information about every 15 seconds, the positioning information applied to the image may not be exactly the same as that where the image was actually taken. The GPS unit records Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) as the time information.
Displaying images where they were taken and the route you traveled on a map
Recording the traveled route 1

, See page 14.

Insert an LR6/HR6 (size AA) battery (sold separately) into the GPS unit, and turn it on. Make sure that the triangulating symbol ( to ) appears on the LCD screen. Turn on the GPS unit outdoors.
When you use the GPS unit for the first time, the [Time Zone] screen appears. Select the time difference using V/v based on GMT, then press ENTER.
See page 17 on the GMT time difference for each country/region.
Set the correct time on your camera.
Refer to the operating instructions of the camera.
Carry the GPS unit and the camera together.
Applying the recording positioning information to images 3

, See page 20.

Insert the Memory Stick Duo media or the SD memory card that contains the recorded images into the GPS unit.
Press MENU, then select [Matching] t [Start].
When the GPS unit has applied the positioning information to the images, [Complete] appears.
Install the supplied software (GPS Image Tracker, PMB, and PMB Launcher) on your computer.
You may apply positioning information to images using the supplied GPS Image Tracker (p. 26). If you are using media other than Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards, see page 26. When you want to adjust or change the location of the images on a map, refer to the GPS Image Tracker Help.
Displaying the images on a map 1

, See page 30.

Insert the Memory Stick Duo media or the SD memory card that contains the images with positioning information into the camera, and connect the camera to the computer. PMB starts automatically.

Import the images. Note

If GPS Image Tracker is opened, close GPS Image Tracker after importing the images.
Start PMB Launcher, and click Display Images on the Map with Map View.
The images and the location where you shot them will be displayed on the map.
To use the world map, the computer needs to be connected to the Internet. The online map and the aerial photomap are powered by Google Maps.

You can use network services and Google Earth using the supplied PMB. See the PMB support page for more information. You can use the GPS unit as a GPS logger. Using GPS Image Tracker, import the GPS log that was recorded by the GPS unit while you were carrying the GPS unit that was turned on, and connected to a computer. Then, the route you traveled will be displayed on a map, using PMB.
Checking the included items
Make sure you have following items included with your GPS unit. The number in parenthesis indicates the number of that item supplied. GPS unit (GPS-CS3) (1)

USB cable (1)

CD-ROM GPS Unit Application Software (1) Carrying case (1)
Set of printed documentation
Neither LR6 (size AA) alkaline batteries nor HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are supplied with the GPS unit.

Identifying the parts

x GPS unit
A Antenna B 1 (power) button (p. 11, 16) C V/ENTER/v buttons (p. 11) D MENU button (p. 11) E HOLD switch (p. 13) F LCD screen G Battery cover (p. 14) H Battery compartment (p. 14) I Memory Stick Duo media/SD card slot (p. 22) J (USB) jack (p. 28) K USB jack cover (p. 28) L Position marker for SD memory card (p. 22) M Position marker for Memory Stick Duo media (p. 22) N Card guide (p. 22) O Strap attaching part No strap is supplied.

x LCD screen

GPS status display

Searching for satellites

Meanings Searching for GPS satellites. Looking for radio signals from GPS satellites. The GPS unit is acquiring positioning information, triangulating, and recording GPS signals. Bars on the right show the signal strength.

Triangulating

Unable to receive GPS signals. Unable to acquire positioning information. Latitude (N/S) and longitude (E/W)

Unable to triangulate

One of Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards is inserted. Remaining battery power
Internal memory capacity is low.

Coordinates display

If you do not operate the GPS unit for about

Clock display

10 seconds, the backlight of the LCD screen will go out. Press ENTER to turn it on again. The GPS unit does not show the date and time until it receives a GPS radio signal. There may be some discrepancies in the displayed time, depending on the condition under which you are using the GPS unit.

Menu screen

x Operating the GPS unit
Operate the GPS unit using the menu displayed on the LCD screen, by pressing the buttons on the side of the GPS unit.
1 (power) button V button ENTER button v button MENU button
Example: To set [Time Zone]
1 Hold the 1 (power) button down. MENU. 2 Press menu appears. The top
V/v 3 Press menu to select the item, then press ENTER. The sub appears.

