Geogagger Pro User Manual
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1. F NS SOLACTA J I Power Switch ENTER Enter button MENU Menu button USB Port Charging and data connecting port Button Definition Power Switch Press the power switch button for 2 seconds to turn the Pro device on or off MENU button Change amp Select function Short press for change amp select function Long press for 2 seconds for compass calibration See pagell ENTER button Confirm your select Short press to confirm your select Goimeta LCD Display introduction Db WN gt 1 Function indicator 2 GPS indicator 3 Battery indicator 4 Latitude longitude indicator 5 Data indicator DAT Date UTC TIM Time UTC MCTS E Geotag your world GPS GPS I ma i 4 3 ii gt 3 ca i 3d SUN The number in the left is the satellite which are used for signal acquisition 2d means 2 3 satellites are used 3d means 4 or more than 4 satellites are used gt gt GRA Gradient The number in the left is the pitching angle data the number in the right is the roll angle date and the bar immediately in the position left of the numbers indicates the status of the object gt gt CON The CON icon indicates the device continues to record the GPS data the logging interval can be set from 5 second to 30 minu2. Geogagger Pro User Manual Solmeta Technology Co Ltd Copyright 2010 Solmeta Technology Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Golmeta Contents QE VOUP SAIC UY GG GA ANA AA AA 3 OV OE VIC ARR AA AA Pagkain NAN ANA PLOWUCENIEY areeni a E EE EEE E Batte Chang pesa E EE E in How to use the Geotagger PRO 0000000000 000 oa sae sasa s00 ere seen asa nen roereere scene LO Connect the Geotagger PRO to camera L aa 10 Compass calibration scita l1 Capture and record the location data 22 cece eee e cece neeee cena 12 ORHET ORCL AMOS noantri cr A Use asa GESUAELIOSO GE 15 MAr ire SPC CLO ioni AABANG PAA LO Golmeta Geotag your world Safety Information To prevent damage to the GPS unit or injury to yourself or to others please read the following safety instructions before using this equipment Do not disassemble Touching the product s internal parts could result in injury In the event of malfunction the products should be repaired only by a qualified technician Any unauthorized disassembly or modification may void the unit s warranty Keep the GPS unit dry Do not immerse in or expose to water or handle with wet hands Exposing the GPS unit to water could result fire or electric shock Do not subject to high temperatures The GPS unit can be damaged by exposure to fire or high temperatures Do not leave the unit in areas subject to extremely high temperatur
3. GPS signal e Compatible of multi model design which allow you choose the appropriate data cable to match different model camera e CA300 cable for connection to Nikon D3x D3s D3 D700 D300s D300 D200 D2 x xs Hs e CA90 cable for connection to Nikon D90 e CAS000 cable for connection to Nikon D5000 e The geotagged photos supports Flickr panoramio Locr Picasa etc As a GPS data logger it has other features as below e GPS tracking which allow you get your route e Geotag photos know exactly where the photos was taken no matter what kinds of camera you use e The logging interval can be set from 5 second to 30 minute e 8MB memory for about 100 000 waypoints e With a data download utility filo E IG your world Packing List Thank you for purchasing the Geotagger Pro Before you start make sure that the following items are included in your package If any of these items are missing please contact us gt gt gt gt gt gt GPS receiver Data cable the cable below only one for package e CA300 cable for connection to Nikon D3X D3S D3 D700 D300S D300 D200 D2 x xs Hs e CA90 cable for connection to Nikon D90 e CAS000 cable for connection to Nikon D5000 USB cable for charging and data download Camera strap fastener CD containing user manual and software utilities Goimeta Product view ome O ENTER MENU
4. asuring error To compensate for this error it is sometime necessary to perform an calibration If the compass is accurate there is no need to perform the calibration How to calibrate 1 Mount the Pro onto the camera s hot shoe with the data cable connected then turn the Pro and the camera on 2 Press MENU button for 2 seconds until LCD display as below then release the MENU button 0 s 3 Rotate the camera clockwise slowly around its base Keep it as flat as you can This should take 30 seconds Do the rotating twice 4 Press the MENU button again to stop the calibration 11 Golmeta Note e The compass and GPS will likely be affected by metal structures such as cars airplanes etc Using these devices inside a car plane or other metal structure may reduce the accuracy of both the compass and the GPS e Ifthe compass is not accurate after the calibration it should be reset The proc edure as below 1 Turn the Pro on firmly press both the ENTER and MENU button together for about 2 seconds until the LCD display as below MEM ME Seb 2 Then press the ENTER button to confirm system reset pm Capture and record the location data 1 Connect the Geotagger Pro to the camera with the appropriate data cable then turn the Pro on The icon in the LCD will blink quickly after a while will slow down and at last steady that means the Pro is being fixed and ready to supply the GPS data 2 Turn the camera
