Canon PowerShot G16 User Guide - Page 38

Adding a Date Stamp Still Images The camera can add the shooting date to images, in the lower-right corner. 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. Cover • Shots taken without adding a date stamp can be printed with one as follows. 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 Images Movies 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. 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 Index • Tracking may not be possible when subjects are too small or move too rapidly, or when subject color or brightness matches that of the background too closely. 38