Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts6 Owners Manual Advanced Features

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GPS/Sensor
The GPS assist data can be updated by connecting to a wireless access point that is 
connected to the internet.
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  [Wi-Fi] , and then press [MENU/SET].
•The GPS assist data is updated.•The Wi-Fi connection setting  screen will be displayed if the Wi -Fi connection settings have 
not been configured. For details on setting the Wi-Fi connection, refer to  P185.
•The connection used to update GPS assist data with the Wi-Fi function will not remain in [History 
Connection] in [Wi-Fi] menu. The connection cannot be registered to [Favorite Connection] either.
The validity period of GPS assist data is 30 days. Using new GPS assist data is recommended.
1Select [Assist Data] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 to select  [Expiry Date] , and then press [MENU/SET].
•When launching the “GPS Assist Tool” on the PC, the validity period can also be checked on the 
screen.
•The start date of the validity period may differ to the date of the update due to the timing of the GPS 
assist data update.
Update using the Wi-Fi Function
Check the validity period of the GPS assist data 
						

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GPS Logs
Applicable modes: 
Location information acquired in the GPS positioning is recorded continuously as a GPS log.
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GPS logs are not recorded to the built-in memory. Please use the card.
1Select [GPS Log] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 to select  [Log Record] , and then press [MENU/SET].
•The message is displayed. Press [MENU/SET], and perform the operation of step 8 in “Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)” (P28) . (first time only)
3Set [Recording interval] and [Recording duration].
4Press 3/ 4 to select [Start] and then press [MENU/SET].
•[ ] is displayed while recording. 
∫End recording GPS log
1Select [GPS Log] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/SET].2Press  3/4  to select [Log Record] , and then press [MENU/SET].3Press  3/4  to select [End], and then press [MENU/SET].
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GPS log recording will end in the following case.–When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]•In the following cases, GPS log recording is canceled.
–When this unit is turned off while the remainin g battery power is indicated as [ ] (flashing red)–When the remaining battery power is nearly exhausted while this unit is turned off•In the following cases, the file will be divided.
–Changing the date–Changing the [World Time] area (time zone)•If positioning never succeeds during recording, a GPS log will not be created.
Record GPS Logs
[Recording 
interval][60 SEC.], [30 SEC.], [15 SEC.]•When [30 SEC.] or [15 SEC.] is set, [48HRS] in [Recording duration] 
cannot be set.
•Depending on the radiowave reception conditions, log recording intervals 
may be longer.
[Recording 
duration] [ENDLESS], [48HRS], [24HRS], [12HRS], [6HRS]
•To continue recording a log without setting an end time, set to 
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GPS logs are saved as NMEA format files.
GPS logs can be output to KML format files.
1Select [GPS Log] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 to select  [KML File Output], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Select the recording date of the GPS Log, and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
•[± ] is displayed on the GPS log that has already been output to the KML file.
∫ GPS log storage location
GPS logs will be saved in the following location on the card.
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This unit can display up to only 1000 GPS logs.•For details on how to display the GPS log on the PC, and the compatible file formats that can be 
used, refer to the operating instructions of the application you are using.
Output GPS logs to files
•Card1 GPS log fileDCIM
P R I VAT E
MISC
GPSLOG
AD_LUMIX
NMEA
KML 
						

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1Select [GPS Log] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/4 to select  [Delete Log], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select settings, and then press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
•If a file has been output to KML format, both the file in NMEA format and the one in KML format will 
be deleted. 
Delete GPS Logs
SettingsDescription of settings
[1 DAY]
Deletes 1 GPS log.Press  3/4 to select the log you want to delete, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
[ALL]
Deletes all GPS logs. 
						

