Starting Gps Data Recording - Nikon COOLPIX AW100 Reference Manual

Using GPS/Displaying Maps

Starting GPS Data Recording

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system using the
electro-magnetic waves of a network of GPS satellites placed into orbit. It allows
users to determine their locations anywhere on Earth. The camera's internal GPS
receives signals from the GPS satellites and calculate its current time and position.
Calculation of the position is known as positioning.
The position information (latitude and longitude) can be recorded on the pictures
to be shot.
To start recording of the position information, set GPS options to Record GPS data.
Display the shooting screen M Press the action button to display a map* (A13) M d
button (A11) M GPS options M Record GPS data
* To display the map by pressing the action button, set Assign action button in the setup
menu (A94) to Display map.
When set to On, signals are received from the GPS satellite and positioning starts.
• The default setting is Off.
• Operate in an open-air area when starting to receive signals from GPS satellites.
• Set the camera's date/time if it has not been set before using the GPS function
(A24). Functions such as create log cannot be used if the date/time has not
been set.
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GPS Reception Indicator and Point of Interest (POI) Information
• GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen (A6).
- n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and
determines position. Position information is recorded on the
image.
- o: Signals are being received from three satellites and
determines position. Position information is recorded on the
image.
- z: Signals are being received from the satellite, but
positioning is not possible. The position information is not
recorded on the image.
- y: Signals cannot be received from the satellite, and
positioning is not possible. The position information is not
recorded on the image.
• When Display POI in Points of interest (POI) of the map menu (A90) is set to On, the point of
interest (POI) information is displayed. The POI information displays the names of the nearest
landmarks (facilities) and other details.
• "----" may be displayed depending on the setting level in Level of detail of Points of interest
(POI). Also, certain landmark names may not be registered, or the landmark name may be different.
• To record the POI information on an image, set Embed POI in Points of interest (POI) to On.
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