Utilities Guide for GPS
Before Using the GPS ................................. | 2 |
Using the GPS ............................................. | 5 |
This manual describes how to use the GPS function on the PENTAX
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| Printed in Indonesia |
Before Using the GPS
About the GPS
GPS means the Global Positioning System. The camera receives signals from multiple GPS satellites to determine its position and the time. This is called "positioning".
GPS Function on the PENTAX WG-3
Embeds location information on an image
Location information such as latitude and longitude of a shooting location is recorded. The shooting location can be displayed on a map by using the provided software.
Saves log files to the SD Memory Card
The camera receives signals from GPS satellites regularly and saves GPS information to the SD Memory Card as a log file in KML format. The log files can be imported to Google Earth, Google Maps or other programs that can read KML files on a computer and your route can be displayed on their maps.
*Google, Google Earth and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.
Corrects the camera clock using GPS information
The camera corrects its clock automatically using the time data received from GPS satellites.
Displays the electronic compass on the screen
The camera has the Electronic Compass function that displays the lens direction at the time of shooting on the screen.
When the camera receives signals from GPS satellites, it indicates the orientation to true north using GPS location information. The location information can be recorded on captured images.
When the camera does not receive any signals or the GPS function is set to off, it indicates the orientation to magnetic north.
1 [Electronic Compass Display in Still Picture Capture Mode] (Operating Manual p.24)
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Precautions for Using the GPS
•The GPS function is set to off as the default. To use it, set [GPS On/ Off] to [On].
•GPS satellites always move. Depending on conditions (location, time etc.), positioning may take longer or be impossible.
•To use the GPS function, you must be in an open area, such as out of doors.
•Positioning may be difficult or impossible in the following situations:
-Under water
-Under ground or indoors
-In tunnels
-Among
-Under elevated or near
-In the woods
-Near mobile phones that use the 1.5 GHz band
•When the GPS function is set to on, the camera performs positioning regularly even if it is turned off. Make sure that [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] (p.5) before turning off the camera when taking it where using electronic products is prohibited, such as hospitals or airplanes.
•Positioning may take a few minutes when using the GPS function for the first time, after not positioning for a long while, or after changing the battery.
•The Geodetic system for this camera’s GPS function uses the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84).
•Using the GPS or recording location information is prohibited in some countries or regions. Consult the appropriate embassy or a travel agent before travelling with a GPS camera.
•Do not carry the camera in a metal container during positioning. If the camera is covered with metal, GPS positioning cannot be achieved.
•In the following situations, the camera cannot obtain GPS information. It starts positioning again immediately after being out of the following situations:
-When the alarm is set
-When the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable
-When the camera is connected to an AV device with an AV or HDMI cable
-For a minute after changing the battery
•The GPS function of this camera was designed and manufactured for personal digital camera use only. Do not try to use it as a navigation tool for aircraft, motor vehicles, or people, or for surveying. We will not
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be held liable for any damages caused by use of this camera for any of these purposes.
Hereby, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO.,LTD., declares that this SG661 GPS
For a full version of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC), please refer to http://www.pentax.jp/english.
The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.
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Using the GPS
Preparation for Using the GPS Function
Recording GPS Information on Captured Images
When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the received GPS information is recorded onto captured images.
The following icons appear on the display.
Displaying the GPS Information Recorded on Captured Image
1Press the Qbutton after shooting still pictures or movies.
Recording and Saving a Log
Obtains GPS information at the interval and for the duration you have set and records it to the camera as a log.
The recorded log will be saved to the SD Memory Card as a log file (KML
Set the [GPS On/Off] to [On] for receiving GPS information (latitude, longitude, altitude, date and time etc.).
The GPS function needs to be always activated to embed GPS
(White)
GPS information is being received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], and signals from GPS satellites are being received.
The camera enters Qmode and an image appears on the display.
2Press the 4button until the Info 2 display appears.
Height, air pressure,
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Recording a Log at a Set Interval and Duration
information on an image (p.6), record it to the camera as a log (p.8), save it to the SD Memory Card as a log file (p.10), and correct the camera clock automatically (p.14).
1Use the four-way controller (23) to select [GPS] in the [WSetting] menu.
2Press the four-way controller (5).
(Red)
GPS information has been received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], and signals from GPS satellites have been received.
GPS information has not been received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], but signals from GPS satellites have not been received.
GPS error. To recover from an error, turn off the camera, remove and then 
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The [GPS] screen appears.
3Use the four-way controller (23) to select [GPS On/
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•When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning regularly even while the camera power is off, which reduces the battery life.
Estimated battery life: Approx. 60 hr.
(When receiving GPS information continuously with [GPS On/Off] set to [On], [Logging Interval] set to [15sec.], and the camera turned off.)
•Before changing the battery, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off].
When [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off], no icon is displayed.
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is displayed on the capture mode screen, GPS information will be recorded onto images.
•When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning regularly even while the camera power is off, which reduces the battery life.
•For a movie, the GPS information obtained at the start of recording is recorded.
•For divided movie files, the GPS information before dividing is displayed.
•For a movie with a title picture, the GPS information of the movie is displayed.
•When shooting in 
(Interval Shot) mode, GPS information may not be recorded onto images.
•The direction information obtained from the electronic compass measurements is also recorded at the time of shooting when GPS location information can be obtained from GPS satellites.
The image on which the GPS information is recorded can be imported to a computer using the supplied software "MediaImpression 3.6.2 LE" (for Windows) and the location where the image was taken can be displayed on the map.
Select an image in the preview screen and click 
(location) in the [Property] area to display the map.
*To display the map, you need to connect your computer to the Internet.
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