Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Handbook page 104

GPS setting (DSC-HX5V only)
The built-in GPS and direction sensor of this camera acquire the information on location or the
shooting direction, and record it on images.
Using the supplied software "PMB", you can import photos and movies recorded with location
and shooting direction information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map which
shows their shooting location. See "PMB Help" for details.
1 MENU t (Settings) t
desired mode t z on the control button
On
Off
Notes
• The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies.
• The location and direction information is not recorded when the movie is recorded on the internal
memory.
• During take off and landing of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be instructed to do by the on-
board announcement.
• Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
• It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you
use the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Triangulating time can be shortened by
taking in GPS assist data (page 93).
• The information on the shooting direction acquired by this camera is based on magnetic north (the
direction a compass needle points).
• If the camera is in close proximity to a magnetic source or a metal, an error may arise in the direction
sensor. Keep the camera away from a magnetic source or a metal, if at all possible.
• The correct shooting direction may not be recorded or displayed in the following cases:
– Near a building, a footbridge, an iron bridge, a vehicle, an iron tower
– Near electric apparatus, such as a television, speaker, refrigerator, mobile phone, headphones
– Near a steel desk or steel chair, etc.
• Direction information will become unstable if this camera is pointed upwards.
• When an error arises in the direction sensor, perform [Adjust Compass] (page 106).
z To receive a GPS signal
• Proper triangulation is not possible indoors or near tall buildings.
Use your camera in an open area outside, and turn on your camera again.
• If no triangulating icon appears, even if you wait for several minutes, you may be in an areas where
GPS signal reception is difficult or impossible.
Use your camera in an open area outside, or record images in the situation as is in which case,
location information is not recorded.
(Main Settings) t [GPS setting] t
GPS direction sensor is activated.
GPS direction sensor is inactivated.
If you do not record the location and direction information, set the
GPS setting.
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