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Aokatec GPS Receíver

for Nikon DSLR

AK-Gls/ AK-G2/ AK-G7/ AK-G9/AK-Gf

NTRODUCTION
The Aokatec AK-G GPS receiver allows you to geotag your images with valuable Informatlon such as latitude, longitucle, altitude,
headlng and UTC time and date data. For those on the go such as outdoor photographers, nature shooters, sports photographers,
news hounds, surveiliance peopie, reai estáte agents and many more, this device provides a vaiuabie way to accurately document
where and when you shot a specific photo. The AK-G wili insert this data Into the EXIF files attached to both RAW and JPG photos.
The photos can be opened in ViewNX, Photoshop, Picase, Googie earth, etc. The iocation can be in oniine map services.

KEY FEMURES
• Wireless mini size with on/off switch and 2-coiour LED

• Connects directly to camera body without cables

• Fast sateliite acquisition
• Buiit-in 2D compass for headlng information
• Auto sleep mode for power saving
• Remembers iast known position
• Supports optionai remote shutter actuation

COMPATIBILITY
AK-G1S for Nikon D810, D800,D800E, D200,D300, D300s, D700, D2X, D2Xs, D2Hs, D3, D3X. D3s, D4 & Fujifilm SSPro
AK-G2 for Nikon D3100, D3200, D5000, D5100, D5200, D600, D610
AK-G7 for Nikon D7000, D7100, D3300
AK-G9 for Nikon D90

AK-Gf for Nikon Df

SPECIFICMIONS
Data Retention: Latitude, iongitude, altitude, headlng and time information
Update rate; Once per second
Time Stamp; Time required for sateliite acquisition:

Coid start : Approx. 30 sec. ( open sky ), Fiot start approx. 3 sec.( open sky ),

GPS accuracy : 5 m L ri ü:
Power Source: Suppiied from camera body ■? sí. , -.i qssí-
Average working power consumptlon: 60mA - te
Average sleeplng mode power consumptlon: 2mA i • ' vs-
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Operating temperatura: 0°C - 40°C

Compatible accessories: remote cord (avaiiabie separateiy)

HOW TO USE THE AK-G GPS RECEIVER FOR THE FIRST TIME
1-Always start with the CAMERA TURNED OFF.
2-GOMPASS CALIBRATiON wili be needed oniy once, when the AK-G is used for the first time or in a new environment.
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a) For the following you will need a hand-heid compasa and a means of rotating the camera, such as a tripod head with a
rotating base or some sort of turntable. With the AK-G properly mounted and the camera LEVEL and OFF, turn the AK-G

ON and with the RED LEO still flashing before satellite acquisition, immediately rotate the camera 180 degrees rapidly and

stop.

b) The LED will turn on solid GREEN, not flashing, indicating COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE. Then quickiy rotate the
camera two or three revoiutions at a speed of about one or two seconds per revolution and stop the rotation with the

camera pointed NORTH.

c) The GREEN LED wiii flash rapidiy, for a few mornents, about four times per second. When the compase caiibration is
complete the LED wiii flash RED at a rate of one flash per second. When satellite acquisition is achieved the LED will flash

GREEN at a rate of about once per second. This usuaily takes about 30 seconds from a coid start. Oniy then can the

camera be turned ON.

HOW TO USE THE AK-G IN EVERYDAY OPERATION

1-Aiways start with the CAMERA TURNED OFF
2-Switch the AK-G to ON. The LED wiii be flashing RED once per second. Wait for satellite acquisition as indicated by the LED
changing to GREEN and flashing once per second. This is calied a COLD start and usuaily takes about 30 seconds under an open
sky. A few seconds after satellite acquisition, the AK-G wiii go to sieep. This is indicated by the LED flashing GREEN oniy once
every ten seconds.
3- Now, turn the camera ON and wait briefiy for satellite RE-acquisition. This is called a HOT start and usuaily takes oniy about
three seconds with an open sky. A GPS icón wiii be seen on the camera's LCD screen. When a picture is taken, GPS information
is written into the EXiF file attached to each photo. If an exposure is made in those few seconds BEFORE the LED changes from
RED to GREEN, then the last known GPS data wiii be written into the EXIF file. GPS data written includes Latitude, Longitude,
Aititude, Heading, UTO time and Date.
a) In the GPS menú under SETÜP, there is an option called 'Use GPS to set camera dock'(YES/NO). Enabling this option

wiii insure the accuracy of the Date/Time information appiied to the EXiF file. This GPS time data is reconciied with the

time zone setting in the camera's SETUP menú and therefore provides sateiiite-accurate LOCAL time.

b) GPS data can aiso be viewed on the camera's LCD screen by accessing it in the camera's SETUP menú using the
command string: SETUP>GPS>Position. PRESENT POSiTiON data wiii be seen oniy when the AK-G is turned on and is

not avaiiabie for reviewing pictures already taken.

4-The Nikon DSLR has a function called AUTO METER OFF,(ENABLE/DISABLE) that is found in the SETUP>GPS menú. The
same voitage that powers the camera's exposure metering circuitry aiso powers the AK-G. When AUTO METER OFF is ENABLED,
this function turna this power off automaticaiiy after a pre-set deiay in order to conserve power. AUTO METER OFF DELAY, can be
found in the Custom Setting Menú (CSM) at #c2. Power to the metering and to the AK-G is restored when the shutter release
button is depressed half way. At the same time the camera's exposure metering comes back to life, so does the AK-G awake from
sieep mode after the normal three second deiay for a hot start. it is recommended that this deiay be set to 30 seconds or greater to
assure that the AK-G does not go to sieep immediately after each shot. When AUTO METER OFF is DiSABLED this power is
never switched off.

5-lf the camera is taken into a building where satellite acquisition is not avaiiabie, the photos wiii be iabeled with the iast avaiiabie
GPS data. Upon returning to the outdoors, the AK-G wiii once again acquire accurate data directiy from the satellites.
6-The AK-G draws about 60 ma of current during operation and about 2 ma when asieep. This sieeping power is consumed even
when the camera is turned off. Therefore the AK-G must be turned off with the small switch on the side of unit when not in use, thus

using no power at aii from the camera's battery even when ieft attached to the camera.