Initial Connection Via Wi-Fi - Canon PowerShot G16 User Manual

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.
z z For instructions on checking your network
connection, refer to the computer user
manual.
2
Configure the setting.
z z Click in the following order: [Start] menu
► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ►
[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection
setup].
z z
In 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.
z z Press the <1> button to turn the camera
on.
z z Press the <
2
Enter a nickname.
z z Press the <m> button to access the
keyboard, and then enter a nickname
(=
z z Up to 16 characters can be used.
z z Press the <o><p> buttons or turn the
<7> dial to choose [OK], and then press
the <m> button.
z z The Wi-Fi menu is displayed.
> button.
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Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting
Modes
4
P Mode
5
Tv, Av, M, C1,
and C2 Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
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