41More on Photography
Recording GPS Data with Pictures (F550EXR Only)
Q Using GPS increases the drain on the battery, causing battery performance to drop
at low temperatures.
Q The receiver may have an error of a few hundred meters (yards).
Q The camera may be unable to receive GPS data in some locations. If possible,
choose an outdoor location with few obstructions when turning the camera on.
Q The position recorded when a photo is taken may di er from the actual location if
some time has passed since the camera was last able to update GPS data.
Q Select OFF for
R LOCATION SEARCH ( P 99) and R TRACKING DATA (P 100) in
the setup menu when in a hospital and before takeo and landing if traveling
by air.
Q Place names are current as of the date on which the map database was created
(P 127) and will not be updated to re ect any changes after that date.
Q Comprehensive place name data are unavailable in some countries and regions. If
no name is available, the latitude and longitude will be displayed for a few seconds.
Viewing GPS Data
Viewing GPS Data
During playback, pictures for which GPS data exist are indicated
by a
J icon. GPS data are shown for a few seconds each time
the picture is displayed.
GPS icon
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