Samsung EC-WB850FBPBUS - Manual (Page 63)

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Using GPS
You can geotag photos you take and then view the photos with shooting location information and a map of the surrounding area. Prior to
using GPS, you should turn the GPS power on.
Taking pictures with geotagging
When the GPS function is turned on, location information is
written on the photos. The camera can determine your location
because it has a built-in GPS receiver.
1
Press [ ] in Shooting mode.
2
Select and a desired setting.
Option Description
Change Landmark*
Change the names of famous buildings or
facilities nearby that are provided based on
your current location (latitude/longitude).
Search Range
Set a radius within which the camera will
display the provided POI information.
POI* Category
Select a POI category to have the camera
display the specific kinds of location
information within that category.
GPS Valid Time
Settings
In case the camera fails to receive a GPS
signal, this function lets you set the length
of time the camera will re-use the most
recently recorded geotag.
Show Location
Set the scope of the location information to
be displayed either during Shooting mode
or on a photo taken.
GPS Power Enable the GPS.
Option Description
GPS Reset
Select to search again for a GPS satellite
near your location.
Export Routes*
Transfer your route to a memory card by
utilizing the received GPS information in
order to view it on the map on your PC.
Calibrate Compass
Calibrate your location with a compass by
slowly moving your camera in a figure 8.
Map Information
Display the version of Map data and the
name of the map information provider.
* Change Landmark: When the landmark is changed, the landmark list
is sorted in the order of the location that is nearest to you.
* POI (Point of interest): Refers to specific locations that people may find
useful or interesting.
* Export Routes: Geo tagging information is saved only on a memory
card and can be used only by the user. It is not provided to and
stored in the manufacturer via network, etc. When running the KML file
exported through Google Earth on a PC or other map software, you
can view your route on a PC. However, this function is not available
in China.
3
Turn on the GPS by selecting GPS Power → On.