Operating Instructions

GPS and map functions
DMC-TZ40 DMC-TZ41
Reducing the time required for positioning
VQT4T12
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Using “GPS Assist Tool” by connecting the camera and computer
Preparation:
Turn on the computer and close all other open application programmes.
Select [Assist Data] from GPS menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Update] and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Connect USB] and press
[MENU/SET]
Connect the camera to a computer
Check the socket direction and insert
straight in.
(If the cable is inserted in the wrong
direction, the socket could become
deformed and cause faulty operation)
[Access] (sending data)
• Do not disconnect
the USB connection
cable (supplied) while
[Access] is displayed.
USB connection cable (supplied)
Start up the “GPS Assist Tool” on your computer and update
the GPS assist data (→172)
The GPS assist data of the camera is updated.
Terminate the connection between the camera and computer
and disconnect the USB connection cable (supplied)
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You can also update the assist data if you select [GPS assist data] for [USB Mode]
(→64) when you connect the camera to a computer.
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Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one or a genuine
Panasonic USB connection cable (optional). Using cables other than the above may
cause a malfunction.