4 Repeat the operation in step 3 to select the desired setting.

ENTER ENTER

The GPS unit does not show the date and time until it receives a GPS radio signal.
5 Press MENU repeatedly to return to the top menu.

x Menu list

The top menu appears when you press MENU. The GPS unit has three types of menu mode.

[GPS] mode screen

Triangulates and records the GPS log (p. 16). The screen appears differently according to the status of the current triangulation.

[Matching] mode screen

Applies positioning information to images (p. 23).

[Tools] mode screen

Changes the settings of the GPS unit.
x [Clock Settings] Sets the items related to the time settings. [Time Zone]: Sets the time difference between Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and the time in the place you use the GPS unit. [Date Disp Format]: Sets the order of year, month, and date to be displayed. x [Matching Setting] Selects [Matching] or [Quick Matching] (p. 25). x [Undo] Deletes the positioning information from the images that you applied positioning information to using the GPS unit most recently (p. 25).
x [Int Memory Format] Formats the internal memory of the GPS unit (p. 19).
To prevent triangulation from being interrupted
You can prevent the button of the GPS unit from being pressed accidentally in a bag, etc., during triangulation. Slide the HOLD switch up.
To operate the GPS unit again, slide the HOLD switch down.

Inserting a battery

You can use one of the following batteries. LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (recommended)
The battery life of an LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery is shorter at temperatures lower than 25 C (77 F). It is recommended that you use a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery.
the battery cover. 1 OpenGPS unit is already turned on, make If the
sure that you turn it off before opening the battery cover.
Observe the e/E marks 2 battery compartment, andon the insert the battery with the correct polarity.
Insert the E side first as shown to the right.
3 Close the battery cover.

x Removing the battery

After making sure that the GPS unit is turned off, hold the GPS unit with the battery cover up, and then remove the battery. Be sure not to drop the battery.

x Battery life

(When triangulating at 25 C (77 F) without Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card inserted) LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline battery (sold separately) about 15 hours HR6 (size AA) Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery (sold separately) about 16 hours

The battery life may differ from the above depending on the operation or the environmental
condition. The battery life is shorter when Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card is inserted. Sony alkaline batteries and Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries are recommended. The battery life will be noticeably shorter at low temperatures. You cannot use manganese batteries with the GPS unit.
If you mishandle the battery, there is a danger of leakage or explosion. Be sure to observe the following. Insert the battery with the correct polarity e/E. Do not charge a dry battery. Remove the battery when you do not intend to use the GPS unit for a long time. Otherwise, it may result in leakage from the battery.

Recording a GPS log

The GPS log data from when the GPS unit is turned on to when the GPS unit is turned off, or to when the mode is switched from [GPS] to another mode ([Matching] or [Tools]), are recorded as one log file. When the GPS unit is turned on again, or the mode is switched to [GPS], the GPS log data is recorded as a new log file.
open 1 In anthe 1 sky environment, direct the antenna upward, and hold (power) button down.
The GPS unit turns on, and the GPS triangulation status appears on the LCD screen. Wait for about several minutes at the same location, until the GPS unit starts triangulating. If the GPS unit cannot triangulate after five minutes, you may be in a location where the radio signals from GPS satellites cannot reach. The GPS unit records the location about every 15 seconds automatically during triangulation.
with [Time 2 Set the time difference from GMT the [Time Zone]Zone].appears. When you use the GPS unit for the first time, screen
If the [Time Zone] screen does not appear, press MENU, then select [Tools] t [Clock Settings] t [Time Zone]. When you use the GPS unit in other countries/regions, set the time difference to the appropriate country/region. Adjust the time difference based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). See World time difference (p. 17) for more information on the time difference. After the GPS unit starts triangulating, the clock is displayed on the [Time Zone] screen (p. 11). When you do not know the time difference for where you are, press V/v on the [Time Zone] screen until the clock display at the bottom of the screen shows the time of the region/country.

x Turning off the GPS unit
Hold the 1 (power) button down.

