
   The background color of icons is light blue when the background is a blu\
e sky, 
and gray for all other backgrounds.
•	 The background color of [], [], [], [], and [] is dark blue, and the 
background color of [] is orange.
•	 When shooting movies, only People, Other Subjects, and At Close Range icons will 
be displayed.
•	 When shooting in [
] mode, only People, Shadows on Face, Other Subjects, and At 
Close Range icons will be displayed.
•	 When shooting with the self-timer, People (In Motion), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies 
(Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), Children, Other Subjects (In Motion)\
 icons will not be 
displayed.
•	 When the drive mode is set to [
] (=  34), and when [Hg Lamp Corr.] is set to 
[On] and scenes are automatically corrected ( =  46), Smiling, Sleeping, Babies 
(Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will not be display\
ed.
•	 If
	the	flash	is	set	to	[], the Backlit icons for Smiling and Children will not be 
displayed.
•	 Babies, Babies (Smiling), Babies (Sleeping), and Children icons will\
 be displayed 
when [Face ID] is set to [On], and the face of a registered baby (under\
 two years old) 
or child (from two to twelve years old) is detected ( =
  39).	Confirm	beforehand	that	the date and time are correct (=  14).
•	Try shooting in [G] mode (=  67) if the scene icon does not match 
actual shooting conditions, or if it is not possible to shoot with your \
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Continuous Shooting ScenesIf you shoot a still image when the following scene icons are displayed,\
 
the camera will shoot continuously. If you press the shutter button halfway 
when one of the icons in the table below is displayed, one of the follow\
ing 
icons will be displayed to inform you that the camera will shoot continu\
ous 
images: [
], [], or [ W].
Smiling (including Babies):  Consecutive images are captured, and the camera 
analyzes details such as facial expressions to save 
the image determined to be the best.
Sleeping (including Babies)
:  Beautiful shots of sleeping faces, created by 
combining consecutive shots to reduce camera 
shake and image noise.  
The
	AF	assist	beam	will	not	light	up,	the	flash	will	not	fire,	and	the	shutter	sound	will	not	be	played.
Children W:
   So you don’t miss a photo opportunity of children 
who move around, the camera will capture three 
consecutive images for each shot.
•	
In some scenes, expected images may not be saved, and images 
may not look as expected.
•	 Focus,
	image	brightness,	and	color	are	determined	by	the	first	shot.
•	 When you want to shoot single images only, press the  button, choose 
[] in the menu, and then select [].
Still ImagesMovies
Image Stabilization Icons
Optimal image stabilization for the shooting conditions is automatically\
 
applied (Intelligent IS). Additionally, the following icons are displayed in [] 
and [] modes.
Image stabilization for still 
imagesImage stabilization for movies, 
reducing strong camera shake, 
as when shooting while walking 
(Dynamic IS)
Image stabilization for still 
images when panning*Image stabilization for slow 
camera shake, such as when 
shooting movies at telephoto 
(Powered IS)
Image stabilization for macro 
shots (Hybrid IS)No image stabilization, because 
the camera is mounted on 
a tripod or held still by other 
means
*
 Displayed when you pan, following moving subjects with the camera. When \
you follow 
subjects moving horizontally, image stabilization only counteracts vertical camera 
shake, and horizontal stabilization stops. Similarly, when you follow subjects moving 
vertically, image stabilization only counteracts horizontal camera shake.
•	To cancel image stabilization, set [IS Mode] to [Off] (=
  89). In this case, an 
IS icon is not displayed.
•	 In [
] mode, no [] icon is displayed.  
						

