Panasonic DMCTZ31EP Operating Guide

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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.

 •A computer that can be connected to the Internet is required to download the GPS 

assist data.

 •If the camera’s clock is not set, the GPS assist data cannot be used.

 

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The GPS assist data is valid for 30 days.

 

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The GPS assist data is updated once a day.

 

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The GPS assist data provider service may be changed or discontinued without prior 

notice. (The current service is provided as of January 2012.)

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.

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Windows

 XP (32-bit) SP3

Windows Vista

 (32-bit) SP2

Windows

 7 (32-bit, 64-bit) and SP1

Mac

 OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6, and v10.7

 •You do not need to install the software on your computer.

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You can operate the “GPS Assist Tool” using the following methods.

 

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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.