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GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only)

Checking triangulating status and shooting direction
The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the shooting direction, and record it on images.
Using the supplied software “PMB”, you can import photos and movies recorded with location and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location. See “PMB Help” for details.

  1. MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [GPS setting] desired mode
On
GPS direction sensor is activated.
Off
GPS direction sensor is inactivated.
Set this to not record location and direction information.

To receive a GPS signal

  • Triangulate when the lens cover is opened.

  • Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings.
    Use your camera in an open area outside, and turn on your camera again.

  • If no triangulating icon appears, even if you wait for several minutes, you may be in an areas where GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible.
    Use your camera in an open area outside, or record images in the situation as is in which case, location information is not recorded.

Notes

  • The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies.

  • During take off and landing of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be instructed to do by the onboard announcement.

  • Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.

  • It can take up to several minutes to acquire location information when you use GPS for the first time or use it infrequently. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. [Details]

  • The information on the shooting direction acquired by this camera is based on magnetic north (the direction a compass needle points).

  • If the camera is in close proximity to a magnetic source or a metal, an error may arise in the direction sensor. Keep the camera away from a magnetic source or a metal, if at all possible.

  • The correct shooting direction may not be recorded or displayed in the following cases:

  • Near a building, a footbridge, an iron bridge, a vehicle, an iron tower

  • Near electric apparatus, such as a television, speaker, refrigerator, mobile phone, headphones

  • Near a steel desk or steel chair, etc.

  • Direction information will become unstable if this camera is pointed upwards.

  • In searching the satellite positions, or triangulating, its may fail when you put your fingers on the GPS receiver.

Checking triangulating status and shooting direction

The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated. The triangulating status can also be checked using [Position Information]. [Details]
You can check the shooting direction with the direction icon displayed on the screen.

Triangulating status
GPS indicators
GPS reception status
Off
No indicator
[GPS setting] is set to [Off] or an error occurred.
Difficult
Your camera cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot acquire location information. Use your camera in an open area.
Searching
Searching for GPS satellites. It may take several minutes to start triangulating.
Triangulating
Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location information.



Shooting direction
Indicators
North
West
South
East

Related Topic
Scene Recognition
GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only)
GPS assist data (DSC-TX100V only)
Auto Clock ADJ (DSC-TX100V only)
GPS (DSC-TX100V only)

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