Sony HDR-GW77V - Manual (Page 58)

Notes
It may take a while before the camcorder starts triangulating.
Use the GPS function outdoors and in open areas, as the radio signals can best be received in
such areas.
The map always displays the north at the top.
To obtain a map of the current location (triangulating priority mode)
This feature is useful for checking a map of your current location while traveling.
As the camcorder turns other functions off to search for satellites, obtaining triangulating information can
take priority.
1. Select [Setup] [ General Settings] [Your Location].
A: A marker that indicates your current location
Notes
If you select a certain point on the screen, the map shows an area with that point at the center.
Select
to move your current location back to the center again.
If the camcorder cannot acquire current location information, the triangulating information appears.
If the camcorder cannot obtain current location information, a marker which indicates the location
last acquired is displayed on a map. If the location information that was previously obtained is
invalid, the marker does not appear.
To check the triangulating status
The camcorder displays the status of the GPS signal reception when you are unable to obtain the
triangulating information.
1. Touch on [Your Location] screen.
A: Satellite map
B: Satellite icons
C: Triangulating gauge
D: Information for the location that was previously obtained.
On the satellite map and triangulating gauge
The center of the satellite map shows your current location. You can check the direction
(north/south/east/west) of the satellites with the satellite icons (
) that appear on the satellite map.
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