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Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only)
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only)
To record GPS data with new pictures, press the F but-
ton and select one of the following options for RLO-
CATION SEARCH in the F-mode menu (P 81).
• PERMANENTLY ON: The camera continues to update GPS data even when
turned o . The camera will be quicker to display GPS data when turned on,
but the drain on the battery will increase.
• WHEN SWITCHED ON: The camera updates GPS data only when on. The camera
may need some time to acquire GPS data when turned on. This option is
selected automatically at battery levels of
B and below.
R GPS works best outdoors under clear skies.
During shooting, GPS data are displayed in the monitor as
shown at right. Signal strength is indicated by the number
of bars; O is displayed when the camera is searching for a
signal and P if no signal is detected. The current location
is shown by a place name or (if no place name is available)
by the longitude and latitude.
R The display of GPS information can be turned o by selecting OFF for R LOCA-
TION INFO (P 99).
Location Signal
strength
P
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