Gps Assist Data; Gps Auto Time Cor - Sony Alpha SLT-A99 Handbook

• For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 232.

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 with the
supplied "PlayMemories Home" software installed, the GPS assist data can
be updated automatically.
To check the state of GPS assist data
MENU button t
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 the main screen of the "PlayMemories
Home," select the memory card drive from your computer, and then update
the GPS assist data. Insert the memory card that has been updated into the
camera.

GPS Auto Time Cor.

Your camera maintains correct clock time by using GPS to acquire time
information during starting up. The time is corrected when the power is
turned off.
MENU button t
t [On]
Notes
• [GPS Auto Time Cor.] is invalid if [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off].
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Recording location information using the GPS feature (SLT-A99V only)
2 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist Data]
2 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS Auto Time Cor.]