Panasonic Camera Lumix Dmc Zs30 Owners Manual

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 ■Information to be recorded on the pictures
When the camera successfully executes positioning, it records the following information 
in still pictures and motion pictures*
.
 • Location information (latitude and longitude) • Place name information (Country/region, province/state, city/borough/county, town/
village, landmark)
*
   Only the information determined at the time when the recording was started is recorded. 
Additionally, it will be recorded to 
AVCHD motion pictures that have motion picture quality settings 
without the [
  ] in the motion picture icon. (→126)
 ● (with location information) and/or  (with place name information) is displayed 
during playback for pictures that are recorded with location or place name 
information.
 ●The location information and place name information are not recorded on pictures 
that are recorded when the positioning result icon  is displayed. (Since the 
pictures have no location information, you cannot perform [Edit GPS Data]  (→166, 167))
 ●Only the location information will be recorded for pictures recorded immediately 
after positioning was executed successfully (until place name information appears). 
However, even if positioning failed during recording, location information may be 
recorded later once the position becomes available.
 • During playback, you can add the place name information to pictures recorded 
with only the location information.
 ■Place name information
The most appropriate place name is displayed for place name information by searching 
for place names and landmarks from the database of this camera based on the latitude 
and longitude of positioning. (In some cases, the nearest place name or landmark may 
not be displayed.)
 • If an appropriate place name or landmark is not found in the database of this camera, [---] will appear even if positioning is executed successfully. Even if [---] is displayed, 
in some cases you can select the place name information by using [GPS  Area 
Select]. (→165)
 • There are also cases where the landmarks you are looking for may not be registered  in the camera database. Place name information such as landmarks is current as of 
October 2012. (Type of landmarks (→302)

)
 ●Place name information (place name and landmark name) may be dif ferent from the 
official names in some cases.    
						

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Executing the positioning function right away to update the current location
If the displayed place name is different from the current location or a previous location is 
displayed, update the positioning information.
If some time has elapsed since the last time positioning was executed 
successfully (, , , or  is displayed), we recommend updating 
the positioning information.
Before starting the procedure, move to a place where positioning can be performed 
successfully. (→158)
(Recording mode only)
Touch the GPS icon
Touch [Repositioning]
The GPS status indicator lights up and the 
positioning reception icon appears on the screen 
while positioning is executed.  (→160)    
						

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 ■Interval between positioning operations
Even if the positioning information is not updated, the camera automatically tries 
to execute positioning immediately after it is turned on and subsequently at regular 
intervals when [GPS Setting] is [ON].
Also, when [Airplane Mode] is set to [OFF], the camera automatically tries to execute 
positioning, even if the camera is turned off.  
Note, however, that the positioning operation is interrupted in the following cases.
 • When the battery power is low and  is displayed. • When the battery charging is started. • When the camera has not been turned on for a certain period of time.
 ■Displaying the GPS reception status
 Select [GPS Setting] from the [GPS] menu: Perform steps  and  (→159)   Use cursor button to select [INFO] and press [MENU/SET] • Press [MENU/SET] again to update the positioning information.
 • Checking GPS reception status: Time when positioning is executed: Number of GPS satellites from which the camera has received signals:  Latitude
Longitude    
						

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[Area Info. Set]
You can change the recorded place name information items to be displayed on the 
screen.
Select [Area Info. Set] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/
SET]
Use cursor button to select an item to be changed and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to set items that you want to display to [ON] 
and items that you do not want to display to [OFF] and press 
[MENU/SET]
[Airplane Mode]
When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function remains activated even if the camera is 
turned off.  
To disable the positioning function when the camera is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to 
[ON].
Select [Airplane Mode] from [Setup] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●Electromagnetic waves from the camera can affect instruments and meters. In 
airplane cabins (during takeoff and landing) or in other restricted areas, set [Airplane 
Mode] to [ON], and then turn off the camera.    
						

							GPS and map functions DMC-ZS30
Changing the place name information to be 
recorded
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When there are other candidate locations as a result of positioning, you can change the 
location information to another place name or landmark in the neighborhood.
 • When there is a choice for differing place name information,  appears in front of the 
place name information.
 • You can also perform this operation by touching [GPS Area Select] after touching the  GPS icon.
Select [GPS Area Select] from [GPS] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select an item to be changed and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select a place name or landmark from 
the displayed candidates and press [MENU/SET]
 ■If you do not want to record a place name or landmark
When you select [Delete all place-names] in step  above, the place names and 
landmarks are not recorded.
You can also select the level of the place name and landmark information to be 
excluded in step 
 above. All place names and landmarks that are below the selected 
level will be deleted from the recording. (For example, if you delete [County/T ownship], 
the lower level [City/Town/Village] and [Landmark] data will not be recorded either.)
 • Note, however, that the latitude and longitude data are recorded. If you do not want to  record the latitude and longitude data, set [GPS Setting] to [OFF].
 • To restore the place names and landmarks that you set not to be recorded, perform the [GPS Area Select] procedure again.
 ●A landmark may not be displayed at all or a different landmark may be displayed in 
places such as a large park. If the landmark that you want cannot be selected using 
[GPS Area Select], perform the [My Landmark] procedure  (→182) before recording a 
picture or the [Edit Place Name] procedure after recording a picture.  (→167)    
						

