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)
Select [Repositioning] from [GPS] menu 
and press [MENU/SET]
The GPS status indicator lights up and the positioning 
reception icon appears on the screen while positioning 
is executed. (→259)    
						

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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 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.
 • 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  (→258)   Use   to select [Information] 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 s atellites from which the camera has received signals
:  Latitude 
Longitude    
						

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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   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].
 • T

o 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  (→272) before recording a 
picture or the [Place-Name Edit] procedure after recording a picture.  (→173)    
						

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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 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   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.    
						

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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.
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 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 nameCurrent time
Difference from GMT  
(Greenwich Mean Time) 
 ●If the positioning result indicates that the time zone of your current location is dif ferent 
from that of [Home], [World Time] is set to [Destination]. ([  ] will be displayed next 
to the time and date on the screen)
 ●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.     
						

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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. ●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 2014.)
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® 8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) and SP1
Windows Vista® (32-bit) SP2
Windows® XP (32-bit) SP3
Mac® OS X v10.5, v10.6, v10.7, v10.8, and v10.9
 • 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   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 could become deformed and cause faulty 
operation)
Also, do not insert into the wrong socket. Doing so 
may cause damage to this unit.
[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 
(→269)
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] 
(→72) 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.    
						

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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 Assist Tool” is copied to a memory card.
Turn off the camera and remove the memory card
Insert the memory card into a card reader/writer (commercially 
available) connected to the computer
Start up the “GPS Assist Tool” stored in the memory card on 
the computer and update the GPS assist data 
(→269)
Remove the memory card from the computer
Insert the memory card into the camera and turn on the 
camera
The GPS assist data of the camera is updated.    
						

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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 [Yes]  Click [OK]  Click [Exit] • Do not terminate the connection  between the camera/card and computer 
until the data is updated.
Terminate the connection between camera/card and computer
 • Windows: Execute “Safely Remove Hardware” on the taskbar • Mac: Open the Finder and click the eject icon that appears on the sidebar
 ■Changing the proxy settings
Perform the proxy settings only if the GPS assist data cannot be updated successfully 
when the computer is connected to the Internet via proxy.
  Click [Settings]  Perform the proxy settings • Windows:  Enable [Use proxy server .] and change the settings.
 • Mac:  Change the settings using the network settings screen of the displayed 
system environment settings screen.    
						

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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 PC.
[Update Now] Immediately updates GPS assist data.
[Destination] Change the connection destination.
 • If Wi-Fi connection is not set, the Wi-Fi connection settings screen is displayed.  For information on setting Wi-Fi connection.  (→246)
 ●Connections for GPS assist data update that uses the Wi-Fi function will not remain 
in [History Connection] in the [Wi-Fi] menu. Also, it cannot be registered to [Favorite 
Connection].