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Printed in Japan GPS-CS1KA © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-847-11(1) GPS Unit Kit/ Kit d'unité GPS Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Printed on 70% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
Printed in Japan GPS-CS1KA © 2007 Sony Corporation 2-319-847-11(1) GPS Unit Kit/ Kit d'unité GPS Operating Instructions GB Mode d'emploi FR Printed on 70% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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...not expose the unit to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation..., San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:GPS-CS1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. English Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters ...
...not expose the unit to operate this equipment. If you have any questions about this product, you may call: Sony Customer Information Services Center 1-800-222-SONY (7669) The number below is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Operation..., San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.:GPS-CS1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. English Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for the FCC related matters ...
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... and used with the equipment in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using ...compliant with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the GB receiver is connected. - If this GPS-CS1 GPS unit is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must ...
... and used with the equipment in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is in Europe Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio communications. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for using ...compliant with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the GB receiver is connected. - If this GPS-CS1 GPS unit is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the FCC Rules. The supplied interface cable must ...
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Disposal of this product. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. GB 4 For more detailed information about recycling of materials will help to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. The recycling of this product shall not be caused by inappropriate waste handling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging ...
Disposal of this product. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you purchased the product. GB 4 For more detailed information about recycling of materials will help to the applicable collection point for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be treated as household waste. The recycling of this product shall not be caused by inappropriate waste handling of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the product or on its packaging ...
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Table of contents Features 6 Precautions 8 What is GPS 11 Preparing Identifying parts 14 Attaching the carabiner 15 Inserting a battery 16 Using the unit GB Record the GPS log using the GPS unit 18 Using the software Using the supplied software 22 Installing the supplied software 23 Importing pictures to your computer to enjoy the pictures on the map 25 Additional information Trouble shooting 33 Specifications 35 GB 5 Table of contents
Table of contents Features 6 Precautions 8 What is GPS 11 Preparing Identifying parts 14 Attaching the carabiner 15 Inserting a battery 16 Using the unit GB Record the GPS log using the GPS unit 18 Using the software Using the supplied software 22 Installing the supplied software 23 Importing pictures to your computer to enjoy the pictures on the map 25 Additional information Trouble shooting 33 Specifications 35 GB 5 Table of contents
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...this unit and the supplied software, you can easily import the pictures to your computer from your camera. GB 6 The unit records the GPS log (moving route) during your digital camera, camcorder or digital single lens reflex camera (hereinafter collectively called "camera"). Features This unit is...Apply position information to receive and record position information. Then, connect the camera to the computer with your trip until the power is a portable GPS unit to the pictures you start taking pictures with a USB connection. You can : • Check the locations of where you took , ...
...this unit and the supplied software, you can easily import the pictures to your computer from your camera. GB 6 The unit records the GPS log (moving route) during your digital camera, camcorder or digital single lens reflex camera (hereinafter collectively called "camera"). Features This unit is...Apply position information to receive and record position information. Then, connect the camera to the computer with your trip until the power is a portable GPS unit to the pictures you start taking pictures with a USB connection. You can : • Check the locations of where you took , ...
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GB 7 3 Apply position information to the pictures using "GPS Image Tracker" (page 28) • Launch the supplied software (GPS Image Tracker) and import the GPS log recorded on the unit to your computer. • Match the imported pictures with the GPS log files, then apply the position information of where you took the pictures. 4 Check your pictures on the map using "Picture Motion Browser" (page 31) You can easily check the locations of where you took the pictures on the map using the "Map View" function of GB "Picture Motion Browser".
GB 7 3 Apply position information to the pictures using "GPS Image Tracker" (page 28) • Launch the supplied software (GPS Image Tracker) and import the GPS log recorded on the unit to your computer. • Match the imported pictures with the GPS log files, then apply the position information of where you took the pictures. 4 Check your pictures on the map using "Picture Motion Browser" (page 31) You can easily check the locations of where you took the pictures on the map using the "Map View" function of GB "Picture Motion Browser".
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... for damaged log data or pictures with a new one after you do not intend to record the log, this may be made If position information (GPS log files) is not completely discharged. GB 8 Precautions When using this unit, please keep the following in this unit. Purchase a battery before using the unit...
