Panasonic DMCTZ30EB Operating Guide

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Using the GPS function to record the location of a picture
DMC-TZ30 DMC-TZ31
 Using the GPS function to execute positioning
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 (except for the picture quality settings of [PSH], [FSH], and [SH]).
 
• 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].
Press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [GPS] menu and press 
[MENU/SET]
 Use cursor button to select [GPS Setting] and press 
[MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [ON] and press [MENU/SET]
 
• A message appears on the screen. After confirming the message, press 
[MENU/SET].
[GPS Setting]
Description 
[ON]
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.)
[OFF]
The GPS function is set to OFF.
[INFO]
You can check the current reception status.
 
About operations during positioning
The GPS status indicator lights up while positioning 
is being executed and the GPS reception icon 
appears on the screen. (
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Built-in GPS 
antenna
GPS status indicator