Using The Gps Function - Contour + 1500 User Manual

+ USING THE GPS FUNCTION

GPS in the Contour+ is turned on automatically when the camera is
powered on. The GPS module must acquire 4 GPS satellites in
order to obtain a position fix (Fix). The Record/GPS Status LED on the
front of the camera will flash (either green or red, depending if
the camera is recording or not) while the camera searches for satellites
and obtains a Fix. Once a Fix has been obtained, the Record/GPS
Status light will remain a solid color (green or red).
The ability for the GPS module in the camera to acquire satellites is
affected by environmental variables. The Contour+ is most
efficient in obtaining a Fix in an 'open sky' or 'unobstructed horizon'
situation. Key environmental variables are as follows:
+ Outdoors (GPS will not work indoors or an obstructed overhead situation).
+ No tall buildings, cliffs, or objects blocking the view to the sky or horizon.
+ Not in a natural or urban 'canyon' where the satellite signals can bounce
around before getting to the camera.
+ The record slider of the camera (where the GPS antenna is located) is not
obscured by clothing, other equipment, or the user's body.
+ The camera battery is well charged (more that 30% power).
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