... for damaged log data or pictures with a new one after you do not intend to record the log, this may be made If position information (GPS log files) is not completely discharged. GB 8 Precautions When using this unit, please keep the following in this unit. Purchase a battery before using the unit...
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... information to still images taken with digital still cameras or digital video cameras other than Sony products We cannot guarantee the processing of still images taken with non-Sony digital still cameras or digital video cameras with non-Sony products. This may happen even if the files are Exif 2.1-compliant JPEG files taken...
... information to still images taken with digital still cameras or digital video cameras other than Sony products We cannot guarantee the processing of still images taken with non-Sony digital still cameras or digital video cameras with non-Sony products. This may happen even if the files are Exif 2.1-compliant JPEG files taken...
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GB 10 We recommend that the functions which will be unavailable after applying position information, or backup the images before processing. Also please note that you save the images under different file names after processing with the program depend on each manufacturer.
GB 10 We recommend that the functions which will be unavailable after applying position information, or backup the images before processing. Also please note that you save the images under different file names after processing with the program depend on each manufacturer.
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... placed into each orbit, and at least three satellites are located in six orbits, 20,000 km above us. The GPS satellites are required to track down the location's latitude and longitude by receiving signals from accurate US aviation satellites. GB Measuring a location ...is GPS? The GPS consists of a total of 24 GPS satellites: Four of the signals, etc. GB 11 A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the present location based on the earth....
... placed into each orbit, and at least three satellites are located in six orbits, 20,000 km above us. The GPS satellites are required to track down the location's latitude and longitude by receiving signals from accurate US aviation satellites. GB Measuring a location ...is GPS? The GPS consists of a total of 24 GPS satellites: Four of the signals, etc. GB 11 A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the present location based on the earth....
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...near the 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc. • The unit may not track when you use a GPS receiver, it may take longer for tracking or the receiver may not record a GPS log at the speed of the same frequency band as follows. - Depending on the location and time you... are generated such as a shadowy place surrounded by receiving radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach to the unit as the unit: near high voltage cables. - At underground locations, surrounded by buildings. - Notes •...
...near the 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc. • The unit may not track when you use a GPS receiver, it may take longer for tracking or the receiver may not record a GPS log at the speed of the same frequency band as follows. - Depending on the location and time you... are generated such as a shadowy place surrounded by receiving radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach to the unit as the unit: near high voltage cables. - At underground locations, surrounded by buildings. - Notes •...
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...information every fifteen seconds. A rough position can be greater. So if the time stamps are incorrect, you changed the clock setting of your camera on GPS information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camera abroad, etc., modify the time stamp of the pictures to set the clock settings. • ...When you cannot match the pictures with the location on the map based on the time information of the GPS log files and the time stamps of the pictures. In this case, the actual position may not match with the location on the map based...
...information every fifteen seconds. A rough position can be greater. So if the time stamps are incorrect, you changed the clock setting of your camera on GPS information. Refer to the operating instructions of your camera abroad, etc., modify the time stamp of the pictures to set the clock settings. • ...When you cannot match the pictures with the location on the map based on the time information of the GPS log files and the time stamps of the pictures. In this case, the actual position may not match with the location on the map based...
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GB Attachment string Main body of the carabiner 2 Thread the carabiner string through the carabiner loop (3), then attach it in the following procedure. 1 Detach the attachment string from the main body of the carabiner as illustrated below (1) and draw the string through the carabiner attachment loop of the unit in the main body (4). GB Preparing 15 Attaching the carabiner Attach the supplied carabiner to the carabiner attachment loop of the unit (2).
GB Attachment string Main body of the carabiner 2 Thread the carabiner string through the carabiner loop (3), then attach it in the following procedure. 1 Detach the attachment string from the main body of the carabiner as illustrated below (1) and draw the string through the carabiner attachment loop of the unit in the main body (4). GB Preparing 15 Attaching the carabiner Attach the supplied carabiner to the carabiner attachment loop of the unit (2).
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GB 16 Inserting a battery The following batteries are acceptable. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery* • HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (recommended for use at low temperatures) * When an LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery is used, the battery life is shorter at a low temperature. 1 Slide the battery cover. 2 Insert a battery into the unit with the + side of the battery facing up.
