Sony GPS-CS1KA Operating Instructions

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GPS Unit Kit/ Kit d’unité GPS

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GPS-CS1KA

English

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.

WARNING

To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

For Customers in the U.S.A.

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 for the FCC related matters only.

Regulatory Information

Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: SONY Model No.:GPS-CS1 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego CA 92127 U.S.A Telephone number: 858-942-2230

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The supplied interface cable must be used with the equipment in order to comply with the limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

For Customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

For Customers in Europe

Hereby, Sony Corporation, declares that this GPS-CS1 GPS unit is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This product has been tested and found compliant with the limits set out in the R&TTE Directive for using connection cables shorter than 3 meters (9.8 feet).

Disposal 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 indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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

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

Table of contents

Features

This unit is a portable GPS unit to receive and record position information.

Using this unit and the supplied software, you can:

• Check the locations of where you took pictures on a trip, etc.

• Apply position information to the pictures you took, organize the

pictures by shooting date, and edit them on the computer.

Record the GPS log using the GPS unit (page 18)

Turn on the unit, before you start taking pictures with your digital camera, camcorder or digital single lens reflex camera (hereinafter collectively called “camera”). The unit records the GPS log (moving route) during your trip until the power is turned off.

Import pictures to the computer using “Picture Motion

Browser” (page 25)

Launch the supplied software (Picture Motion Browser) on the computer. Then, connect the camera to the computer with a USB connection. You can easily import the pictures to your computer from your camera.

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.

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 “Picture Motion Browser”.

Precautions

When using this unit, please keep the following in mind.

On a battery

A battery is not supplied

An LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery or an HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is necessary for recording log data in this unit. Purchase a battery before using the unit.

Notes on a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery

• Charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery before using the unit for the

first time. Refer to instructions supplied with the battery on charging.

• The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged. Also,

even if the battery is not fully charged, you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is.

• If you do not intend to use the battery for a long time, use up the existing

charge and remove it from the unit, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the battery’s functions.

On recorded data on the unit

If you turn the power off or remove the battery while using the unit, the log data may be damaged. Be sure to replace the battery with a new one after you turn the power off.

Compensation for damaged log data will not be made

If position information (GPS log files) is not recorded properly due to malfunction of the recording memory or the system, compensation for damaged log data or pictures with position information will not be made.

On use and storage

• Before you use the unit, make sure that the unit works properly by

checking its operation.

• Do not shake or strike this unit hard. In addition to malfunctions and an

inability to record the log, this may cause recorded data breakdown.

• This unit is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof.

Do not use/store the unit in the following places.

• In an extremely hot, cold or humid place

In places such as in a car parked in the sun, the unit body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction.

• Under direct sunlight or near a heater

The unit may become discolored or deformed, and this may cause a malfunction.

• Near strong magnetic place

• In sandy or dusty places

Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the unit. This may cause the unit to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

On carrying the unit

• Do not sit on a chair etc., with the unit in the back pocket of your pants

or skirt, as this may cause malfunction or damage the unit.

On cleaning the unit

Cleaning the unit surface

Clean the unit surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water, then wipe the surface with a dry cloth. Do not use the following as they may damage the finish or the casing.

• Chemical products such as thinner, benzine, alcohol, disposable cloths,

insect repellent, sunscreen or insecticide, etc.

• Do not touch the unit with the above on your hand.

• Do not leave the unit in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time.

Note on applying position 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 the supplied software. If you apply position information to these images, some of the data information may be changed. This may happen even if the files are Exif

2.1-compliant JPEG files taken with non-Sony products. If you copy the processed images to your digital still camera or digital video camera to view, or try using with the accompanying software, some of the functions may become unavailable.

We recommend that you save the images under different file names after applying position information, or backup the images before processing. Also please note that the functions which will be unavailable after processing with the program depend on each manufacturer.

What is GPS?

The GPS is a navigational system that calculates position from accurate US aviation satellites. This system allows you to track down your exact location on the earth. The GPS satellites are located in six orbits, 20,000 km above us. The GPS consists of a total of 24 GPS satellites: Four of the satellites are placed into each orbit, and at least three satellites are required to pinpoint your location. A GPS receiver receives radio signals from the satellites, and calculates the present location based on the orbital information (almanac data) and travel time of the signals, etc.

