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GPS setting (DSC-HX50V)

The built-in GPS sensor of this camera acquire the information on location, and record it on images.

Using the software “PlayMemories Home,” you can import photos and movies recorded with location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which shows their shooting location. See “PlayMemories Home Help Guide” for details.

MENU (Settings) (Main Settings) [GPS setting] desired mode

	On	GPS setting is activated.
	Off	GPS setting is inactivated. Set this to not record location information.

To receive a GPS signal

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 triangulation icon appears, even if you wait for several minutes, you may be in an area where GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible. Begin shooting where you are, or move to an open area outside. If you shoot where you are, no location information will be recorded.

Notes

During take off and landing of an airplane, set [Airplane Mode] to [On].

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

It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. [Details]

Do not cover the GPS sensor with your finger when searching for GPS satellites or when triangulating. This decreases the sensitivity of the GPS sensor and triangulation may fail.

Checking triangulating status

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]

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 the 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.