x Resetting the settings

If the GPS unit starts unsteady operation, reset the settings of the GPS unit. While holding the MENU button down, hold the 1 (power) button down. The settings of the GPS unit are reset.
Formatting the internal memory
The GPS unit can record multiple GPS logs totaling up to about 3 months. (Recording duration differs depending on the condition under which you are using the GPS unit.) When the internal memory is full, the following message appears.
You can format the internal memory using the menu. When formatted, all data in the internal memory is cleared, and cannot be recovered. It takes about 15 seconds for formatting.
1 Press MENU during triangulation. 2 Press V/v to select [Tools], and press ENTER. 3 Press V/v to select [Int Memory Format], and press ENTER. 4 Press V/v to select [Start], and press ENTER. 5 When [Complete] appears, press ENTER.
Installing the supplied software
By installing the supplied software on your computer, you can import images to your computer, apply positioning information to images, and display them on a map. This section describes the operation with the English version of screen contents.
x Recommended computer environment
The following environment is recommended for using the supplied software.
GPS Image Tracker and PMB
OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows XP SP3/Windows Vista* SP1
* 64-bit editions is also supported.
CPU/Memory: Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or faster/256 MB or more (Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster/512 MB or more is recommended) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display: dots or more
To operate movies, you need a computer system environment that supports PMB supplied with
Sony digital still cameras or Sony digital video camera recorders.
Notes on connecting the GPS 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 suspended or sleep mode, communication between the GPS unit and your computer may not recover at the same time. Log on to a computer as Administrator.

Notes on PMB

Check the following before installing the supplied software. When handling the movies recorded with Sony digital still cameras or some of Sony digital video camera recorders, you need to install PMB supplied with the respective model additionally. Be aware of the following when installing PMB supplied with Sony digital still cameras or Sony digital video camera recorders (hereinafter collectively called cameras). When the version of PMB supplied with the cameras is older than that of supplied with this kit, first install PMB supplied with the cameras, and then install PMB using the CD-ROM supplied with this kit. When the version of PMB supplied with the cameras is equivalent to that of supplied with this kit or later, first install PMB using the CD-ROM supplied with this kit, and then install PMB supplied with the cameras. By doing this, extra functions will be added.
Install the software in the following procedures.
x Installing GPS Image Tracker and PMB
on your computer, 1 Turnthe CD-ROM drive. and insert the supplied CD-ROM into
The screen to select the Setup Language appears. For Windows Vista, the AutoPlay screen appears. Select Run Setup.exe. and follow the instruction that appears on the screen to proceed with the installation. If the installation does not start, click [Start] t [My Computer], then doubleclick the (SONYPICTUTIL) icon.
desired 2 Select the Agreementlanguage, then click [Next]. The License screen appears. carefully. If the terms 3 Read the agreement radio buttonyou acceptaccept the of this agreement, click the next to [I terms of the license agreement] and then click [Next].
The screen that shows the completion of the installation preparation appears.
4 Confirm the installation setting and click [Install]. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.
When the restarting confirmation message appears, restart the computer by following the instructions on the screen. The installation screen of the software may appear depending on the system environment of your computer. Follow the instruction to proceed with the installation.
6 Remove the CD-ROM after the installation is complete.
Applying positioning information to images with the GPS unit (Matching)
Using the GPS unit, you can apply the positioning information to JPEG format (.jpg of extension) still images recorded on Memory Stick Duo media or SD memory cards. You can display the images that have positioning information applied with the GPS unit at the recording points on a map. If you import GPS logs from the GPS unit, you can also display the route you traveled on a map. See Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards (p. 38) on the type of Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards you can use with the GPS unit.

Tracker using Map View, be sure that you close GPS Image Tracker before starting Map View.
The GPS unit becomes the USB communication mode even if the HOLD switch is activated. The 1 (power) button does not work in the USB communication mode. When the GPS unit is
disconnected from the computer, the GPS unit is turned off automatically.
x Applying positioning information to images
1 Click [Add Position at the Information to Files]
lower right of the GPS Image Tracker screen.
The [Add Position Information] dialog box appears.
2 Click [Add] or [CreateisCopies.]. the image files in the list, and then The positioning information applied to all
the image files are saved and removed from the list.
To apply positioning information to a specific image
1 Double-click the image to which you want to apply positioning information on the list on the right of the GPS Image Tracker screen. 2 Click [Add]. Positioning information is applied to the selected image, and then the image is saved and removed from the list.
You cannot save images set to read-only. Reset the read-only attribute of the files, and then import
them to GPS Image Tracker again.
Even if you click [Create Copies.] to save images, you cannot duplicate and save movie files.
When the computer is connected to the Internet, the tracks recorded by the GPS logs will appear on the map of the main window. (Even if the computer is not connected to the Internet, the GPS logs are imported correctly.)
Viewing the image and the location where you recorded an image on a map/Viewing the route you traveled
Using the Map View function of PMB, you can display the location where you recorded the image that has positioning information on a map. In addition, using the GPS unit as a GPS logger, you can display the route you traveled on a map.
1 Close GPS Image Tracker, if it is open. 2 Connect your computer to the Internet. 3 Start PMB. have been imported to the computer x When images
Double-click (PMB) on the computer screen. x When importing images to the computer Connect the camera and the computer using a USB cable. (If the computer has a memory card slot, you may insert the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card directly into the computer.) PMB starts, and the window used to import images appears. If the window does not appear, double-click (PMB) on the computer screen.

