Displaying GPS Information

When the camera is connected to a Bluetooth® GPS unit in shooting mode, the Bluetooth® antenna icon, GPS information and GPS icon appear on the LCD monitor.

x3(4)

Number of visible satellites captured at the current position

Number of satellites used

GPS positioning quality

Display

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no fix

The GPS unit cannot receive data.

2d

The NMEA-0183 format GSA positioning mode is 2d.

3d

The NMEA-0183 format GSA positioning mode is 3d.

Diff

The NMEA-0183 format GGA quality is DGPS.

If the number of receivable satellites is less than three, the GPS information cannot be acquired. If the GPS information cannot be acquired, the display of the GPS icon changes. In some cases, positioning may take time.

Retaining GPS information---------------------------------------------------------------

The latest GPS information is retained in the camera for ten minutes. This enables you to acquire GPS information outdoors and then shoot images indoors using the GPS information.

If the GPS datum setup is changed (GP.188), GPS information is erased within ten minutes.

Using the GPS Function

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