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Still ImagesMovies
On-Screen Frames
In [] mode, a variety of frames are displayed once the camera detects 
subjects you are aiming the camera at.
•	 A white frame is displayed around the subject (or person’s face) 
determined by the camera to be the main subject, and gray frames are 
displayed around other detected faces. Frames follow moving subjects 
within a certain range to keep them in focus.
However, if the camera detects subject movement, only the white frame 
will remain on the screen.
•	 When you are pressing the shutter button halfway and the camera 
detects subject movement, a blue frame is displayed, and the focus and 
image brightness are constantly adjusted (Servo AF).
•	Try shooting in [G] mode (=
  67) if no frames are displayed, if 
frames are not displayed around desired subjects, or if frames are 
displayed on the background or similar areas.
Common, Convenient Features
Still ImagesMovies
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)
When distant subjects are too far away to enlarge using the optical zoom\
, 
use digital zoom for up to about 20x enlargement.
1 Move the zoom lever toward 
.
zzHold the lever until zooming stops.
zzZooming stops at the largest possible 
zoom factor (before the image becomes 
noticeably grainy), which is then indicated 
on the screen.
2 Move the zoom lever toward 
 again.
zzThe camera zooms in even closer on the 
subject.
Zoom Factor  
						

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•	 Moving the zoom lever will display the zoom bar (which indicates 
the zoom position). The color of the zoom bar will change depending 
on the zoom range.
-
 White range: optical zoom range where the image will not appear 
grainy.
-
 Yellow range: digital zoom range where the image is not noticeably 
grainy (ZoomPlus).
-
 Blue range: digital zoom range where the image will appear grainy.
Because the blue range will not be available at some resolution 
settings (=
  45), the maximum zoom factor can be achieved by 
following step 1.
•	 Focal length when optical and digital zoom are combined is as follows (\
35mm 
film equivalent).
28 – 560
 mm (28 – 140 mm with optical zoom alone)
•	 To deactivate digital zoom, press the < n> button, choose [Digital Zoom] 
on the [4] tab, and then choose [Off].
Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer
With the self-timer, you can include yourself in group photos or other timed 
shots. The camera will shoot about 10 seconds after you press the shutter 
button.
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [] 
in the menu, and then choose the [ ]] 
option (=
  24).
zzOnce the setting is complete, []] is 
displayed.
2	 Shoot.
zzFor Still Images: Press the shutter button 
halfway to focus on the subject, and then 
press it all the way down.
zzFor Movies: Press the movie button.  
						

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zzOnce you start the self-timer, the lamp 
will blink and the camera will play a self-
timer sound.
zzTwo seconds before the shot, the blinking 
and sound will speed up. (The lamp will 
remain
	lit	in	case	the	flash	fires.)
zzTo cancel shooting after you have 
triggered the self-timer, press the 
 button.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[] in step 1.
Still ImagesMovies
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera ShakeThis option delays shutter release until about two seconds after you hav\
e 
pressed the shutter button. If the camera is unsteady while you are pres\
sing 
the shutter button, it will not affect your shot.
zzFollow step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  36) and choose [[].
zzOnce the setting is complete, [[] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  36) to shoot.
Still ImagesMovies
Customizing the Self-TimerYou can specify the delay (0 – 30 seconds) and number of shots (1 –\
 10).
1 Choose [$].
zzFollowing step 1 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  36), choose [$] and press the 
 button.
2	 Configure	the	setting.
zzTurn the  dial to choose the [Delay] 
time, either press the  buttons or 
turn the  dial to choose the number 
of [Shots], and then press the  
button.
zzOnce the setting is complete, [$] is 
displayed.
zzFollow step 2 in “Using the Self-Timer” 
(=  36) to shoot.
•	 For movies shot using the self-timer, [Delay] represents the delay 
before recording begins, but the [Shots] setting has no effect.
•	 When you specify multiple shots, image brightness and white balance are \
determined	by	the	first	shot.	More	time	is	required	between	shots	when	the	flash	fires	or	when	you	have	specified	to	take	many	shots.	Shooting	will	stop	automatically when the memory card becomes full.
•	 When	a	delay	longer	than	two	seconds	is	specified,	two	seconds	before	the	shot, the lamp blinking and self-timer sound will speed up. (The lamp w\
ill 
remain	lit	in	case	the	flash	fires.)      
						

