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Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only)
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only)
To record GPS data with new pictures, press the
F
but-
ton and select one of the following options for
R
LO-
CATION SEARCH
in the
F
-mode menu (
P
81).
•
PERMANENTLY ON
: The camera continues to update GPS data even when
turned off . The camera will be quicker to display GPS data when turned on,
but the drain on the battery will increase.
•
WHEN SWITCHED ON
: The camera updates GPS data only when on. The camera
may need some time to acquire GPS data when turned on. This option is
selected automatically at battery levels of
B
and below.
R
GPS works best outdoors under clear skies.
During shooting, GPS data are displayed in the monitor as
shown at right. Signal strength is indicated by the number
of bars;
O
is displayed when the camera is searching for a
signal and
P
if no signal is detected. The current location
is shown by a place name or (if no place name is available)
by the longitude and latitude.
R
The display of GPS information can be turned off by selecting
OFF
for
R
LOCA-
TION INFO
(
P
99).
Location
Signal
strength
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- MINATO, TOKYO, JAPAN
