Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual

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• It takes a few minutes to obtain position information when positioning is performed for the first 

time or in a situation where positioning cannot be performed for a long period of time, or just after 
the battery is replaced.

• If Record GPS data is set to On while a log is recorded using Create log (

A105), GPS functions 

even when the camera is turned off.

• Positions of the GPS satellites change constantly. You may not be able to determine the position 

or it may take some time depending on your location and the time. To use the GPS feature, use the 
camera in an open-air area with a few obstacles in the sky. Signal receiving will be smoother if the 
GPS antenna (

A2) is facing the sky.

• If the camera needs to be turned off inside an airplane or hospital, set the Record GPS data to 

Off.

• The following locations which block or reflect signals may result in failed or inaccurate positioning.

- Inside buildings or at the basement of buildings

- Between high-rise buildings

- Under overpasses

- Inside tunnels

- Near high-voltage electrical power lines

- Between clusters of trees

- Underwater

• Using a mobile phone of 1.5 GHz band near this camera may disrupt positioning.

• When carrying this camera around while positioning, do not place it in a metal bag. Positioning 

cannot be performed if the camera is covered with metal materials.

• When there is a significant difference in the signals from the GPS satellite, there could be a 

deviation of up to several hundred meters.

• Be aware of your surroundings when positioning.

• The date and time of the camera’s internal clock at the time of shooting is recorded at the date 

and time of recording indicators displayed on the camera during playback. The time obtained by 
the position information and recorded on images will not be displayed on the camera.

• Position information will be recorded on the first frame of pictures shot using continuous shooting 

mode.

• Positional information cannot be recorded onto movies.

• The geodetic system for this camera’s GPS function uses the WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 

1984).