GB 16 Inserting a battery The following batteries are acceptable. • LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery* • HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (recommended for use at low temperatures) * When an LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery is used, the battery life is shorter at a low temperature. 1 Slide the battery cover. 2 Insert a battery into the unit with the + side of the battery facing up.
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... hold the unit with the correct polarity +/-. - GB Battery duration (When used at 25 °C (77 °F)) LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline battery (not supplied) about 10 hours HR6 (size AA) Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (not supplied) about 14 hours • When you use the unit at low temperatures, we recommend...
... hold the unit with the correct polarity +/-. - GB Battery duration (When used at 25 °C (77 °F)) LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline battery (not supplied) about 10 hours HR6 (size AA) Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (not supplied) about 14 hours • When you use the unit at low temperatures, we recommend...
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... flashes once slowly 2 seconds While searching* flashes twice rapidly flashes twice rapidly 1 second * tracking: the unit is searching for the GPS satellites and GPS log recording hasn't started. • When it for five minutes, you turn on the unit. Change the location and try again. If ...the unit cannot track even after tracking starts. 1 Press the (Power) button longer to make tracking and while the GPS lamp is in searching, direct the antenna portion of the unit. The unit tracks the location automatically and records the position every fifteen seconds after...
... flashes once slowly 2 seconds While searching* flashes twice rapidly flashes twice rapidly 1 second * tracking: the unit is searching for the GPS satellites and GPS log recording hasn't started. • When it for five minutes, you turn on the unit. Change the location and try again. If ...the unit cannot track even after tracking starts. 1 Press the (Power) button longer to make tracking and while the GPS lamp is in searching, direct the antenna portion of the unit. The unit tracks the location automatically and records the position every fifteen seconds after...
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... that once you merge the log files into one , it cannot be completed by this procedure. GPS 2 Take pictures with a camera. Check the status of the GPS lamp at times. • You can merge two GPS log files recorded separately due to turn the unit off of the power into one file using... . • The GPS log recorded on the unit is stored as a log file during the time the unit is turned on the environmental condition. The position information will ...
... that once you merge the log files into one , it cannot be completed by this procedure. GPS 2 Take pictures with a camera. Check the status of the GPS lamp at times. • You can merge two GPS log files recorded separately due to turn the unit off of the power into one file using... . • The GPS log recorded on the unit is stored as a log file during the time the unit is turned on the environmental condition. The position information will ...
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Lights in green: 70 % or more power remains.* Flashes green: 20 % to use the unit longer. BATT lamp The unit consumes more frequently and the unit is deactivated for tracking. GB 20 Checking remaining battery power • You can check the remaining battery power on . Even if the unit calculates the remaining battery power and makes the BATT lamp flash red while searching, when the unit switches from searching to tracking, you may not operate properly when using a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. When the remaining power becomes even lower, the BATT lamp flashes more battery ...
Lights in green: 70 % or more power remains.* Flashes green: 20 % to use the unit longer. BATT lamp The unit consumes more frequently and the unit is deactivated for tracking. GB 20 Checking remaining battery power • You can check the remaining battery power on . Even if the unit calculates the remaining battery power and makes the BATT lamp flash red while searching, when the unit switches from searching to tracking, you may not operate properly when using a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. When the remaining power becomes even lower, the BATT lamp flashes more battery ...
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MEM FULL lamp GB Cautions on , all the GPS log files in the recording memory will be erased and the power goes off automatically after the MEM FULL lamp lights up for a minute. • ... is turned on carrying the unit • When you carry the unit, direct and hold the antenna-side upward or outward. • You can record GPS log files up to about 360 hours. • When the available internal memory becomes 10 % or lower, the MEM FULL lamp flashes red. GB Using...
MEM FULL lamp GB Cautions on , all the GPS log files in the recording memory will be erased and the power goes off automatically after the MEM FULL lamp lights up for a minute. • ... is turned on carrying the unit • When you carry the unit, direct and hold the antenna-side upward or outward. • You can record GPS log files up to about 360 hours. • When the available internal memory becomes 10 % or lower, the MEM FULL lamp flashes red. GB Using...