Acquiring Location Information Using The Gps (Hdr-Cx550V/Xr550V) - Sony Handycam HDR-CX550 Operating Manual

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You can check the recordable number of photos on the LCD (p. 75).
To change the image size, touch
[PHOTO SETTINGS] category) ‚ a desired setting ‚
You cannot record photos while
Your camcorder flashes automatically when there is insufficient ambient light. The flash does not work
in the movie recording mode. You can change how your camcorder flashes by
others] ‚ [FLASH MODE] (under
‚
.
If you record photos using a flash with a conversion lens (sold separately), the shadow may be reflected.
If white circular spots appear on photos
This is caused by particles (dust, pollen, etc.) floating close to the lens. When they are
accentuated by the camcorder's flash, they appear as white circular spots.
To reduce the white circular spots, light the room and shoot the subject without a flash.

Acquiring location information using the GPS (HDR-CX550V/XR550V)

When you set the GPS switch (p. 77) to ON,
camcorder acquires the location information from the GPS satellites. Acquiring the location
information enables you to use functions such as the Map Index.
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Make sure that the GPS switch is set to OFF during take off and landing of an airplane.
Processing time can be shortened when you load the GPS assist data into the camcorder using the
supplied software "PMB. " Install "PMB" on your computer (p. 39) and connect the computer to the
internet. Then connect the camcorder to the computer and the GPS assist data will be automatically
updated.
The GPS assist data may not function in the following cases:
When the GPS assist data are not updated for about 30 days or more
When the date and time of the camcorder are not correctly set
When the camcorder is moved for a long distance
Built-in map is powered by companies as follows; Map of Japan by ZENRIN CO., LTD., other areas
by NAVTEQ.
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is displayed.
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Subject
Particles (dust,
pollen, etc.) in
the air
IMAGE SIZE] (under
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.
appears on the LCD screen, and your
(MENU) ‚ [Show