Operating instructions

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Before Use
About the location name information of this unit
Be sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P241 before using.
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when this unit is
turned off.
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When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and
turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with
gauges. (P53)
• Battery power is consumed even if this unit is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
About the information of recording location
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Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building, etc.) are as
of October 2012. Information will not be updated.
• Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and
landmark names.
About the positioning
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It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves from
the GPS satellites. (P121)
• Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take approx. 2 to
3 minutes to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or when
you perform positioning after turning this unit on again after turning the unit off with the
[GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON].
Using GPS assist data can reduce the time required for positioning. (P128, 131)
• The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be performed or
the information may have errors depending on the recording location or conditions.
• For details on how to perform positioning smoothly, read “Receiving signals from GPS satellites” on
P121.
When used during overseas travel etc.
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The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. (As of
January 2013)
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The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera has
a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your overseas travel
regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.
• Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical
purposes.
• When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the
measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough
indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.
About the GPS
About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer