Using Face Id - Canon PowerShot N Getting Started

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If you prefer the camera not to shoot when you touch the screen,
make sure [Touch Shutter] mode is deactivated. Touch [ H ]
and then [ n ], and on the [4] tab, set [Touch Shutter] to [Off]
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• Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move
too rapidly, or when there is inadequate contrast between subjects
and the background.
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If [Face ID] is set to [On], names will not display when registered
people are detected, but the names will be recorded in the still
images (= 44). However, a name will display if the subject
chosen to focus on is the same as a person detected with Face ID.
Deactivating the Flash
Prepare the camera for shooting without the flash as follows. Note that this
setting also deactivates the flash during movie recording.
Configure the setting.
z Touch [ H ] and choose [
menu, and then choose [ ! ] (
Once the setting is complete, [ ! ] is
X
displayed.
z To restore the original setting, repeat this
process but choose [
• If a flashing [ ] icon is displayed when you press the shutter ring
halfway in low-light conditions, mount the camera on a tripod or take
other measures to keep it still.
Still Images Movies
] in the
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Using Face ID

If you register a person ahead of time, the camera will detect that person'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 (=
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, names,
and birthdays) from the camera (=
Registering Face ID Information
You can register information (face info, name, birthday) for up to 12 people
to use with Face ID.
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Access the setting screen.
z Touch [ H ], touch [ n ], and then
touch [Face ID Settings] on the [4] tab
to choose it
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Preliminary Notes and
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Contents: Basic
Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Creative Shot
Mode
3
Auto Mode/
Hybrid Auto Mode
4
Other Shooting
Modes
5
P Mode
6
Playback Mode
7
Wi-Fi Functions
8
Setting Menu
9
Accessories
10
Appendix
Index
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