VQT3G90 7About GPS■ About the camera’s location name informationBefore using the camera, read “User License Agreement for Location Name Data”. (→145)■ When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera’s poweris off.• Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. Duringairplane takeoff and landing or in other restricted area, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF] or, then turn the camera’s power off. (→76)• When [GPS Setting] is [ON], power will drain from the battery even if the camera’spower is OFF.■ Recording location information• The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as ofDecember 2010. These will not be updated.• Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark informationmay be available.■ Positioning• Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signalsfrom the GPS satellites. (→75)• Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approximately 2 to 3 minutesto successfully execute positioning under the following conditions; whenpositioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed afterthe camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to and then turned onagain or when [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF].• Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, depending onthe recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to position such satellitesaccurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.■ When using in another country• GPS may not work in China or in the border regions of countries neighboring China.(Current as of December 2010)• Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology.Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, checkwith the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringingcameras with a GPS function.
