Using The Support Tool; Format - Sony FDR-X3000 Read This First Manual

If the term of validity of GPS assist data has run out, the time for the GPS acquiring location
information cannot be shortened.

Using the support tool

You can also update the GPS assist data by inserting a memory card into the computer. Display the
camera setting's screen of Action Cam Movie Creator, select "Update GPS Assist Data" - the desired
memory card drive to be installed on your computer, and then update the GPS assist data. If you
insert this memory card into the camera, the GPS assist data will be reflected on the camera.
Note
During takeoff and landing of an airplane, set airplane mode to ON.
Use GPS in accordance with the regulations of the place or situation.
It may take from several tens of seconds to several minutes to record the location information when you use
the GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals. Triangulating time can be shortened by taking
in GPS assist data.
Do not cover the GPS sensor with your finger when searching for GPS satellites or when triangulating. This
decreases the sensitivity of the GPS sensor and triangulation may fail.
Sony does not collect location information and routing information.
To display location information and routing information as a map on a computer, Sony provides data of
location information and routing information to Google Inc.
Although the camera does not have the function to delete log files, you can delete them by formatting the
media.
The maximum number of log files that can be recorded is 256/day. When the maximum number of recorded
log files is reached, you can continue to shoot images, but cannot record log files.
[55] Changing the Settings

Format

Formatting is the process of deleting all images in the memory card, and restoring the memory card
to its initial state.
Press the MENU button.
1
Press the UP button or DOWN button to select
2
(Format), then press the REC/ENTER button.
Formatting starts when you select
appears.
Formatting cancels when you select
The formatting completes when a screen with check mark is displayed. Press the REC/ENTER
button to return to the previous MENU.
Camera settings
, then press the REC/ENTER button. The progress bar
, then press the REC/ENTER button.
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