5. correct use poor maintenance or if persons not authorized by Solmeta Technology have carried out alterations or repairs e For the device to be used correctly the user should strictly adhere to all instructions included in the user guide and should abstain from any actions or uses that are described as undesired or which are warned against in the user guide Precautions for use Do not drop The product may malfunction if subjected to strong shocks or vibration Keep dry This product is not waterproof and may malfunction if immersed in or exposed to water Avoid sudden changes in temperature Sudden changes in temperature such as occur when entering or leaving a heated building on a cold day can cause condensation inside the device To prevent condensation place the device in a carrying case or plastic bag before exposing it to sudden changes in temperature Keep away from strong magnetic fields Do not use or store this device in the vicmity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could affect the product s internal circuitry A note on electronic devices In extremely rare instances a strong external static charge may cause the device to stop functioning Turn the camera off and disconnect and reconnect the Geotagger Pro In the event of continued malfunction contact your retailer or Solmeta authorized se
6. e aa EE E Por Configuration Language Port eel gt Baud Rate 4800 Open Stop English Version Flash Memory Check Info Download Gps Data ___ Erase Memory Gps Data Path Download Data D WorkContents s olreta PhotoFer TestiUART_Bootloader_Solmeta Firmware Upgrade arning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the eriod of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata 15 Golmeta Geotag your world Select the COM Port change the default folder with Browse button if needed 5 Click the Download Data button to start downloading the logging data The logging data file will be saved as a Solmeta time txt file eg Solmeta 20090923 txt which can be converted to KML KMZ GPX NMEA format file 7 Choose the software you prefer such as NMEA2KMZ LocrGPSPhoto GPicSync GeoSetter to export the logging data for application How to erase the memory 1 Power on the device 2 Connect the device to your computer with the USB cable provided 3 Execute the SolmetaUtility exe and select the proper COM port 4 Click the Erase Memory button the memory will be cleared Solmeta U
7. es Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to the casing or internal circuitry causing fire Keep out of reach of children Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury FCC CE Compliance Shenzhen OMT Technology Co LTD F Building 10 Zhongxng Industria Cay Chuangye Road Shenzhen Guangdong P R China 518000 Verification of Conformity Verification No ZF0807009013 EC Declaration of Conformity Dectaration No 5ZE0807000019 SIS Cruna ning Chaar Ros Basan 24 Dai s boat pm Co LTO 313 Chuengre Bukang Cuengye 2nd Rood Bao an 24 Danet Solmeta Technology Co Some ar Cham fod 2 ac BNG Gute Onanga 20 Red Ban on 24 Done Shenzhen PR China Digital Photo GPS Geotagger Pro Digital Photo GPS Geotagger Pro 526080700909 Jul 4 2009 EN 58022 2006 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 The EUT described above has been tested by us with the listed standards and found in Painitin pang Serg Itis possible to use CE marking to compliance with this EMC directive CE The results wsd in ful without the written approval of Shenzhen OMT Technology Co LTD in ful without the written approval of Shenzhen OMT Technology Co LTD results n this report are appiicabie ony 1o the oqapmeni tested This repon shal not be re produced except Goimeta Overview Thank you for purchasing Solmeta Geotagger Pro geotagging solution The geotagging device enables easy geotagging of photo