Measuring a location is called “tracking”. A GPS receiver can track down the location’s latitude and longitude by receiving signals from three satellites.

Notes

• The positions of GPS satellites vary. Depending on the location and

time you use a GPS receiver, it may take longer for tracking or the receiver may not track the location at all.

• “GPS” is the system tracking location by receiving radio signals from

GPS satellites. Avoid using the unit in the places where radio signals are blocked or reflected, such as a shadowy place surrounded by buildings or trees, etc. Use the unit in open sky environments.

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• You may not record a GPS log at the locations or in the situations where

the radio signals from the GPS satellites do not reach to the unit as follows.

– In tunnels, indoors or under shades of buildings. – Between tall buildings or at narrow streets surrounded by buildings. – At underground locations, surrounded by dense trees, under an

elevated bridge or at the locations where magnetic fields are generated such as near high voltage cables.

– Near the devices that generate the radio signals of the same frequency

band as the unit: near the 1.5 GHz band mobile telephones, etc.

• The unit may not track when you are moving at the speed of about 500

km/hour (300 miles/hour) or faster.

On tracking errors

Error caused by position of GPS satellites

The unit automatically tracks your present location when the unit receives radio signals from three or more GPS satellites. The tracking error caused by the GPS satellites is about to ±10 m. Depending on the environment of the location, the tracking error can be greater. In this case, your actual location may not match with the location on the map based on GPS information.

Error during tracking process

This unit records position information every fifteen seconds. When you have a picture taken at any moment other than the moments when the unit records your position, the position information at that moment can be provided using the supplied software “GPS Image Tracker”. A rough position can be calculated by measuring the distances between the locations before and after the picture is taken. In this case, the actual position may not match completely with the location on the map based on GPS information.

On error due to incorrect clock setting on a camera

When the clock setting on your camera is incorrect, you cannot apply the correct position information to the pictures. The position information is applied to the pictures based on the time information of the GPS log files and the time stamps of the pictures. So if the time stamps are incorrect, you cannot match the pictures with the GPS log files properly. Adjust the clock setting of your camera properly. Refer to the operating instructions of your camera on how to set the clock settings.

• When you changed the clock setting of your camera abroad, etc., modify the time stamp of the pictures to time setting of the GPS log using “Picture Motion Browser”.

Preparing

Identifying parts

1 Carabiner attachment loop 2 Antenna portion 3 (Power) button 4 GPS lamp 5 BATT (Battery) lamp 6 MEM FULL (Memory Full) lamp 7 Battery cover

8 CLEAR button 9 Jack cover 0 (USB) jack

5 6

Attaching the carabiner

Attach the supplied carabiner to the carabiner attachment loop of the unit 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 (2).

Attachment string

2 Thread the carabiner string through the carabiner loop (3),

then attach it in the main body (4).

Main body of the carabiner

Preparing

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.

3 Close the battery cover.

To remove the battery

Turn the power off and hold the unit with the battery cover up, then remove the battery. Be sure not to drop the battery.

Battery duration (When used at 25 °C (77 °F))

LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline battery (not supplied)

about 10 hours about 14 hours

When you use the unit at low temperatures, we recommend you use a

•

Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.

• The battery duration may differ from the above depending on the

situation or the environmental condition.

Cautions

If you mishandle the battery, there is a danger of leakage or explosion. Be sure to observe the following.

– Insert a battery with the correct polarity +/–. – Do not charge a dry battery. – Remove the battery when you do not use the unit for a long time.

Otherwise, it may result in leakage of the battery.

HR6 (size AA) Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (not supplied)

Preparing

Using the unit

Record the GPS log using the GPS unit

This unit can record your position and time (GPS log files) in the internal memory. When you turn on the power, tracking starts, and GPS log recording starts. The unit tracks the location automatically and records the position every fifteen seconds after tracking starts.

1 Press the (Power) button longer to turn on the unit.

Direct the antenna portion of the unit to the sky in open sky environments and hold it for about a minute until the GPS lamp is in the tracking process.

The GPS lamp status differs as illustrated below depending on the operating status of the unit.