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[Edit Location]
You can edit the location information (latitude and longitude) recorded on still pictures and 
motion pictures.
 • When you edit the location information, the place name information is deleted.
Preparation:
Before editing the location information using map data, be sure to copy the map data on 
the supplied disc to a memory card.  (→180)
Select [Edit GPS Data] from the [Playback] menu or [Map] 
menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select a picture and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Edit Location] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select an editing method and press 
[MENU/SET]
[Point on map] Display recording location in the center and press [MENU/SET]
[Use another picture]
 Select a picture and press [MENU/SET] Display recording location in the center and press [MENU/SET]
[Repeat] The location information that was edited last will be displayed.
 • About map operation (→175) • A confirmation screen will appear. Select [Y
es] to overwrite the location 
information.
 ●The location information of a position specified on a map may deviate from the actual 
latitude and longitude coordinates.    
						

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[Edit Place Name]
You can edit a place name or landmark name recorded in a picture.
Select [Edit GPS Data] from the [Playback] menu or [Map] 
menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select a picture and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Edit Place Name] and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select an editing method and press 
[MENU/SET]
[Candidate] Select an item to edit and press [MENU/SET]  Select a place name or landmark name from the candidates and 
press [MENU/SET]
[Direct]
 Select an item to edit and press [MENU/SET] Input characters (Entering Text  (→114))
[Repeat] Location information that was selected or entered last will be 
displayed.
 • A confirmation screen will appear. Select [Yes] to overwrite the place name 
information.
 ●Place names and landmarks subordinate to the edited place name will be deleted (for 
example, if you edit [County/Township], then [City/Town/Village] and [Landmark] will 
be deleted).
 ●If a landmark name is selected from My landmark  (→182), the place name information 
other than landmark names will be deleted.
 ●You cannot edit pictures taken using a Panasonic digital camera (LUMIX) with GPS 
recording support released before 2010.    
						

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Adjusting the time using GPS
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You can automatically update the [Clock Set] of the camera using the date and time 
information contained in GPS radio signals. When you move to a different time zone 
from your home area and positioning is executed successfully, the camera automatically 
adjusts the time to the local time.
Select [Auto Clock Set] from [Setup] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
(for the first time only)
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press  
[MENU/SET]
Press   to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
City or area 
name Current time
Difference from GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) 
 ●When [Auto Clock Set] is set to [ON], the following settings are also changed 
automatically.
 • [GPS Setting]: [ON] • [World T
 ime]: [Destination]
 ●The date and time adjusted by [Auto Clock Set] are not as accurate as those of clock 
radios. If the date and time are not adjusted accurately, use [Clock Set] to re-adjust 
the date and time.     
						

							GPS and map functions DMC-ZS30
Reducing the time required for positioning
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You can reduce the time required for positioning by copying in advance the predicted 
satellite information (GPS assist data) of GPS satellites required for positioning to the 
camera.
 • For downloading/updating GPS assist data, there is a method to use the “GPS Assist Tool” on a PC, and a method to use the Wi-Fi function.
 • If the camera’s clock is not set, the GPS assist data cannot be used.
 ●The GPS assist data is valid for 30 days. ●The GPS assist data is updated once a day. ●The GPS assist data provider service may be changed or discontinued without prior 
notice. (The current service is provided as of January 2013.)
Using the “GPS Assist Tool”
You can use the “GPS Assist Tool” to download the GPS assist data from the Internet and 
update the GPS assist data of the camera.
 ■Operating environment
You need a PC that can connect to the Internet.
Supported 
OS  Windows® XP (32-bit) SP3
Windows Vista® (32-bit) SP2
Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) and SP1
Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
Mac® OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, v10.7, and v10.8
 • You do not need to install the software on your computer.
 ●If the “GPS Assist Tool” cannot be used, download the GPS assist data from the 
support site and copy it to a memory card.  
To access the support site, double-click “GPSASIST.HTM”, which is displayed when 
the camera is connected to a computer or when the “GPS Assist Tool” is copied to a 
memory card.  
For detailed procedures, such as downloading the GPS assist data, read the 
information displayed on the support site.    
						

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 ■Using “GPS Assist Tool” by connecting the camera and computer
Preparation:
Turn on the computer and close all other open application programs.
Select [Assist Data] from GPS menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Connect USB] and press  
[MENU/SET]
Connect the camera to a computer
Check the socket direction and insert 
straight in.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong 
direction, the socket could become 
deformed and cause faulty operation)
[Access] (sending data) 
 • Do not disconnect  the USB connection 
cable (supplied) while 
[Access] is displayed. USB connection cable (supplied)
Start up the “GPS Assist Tool” on your computer and update 
the GPS assist data 
(→172)
The GPS assist data of the camera is updated.
Terminate the connection between the camera and computer 
and disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied)
 ●You can also update the assist data if you select [GPS assist data] for [USB Mode] 
(→64) when you connect the camera to a computer.
 ●Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine 
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may 
cause a malfunction.