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GPS
Recording GPS Data with Pictures
Q
Using GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop
at low temperatures.
Q
The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards).
Q
The camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible,
choose an outdoor location with few obstructions when turning the camera on.
Q
The position recorded when a photo is taken may diff er from the actual location if
some time has passed since the camera was last able to update GPS data.
Q
Select
OFF
for
LOCATION SEARCH
(
P
85)
and
TRACKING DATA
(
P
85) in the
R
SET-UP
menu when in a hospital and before takeoff and landing if traveling
by air.
Q
Place names are current as of the date on which the map database was created
(
P
128) and will not be updated to refl ect any changes after that date.
Q
Comprehensive place name data are unavailable in some countries and regions. If
no name is available, the latitude and longitude will be displayed for a few seconds.
GPS
GPS
The camera may be unable to receive GPS data if the antenna (
P
2) is obstructed or
when underground, underwater, under a bridge or overpass, inside a vehicle, build-
ing, tunnel, or metal briefcase, between tall buildings, or in the vicinity of cell phones
or other devices that broadcast in the 1.5 GHz band.
Obey all local regulations regarding the use of GPS devices. Note that the use of
GPS devices is restricted in some countries, including the People’s Republic of China.
Before going abroad, consult with the embassy or a travel agent. The camera may
display
P
(no signal) in locations in which restrictions apply.
