Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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[Repositioning]
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. (→257)...

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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...

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[GPS Area Select]
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 dif

fering place name information, [
  ] appears in front of the 
place name information.
Select [GPS Area Select] from [GPS] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use   to select an item to be changed and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use...

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[Area Info. Set]
You can switch the display of place name information on the screen on or off.
Select [Area Info. Set] from [GPS] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use   to select an item to be changed and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use   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...

GPS
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.
Preparation: Set [GPS Setting] to [ON].  (→258)
Select [Auto Clock Set] from [Setup] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use   to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
(for the first...

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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 T

ool” 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....

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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   to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Connect USB] and press [MENU/SET]
Connect the camera to a computer
Check the plug direction and insert it straight in.  
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong direction, the 
plug...

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 ■Using a card reader/writer (commercially available)
Preparation: • Turn on the computer that is connected to a card reader/writer (commercially available) 
and close all other open application programs.
 • Insert a memory card in the camera before starting the updating procedure.
Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [SD card] and press [MENU/SET]
The “GPS...

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 ■Operating the “GPS Assist Tool”
Start up the “GPS Assist Tool” on the computer
 • Windows:Double-click [GPSASIST .EXE] stored in the connected camera or memory card
 • Mac:   Double-click [GPSASIST.DMG] stored in the connected camera or memory card  Double-click [GPSASIST] • When the “GPS Assist Tool” is copied to the memory card, the execution file is 
stored in the [AD_LUMIX] folder.
Operate the “GPS Assist Tool”
  Click [Update]  Click...

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Using the Wi-Fi function to update
You can connect to a wireless access point that is hooked up to the Internet and update 
GPS assist data.
Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Wi-Fi] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select the setting and press [MENU/SET]
[Charge and Update] Update GPS assist data when this unit is charging while connected to  a power outlet or...