8. graphs by connecting to your Nikon D3x D3s D3 D700 D300s D300 D2 x xs Hs and D90 D5000 Cameras The geotagging information is saved as metadata with the image and can be used in a variety of ways to add value to your photographs And it can also be used as a GPS Data Logger with 8MB flash memory for GPS tracking and geotagging photos The Geotagger Pro is a high performance GPS receiver with the following unique features e SiRF III chipset for best reception and accuracy e Records the real time position latitude longitude altitude UTC and heading with your photographs with Nikon D3x D3s D3 D700 D300s D300 D200 D2 x xs Hs and D90 D5000 Cameras e LCD screen provides various useful information such as GPS status date amp time heading moving speed memory size the numbers of used satellite pitching and rolling angle e With the 3 axis electronic compass the heading is more accurate in certain decline angle pitch 50 rollt 50 The compass can be calibrated Built in internal rechargeable battery lasting up to 20 hours Automatically switch over to Nikon camera for power source when the device is in low power e Auto Power on off design which allow the Pro will turn on when the camera is turned on and will turn off when the camera is turned off Use friendly The function setting see page 13 e Indoors geotagging automatically tags the photo with the last location information when indoors or loss of
9. on 0 North 90 East 180 South 270 West djs Sg 0g For proper heading information the Geotagger Pro should be mounted on the flash shoe of the camera It points to the same direction as the lens which is mounted on the camera No icon Not connected to the camera icon blinking Not fixed signal searching icon displayed GPS fixed 13 Goimeta Other Operations Indoors Geotagging setting The indoors geotaggeing function is the factory default Disenable the function please follow the procedure below 1 Press the MENU button to select the screen display shown as below LAT appears 2 Short Press ENTER button a beep will be heard and the display screen shown as below a LOC icon is blinking b NON III I 3 Then short press the MENU button to select UNLOC a UNLOC icon is blinking on the screen as below GPS 4 Then short press ENTER button to confirm the setting Auto Power on off setting The Geotagger Pro with the Auto Power on off feature which allow the device will turn on when the camera is turned on and will turn off when the camera is turned off Use friendly power saved The procedure as below 1 With the Geotagger Pro power on short press the Power switch one time a beep will be heard and a AUTO will be displayed in the LCD Auto power on off is enabled in this status 2 Disenable the Auto Powe
10. on a icon will be displayed in the control panel on top of the camera HA icon illustration shows control panel for the D90 digital camera 3 To view GPS data select GPS gt Position in the camera setup menu this option is not available with D2X D2XS D2HS and D200 cameras The current latitude longitude altitude heading and UTC will be displayed as below a electronic compass is built in the Geotagger Pro which can supply the compass heading to the photo file LATITUDE N 22 30 961 LONGI TUDE 113 55 539 ALTITUDE 1m TIME UTC 2010 04 08 07 25 06 HEADING 208 10 4 Take pictures the GPS data and the heading data will be recorded with each photograph Note e To get a quick fix please take the Geotagger Pro and your camera to an open outside space and stand still 12 MCTS Geotag your world e Ifthereis no blinking GPS icon in the control panel check the connection and make sure the switch is in the correct position e Toget the GPS data more accurate we suggest holding the camera steady for a few minutes when the Pro is just being fixed that is especially important for the value of altitude e Some of the Nikon camera has an auto meter off option that is also a power saving method We suggest adjusting it to 30 seconds or more to avoid missing the GPS data or half press the shutter to activate the GPS when taking a photo e Heading Compass for Nik
11. r on off just short press the MENU button Note Backlight is automatically on with every button press It will turn off automatically after 6 seconds Beep tone Short press the button for 1 second and you will hear one beep Long press the button for 2 3 second no beep 14 Golmeta Geotag your world Use as a GPS data logger Power on the device 2 Press the MENU button until the LCD screen show as below 3 Then press the ENTER button the CON icon and time in the LCD will be blinking Press the MENU button to set the recording time The logging interval can be set from 5 second to 30 minute 5 Choose the logging interval you want then press the ENTER button to confirm your select Make the device fixed the GPS icon is steady in the LCD the logging data will be recorded in the internal memory 7 Download the logging data to your PC the downloaded data can support the application such as GPS tracking and geotag photos Note If youwant to stop the continuing recording press the MENU button until the LCD screen show as below GPS AEL in this status press the ENTER button to confirm your select How to download the logging data to PC Install the USB driver from the CD provided in the package Connect the device to a computer via the UCB cable and power on the device 3 Execute the application software SolmetaUtility exe on your computer you will see the screen displays below Siet
