Utilities Guide for GPS
Before using GPS ....................................... 2
Using the GPS ............................................. 5
This manual describes how to use the Optio WG-2 GPS camera’s GPS function
and precautions when using it. Please read this manual before using the GPS
function with this camera.
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Before using GPS
GPS means Global Positioning System. The camera receives signals
from GPS satellites to determine its position and the time. This is called
"positioning".
Location of where images are shot can be recorded
The latitude and longitude etc., of still pictures or movies can be
recorded. You can see the positions of images you shot on a map by
using the provided software.
Saving log files
The camera receives information from GPS satellites regularly and
saves it to the SD Memory Card as a log file in KML format. The log files
can be imported to Google Earth or Google Maps or other programs that
can read KML files on your computer and you can display your locations
on their maps.
*Google, Google Earth and Google Maps are trademarks of Google Inc.
Correct the clock using GPS information
The camera corrects its clock automatically using time data received
from GPS satellites.
About GPS
Function of Optio WG-2 GPS
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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 the situation (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 the water
- Under the 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 to set [GPS On/Off] 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 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 GPS or recording the positions of images you shot is prohibited
in some countries or regions. Consult appropriate embassy or 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, the positioning function cannot work.
• In the following situations, the camera cannot receive GPS
information. It starts positioning again immediately after being
removed from 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 AV equipment with an AV or HDMI
cable
- For a minute after changing the battery
• GPS function of this camera was designed and manufactured for
personal digital camera use only. Do not try to use it as a navigation
instrument for an aircraft, motor vehicle, personal navigation or any
Precautions for using GPS
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other type of navigation, or for surveying. PENTAX will not be held
liable for any damages caused by use of this camera for any of the
purposes mentioned above.
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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Using the GPS
Set the [GPS On/Off] to [On] for receiving GPS information (latitude,
longitude, altitude, date and time etc.).
When the GPS information is recorded on captured images (p.6) and
recorded to the camera as a log (p.8), saved to the SD Memory Card as
a log file (p.10) or the camera corrects its clock automatically (p.14),
[GPS On/Off] need to be set to [On].
1
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [GPS] on the
[
W
Setting] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
The [GPS] screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [GPS On/
Off].
4
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
A pull-down menu appears.
5
Use the four-way controller
(
23
) to select [Off] or [On].
Off: Does not receive GPS
information
On: Receives GPS information
Preparation for Using GPS Function
• When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning
regularly even if it is turned off, which reduces the battery life.
The guide of battery life: Approx. 60 hr.
(When [GPS On/Off]: [On], [Logging Interval]: [15 sec.] and the
camera is turned off to receive GPS information continuously.)
• Before changing the battery, set [GPS On/Off] to [Off].
GPS On/Off
GPS Logging
MENU
GPS
GPS Time Sync
Off
Off
On
Cancel
OK
OK
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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.
Record the GPS Information on Captured Images
(White)
During receiving GPS information. [GPS On/Off] on the [GPS] setting is
set to [On], and signals from GPS satellites are being received.
GPS information has been received. [GPS On/Off] on the [GPS] setting is
set to [On], and signals from GPS satellites have been received.
(Red)
GPS information has not been received. [GPS On/Off] on the [GPS]
setting 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, the GPS
information is recorded onto images.
• When [GPS On/Off] is set to [On], the camera performs positioning
regularly even if it is turned off, which reduces the battery life.
• When recording GPS information onto a movie, the data at the start of
recording is saved.
• When dividing a movie, the GPS information before dividing is
displayed.
• When adding a title picture to a movie, the GPS information of the
movie is displayed.
• When shooting in
(Interval Shot) mode, GPS information may not
be recorded onto images.
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1
Press the
Q
button after shooting still pictures or
movies.
The camera enters
Q
mode and the image appears on the display.
2
Press the
4
button until the
GPS information is displayed.
If the camera did not receive GPS
information, the values are displayed
as “--“.
*The positioning time is displayed in
GPS time (time data received from
GPS satellites). This may be different
from the time you have set on the
camera.
Displaying the GPS information recorded on captured image
The image on which the GPS information is recorded can be imported to the
supplied software "MediaImpression 3.5 for PENTAX" and the position at which
the image was shot can be displayed on the map (Windows only.)
Select an image in the preview screen and click
(position) on [Property] area
to display map.
*To display map, you need to connect to the Internet.
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Receives GPS information with interval and duration you have set and
records it to the camera as a log.
The recorded log can be saved to the SD Memory Card as a log file (KML
format).
1
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [GPS] on the
[
W
Setting] menu.
2
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
The [GPS] screen appears.
3
Use the four-way controller
(
23
) to select [GPS
Logging].
If you cannot select this menu, set
[GPS On/Off] to [On].
4
Press the four-way controller (
5
).
The [GPS Logging] screen appears.
5
Use the four-way controller
(
23
) to select [Record log],
and press the four-way
controller (
5
).
The [Record log] screen appears.
6
Use the four-way controller (
23
) to select [Logging
Interval], and press the four-way controller (
5
).
A pull-down menu appears.
Recording and Saving a Log
Recording a Log at a Set Interval and Duration
GPS On/Off
GPS Logging
GPS Time Sync
Off
On
MENU
GPS
MENU
GPS Logging
Save log data
Discard log data
Record log