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Still Images
Adding a Date Stamp
The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corne\
r.
However,	note	that	date	stamps	cannot	be	edited	or	removed,	so	confirm	beforehand that the date and time are correct ( =  14).
1	 Configure	the	setting.
zzPress the  button, choose [Date 
Stamp ] on the [4] tab, and then 
choose the desired option ( =  25).
zzOnce the setting is complete, [] is 
displayed.
2 Shoot.
zzAs you take shots, the camera adds the 
shooting date or time to the lower-right 
corner of images.
zzTo restore the original setting, choose 
[Off] in step 1.
•	 Date stamps cannot be edited or removed.
•	 Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follo\
ws.
However, adding a date stamp this way to images that already have one may 
cause it to be printed twice.
-
 Print using printer functions ( =  176)
- Use camera DPOF print settings (=  180) to print
- Use the software downloaded from the Canon website to print ( =  173)
Still ImagesMovies
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF)
In [AUTO] mode, shoot after choosing a subject to focus on as follows.
1 Specify Tracking AF.
zzPress the  button.
zz[] is displayed in the center of the 
screen.
2 Choose a subject to focus on.
zzAim the camera so that [] is on the 
desired subject, and then press the 
shutter button halfway.
zzA blue frame is displayed, and the 
camera will keep the subject in focus and 
image brightness adjusted (Servo AF).
3 Shoot.
zzPress the shutter button all the way down 
to shoot.
zzPress the  button to cancel Tracking AF.
•	 Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapi\
dly, 
or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too c\
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Using Face ID
If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that pers\
on’s 
face, and prioritize focus, brightness, and color for that person when 
shooting. In [
] mode, the camera can detect babies and children based 
on registered birthdays and optimize settings for them when shooting.
This
	function	is	also	useful	when	searching	for	a	specific	registered	person	among a large number of images ( =  106).
Personal Information
•	Information such as images of a face (face info) registered with Face \
ID, 
and personal information (name, birthday) will be saved on the camera.\
 
Additionally, when registered people are detected, their names will be 
recorded in still images. When using the Face ID function, be careful 
when sharing the camera or images with others, and when posting 
images online where many others can view them.
•	 When disposing of a camera or transferring it to another person after 
using Face ID, be sure to erase all information (registered faces, name\
s, 
and birthdays) from the camera ( =
  44).
Registering Face ID Information
You can register information (face info, names, birthdays) for up to 12\
 
people to use with Face ID.
1 Access the setting screen.
zzPress the  button, choose [Face 
ID Settings] on the [4] tab, and then 
press the  button (=
  25).
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add to Registry], 
and then press the  button.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Add a New Face], 
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2 Register face information.
zzAim the camera so that the face of the 
person you want to register is inside the 
gray frame at the center of the screen.
zzA white frame on the person’s face 
indicates that the face is recognized. 
Make sure a white frame is displayed on 
the face, and then shoot.
zzIf the face is not recognized, you cannot 
register face information.
zzAfter [Register?] is displayed, press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial to 
choose [OK], and then press the  
button.
zzThe	[Edit	Profile]	screen	is	displayed.
3	 Register	the	person’s	name	and	birthday.
zzPress the  button to access the 
keyboard, and then enter the name 
(=
  26).
zzTo	register	a	birthday,	on	the	[Edit	Profile]	screen, choose [Birthday] (either press 
the  buttons or turn the  
dial), and then press the < m> button.
zzPress the  buttons to choose an 
option.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to specify the date.
zzWhen	finished,	press	the	 button.
4 Save the settings.
zzPress the  buttons or turn the 
 dial to choose [Save], and then 
press the  button.
zzAfter a message is displayed, press the 
 buttons or turn the  dial to 
choose [Yes], and then press the  
button.
5 Continue registering face 
information.
zzTo register up to 4 more points of face 
information (expressions or angles), 
repeat step 2.
zzRegistered faces are more easily 
recognized if you add a variety of face 
information. In addition to a head-on 
angle, add a slight side angle, a shot 
when smiling, and shots inside and 
outside.