Sony a (alpha) SLT-A33 Instruction Manual page 139

• Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
• For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 196.
Shortening the time needed for the GPS to acquire location
information (GPS assist data)
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by
taking in GPS assist data.
If the camera connects to the computer that the supplied "PMB" software
has been installed, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically.
To check the state of GPS assist data
MENU button t
Data]
To delete GPS assist data
MENU button t
Data]
Notes
• The computer is required to connect to the Internet when updating data.
• If the term of validity of assist data has run out, the time until you can record
location information cannot be shortened. It is recommended that you update the
assist data regularly. The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days.
• If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS
acquiring location information cannot be shortened.
• The assist data service may be closed for various reasons.
To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the
computer
Start up [GPS Support Tool] from
card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. Insert
the memory card that has been updated into the camera.
1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist
1 t [GPS Settings] t [Delete GPS Ass.
(PMB Launcher), select the memory
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