Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Zs40 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

GPS
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Checking the expiration date of the GPS assist data
The GPS assist data expires in 30 days. We recommend using new GPS assist data.
Select [Assist Data] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Expiry Date] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●You can also check the expiration date on the screen when the “GPS Assist Tool” is 
started up on the computer.
 ●The starting date of the expiration period may be moved to an earlier time than the...

GPS
Registering my landmark
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You can register a user-defined location that is not registered in this camera as my 
landmark in order to display it when positioning is executed or to record it on a picture. 
(Up to 50 landmarks)
First, move to the location that is to be registered, and operate the GPS where positioning 
can be executed.
Select [My Landmark] from the [GPS] menu and press  
[MENU/SET]
Use   to select [None] and press [MENU/SET]
Use  to select [Yes] and press [MENU/SET]...

GPS
Using the GPS log
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Location information positioned using GPS can be recorded as a “GPS log”. An output of 
the GPS log file can be utilized on compatible websites, etc.
Recording the GPS log
You can set the GPS log’s recording interval or recording duration.
 • GPS logs cannot be recorded to the built-in memory

. Use a card.
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Log Record] and press [MENU/SET]
 ■For the first time only (If [Auto Clock Set] and [World...

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 ●In the following cases, GPS logging automatically ends: • When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF] • When battery charging is started ●In the following cases, GPS logging will be aborted: • When the camera is turned of f when the battery remaining indication is [  ] (one 
bar) or less
 • When the camera is turned of

f and the remaining battery power becomes 
significantly depleted
 ●The recorded GPS log is saved in the NMEA format. • Y ou can convert to and output in the...

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Outputting the GPS log file
Convert GPS log files (NMEA format) to KML format and output to use it on a website, 
etc., that supports the KML format.
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [KML File Output] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select the GPS log recording date and press 
[MENU/SET]
Already output
 • Displays up to 1,000 items.
 • The confirmation screen appears. Select [Y

es] to perform output.
 • If the time zones of the area...

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Deleting the GPS log
Select [GPS Log] from [GPS] menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [Delete Log] and press [MENU/SET]
Use   to select [1 DAY] / [ALL] and press [MENU/SET]
 ●For [1 DAY]
Use   to select the date and press [MENU/SET] • Displays up to 1,000 items.
 • The confirmation screen appears. Select [Y
 es] to delete.
 ●If there is an output KML file, it is simultaneously deleted.    

Connecting with other devices
Viewing on TV screen
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Connecting with other devices
You can view pictures on a TV screen by connecting your camera to your TV with the 
HDMI micro cable or AV cable (optional).
 ●Also consult TV operating manual.
Preparation:
 • Set [TV 

Aspect] to connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable (optional)  (→72).
 • T

urn off both camera and TV.
Connect camera to TV
 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable
An HDMI micro cable can be used to enable viewing of...

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 ■To connect with an HDMI micro cable
 ●Use a “High Speed HDMI micro cable” with the HDMI logo. Cables that do not 
comply with the HDMI standards will not work. 
 “High Speed HDMI micro cable” (Type
 D-T
 ype
 A
  plug, up to 2 m (6.6 feet) long)
 ●Some of the playback functions cannot be performed. ●The following menus cannot be used: [Setup], [Playback], [GPS], and [Wi-Fi]. ●Bars may appear at the sides or at the top and bottom of the...

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VIERA Link (HDMI) (HDAVI Control™)
What is VIERA Link (HDMI)? ●VIERA Link is a function that automatically links this camera to VIERA Link-
compatible devices by connecting HDMI micro cables for enabling easy operation 
with the VIERA remote control. (Some operations are not available.)
 ●VIERA Link (HDMI) is an exclusive Panasonic function added to the industry-
standard HDMI control functions known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics...

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Preparation: Set [VIERA Link] to [ON] (→73).
Connect the camera to a VIERA Link (HDMI)-compatible 
Panasonic television (VIERA) with an HDMI micro cable 
(→277)
Turn on the camera and press the playback button
 • By holding down the Playback button while the camera is turned off, you can turn the camera on in Playback Mode.
Proceed with the operation while referring to what is displayed 
on the TV screen
 • When operating, refer to the...