Using Gps; Taking Pictures With Geotagging - Samsung SMART Camera WB850F User Manual

Using GPS

You can geotag photos you take and then view the photos with shooting location information and a map of the surrounding area. Prior to
using GPS, you should turn the GPS power on.

Taking pictures with geotagging

When the GPS function is turned on, location information is
written on the photos. The camera can determine your location
because it has a built-in GPS receiver.
1
Press [ ] in Shooting mode.
2
Select and a desired setting.
Option Description
Change the names of famous buildings or
facilities nearby that are provided based on
Change Landmark*
your current location (latitude/longitude).
Set a radius within which the camera will
Search Range
display the provided POI information.
Select a POI category to have the camera
POI* Category display the specific kinds of location
information within that category.
In case the camera fails to receive a GPS
signal, this function lets you set the length
GPS Valid Time
Settings
of time the camera will re-use the most
recently recorded geotag.
Set the scope of the location information to
Show Location be displayed either during Shooting mode
or on a photo taken.
GPS Power Enable the GPS.
Option
GPS Reset
Export Routes*
Calibrate Compass
Map Information
* Change Landmark: When the landmark is changed, the landmark list
is sorted in the order of the location that is nearest to you.
* POI (Point of interest): Refers to specific locations that people may find
useful or interesting.
* Export Routes: Geo tagging information is saved only on a memory
card and can be used only by the user. It is not provided to and
stored in the manufacturer via network, etc. When running the KML file
exported through Google Earth on a PC or other map software, you
can view your route on a PC.
3
Turn on the GPS by selecting GPS Power → On.
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GPS
Description
Select to search again for a GPS satellite
near your location.
Transfer your route to a memory card by
utilizing the received GPS information in
order to view it on the map on your PC.
Calibrate your location with a compass by
slowly moving your camera in a figure 8.
Display the version of Map data and the
name of the map information provider.