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GPS/Sensor
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are 
operated
Applicable modes: 
The direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure can be measured and recorded in the 
recorded images.
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If compass/altimeter/barometer are operated in the time settings  (P28) at the time of purchase, 
[Sensor Settings] will be set to [ON] automatically.
1Select [Sensor Settings] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is set.•To switch the environment information screen, press 
[DISP.] several times.
A Compass
B Altimeter
C Latitude
D Longitude
E Time positioning was performed
F Barometer
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], the latitude/longitude and positioning timing are not displayed.•They keep working when this unit is turned off. If you do not wish the compass/altimeter/barometer 
to keep working when this unit is turned off, set [Airplane Mode] to [ON].  (P53)
•For motion pictures¢, the direction, altitude and atmospheric pressure measured at the start of the 
recording are recorded.
¢ When recording using [MP4] or [FHD/60p/ ]/[FHD/60i/ ]/[HD/60p/ ] in [AVCHD]
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Using the altimeter
Applicable modes: 
You can check the altitude of the current location.
Altimeter is not adjusted at the time of purchase.
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Displaying range is j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9000 m (30000 feet).•A depth meter will be displayed instead of the altimeter in Beach & 
Snorkeling mode.
For details about the depth meter, please read  P81.
A Altitude
B Current altitude
∫About altitude conversion
The displayed altitude is a relative altitude¢ 1. The altitude is a value calculated by converting an 
atmospheric pressure within the unit to an altitude with 0 m (0 feet) (sea level)  u 1013 hPa¢2 as 
a reference.
¢ 1 Altitude can be expressed in two forms — as an altitude above sea level (absolute height from 
sea surface) or as a relative altitude (differe nce in altitude between two locations). This unit 
displays a relative altitude estimated by a method which uses the relationship between the 
altitude and atmospheric pressure in the ISA [International Standard Atmosphere], as specified by 
the ICAO [International Civil Aviation Organization].
¢ 2 “hPa (hectopascal)” is a unit used to represent atmospheric pressure.
¢ 3 Readings fluctuate with the weather. Adjust frequently with [Adjust]  (P137) in 
[Altimeter].
Altitude
Atmospheric pressure
Approx. 8 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 9 hPa per 100 m (328 feet)
Approx. 10 hPa per 100 m  (328 feet)
Approx. 11 hPa per 100 m  (328 feet)
Approx. 12 hPa per 100 m  (328 feet)
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The altimeter can be adjusted manually or using GPS.
To measure altitude with greater accuracy, we recommend that you perform [Adjust] regularly 
by comparing a reference altitude on a sign or  other accurate altitude information with the 
altitude indicated by the unit.
1Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Se nsor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select [Adjust], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].
Adjusting the Altimeter
SettingsDescription of settings
[GPS] Use the GPS information to adjust the altimeter.
•The [GPS Setting] turns [ON] automatically.
•The adjusted altitude may show errors of more than approximately 
d50 m 
(164 feet) depending on the positions of the GPS satellites. When the 
error is too large, we recommend that you select [ON] and make manual 
adjustments.
•Even when GPS positioning is successful, the altitude can be affected by 
satellite positioning and signal conditions. In this case, the altimeter will 
not be adjusted.
•When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], [Adjust] is automatically set to [ON].
[ON] Adjust the altitude manually.
Press 
2/1  to select the items, and press  3/4  to set.
• It can be adjusted to between  j599 m (–1999 feet) and 8999 m 
(29999 feet).
[OFF] The adjusted altitude value is restored to the value which is before you 
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GPS/Sensor
∫Example of adjusting the altitude manually
(measuring the height from the ground to the roof of a building)
1Set [ON] in [Adjust] in [Altimeter] on the ground  A, and then 
set the altimeter to 0 m (0 feet).
2Move from the ground A  to the roof B.
3Check the altitude measured on the roof  B.A Ground
B Roof
C Height of building 
(relative altitude)
•When [Adjust] is set to [GPS], the altitude prior to and after recording can vary according to the 
timing at which GPS data is received.
•Adjustment is not possible when the measured va lue exceeds the display range. It will display [----].•With the displaying of the relative altitude, it may display with negative numbers even if it is higher 
than sea level depending on the value adjusted with [Adjust] in [Altimeter].
•After adjustment, errors of a few metres may still occur. For information on preserving the adjusted 
accuracy, read “About the measured altitude and atmospheric pressure”  (P143) . 
						

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GPS/Sensor
The altitude is recorded at 15 minute intervals and displayed as a graph.
•Set the date and time settings in advance. (P28)•It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory. Please use a card.
1Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select [Logging], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
A Altimeter log 12 hours before
B Latest altimeter log
•Press [DISP.] several times on the recording standby 
screen until the altitude graph display screen  appears. You can view a graph of the altimeter 
log for the last 12 hours.
•In the following cases, altitude is not recorded.
–When [Airplane Mode] is set to [ON] and this unit is turned off–When [Sensor Settings] is set to [OFF]–Beach & Snorkeling Mode
–Advanced Underwater Mode–When using [Time Lapse Shot]–When connecting to a PC or a printer
–When recording motion pictures
Adding an altimeter log
The period up to when the [Logging] is set to [OFF] is saved as a single log file.
In the following cases, even if [Logging] is not set to [OFF], the record of the altitude as a 
single log file will be interrupted.
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When the time settings are changed (including [Auto Clock Set])
•When the [World Time] setting is changed•When the battery remaining is [ ]•When there is insufficient space on the card
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You can specify the period of the recorded altimeter log to display.
1Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Press 3/ 4 to select [Display Log], and then press [MENU/SET].
3Press 3/4  to select the recording start date, and press 
[MENU/SET].
•This unit can display up to only 1000 altimeter logs.
4Press 3/ 4/2/1  to select a date at which to start the 
period to display, and press [MENU/SET].
•It will not be displayed, if the date to start and the date to finish is the 
same.
∫ About the altitude graph
The altitude graph is displayed with the highest altitude in the log as the 
upper limit and the lowest altitude as the lower limit.
Viewing the altimeter log
[W]/[T] Switches between the 12 hour display and the 48 hour display
2 /1 Moves the log left and right
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Move the log in units of 3 hours on the 12 hour display.•Move the log in units of 12 hours on the 48 hour display.
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