Utilities Guide For Gps; Before Using Gps; About Gps; Function Of Optio Wg-1 Gps - Pentax Optio WG-1 User Manual Manual

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Utilities Guide for GPS

Before using GPS

This part describes how to use the Optio WG-1 GPS camera's GPS function
and precautions when using it. Please read before using the GPS function
with this camera.

About GPS

GPS means Global Positioning System. It is a navigation system for
measuring a position by receiving information from GPS satellites. The
camera receives signals from some GPS satellites and calculates its present
position and the time. This is called "positioning".

Function of Optio WG-1 GPS

Location of where an image is taken can be recorded
The latitude and longitude of an image can be recorded. You can see the
positions of pictures you take on a map by using the software provided.
Saving log files
The camera receives information from GPS satellites regularly and saves
them as log files in KML format. The log files can be displayed using Google
Earth or Google Maps, or an application that supports KML format.
*Google, Google Earth and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.
Correct the clock using GPS data
The camera corrects its clock automatically using received information from
GPS satellites.

Precautions for using GPS

• The GPS function is set to off as the default. To use it, set [GPS Setting]
to O (On).
• GPS satellites always move. Depending on the situation (location, time
etc.), positioning may take longer or be impossible.
• To use the GPS function, you must be in an open area, such as out of
doors.
• Positioning may be difficult or impossible in the following situations:
- Under the water
- Under the ground or indoors
- In tunnels
- Among high-rise buildings
- Under elevated or near high-voltage electrical power lines
This part applies only to Optio WG-1 GPS camera
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