Nikon COOLPIX A900 Reference Manual - Page 150

Using a GPS Unit An optional GP-1 GPS unit (0 231) can be connected to the accessory terminal (0 3) allowing information on the camera's current position to be recorded when photographs are taken. When connecting GPS units, turn the camera off and note that the unit can not be mounted on the accessory shoe when the built-in flash is used; for more information, see the manual provided with the GP-1. ❚❚ Setup Menu Options The GPS item in the setup menu contains the options listed below. • Auto off: Choose whether the camera turns off automatically when a GPS unit is attached. Option Enable Disable Description The camera will enter standby if no operations are performed for the time selected for Auto off timer in the setup menu (0 182); if no operations are performed before standby ends, the camera will turn off automatically. This reduces the drain on the battery. The camera does not turn off automatically while a GPS unit is connected. • Position: This item is only available if a GPS unit is connected, when it displays the current latitude, longitude, altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) as reported by GPS. • Use GPS to set camera clock: Select Yes to synchronize the camera clock with the time reported by the GPS device. t A Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) UTC data is provided by the GPS device and is independent of the camera clock. 130