Sony HDR-AS30V Handbook page 26

Checking triangulating status
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception when GPS is activated.
GPS Triangulating
Indicators status
No
OFF
indicator
Searching/Difficult
Triangulating
z About GPS assist data
The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS
assist data. If connection via Internet is made using the software, "PlayMemories Home,"
the GPS assist data can be updated automatically.
• If the Date & Time Setting is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS acquiring
location information cannot be shortened.
• If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time until you can record location
information cannot be shortened.
Using the GPS support tool
You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer.
Display the main screen of the "PlayMemories Home" and select the connected model
name t [GPS Support Tool] t the desired memory card drive to be installed from your
computer, and then update the GPS assist data. If you insert this memory card, the GPS
assist data will be reflected on the camera.
GPS reception status
The GPS log is set to [OFF] or an error occurred.
Searching for GPS satellites. It may take several minutes to start
triangulating.
Your camera is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location
information.
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