Recording GPS Data with Pictures

QUsing GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop at low temperatures.

QThe 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.

QThe position recorded when a photo is taken may differ from the actual location if

some time has passed since the camera was last able to update GPS data.

QSelect OFF for RLOCATION SEARCH (P82) and RTRACKING DATA (P83) in the setup 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 (P109) and will not be updated to refl ect any changes after that date.

QComprehensive 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.

Viewing GPS Data

During playback, pictures for which GPS data exist are indicated by a Jicon. GPS data are shown for a few seconds each time the picture is displayed.

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