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GPS setting (SLT-A77V only)
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by
taking in GPS assist data.
If the camera connects to the computer with the supplied “PMB” software
installed, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically.
To check the state of GPS assist data

MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist

Data]

Notes
•The computer is requi red to connect to the Internet when updating data.
•If the term of validity of ass ist data has run out, the time until you can record
location information cannot be shortened. It is recommended that you update the
assist data regularly. The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days.
•If [Date/Tim e Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS
acquiring location information cannot be shortened.
•The assist data service may be cl osed for various reasons.
To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the
computer
Start up [GPS Support Tool] from (PMB Launcher), select the memory
card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. Insert
the memory card that has been updated into the camera.
Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time
information during starting up. The time is corrected when the power is
turned off.

MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.]

t [On]

Notes
•[GPS Auto Time Cor.] is invalid if [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off].
•You must s et [Date/Time Setup] on the camera before using it.
GPS Assist DataGPS Auto Time Cor.