t Use the GPS unit in an open-air location, avoiding locations such as in tunnels, underground, indoors, locations surrounded by tall buildings, under trees, etc. You cannot record a GPS log while the GPS unit is connected to a computer. You imported the GPS logs to the computer. t In the default setting, the GPS logs in the GPS unit are deleted after they are imported to the computer by GPS Image Tracker. (You can change the setting on GPS Image Tracker.)
The GPS unit cannot receive radio signals from GPS satellites.
You may be in a location where the radio signals from GPS satellites cannot reach.
t Use the GPS unit in an open-air location, avoiding locations such as in tunnels, underground, indoors, locations surrounded by tall buildings, under trees, etc.
It takes an excessively long time to receive radio signals from GPS satellites.
It may take a long time to triangulate the location, depending on the positions of the closest
GPS satellites. t For details, read GPS on page 36. It takes a long time to triangulate the location because the current location cannot be determined if you are moving around. t Stay still until the GPS unit can triangulate the location.
The GPS unit is not recognized by the computer.
If you connected the GPS unit and your computer with the USB cable before you started the
computer, the computer may not recognize the GPS unit. t Disconnect the USB cable from the GPS unit and the computer, and restart your computer, then connect the GPS unit again.
Unable to apply the positioning information to images using the GPS unit.
The battery power may not be sufficient.
t Replace the battery with a new one. Or, use a fully charged battery.
You may not be able to apply positioning information in low temperatures, because the
battery is consumed more quickly at low temperatures.
Make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card is inserted correctly (p. 22). The free capacity of the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card may not be sufficient.
t Delete unnecessary data from the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card using a camera. Or, apply positioning information to images using the computer. Make sure that the battery cover is closed.
The images are not displayed at the correct location.

The GMT time difference set on the GPS unit and that on the camera were not the same at the
time the images were recorded. t Correct the location using GPS Image Tracker. The GPS unit records the positioning information once about every 15 seconds. As the locations between the recorded positioning information are obtained through calculation, the images recorded while moving at high speed may not be displayed at the correct location.
The GPS unit does not recognize the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card.
Make sure that the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card is inserted correctly (p. 22). The Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card may not be compatible with the GPS unit.
t Use compatible Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards with the GPS unit (p. 38).
The GPS unit performance is unstable.
Use a new or fully charged battery. Format the internal memory (p. 19). While holding the MENU button down, hold the 1 (power) button down. The screen
indicators go out, and the GPS unit is reset. (Note that all setting information recorded will be deleted when the GPS unit is reset.) If the problem persists, remove the battery, and insert it again.
Some JPEG files in the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card cannot be opened.
If the power is turned off or the battery cover is opened and closed during Matching/Undo
operation, files named *****.JPG (* represents a number) or DUMMY.JPG are left in the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card. These files do not affect the recorded image files, however, you can delete these files on a computer, if you prefer.

Error messages

The following messages appear on the LCD screen.
Error message Meaning The battery capacity is insufficient. Low Battery Countermeasure Replace the alkaline battery with a new one. Charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery. Format the internal memory (p. 19). All content will be lost. If the error message does not disappear, consult your Sony dealer. Format the internal memory (p. 19). All content will be lost. Check the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card.
There is something wrong with the internal memory. Int Memory Error The internal memory is full, so the GPS unit cannot record GPS logs. Int Memory Full Writing may be prohibited on the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card. The GPS unit may not be compatible with the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card you are using. There is something wrong with the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card.

Precautions

When using the GPS unit, please keep the following in mind.
images with positioning information will not be made.

