GPS On/Off (DSC-HX90V)
You can record the location information with the images when the built-in GPS sensor of this product can acquire the location information. Using the software PlayMemories Home, you can import the images recorded with the location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them on a map which shows their shooting location. Refer to the Help of PlayMemories Home for details.
- MENU →
(Setup) → [GPS Settings] → [GPS On/Off] → desired setting.
Menu item details
- On:
- The GPS function is activated.
- Off:
- The GPS function is turned off.
The status icon on the screen may differ depending on the conditions of the signals emitted from the satellites.
- No icon is displayed:
- [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off] or an error has occurred.
:- The product cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire the location information. Use the product in an open area.
:- The product is searching for GPS satellites. It may take some time to start triangulating.
:- The product can acquire the current location information.
:- An error occurred with the GPS function. Turn off the product, and turn it on again.
To receive a GPS signal
- Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings. Use the product in an open area outside, and turn the product off and on again.
- It may take from ten seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information.
- You can shorten the time of triangulation by using the GPS assist data.
Note
- It may take from ten seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you turn on this product. If you shoot images before the product acquires the location information, the information is not recorded on the images. To record a correct location information, first make sure the product receives the GPS signal, then shoot the images.
- Check whether the location information has been recorded by displaying latitude and longitude on the playback screen after shooting.
- While searching for satellites and triangulating, do not put your finger over the Wi-Fi sensor (built-in). This may decrease the receiver sensitivity, making it difficult or impossible to triangulate your location.
- During take off and landing of an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].
- Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the countries or regions where you use the product.