Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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GPS/Sensor
Recording using the GPS function
Applicable modes: 
Before use, read “About the GPS” on P9 and “User License Agreement for Location Name 
data” on  P241.
∫ About the “GPS”
∫ Receiving signals from GPS satellites
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It is recommended to use by holding the camera still for a while at an outdoor location clear 
to the sky, with the antenna pointed upward.
•Radio waves from GPS satellites cannot be received properly at the following locations, so the 
positioning may not be possible or a...

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GPS/Sensor
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], positioning is performed at regular intervals. When the 
positioning is successful, location name information and latitude/longitude are acquired. For 
details on the screen display for the acquired information, read “About the display of positioning 
status and positioning results” on P123.
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If GPS automatic time correction is set in the time  settings at the time of purchase, [GPS Setting] will 
be set to [ON] automatically.
1Select [GPS Setting]...

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When the GPS begins positioning, an icon indicating the 
positioning status is displayed on the recording screen. When 
the positioning is successful, the location name information and 
latitude/longitude are displayed.
ALocation name information
B Icon indicating positioning status
C Icon indicating positioning results
∫About the Icon indicating positioning status
Positioning is performed by this unit when radio waves from 3 or more GPS satellites are 
received.
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The bar moves up the...

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GPS/Sensor
∫When positioning is taking a long time
Under the following conditions, successful positioning may take 2 to 3 minutes even when 
reception is good.
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When positioning is performed for the first time
•When reception has been poor for a significant time•After changing the battery•When the camera has been left for a significant time without being turned on
•When the camera has been moved a long way from the last location of successful reception•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]•When...

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GPS/Sensor
When the displayed location name information is different from the current location or when the 
positioning is not successful, move to a location where the radio waves from GPS satellites can 
be received better and perform the positioning update.
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When significant time has elapsed since the last successful positioning ([ ], [ ], [ ] and [ ] 
are displayed), we recommend performing a positioning update.
Select [Repositioning] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET]....

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When the information acquired by the positioning is different from the current location, it is 
possible to change it by selecting the desired lo cation name or landmark from the selectable 
candidates registered in  the database of this unit.
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Other location name information can be selected when [ ] is displayed with the location name 
information.
1Select [GPS Area Select] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select the item to change, and then press...

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GPS/Sensor
Switches the displaying and hiding of the location name information displayed on the screen.
1Select [Area Info. Set] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 to select the item to change, and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select [ON] for the items to display and [OFF] for the items not to display 
by pressing  3/4, and then press [MENU/SET].
Additionally register new landmarks in the databas e of this unit. It can be displayed on the 
screen or stored as a...

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GPS/Sensor
Reducing the Time Required for Positioning
Applicable modes: 
You can reduce the time required for positioning by copying the predicted satellite information 
(GPS assist data) of GPS satellites required for positioning to the camera in advance.
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To acquire/update the GPS assist data, you can use the “GPS Assist Tool” on your PC, or use the 
Wi-Fi function.
•GPS assist data cannot be used if the clock has not been set.
•The validity period of GPS assist data is 30 days.
•GPS assist...

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GPS/Sensor
∫Update by connecting this unit to a PC
Preparation:
Close all other running applications.
1Select [Assist Data] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select  [Update] , and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select  [Connect USB] , and then press [MENU/SET].
4Connect the PC and camera with the USB connection cable (supplied).
•Check the directions of the connectors, and plug th em straight in or unplug them straight out. 
(Otherwise the connectors may...

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GPS/Sensor
∫Using a card reader/writer (commercially available)
Preparation:
Close all other running applications.
Insert the card into the unit.
1Select [Assist Data] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select  [Update] , and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select  [SD card] , and then press [MENU/SET].
•The “GPS Assist Tool” is copied to the card.
4Turn this unit off and remove the card.
5Insert the card into the card reader/writer (commercially available)...