Use and storage

Before you use the GPS unit, make sure that the GPS unit works properly by checking its operation. Do not shake or strike the GPS unit hard. In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record the log, this may cause recorded data breakdown. The GPS unit is neither dust-proof, nor splash-proof, nor water-proof. Neither use nor store the GPS 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 GPS unit body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction. In places near a heater The GPS 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 GPS unit. This may cause the GPS unit to malfunction, and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired.

Battery

No batteries are supplied. An LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery or an HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery is necessary for recording log data with the GPS unit. Purchase a battery before using the GPS unit. You cannot use manganese batteries. Notes on a Nickel-Metal Hydride battery Charge the Nickel-Metal Hydride battery before using the GPS unit for the first time. Refer to the 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 GPS unit, then store it in a cool, dry place. This is to maintain the batterys functions.

Carrying the GPS unit

Do not sit on a chair etc., with the GPS unit in the back pocket of your pants or skirt, as this may cause a malfunction or damage of the GPS unit.
Recorded data on the GPS unit
If you remove the battery while using the GPS 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 positioning information (GPS log) is not recorded properly due to malfunction of the recording memory or the system, compensation for damaged log data or

Types of Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick Duo media (without MagicGate) Memory Stick Duo media (with MagicGate) MagicGate Memory Stick Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media
Notes on using a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor (sold separately)
When using Memory Stick Duo media with a Memory Stick media compliant device, be sure to insert Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor. Otherwise, Memory Stick Duo media may not be removed from the Memory Stick media compliant device. When inserting Memory Stick Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor, make sure that you insert Memory Stick Duo media facing in the correct direction, then insert it all the way in. If Memory Stick Duo media is not inserted properly, it may not work correctly. Also, if you force Memory Stick Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor in the wrong direction, it may be damaged. When inserting Memory Stick Duo media attached to a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor into a Memory Stick media compliant device, make sure that you insert Memory Stick Duo media facing in the correct direction. Note that improper use may cause a malfunction. Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor without Memory Stick Duo media attached into a Memory Stick media compliant device. Doing so may result in malfunctions of the unit.
Compatibility a a*1 a*1 a*1 a *1*2
The GPS unit does not support MagicGate technology. The GPS unit does not support 8-bit parallel data transfer but it supports 4-bit parallel data transfer the same as with Memory Stick PRO Duo media.
Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted by a computer (Windows OS/Mac OS) does not have guaranteed compatibility with the GPS unit. Data read/write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and the Memory Stick PRO Duo media compliant product you use. Be careful not to apply excessive force when writing on a memo area on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor.
Notes on using Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately)
The maximum memory capacity of Memory Stick PRO Duo media that can be used with the GPS unit is 16 GB.
Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media (sold separately)
The GPS unit is compatible with Memory Stick Micro media (M2). M2 is the abbreviation for the Memory Stick Micro media. To use Memory Stick Micro media with the GPS unit, you need a Duosized M2 Adaptor. Insert Memory Stick Micro media into the Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, and then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo media slot. If you insert Memory Stick Micro media into the GPS unit without using a Duo-sized M2 Adaptor, you might not be able to remove it from the GPS unit.

Notes on using Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards
Make sure that you insert Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards into the Memory Stick Duo media/ SD memory card slot in the correct direction. Wrong insertion will cause a malfunction of the GPS unit. When inserting Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards, do not try to insert them forcibly as this could damage Memory Stick Duo media/ SD memory cards and/or the GPS unit. Do not insert any objects other than Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards into the Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory card slot. Doing so will cause a malfunction of the GPS unit. Do not remove Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards or turn off the GPS unit while the GPS unit is reading, writing, or accessing data. Otherwise, that data may be rendered unreadable or be erased. We recommend that you save a backup of important data.
When you carry or store Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards, put them in the case supplied. Do not touch the terminals of Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards with your hand or a metal object. Do not strike, bend, or drop Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards. Do not disassemble or modify Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards. Do not expose Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards to water. Do not use or store Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards under the following conditions: Locations beyond the required operational limits, including such as the hot interior of a car parked in the sun in the summer, the outdoors exposed to direct sunlight, or a place near a heater Humid locations with corrosive substances present Locations subject to static electricity or electrical noise Keep Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards out of the reach of small children. There is danger that a child might swallow them. Not every Memory Stick Duo media/SD memory cards are guaranteed.

Specifications

LR6 (size AA) alkaline battery or HR6 (size AA) Nickel-Metal Hydride battery 1 (Power is supplied from the USB bus power while in the USB connection.)