12. rvice representative Information in this document is subject to change without notice Solmeta Technology reserves the right to change or improve their products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements 17 Golmeta Specifications ELECTRI AL CHARACTERISTI Position Horizontal 10 meters 2D RMS 1 5 meters 2D RMS SBAS corrected WASS EGNOS MSAS 1 micro second synchronized to GPS time we GPS Protocol NMEA 0138 ASCII Baud Rate 4 800 bps COS I i Battery 570mAh Li ion Operation Current Low er than 60mA Charging Current 300MA Golmeta Operating temperature 10 C 50 C 2 F 122 F Humidity Operational up to 95 non condensing Dimension L x Wx H 56 mm x 36mm x 19mm Weight 50g 1 8 oz 19
13. sumption To access this function on your Nikon camera please follow the step below Menu Custom Settings Menu C Timers AE Lock c2 Auto meter off delay Golmeta Geotag your world How to use the Geotagger Pro Connect the Geotagger Pro to camera 1 Turn the camera off turn the Geotagger Pro off 2 Mount the Geotagger Pro onto the flash shoe or attach the Pro on the camera strap with the supplied strap fastener Connect the Geotagger Pro to the camera by the data cable The pictures below are with different model Nikon camera e A300 cable for connection to Nikon D3X D3S D3 D700 D300S D300 D200 D2 x xs Hs e CA90 cable for connection to Nikon D90 e CAS000 cable for connection to Nikon D5000 Mount the Geotagger Pro onto the flash shoe Sorem e73 The Pro connected to Nikon D90 The Pro connected to Nikon D5000 10 Goimeta Attach the device on the camera strap with the supplied strap fastener soOLAcTa With 10Pin remote terminal camera With D90 With D5000 Electronic Compass Calibration The Geotagger pro is equipped with an 3 axis electronic compass which provides heading information to the photo file IMPORTANT Before using the Geotagger Pro you must do the calibration Repeat these procedures each time you move the Pro and camera more than 100 miles or you are using the different cameras Why calibrate The compass in the Pro is sensitive to nearby magnetic objects that could cause me
14. te GPS ir gt hw REC The REC icon indicates the device has been stopped the continuing recording GPS indicator GPS Icon indicates the Pro is receiving a signal or not A blinking GPS icon indicates that the Pro is searching for a GPS signal A steady GPS icon indicates that the Pro is providing the GPS data to the camera gt Battery indicator The icon indicates the battery level When the internal battery of the Pro is low battery icon will blink When internal battery is extremely low the Pro will automatically switch to use the camera battery Golmeta Geotag your world Charging 1 Turn off the device then connect the device with a computer car charger or an AC adaptor by the USB charging cable The Geotagger Pro can be charged using any 5V standard USB charger 1 Around three hours the device will be in full power The battery indicator in the LCD will show the power status 2 When the internal battery is fully charged disconnect the Pro from the computer car charger or AC adaptor NOTE e The built in rechargeable battery cannot be replaced by users it needs to be replaced by our professional technician if it needs servicing e Auto Meter off Nikon added a new function to the D3x D3s D3 D700 D300s D300 and D90 D5000 The new function resolved a battery drain issue by allowing the user to select the metering system to stay On or auto Off when GPS signals are received to reduce power con
15. tility Language Port COM4 Baud Rate 4800 Open Stop English Version Flash Memory Check Info Download Gps Data Gps Data Path Erase Memory Completed Erase Memory a D WorkContents solf LOIDNGEDDNLELONLEDLODND Time 00 00 04 Firmware Upgrade arning Updating firmware is a dangerous operation Please confirm whether the file format of firmware is correct before updating And make sure do not unplug the connecting cable between the device and computer during the eriod of downloading Firmware Path Browse Download Updata 16 Goimeta Warranty e Solmeta Technology Co Limited guarantees its product from manufacturing defects and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase During the one year warranty Solmeta Technology will repair or replace the product free of charge Please keep your original invoice as proof of purchase e Customers who have products covered under the warranty are required to contact Solmeta Technology by e mail service solmeta com for troubleshooting issues before returning the product e Customers are responsible for shipping and insurance charges for returning the product to Solmeta Technology e Charges will be imposed for repairing product which is out of warranty coverage or invalid warranty e The guarantee is not valid if defect is due to damage caused by in
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