Nikon GP-1A User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
GPS Unit GP-1A
User’s Manual
For Your Safety................................................2
Notices.............................................................3
Introduction....................................................4
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories...............4
Parts of the GP-1A ...........................................5
Features of the GP-1A......................................5
Supported Cameras.........................................6
Turning the GP-1A on and Off..........................6
Connecting the GP-1A.....................................7
Connecting the Optional MC-DC2....................9
Mounting the GP-1A on the Camera ...............9
Recording GPS Data....................................... 11
Notes on the GP-1A........................................ 15
Precautions for Use ....................................... 16
Specifications................................................ 17

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For Your Safety
For Your Safety
To prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to
others, read the following safety precautions in their entirety before
using this equipment. Keep these safety instructions where all those
who use the product will read them.
• Do not disassemble: Touching the product’s internal parts could result
in injury. In the event of malfunction, the product should be repaired
only by a qualified technician. Should the product break open as the
result of a fall or other accident, disconnect the device and take it to a
Nikon-authorized service center for inspection.
• Keep dry: Do not immerse in or expose to water or handle with wet
hands.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not use in the presence of flammable gas: Do not use electronic equip-
ment in the presence of flammable gas, as this could result in explo-
sion or fire.
• Keep out of reach of children: Failure to observe this precaution could re-
sult in injury.
• Request permission before using the device in an airplane or a medical facility:
This device emits radio-frequency radiation that could interfere with
navigational or medical equipment.
• Do not subject to high temperatures: Do not leave the device in areas sub-
ject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle on a
hot day.
Failure to observe this precaution could result in damage to
the casing or internal circuitry, causing fire.
Notice for customers in Europe
This symbol indicates that this product is to be col-
lected separately.
The following apply only to users in European coun-
tries:
• This product is designated for separate collection at
an appropriate collection point.
Do not dispose of as
household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.

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Notices
Notices
Notices for Customers in the U.S.A.
Notice for Customers in the State of California
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead,
a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Nikon Inc.,
1300 Walt Whitman Road, Melville, New York
11747-306 4, U.S. A.
Tel.: [phone]
Notice for Customers in Canada
CAUTION
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
ATTENTION
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-
003 du Canada.

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Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a GP-1A GPS unit, a
camera accessory that records the latitude, longitude,
altitude, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) with
your photographs (for a list of compatible cameras,
see page 6). Be sure to read this manual thoroughly
before use.
Confirm that the package contains the following
items:
❑GP-1A GPS unit
❑GP1-CA10A cable for ten-pin remote terminals
❑GP1-CA90 cable for accessory terminals
❑GP1-CL1 strap adapter
❑Manual (this pamphlet)
❑Warranty
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Terminology
Terminology
Function names differ from camera to camera. See your
camera manual for details.
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories
The GP-1A and Supplied Accessories

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Parts of the GP-1A
Parts of the GP-1A
Refer to the illustration inside the front cover of this
manual.
햲LED .........................................................................................11
햳USB terminal...................................................................... 18
햴Eyelet for strap (strap available separately; use cell
phone strap or other similar strap)
햵Accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 remote
cord..........................................................................................9
햶Mount...............................................................................9, 10
햷Connection terminal for GP1-CA10A or
GP1-CA90.......................................................................... 7, 8
햸GP1-CL1 strap adapter................................................... 10
햹GP1-CA10A cable for connection to cameras
with ten-pin remote terminals......................................7
햺GP1-CA90 cable for connection to cameras
with accessory terminals .................................................8
Features of the GP-1A
Features of the GP-1A
When connected to a camera that supports GPS, the
GP-1A records location information with photographs.
When these photographs are subsequently uploaded
to my Picturetown or opened in ViewNX version 1.2.0
or later (Windows or Macintosh), the location can be
displayed in online map services. If desired, an op-
tional MC-DC2 remote cord for remote shutter release
can be connected via the GP-1A.

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Supported Cameras
Supported Cameras
The GP-1A can be used with the following cameras:
Camera
Camera
Required cable
Required cable
D3-series, D700, D300-series,
D2X, D2XS, D2HS, D200 GP1-CA10A
D90, D7000, D5100, D5000, D3100 GP1-CA90
GP1-CA10A cable for ten-pin
remote terminals
GP1-CA90 cable for
accessory terminals
Turning the GP-1A on and Off
Turning the GP-1A on and Off
The GP-1A is not equipped with a battery or on/off
switch: power is supplied from the camera. The GP-1A
turns off only when the cable connecting it to the
camera is disconnected; even when the camera is off,
the GP-1A continues to receive GPS data. For more in-
formation, see “Recording GPS Data” (page 13).

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Connecting the GP-1A
Connecting the GP-1A
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Cameras with Ten-pin Remote Terminals
Cameras with Ten-pin Remote Terminals
1Turn the camera off.
2Insert the GP1-CA10A cable (햹) into the connec-
tion terminal (햷).
3Aligning the mark on the connector with the mark
on the camera body, insert the ten-pin connec-
tor into the camera’s ten-pin remote terminal and
tighten the locking nut.
Connecting the GP1-CA10A to a D3S digital camera

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Connecting the GP-1A
Connecting the GP-1A
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Cameras with Accessory Terminals
Cameras with Accessory Terminals
1Turn the camera off.
2Insert the GP1-CA90 cable (햺) into the connection
terminal (햷).
3Open the camera accessory terminal cover and
insert the GP1-CA90 as shown. Be sure that the
connector is in the correct orientation; do not use
force.
Connecting the GP1-CA90 to a D90 digital camera