Operation Manual

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Before use
About GPS
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About the camera’s location name information
Before using the camera, be sure to read “Licence Agreement for Place Name and Map
Data”. (→188)
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When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned
OFF.
• Electromagnetic radiation from the camera can affect instruments and meters. During
takeoff and landing of airplanes or in other restricted areas, set [GPS Setting] to
[OFF] or set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and then turn off the camera. (→128, 134)
• When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will drain from the
battery even if the camera is turned OFF.
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Recording location information
• The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of
December 2011. These will not be updated.
• Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark information
may be available.
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Positioning
• Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals
from the GPS satellites. (→127)
• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approx. 2 to 3 minutes to
successfully execute positioning under the following conditions: when
positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after
the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode]
set to [ON], and then turned on again.
Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data. (→140)
• Because the GPS satellite positions are constantly changing, depending on the
recording location and conditions, contact to some satellites may not be possible,
resulting in inaccurate positioning data.
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When using in another country
• GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China.
(Current as of December 2011)
• Some countries or regions regulate the use of GPS or related technology. Because
this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, check with
the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringing
cameras with a GPS function.