Power consumption

Approx. 0.15 W (during continuous triangulating when operating on a battery)
Operating time on a battery (When used at 25 C (77 F))
Approx. 15 hours (during continuous triangulating when using an LR6 (size AA) Sony alkaline battery), Approx. 16 hours (during continuous triangulating when using an HR6 (size AA) Sony Nickel-Metal Hydride battery) Operating time may differ depending on the situation or the environmental condition.

Sony GPS-CS3KA, GPSBabel, Mac OS X, FolderActions, Google Earth and Apples Aperture
Compatibility with Mac OS
Ofcially, the Sony GPS-CS3KA does not support Mac OS X, but in Fact it works very nice. If you plug your device to USB, it will show up on the Desktop as a drive, and you can easily download the log les from there

JPEG and SD Cards

Probably If you shoot JPEGs to SD Cards and have a Camera that supports the IPTCNAA-Standard Wikipedia like my Canon EOS 60D, you wont need all this, because then you simply put the SD card into the device and it will match the photos for you. But. if you dont have SD, or shoot RAW, read this:

Apple Aperture 3

Apple Aperture 3 can directly read the Sony log les. So its very easy to locate the photos as seen here: Apple - Aperture - Tipps & Tricks. If you have an older Aperture Version, read more later in the article.

In this Manual

This Manual describes how to convert the Sony Log le into the KML Format for Google Earth or GPX for Apple Aperture using the Command Line Tool of the wonderful GPSBabel gpsbabel.org. For more Efciency, we will make a Mac OS folder action. Then, every le you put into the folder will automatically be processed.

Universally

Of course, with GPSBabel you can convert to any format. So you can modify the Script for your needs, especially the Line do shell script almost at the end of the script. Also other input les can be processed. Please visit the manual of gpsbabel.org

Mac OS X Terminal - bash

After we have copied the Log Files to the Desktop (or somewhere on the local hard drive), we start easy and only look to the Terminal. For the moment we only look for creating KML. Here is the command I used: (command) (kml options) (source le) (target le)
gpsbabel -w -t -i nmea -f /Users/dani/Desktop/GPS/WG20110503110306.log -o kml,lines,points,floating,extrude,trackdata,trackdirection,units=m,labels -F / Users/dani/Desktop/GPS/0001.kml
I used a few options, for example metric units and absolute altitude. Of course if you dont like them, you can omit them. The problem is, that the Bash wont nd this command, since its not on the $PATH directory.
The easiest way is to write the command with the full path. So you would write to the Terminal:
/Applications/GPSBabelFE.app/Contents/MacOS/gpsbabel -w -t -i nmea -f /Users/ dani/Desktop/GPS/WG20110503110306.log -o kml,lines,points,floating,extrude,trackdata,trackdirection,units=m,labels -F / Users/dani/Desktop/GPS/0001.kml
If you test this, it should work:
And a KML File will be created, which is readable by GoogleEarth.

The Apple Script

Now, for working really fast and forget all this complicated stuff, we make this in a nice little Apple script: First, open the apple script editor and copy paste the code below inside. BEGIN CODE***************************
convert - Sony GPS-CS3KA to Google Eart KML This Script can in fact convert any GPS format to any GPS using the wonderful GPSBabel by gpsbabel.org. This script is supposed to hook it up to a folder and make it a folder action in Mac OS X. Then, every file you put into the Folder will be effortlessly processed. Written by Daniel Schaffner. If you like it, tell it your friends! www.mofb.ch I have taken most of the Code from the Apple Template convert - Postscript to PDF Copyright 20022007 Apple Inc. You may incorporate this Apple sample code into your program(s) without restriction. This Apple sample code has been provided "AS IS" and the responsibility for its operation is yours. You are not permitted to redistribute this Apple sample code as "Apple sample code" after having made changes. If you're going to redistribute the code, we require that you make it clear that the code was descended from Apple sample code, but that you've made changes. *) property done_foldername : "KML Files" property originals_foldername : "Original Files" property newimage_extension : "kml" -- the list of file types which will be processed -- eg: {"PICT", "JPEG", "TIFF", "GIFf"} property type_list : {"LOG"} -- since file types are optional in Mac OS X, -- check the name extension if there is no file type -- NOTE: do not use periods (.) with the items in the name extensions list -- eg: {"txt", "text", "jpg", "jpeg"}, NOT: {".txt", ".text", ".jpg", ".jpeg"} property extension_list : {"log"} on adding folder items to this_folder after receiving these_items tell application "Finder" if not (exists folder done_foldername of this_folder) then make new folder at this_folder with properties {name:done_foldername} end if set the results_folder to (folder done_foldername of this_folder) as alias if not (exists folder originals_foldername of this_folder) then make new folder at this_folder with properties {name:originals_foldername} set current view of container window of this_folder to list view end if set the originals_folder to folder originals_foldername of this_folder end tell try repeat with i from 1 to number of items in these_items set this_item to item i of these_items set the item_info to the info for this_item if (alias of the item_info is false and the file type of the item_info is in the type_list) or (the name extension of the item_info is in the extension_list) then tell application "Finder" my resolve_conflicts(this_item, originals_folder, "") set the new_name to my resolve_conflicts(this_item, results_folder, newimage_extension) set the source_file to (move this_item to the originals_folder with replacing) as alias end tell process_item(source_file, new_name, results_folder) end if end repeat on error error_message number error_number

