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GPS
GPS
Recording GPS Data with Pictures
Recording GPS Data with Pictures
To record GPS data with new pictures, press the
F
but-
ton and select one of the following options for
R
SET-
UP
>
LOCATION SEARCH
in the
F
-mode menu (
P
85).
•
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,
Q
if the camera is in GPS demo mode, 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
LOCATION
INFO
(
P
85).
Location
Signal
strength
P
- MINATO, TOKYO, JAPAN
