10. Using the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth function
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The smartphone sends its location information to the camera via Bluetooth, and the
camera performs recording while writing the acquired location information.
Preparations:
Enable the GPS function on the smartphone.
1 Make a Bluetooth connection to the smartphone. (P268)
2 Select the camera’s menu. (P55)
• The camera will enter a mode where location information can be recorded and [ ] will
be displayed on the recording screen.
3 Take pictures on the camera.
• Location information will be written to the recorded pictures.
• To disable the recording of location information, set [Location Logging] to [OFF] on the camera.
Recording location information to the camera’s images
Wireless connectivity required:
A The smartphone acquires
location information.
B The smartphone sends the
location information.
C The camera performs recording
while writing the location
information.
> [Setup] > [Bluetooth] > [Location Logging] > [ON]
When [ ] is flashing
Location information is not acquired, so data cannot be written. Positioning with the GPS on the
smartphone may not be possible if the smartphone is in a location such as a building or a bag.
Move the smartphone to a location where positioning performance can be optimised, such as
one that offers a wide view of the sky, to try positioning. In addition, refer to the operating
instructions of your smartphone.
• Images with location information are indicated with [ ].
• Be sure to pay special attention to the privacy, the likeness rights, etc. of the subject
when you use this function. Use at your own risk.
• The smartphone drains its battery faster while acquiring location information.
Not available in these cases:
• Location information is not written to motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD] format.
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