Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture
Using the GPS function to execute positioning
When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the camera periodically receives radio signals from the GPS satellites and executes positioning. When positioning is executed successfully, the place name and position (latitude and longitude) information are recorded in still pictures and motion pictures (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]).
•If you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function when you set the clock of this camera for the first time, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
Press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [GPS Setting] and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
•A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press [MENU/SET].
[GPS Setting] | Description |
[ON] | The camera periodically executes positioning. Even if the camera is |
| turned off, positioning will be continued. (Positioning will stop after a |
| certain period of time has elapsed.) |
[OFF] | The GPS function is set to OFF. |
[INFO] | You can check the current reception status. |
■About operations during positioning
The GPS status indicator lights up while positioning is being executed and the GPS reception icon appears on the screen. (→130)
GPS status indicator