Antenna portion

(Power) button

GPS lamp

While tracking*

flashes once slowly

2 seconds

While searching*

flashes twice rapidly

1 second

* tracking: the unit is tracking and recording the GPS log.

searching: the unit is searching for the GPS satellites and GPS log recording

When it is difficult to make tracking and while the GPS lamp is in

•

searching, direct the antenna portion of the unit upward and wait for a while. If the unit cannot track even after waiting for five minutes, you may be in a location where the radio signals from GPS satellites cannot be reached. Change the location and try again.

hasn’t started.

flashes once slowly

flashes twice rapidly

2 Take pictures with a camera.

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3 Press the (Power) button longer to turn the unit off after

using.

• The GPS log recorded on the unit is stored as a log file during the time

the unit is turned on.

Tips

• Tracking may be difficult depending on the environmental condition. Check the status of the GPS lamp at times.

• You can merge two GPS log files recorded separately due to on/off of the power into one file using the supplied software. The position information will be completed by this procedure. Be aware that once you merge the log files into one, it cannot be separated again.

Using the unit

Checking remaining battery power

• You can check the remaining battery power on the status of the BATT

lamp by pressing (Power) button shorter with the power turned on. Lights in green: 70 % or more power remains.* Flashes green: 20 % to 70 % power remains.* When the available remaining power becomes 20 % or lower, the BATT lamp flashes red. When the remaining power becomes even lower, the BATT lamp flashes more frequently and the unit is deactivated for tracking. Replace the battery with a new one.

* This function may not operate properly when using a Nickel-Metal Hydride

battery.

BATT lamp

The unit consumes more battery power while searching than while tracking. 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 be able to use the unit longer.

On the recording memory

The unit 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. When the internal memory becomes full, the power is turned off automatically after the MEM FULL lamp lights up for a minute.

• If you press the CLEAR button (page 14) longer with an object with a

tapered tip while the power is turned on, all the GPS log files in the recording memory will be erased and the power goes off automatically.

MEM FULL lamp

Cautions on carrying the unit

• When you carry the unit, direct and hold the antenna-side upward or

outward.

• You can use the unit being covered with cloth, etc.

• The unit cannot receive radio signals when it is in a metallic bag such as

an attache case, or when it is covered with a metallic object.

• Do not use the supplied carabiner for any other purpose.

Using the unit

Using the software

Using the supplied software

You can view the GPS log files recorded in the unit on the computer and check the locations of where you took pictures on the map using the supplied software. This section describes the English version of screen contents.

The supplied CD-ROM contains software applications, “GPS Image Tracker” and “Picture Motion Browser”.

“GPS Image Tracker”

You can import the GPS log recorded in the unit to your computer, view and manage the GPS log files. You can apply position information to the pictures you took with your camera.

“Picture Motion Browser”

You can organize pictures on a calendar by shooting date on the computer to view them. Using the “Map View” function, you can check the positions of the still images with their position information on the map. You can also retouch, print pictures and delete the position information attached to the pictures.

Recommended computer environment

The following environment is recommended for using the supplied software.

OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Home

Edition/XP Professional

CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or faster/128 MB or more

(Pentium III 800 MHz or faster/256 MB or more is recommended)

Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation – approximately 200 MB Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, High Color (16-bit color) or more

Notes on connecting the unit to a computer

• Operations are not guaranteed for all the recommended computer

environments mentioned above.

• If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the

same time, some devices, including your camera, may not operate, depending on the types of USB devices you are using.

• Operations are not guaranteed when using a USB hub.

• When your computer resumes from a suspend or sleep mode,

communication between the unit and your computer may not recover at

the same time.

Installing the supplied software

Install the supplied software in the following procedures.

• Shut down all application software in use.

• Log on to a computer as Administrator.

Installing “GPS Image Tracker” and “Picture Motion Browser”

1 Turn on your computer, and insert the supplied CD-ROM

into the CD-ROM drive.

The “Choose Setup Language” screen appears.

• If it does not appear, double-click [My Computer] t [SONYPICTUTIL].

2 Select the desired language, then click [Next].

The “License Agreement” screen appears. Read the agreement carefully. If you accept the terms of this agreement, click

the radio button next to [I accept the terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].

Using the software

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