Adjusting the altimeter, P123) – Panasonic DMC-TS4 User Manual

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GPS/Sensor

The altimeter can be adjusted manually or using GPS.
To measure altitude with greater accuracy, we recommend that you perform [Adjust]
regularly by comparing a reference altitude on a sign or other accurate altitude information
with the altitude indicated by the unit.

Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].

Press 3/4 to select [Adjust], and then press [MENU/SET].

Press 3/4 to select the settings, and then press [MENU/SET].

Adjusting the Altimeter

Settings

Description of settings

[GPS]

Use the GPS information to adjust the altimeter.

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The [GPS Setting] turns [ON] automatically.

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The adjusted altitude may show errors of more than approximately

d50 m (164 feet) depending on the positions of the GPS satellites.

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When altitude adjusted based on successful positioning has an error

larger than this, we recommend that you select [ON] and make

manual adjustments.

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Even when GPS positioning is successful, the altitude can be

affected by satellite positioning and signal conditions. In this case,

the altimeter will not be adjusted.

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When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF], [Adjust] is automatically set to

[ON].

[ON]

Adjust the altitude manually.

Press 2/1 to select the items, and press 3/4 to set.

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It can be adjusted to between j599 m (–1999 feet) and 8999 m

(29999 feet).

[OFF]

The adjusted altitude value is restored to the value which is before you

adjust.

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