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Recording the place of recording with GPS

Recording Mode:

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Record only (Cannot set)

Before use, read “About GPS” (→8) and “User License Agreement for Location Name

Data” (→165).

What is GPS?

GPS is an abbreviation for Global Positioning System, which enables people to find their locations

using GPS satellites.

Receiving signals that include orbit information and time information from multiple satellites to

calculate one's current location is referred to as “Positioning”.

This camera can perform positioning when it receives signals from three or more GPS satellites.

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GPS functions

When GPS is used, the camera performs the following functions:

• Records location name information and the latitude and longitude for the positioned location on

the recorded pictures

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• Corrects automatically to the current time

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• Corrects the time to the local time after moving to a country or region in a different time zone

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Still pictures or motion pictures recorded in [AVCHD Lite(GPS REC)] or [MOTION JPEG]

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When [AUTO CLOCK SET] or [WORLD TIME] is set to [AUTO]

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Receiving signals from GPS satellites

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Set [GPS SETTING] to [ON] or (→85)

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When using the GPS, we recommend holding the camera still for a while with the

GPS antenna facing upward in an outdoor location where you can see the entire sky.

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Positioning usually takes less than two minutes, but because the positions of the GPS

satellites change over time, it may take longer depending on the recording location

and environment.

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In the following types of locations, it may not be possible to correctly receive the

signals from the GPS satellites. In such cases, positioning may not be possible, or

significant positioning discrepancy may occur.

• Indoors • Near high-voltage power lines

• Underground or underwater (when using a marine case)

• In tunnels • In forests

• Near 1.5 GHz mobile phones, etc. • Near buildings or in valleys

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Do not cover the GPS antenna with your hands or anything else.

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If you are carrying the camera during positioning,

do not carry it in a metal carrier or similar container.

Positioning cannot be performed when the camera

is covered by a material such as metal.

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Using in locations such as airplanes or

hospitals

When [GPS SETTING] is set to [ON], the GPS function operates even when the

camera's power is off.

When turning off the camera’s power in an airplane, hospital or other restricted area,

set [GPS SETTING] to [OFF] or . (→85)

• If the status indicator flashes periodically while the camera’s power is off, [GPS SETTING] is set

to [ON].

GPS antenna

Status indicator

[GPS SETTING]: Using GPS

Select [GPS SETTING] from

the Travel Mode menu (→20)

Select [ON] or

• To cancel, select [OFF]

Close the menu

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When checking GPS reception

Select [INFO] in Step to check the

current reception.

• Set [GPS SETTING] to [ON] or

Received GPS time

Number of GPS satellite

signals received

Latitude and longitude

• Press [MENU/SET] to start positioning

[GPS SETTING] Description

Positioning operation timing

[ON]

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Positioning continues even when the camera’s

power is off, so you can record pictures with

location name information recorded on them as

soon as you turn on the power again.

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Because the positioning continues even when the

camera’s power is off, battery power is consumed.

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When the camera’s power is off, the positioning

stops in the following cases. If the positioning

stops, the positioning will take some time, after

turning on the camera's power.

• When the battery level is low,

comes on, or

the battery is replaced

• When positioning is not successful for 2 hours

after the camera’s power is turned off

• When the camera’s power has not been turned

on for 3 hours

When the camera’s

power is on

• Immediately after the

power is turned on

• Every 5 minutes

When the camera’s

power is off

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• Every 15 minutes

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The status indicator

flashes when

positioning.

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The positioning may take some time, after turning

on the camera’s power. Location name information

will not be recorded for pictures recorded at this

time while positioning is in progress.

When the camera’s

power is on

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• Immediately after the

power is turned on

• Every 5 minutes

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Positioning is not

performed when the

camera’s power is off.

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Positioning is not possible unless signals are received from three or more GPS

satellites. Move to a location where the sky is as clear as possible before performing

positioning.

[GPS SETTING] is not available in the DMC-TZ9/DMC-TZ8.

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