if the error_number is not -128 then tell application "Finder" activate display dialog error_message buttons {"Cancel"} default button 1 giving up after 120 end tell end if end try end adding folder items to on resolve_conflicts(this_item, target_folder, new_extension) tell application "Finder" set the file_name to the name of this_item set file_extension to the name extension of this_item if the file_extension is "" then set the trimmed_name to the file_name else set the trimmed_name to text 1 thru -((length of file_extension) + 2) of the file_name end if if the new_extension is "" then set target_name to file_name set target_extension to file_extension else set target_extension to new_extension set target_name to (the trimmed_name & "." & target_extension) as string end if if (exists document file target_name of target_folder) then set the name_increment to 1 repeat set the new_name to (the trimmed_name & "." & (name_increment as string) & "." & target_extension) as string if not (exists document file new_name of the target_folder) then -- rename to conflicting file set the name of document file target_name of the target_folder to the new_name exit repeat else set the name_increment to the name_increment + 1 end if end repeat end if end tell return the target_name end resolve_conflicts -- this sub-routine processes files on process_item(source_file, new_name, results_folder) -- NOTE that the variable this_item is a file reference in alias format -- FILE PROCESSING STATEMENTS GO HERE try set the source_item to the quoted form of the POSIX path of the source_file -- the target path is the destination folder and the new file name set the target_path to the quoted form of the POSIX path of (((results_folder as string) & new_name) as string) with timeout of 900 seconds --THIS IS THE OLD CODE FROM THE APPLE TEMPLATE: --do shell script ("pstopdf " & source_item & " -o " & target_path) --and here is the new Code: do shell script ("/Applications/GPSBabelFE.app/Contents/MacOS/gpsbabel -w -t -i nmea -f " & source_item & " -o kml,lines,points,floating,extrude,trackdata,trackdirection,units=m,label s -F " & target_path) end timeout on error error_message tell application "Finder"
activate display dialog error_message buttons {"Cancel"} default button 1 giving up after 120 end tell end try end process_item
END CODE*************************** Save the le as a desired name, for example convert - SonyGPS to GoogleEarth.scpt into the Folder /Library/Scripts/Folder Action Scripts/

The Folder Action

Now assign the Folder Action to the desided Folder. Right click on the Folder you want to assign, and choose Congure Folder Actions. Sorry for the german pictures, but Im Swiss.

(For this, folder actions need to be activated on your System. If not, open /Library/Scripts/ Folder Actions/Enable Folder Actions.scpt with the Script Editor and run it) Now select the script to hook up to your folder.

Now you should see this:

Now every time you put a Sony log le into your folder, it will be processed! UPDATE: I have noticed, that it wont work always, if you drag-n-drop the les directly from the Device drive. Copy them locally to another folder rst.

