Nikon COOLPIX P510 Reference Manual
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Starting GPS Data Recording
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Note on Pictures with Recorded Position Information
An individual may be identified from still pictures that have been recorded with location
information. Observe caution when you transfer still pictures recorded with location information, or
GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can
view them.
information. Observe caution when you transfer still pictures recorded with location information, or
GPS log files to a third party or upload them to a network such as the Internet where the public can
view them.
Be sure to read "Disposing of Data Storage Devices" (
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Notes on Using the Camera with GPS Function Overseas
• Before taking the camera with GPS function overseas for travel, consult your travel agency or
embassy of the country you are visiting to confirm whether there is any restriction on use.
For example, you cannot record location information logs without permission from the
government in China.
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off.
For example, you cannot record location information logs without permission from the
government in China.
Set the Record GPS data of the GPS options menu to Off.
• The GPS may not function properly in China and on the borders between China and neighbouring
countries.
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GPS Reception Indicator
GPS reception can be checked on the shooting screen.
• n: Signals are being received from four or more satellites and
determine position. Position information is recorded on the image.
• o: Signals are being received from three satellites and determine
position. Position information is recorded on the image.
• z: Signals are being received from the satellite, but positioning is
not possible. The position information is not recorded on the
image.
image.
• y: Signals cannot be received from the satellite, and positioning is
not possible. The position information is not recorded on the
image.
image.
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Pictures with Recorded Position Information
• The z icon is displayed during playback for images which have the position information recorded
• Position information recorded on a picture can be checked on a map with ViewNX 2 after
transferring the image to a computer (
• The actual place of shooting may differ from the GPS information recorded on the image files due
to the accuracy of the position information obtained and a difference in the geodetic system used.
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