Sony a (alpha) SLT-A55VL - Manual (Page 138)

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Changing your setup
GPS setting (SLT-A55V 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.
MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [GPS On/Off] t [On]
The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
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 the information cannot be acquired,
previously-triangulated location information is used in the present location instead.
If you are away from the location where you previously turned the camera off, the
location information may have a considerable margin of error. 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.
GPS indicators GPS reception status
No indicator [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 last acquired location information will be recorded. To record
the correct location information, use your camera in an open area.
The current location information is recordable.
There is a problem with the GPS feature. Turn the camera off and
on.