Panasonic DMCZS40S User Manual

GPS

Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture

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When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the camera periodically receives radio signals from the GPS 

satellites and executes positioning. When positioning is executed successfully, the place 

name and position (latitude and longitude) information are recorded in still pictures and 

motion pictures (excluding certain picture quality settings 

).

 •If you select automatic time adjustment using the GPS function when you set the clock 

of this camera for the first time, [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].

 •A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press  

[MENU/SET].

The camera periodically executes positioning. 

 •Even if the camera is turned off, positioning will be continued. (Positioning will 

stop after a certain period of time has elapsed.)

 •GPS turns off during charging. It remains off after charging finishes until the 

camera is turned on.

The GPS function is set to OFF.

You can check the current reception status.

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The GPS status indicator lights up (green) 

while positioning is being executed and 

the GPS reception icon appears on the 

screen. 

 •The Wi-Fi connection lamp (blue) lights 

when GPS and Wi-Fi are operating 

simultaneously.

GPS antenna

GPS status 

indicator