Setup Of The Camera; Gps Setting (Slt-A65V Only) - Sony Alpha SLT-A65 Instruction Manual

GPS setting (SLT-A65V only)

If the camera has acquired location information using the built-in GPS
feature, this information is recorded in the images or movies at that
location.
Using the supplied software "PMB," you can import images recorded with
location information to a computer and enjoy viewing them with a map
which shows their shooting location. See "PMB Help" for details.
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The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
GPS indicators
No indicator
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.
• It may take several tens of seconds to several minutes to acquire the
location information. You can shorten the positioning time by using GPS
assist data.
Notes
• Right after you turn the camera on, it may take several tens of seconds to several
minutes to acquire the location information. If you shoot images with the location
information not acquired, the information is not recorded. To record the correct
information, wait until the camera can receive radio signals from GPS satellites.
• 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.
• For detailed notes on the GPS feature, see page 203.
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GPS reception status
[GPS On/Off] is set to [Off].
Your camera cannot record the location information. Use your
camera in an open area.
Calculating the location information. Wait until the location
information is recordable.
The current location information is recordable.
There is a problem with the GPS feature. Turn the camera off and
on.