Solmeta Geotagger Pro User Manual

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Geotagger Pro
User Manual (V2.0)
Solmeta Technology Co., Ltd
Copyright ©2011 Solmeta Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved

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  • Page 1 Geotagger Pro User Manual (V2.0) Solmeta Technology Co., Ltd Copyright ©2011 Solmeta Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Contents Safety Information......................Introduction......................... Packing list........................Product view and charging....................LCD display modes introduction..................How to use the Geotagger Pro with Nikon camera?.............. Operation tips......................Used as a GPS track logger....................Firmware upgrade......................Warranty........................Specification....................... Compass calibration.....................
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Safety Information To prevent damage to the GPS unit or injury to you or to others, please read the following safety instructions before using this equipment. Do not disassemble Touching the product’s internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, the products should be repaired only by a qualified technician.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Introduction Thank you for your purchase of a Solmeta Geotagger N3 unit, a photo-GPS that records the latitude, longitude, altitude, heading and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) with your photographs. With the supported cameras, this information is embedded directly within the images as they are taken.
  • Page 5 Solmeta geotagger Pro Thank you for purchasing the Geotagger Pro. Before you start, make sure that the following items are included in your package. If any of these items are missing, please contact us. □ Geotagger Pro GPS unit □ Data cables (selected by the user at time to the purchase to support their camera models) •...
  • Page 6: Product View And Charging

    2. Use the supplied USB cable to connect the device to a computer, car charger or AC adaptor with a USB port. (The Geotagger Pro can be charged using any USB port that provides the standard 5 volts). 3. The device should be fully charged in about three hours. The battery indicator in the LCD will show you the internal battery’s current level of charge.
  • Page 7: Lcd Display Modes Introduction

    Solmeta geotagger Pro LCD display modes introduction LON: Longitude, “W”= -west, “E”= -east GRA: Electronic level. The number at left is the unit’s current pitch (elevation) data. The number at right is the roll (tilt) data. LAT: Latitude, “S”= -south, “ N”= -north MEM: Memory Used (percentage).
  • Page 8: How To Use The Geotagger Pro With Nikon Camera

    1. Connect the Pro to a Compatible DSLR Camera, check the connection 1. Mount the Geotagger Pro on the camera by sliding its base into the flash hot shoe or by using the supplied fastener to attach it to the camera strap. Then connect it to your camera with the data cable (Please refer to the illustration in page 15).
  • Page 9: Operation Tips

    1. “Auto Power on/ off ” function setting The Geotagger Pro with a “Auto Power on/ off ” function, which allow the pro will turn on when the camera is turned on and will turn off when the camera is turned off. Use-friendly, power saved. Set the feature as the procedure below.
  • Page 10 GPS data might cause a lot of trouble and lead to incorrect locations. In order to avoid this, Solmeta has improved the “Indoor fix” function.Only when your Pro device is keeping on and you are into a place where is no GPS signal, the Pro is able to provide the last GPS information.
  • Page 11: Used As A Gps Track Logger

    Used as a GPS track logger The Geotagger Pro can be used as a GPS track logger which provides real time coordinate logging and easy-to use trip guiding service. It can record about 60,000 positions, each position including longitude, latitude, time, and altitude.
  • Page 12 5. Click the “Data Download” button to start downloading the logging data. The logging data file will be saved as a “Solmeta time .nmea” file. ( the logging data is generated as per days and named after that date recorded.
  • Page 13: Firmware Upgrade

    MENU and the Power button together. 4. Running the “Solmeta Utility(V2.0)” in your computer. (Please make sure the application is the latest version which can be downloaded from our website) 5. Click the “Firmware Update” button, then the interface of Firmware upgrade will pop up.
  • Page 14: Warranty

    A note on electronic devices: In extremely rare instances, a strong external static charge may cause the device to stop functioning. Turn the camera off and disconnect and reconnect the Geotagger Pro. In the event of continued malfunction, contact your retailer or Solmeta-authorized service representative.
  • Page 15: Specification

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Specification...
  • Page 16: Compass Calibration

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Compass calibration IMPORTANT: Before using the Geotagger Pro, you must do the calibration. Repeat these procedures each time you move the Pro and camera more than 100 miles or you are using the different cameras. Why calibrate? The compass in the Pro is sensitive to nearby magnetic objects that could cause measuring error.
  • Page 17: Mounting Illustration

    Solmeta geotagger Pro Mounting illustration Note: Solmeta has redesigned the data cable to be a spiral cable. The spiral cable will be in the package from Oct. 2011.
  • Page 18 Shenzhen Solmeta Technology Company Add: Room 327, Building 5, Zhong Xing Industrial Town, Chuang Ye Road, Nan Shan district, Shenzhen, 518054,China Tel: 0086-755-26969187 Fax: 0086-755-26969187 E-Mail: service@solmeta.com Web: www.solmeta.com...

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