Accessing the wi-fi menu, Configuring the computer for a wi-fi connection, Windows only) – Canon PowerShot G16 User Manual
Page 133: Initial connection via wi-fi, Note that before using wi-fi, You will need to register a camera, Access the wi-fi menu, Choose
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Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
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Other Shooting
Modes
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and C2 Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
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.
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For instructions on checking your network
connection, refer to the computer user
manual.
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Configure the setting.
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Click in the following order: [Start] menu
► [All Programs] ► [Canon Utilities] ►
[CameraWindow] ► [Wi-Fi connection
setup].
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In the application that opens, follow the
on-screen instructions and configure the
setting.
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The following Windows settings are configured when you run the utility in
step 2.
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Turn on media streaming.
This will enable the camera to see (find) the computer to access via Wi-Fi.
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Turn on network discovery.
This will enable the computer to see (find) the camera.
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Turn on ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol).
This allows you to check the network connection status.
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Enable Universal Plug & Play (UPnP).
This will enable network devices to detect each other automatically.
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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.
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Access the Wi-Fi menu.
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Press the <
1> button to turn the camera
on.
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Press the < > button.
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Enter a nickname.
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Press the <
m> button to access the
keyboard, and then enter a nickname
).
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Up to 16 characters can be used.
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Press the <
o><p> buttons or turn the
<
7> dial to choose [OK], and then press
the <
m> button.
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The Wi-Fi menu is displayed.