About gps dmc-zs30, About gps, Dmc-zs30 – Panasonic DMC-ZS30K User Manual

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Before use

Before use

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About GPS

DMC-ZS30

Your Panasonic Lumix digital still camera is GPS-equipped which can automatically

record the precise location coordinates of where the photo was taken. The specific

physical address of this location can easily be derived from this information.

If you upload such “geotagged” photos to the Internet, a social networking site or any

other electronic media, the precise location of where the photo was taken will remain

embedded in the photo and can be viewed by others.

Therefore, when taking digital still photos, care should be taken in determining whether

you wish to have the GPS feature enabled or disabled.

About the camera’s location name information

Before using the camera, be sure to read “License Agreement for Place Name and Map

Data”.

(→296)

When [GPS Setting] is [ON], the GPS function works even if the camera is turned

off.

•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.

(→57)

•When [GPS Setting] is [ON] and [Airplane Mode] is [OFF], power will drain from the

battery even if the camera is turned off.

Recording location information

•The names of recording locations and landmarks (such as buildings) are current as of

October 2012. These will not be updated.

•Depending on the country or area, limited location name and landmark information

may be available.

Positioning

•Positioning will take time in environments where it is difficult to receive the signals

from the GPS satellites.

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Even if GPS reception is good, it will take approx. 2 to 3 minutes to

successfully execute positioning under the following conditions: when

positioning is executed for the first time, or when positioning is executed after

the camera is turned off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode]

set to [ON], and then turned on again.

Positioning can be executed faster using GPS assist data.

(→169)

•Because the positions of the GPS satellites are constantly changing, depending on

the recording location and conditions, it may not be possible to position such satellites

accurately, or positioning discrepancy may occur.

When using in another country

•The GPS function may not work in China or in the border regions of countries

neighboring China. (Current as of January 2013)

•Some countries or regions may regulate the use of GPS or related technology.

Because this camera has a GPS function, before taking it into another country, check

with the embassy or your travel agency whether there are any restrictions on bringing

cameras with a GPS function.

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