Sony SLT-A55VL Instruction Manual (Large File - 12.49 MB) - Page 139

Changing your setup Shortening the time needed for the GPS to acquire location information (GPS assist data) The time for the GPS acquiring location information can be shortened by taking in GPS assist data. If the camera connects to the computer that the supplied "PMB" software has been installed, the GPS assist data can be updated automatically. To check the state of GPS assist data MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Use GPS Assist Data] To delete GPS assist data MENU button t 1 t [GPS Settings] t [Delete GPS Ass. Data] Notes • The computer is required to connect to the Internet when updating data. • If the term of validity of assist data has run out, the time until you can record location information cannot be shortened. It is recommended that you update the assist data regularly. The expiration date of the assist data is about 30 days. • If [Date/Time Setup] is not set, or set time is shifted greatly, the time for the GPS acquiring location information cannot be shortened. • The assist data service may be closed for various reasons. To update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer Start up [GPS Support Tool] from (PMB Launcher), select the memory card drive from your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. Insert the memory card that has been updated into the camera. 139