Pentax 12684 Manual Do Utilizador

This manual describes how to use the GPS function on the PENTAX WG-3 GPS 
and precautions when using it. Please read this manual before using the GPS 
function on the camera.

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GPS means the Global Positioning System. The camera receives 
signals from multiple GPS satellites to determine its position and the 
time. This is called "positioning".

Embeds location information on an image
Location information such as latitude and longitude of a shooting 
location is recorded. The shooting location can be displayed on a map 
by using the provided software.

Saves log files to the SD Memory Card
The camera receives signals from GPS satellites regularly and saves 
GPS information to the SD Memory Card as a log file in KML format. The 
log files can be imported to Google Earth, Google Maps or other 
programs that can read KML files on a computer and your route can be 
displayed on their maps.
*Google, Google Earth and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.

Corrects the camera clock using GPS information
The camera corrects its clock automatically using the time data received 
from GPS satellites.

Displays the electronic compass on the screen
The camera has the Electronic Compass function that displays the lens 
direction at the time of shooting on the screen.
When the camera receives signals from GPS satellites, it indicates the 
orientation to true north using GPS location information. The location 
information can be recorded on captured images.
When the camera does not receive any signals or the GPS function is 
set to off, it indicates the orientation to magnetic north.

1 [Electronic Compass Display in Still Picture Capture Mode] 

(Operating Manual p.24)

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• The GPS function is set to off as the default. To use it, set [GPS On/

Off] to [On].

• GPS satellites always move. Depending on conditions (location, time 

etc.), positioning may take longer or be impossible.

• To use the GPS function, you must be in an open area, such as out of 

doors.

• Positioning may be difficult or impossible in the following situations: 

- Under water
- Under ground or indoors
- In tunnels 
- Among high-rise buildings
- Under elevated or near high-voltage electrical power lines
- In the woods
- Near mobile phones that use the 1.5 GHz band

• When the GPS function is set to on, the camera performs positioning 

regularly even if it is turned off. Make sure that [GPS On/Off] is set to 
[Off] (p.5) before turning off the camera when taking it where using 
electronic products is prohibited, such as hospitals or airplanes.

• Positioning may take a few minutes when using the GPS function for 

the first time, after not positioning for a long while, or after changing 
the battery.

• The Geodetic system for this camera’s GPS function uses the World 

Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84).

• Using the GPS or recording location information is prohibited in some 

countries or regions. Consult the appropriate embassy or a travel 
agent before travelling with a GPS camera.

• Do not carry the camera in a metal container during positioning. If the 

camera is covered with metal, GPS positioning cannot be achieved.

• In the following situations, the camera cannot obtain GPS information. 

It starts positioning again immediately after being out of the following 
situations: 
- When the alarm is set
- When the camera is connected to a computer with a USB cable
- When the camera is connected to an AV device with an AV or HDMI
  cable
- For a minute after changing the battery

• The GPS function of this camera was designed and manufactured for 

personal digital camera use only. Do not try to use it as a navigation 
tool for aircraft, motor vehicles, or people, or for surveying. We will not 

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be held liable for any damages caused by use of this camera for any 
of these purposes.

Hereby, PENTAX RICOH IMAGING CO.,LTD., declares that this 
SG661 GPS Module/GYSFDMASA-P1 is in compliance with the 
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/
5/EC.
For a full version of the Declaration of Conformity (DoC), please refer to
http://www.pentax.jp/english.

The CE Mark is a Directive conformity mark of the European Union.

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Set the [GPS On/Off] to [On] for receiving GPS information (latitude, 
longitude, altitude, date and time etc.).
The GPS function needs to be always activated to embed GPS 
information on an image (p.6), record it to the camera as a log (p.8), save 
it to the SD Memory Card as a log file (p.10), and correct the camera 
clock automatically (p.14).

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23) to select [GPS] in the 

WSetting] menu.

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5).

The [GPS] screen appears.

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23) to select [GPS On/

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5).

A pull-down menu appears.

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23) to select [Off] or [On].

Off: Does not receive GPS 

information

On: Receives GPS information

• When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning 

regularly even while the camera power is off, which reduces the 
battery life.
Estimated battery life: Approx. 60 hr.
(When receiving GPS information continuously with [GPS On/Off] set 
to [On], [Logging Interval] set to [15sec.], and the camera turned off.)

• Before changing the battery, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off].

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When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the received GPS information is 
recorded onto captured images.
The following icons appear on the display.

(White)

GPS information is being received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], and
signals from GPS satellites are being received.

GPS information has been received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], and
signals from GPS satellites have been received.

(Red)

GPS information has not been received. [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], but
signals from GPS satellites have not been received.

GPS error. To recover from an error, turn off the camera, remove and then
re-insert the battery and turn on the camera again. If

 is still displayed,

the built-in GPS unit may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest
PENTAX Service Center.

When [GPS On/Off] is set to [Off], no icon is displayed.

• Only when 

 is displayed on the capture mode screen, GPS 

information will be recorded onto images.

• When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning 

regularly even while the camera power is off, which reduces the 
battery life.

• For a movie, the GPS information obtained at the start of recording is 

recorded.

• For divided movie files, the GPS information before dividing is 

displayed.

• For a movie with a title picture, the GPS information of the movie is 

displayed.

• When shooting in 

(Interval Shot) mode, GPS information may not 

be recorded onto images.

• The direction information obtained from the electronic compass 

measurements is also recorded at the time of shooting when GPS 
location information can be obtained from GPS satellites.

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Q button after shooting still pictures or 

The camera enters 

Q

 mode and an image appears on the display.

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4 button until the Info 2 display appears.

If GPS information cannot be 
obtained, "--" appears on the display.
*The date and time information is 
displayed in GPS time (the reference 
time scale of the GPS system). This 
may be different from the time you 
have set on the camera.

The image on which the GPS information is recorded can be imported to a 
computer using the supplied software "MediaImpression 3.6.2 LE" (for 
Windows) and the location where the image was taken can be displayed on the 
map.
Select an image in the preview screen and click 

 (location) in the [Property] 

area to display the map.
*To display the map, you need to connect your computer to the Internet.

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GPS time

GPS latitude 

and longitude

Height, air pressure,

and lens direction

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Obtains GPS information at the interval and for the duration you have set 
and records it to the camera as a log.
The recorded log will be saved to the SD Memory Card as a log file (KML 
format).

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23) to select [GPS] in the 

WSetting] menu.

2

5).

The [GPS] screen appears.

3

23) to select [GPS 

If this item is grayed out and cannot be 
selected, set [GPS On/Off] to [On].

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5).

The [GPS Logging] screen appears.

5

23) to select [Record log], 

5).

The [Record log] screen appears.

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23) to select [Logging 

5).

A pull-down menu appears.