- Top
- Other Useful Functions
- Getting position information using the GPS

# Getting position information using the GPS

The camera has a built-in GPS. Positioning information can be recorded through GPS.

The GPS antenna is placed on top of the camera module.

When using the GPS function, do not cover the top of the camera module with metallic objects.

- [GPS] flashes in the viewfinder screen when positioning preparation is being performed.

- When positioning is complete, [GPS] lights up and GPS signal reception strength is indicated by 4-level bars.

- If the time is received using GPS, the time of the internal clock is maintained accurately based on the time received (Greenwich mean time) and the time zone.

- If the date and time display is different from the local time, the time zone setting may be incorrect. Recheck the time zone settings.

NOTE

- If it cannot position even after waiting several minutes, it means that the GPS signals are weak and difficult to receive.

- Position in the open space with a clear view of the sky.

- Detecting altitude may take more time than detecting latitude and longitude.

- The followings are locations where the signals from the GPS satellite cannot be properly received. Thus, you may not be able to position or you have large margin of errors.

  - Indoors

  - Near buildings or a canyon of buildings

  - In underground shopping areas

  - In forests

  - While moving in trains or automobiles

  - Inside tunnels

Top of the page