Canon G16 User Manual

PowerShot G16 Sending images to a computer ( Wi-Fi function )

Getting Started

The procedure for using the Wi-Fi function to send images from a camera to a computer is explained in the following four steps. Proceed in order from Step 1.

IMPORTANT

The position and shape of the operation buttons, screens displayed, and setting items may differ according to the model you use.

Step 1: Preparing necessary items

Step 2: Setting up the computer

Step 3: Connecting the camera to the computer

Step 4: Sending images to the computer

Step 1: Preparing necessary items

1. Check the computer's requirements.

The camera can connect via Wi-Fi to computers running the following operating systems.

• Windows: Windows 8, Windows 7 Service Pack 1

• Macintosh: Mac OS X v10.6.8, v10.7, v10.8.2 or later.

IMPORTANT

• 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.

2. Confirm that an access point base unit (Wi-Fi router, etc.) is connected to the computer.

3. Make sure that the included CameraWindow software is installed.

*The software is available for download from the Canon website.

NOTE

• A router is a device that creates a network (LAN) structure for connecting multiple computers. A

router that contains an internal Wi-Fi function is called a "Wi-Fi router".

• This page will refer to all Wi-Fi routers and base stations as "access points".

• When unsure of your computer setup, refer to the user manual provided with the computer.

Step 2: Setting up the computer (Windows only)

Even if your computer is connected to an access point, sending images from the camera to the computer requires changing the computer's settings. The procedure is explained below.

Windows 7 users, proceed to 2A: Windows 7 Windows 8 users, proceed to 2B: Windows 8 Mac users, proceed to Step 3: Connecting the camera to a computer.