Operation Manual

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RECORDING THE LOCATION WITH GPS
The Global Position System enables the current position of the receiver to
be determined worldwide. When this function is activated, the Leica S contin-
uously receives the corresponding signals and updates the position data.
The camera writes this information - latitude and longitude, height above sea
level - to the "EXIF" data.
Setting the function
3. In the
SETUP menu (see p. 17/26), select GPS (5.37), and
4. then
On or Off.
• The "satellite" symbol ((4.1.17), only visible in the picture data display
(4.1)) in the monitor indicates the current status:
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Position last determined maximum of 1min ago
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Position last determined maximum of 24hrs ago
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Position last determined at least 24hrs ago,
or no position data available
Notes on the function:
• The prerequisite for GPS positioning is to have as clear a view as possible
of at least three GPS satellites (out of the total of 24, up to 9 are available
from every location on earth). We therefore recommend holding the cam-
era with the GPS antenna pointing vertically upwards (1.3).
• Make sure that the GPS antenna is not covered with your hand or any other
item, particularly metal objects.
• It may not be possible to receive good signals from GPS satellites at the
following locations or in the following situations. In such cases, either no
positioning at all or only inaccurate positioning is possible.
- Closed rooms
- Underground
- Under trees
- In a moving vehicle
- Close to tall buildings or in steep valleys
- Close to high voltage cables
- In tunnels
- Close to mobile telephones
- With accessories attached in the flash shoe, e.g. a flash unit
Information for safe use
The electromagnetic radiation generated by the GPS system can influence
instruments and measuring equipment. Therefore, make sure the GPS func-
tion is deactivated on board an aircraft before takeoff or landing, in hospitals
or in other locations where there are restrictions on wireless transmissions.
Important (legal restrictions on use):
• In certain countries or regions, the use of GPS and associated technolo-
gies may be restricted. Therefore, before traveling in other countries you
should consult the relevant country's embassy or your travel agent.
• The use of GPS inside the People's Republic of China and Cuba and close
to their borders (exceptions: Hong Kong and Macao) is prohibited by the
law of those countries.
Contravention will lead to prosecution by the national authorities. The GPS
function is therefore deactivated automatically in these areas.