Nikon D3 User Manual page 251

Setup Menu Options
The [GPS] item in the setup menu contains the options listed
below.
• [Auto meter off]: Choose whether or not the exposure meters will
turn off automatically when a GPS unit is attached.
Option
Exposure meters will turn off automatically if no operations
are performed for the period specified in Custom Setting c2
Enable [Auto meter-off delay]. This reduces the drain on the
(default) battery but may prevent GPS data from being recorded if
the shutter-release button is pressed all the way down
without pausing.
Exposure meters will not turn off while a GPS unit is
Disable
connected; GPS data will always be recorded.
• [Position]: This item is only available if a GPS device is connected,
when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude,
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), and heading as reported by
the GPS device.
A
Heading
The heading is only recorded if the GPS device is
equipped with a digital compass. Keep the GPS
device pointing in the same direction as the lens
and at least 20 cm (8 in.) from the camera.
A
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera
clock.
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