Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 User Manual page 204

Cyber-shot User Guide
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Top page > Changing settings > Main Settings > GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only)
GPS setting (DSC-TX100V only)
Checking triangulating status and shooting direction
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
(Settings)
On GPS direction sensor is activated.
GPS direction sensor is inactivated.
Off
Set this to not record location and direction information.
To receive a GPS signal
Triangulate when the lens cover is opened.
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.
Notes
The shooting direction is not recorded when shooting movies.
During take off and landing of an airplane, turn off the camera, as you will be instructed to
do by the onboard announcement.
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
It can take up to several minutes to acquire location information when you use GPS for the
first time or use it infrequently. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking in GPS assist
data. [Details]
The information on the shooting direction acquired by this camera is based on magnetic
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desired mode