Same Thing For Aperture

UPDATE: Aperture 3 can now read directly the log Files from the Sony Device. So you probably dont need this. However, this may be interesting. If you use Aperture, you need GPX Files. These you can import as a Track and assign the Photos. Its almost the same. Here is the code
(* convert - Sony GPS-CS3KA to GPX for apple Aperture This Script can in fact convert any GPS format to any GPS using the wonderful GPSBabel by gpsbabel.org. This script is supposed to hook it up to a folder and make it a folder action in Mac OS X. Then, every file you put into the Folder will be effortlessly processed. Written by Daniel Schaffner. If you like it, tell it your friends. Feel free to comment: www.mofb.ch I have taken most of the Code from the Apple Template convert - Postscript to PDF Copyright 20022007 Apple Inc. You may incorporate this Apple sample code into your program(s) without restriction. This Apple sample code has been provided "AS IS" and the responsibility for its operation is yours. You are not permitted to redistribute this Apple sample code as "Apple sample code" after having made changes. If you're going to redistribute the code, we require that you make it clear that the code was descended from Apple sample code, but that you've made changes. *) property done_foldername : "GPX Files" property originals_foldername : "Original Files" property newimage_extension : "gpx" -- the list of file types which will be processed -- eg: {"PICT", "JPEG", "TIFF", "GIFf"} property type_list : {"LOG"} -- since file types are optional in Mac OS X, -- check the name extension if there is no file type -- NOTE: do not use periods (.) with the items in the name extensions list -- eg: {"txt", "text", "jpg", "jpeg"}, NOT: {".txt", ".text", ".jpg", ".jpeg"} property extension_list : {"log"} on adding folder items to this_folder after receiving these_items tell application "Finder" if not (exists folder done_foldername of this_folder) then make new folder at this_folder with properties {name:done_foldername} end if set the results_folder to (folder done_foldername of this_folder) as alias if not (exists folder originals_foldername of this_folder) then make new folder at this_folder with properties {name:originals_foldername} set current view of container window of this_folder to list view end if set the originals_folder to folder originals_foldername of this_folder end tell try repeat with i from 1 to number of items in these_items set this_item to item i of these_items set the item_info to the info for this_item

if (alias of the item_info is false and the file type of the item_info is in the type_list) or (the name extension of the item_info is in the extension_list) then tell application "Finder" my resolve_conflicts(this_item, originals_folder, "") set the new_name to my resolve_conflicts(this_item, results_folder, newimage_extension) set the source_file to (move this_item to the originals_folder with replacing) as alias end tell process_item(source_file, new_name, results_folder) end if end repeat on error error_message number error_number if the error_number is not -128 then tell application "Finder" activate display dialog error_message buttons {"Cancel"} default button 1 giving up after 120 end tell end if end try end adding folder items to on resolve_conflicts(this_item, target_folder, new_extension) tell application "Finder" set the file_name to the name of this_item set file_extension to the name extension of this_item if the file_extension is "" then set the trimmed_name to the file_name else set the trimmed_name to text 1 thru -((length of file_extension) + 2) of the file_name end if if the new_extension is "" then set target_name to file_name set target_extension to file_extension else set target_extension to new_extension set target_name to (the trimmed_name & "." & target_extension) as string end if if (exists document file target_name of target_folder) then set the name_increment to 1 repeat set the new_name to (the trimmed_name & "." & (name_increment as string) & "." & target_extension) as string if not (exists document file new_name of the target_folder) then -- rename to conflicting file set the name of document file target_name of the target_folder to the new_name exit repeat else set the name_increment to the name_increment + 1 end if end repeat end if end tell return the target_name end resolve_conflicts -- this sub-routine processes files on process_item(source_file, new_name, results_folder) -- NOTE that the variable this_item is a file reference in alias format -- FILE PROCESSING STATEMENTS GO HERE try set the source_item to the quoted form of the POSIX path of the source_file
-- the target path is the destination folder and the new file name set the target_path to the quoted form of the POSIX path of (((results_folder as string) & new_name) as string) with timeout of 900 seconds --THIS IS THE OLD CODE FROM THE APPLE TEMPLATE: --do shell script ("pstopdf " & source_item & " -o " & target_path) --and here is the new Code: do shell script ("/Applications/GPSBabelFE.app/Contents/MacOS/gpsbabel -w -t -i nmea -f " & source_item & " -o gpx -F " & target_path) end timeout on error error_message tell application "Finder" activate display dialog error_message buttons {"Cancel"} default button 1 giving up after 120 end tell end try end process_item

Thanks to the guys of gpsbabel.org If you like them, too, donate. Feel free to send me comments! Daniel Schaffner http://www.mofb.ch All Scripts and documents available here: http://www.mofb.ch/canonblog/