Operating Instructions

GPS and map functions
DMC-TZ40 DMC-TZ41
Using the GPS log
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Location information positioned using GPS can be recorded as a “GPS log”. When the
GPS log is used, 1 day of travelling can be displayed with this unit’s map. An output of the
GPS log file can also be utilised on compatible websites, etc.
Recording the GPS log
You can set the GPS log’s recording interval or recording duration.
• GPS logs cannot be recorded to the built-in memory. Use a card.
Select [GPS Log] from GPS menu and press [MENU/SET]
Use cursor button to select [Log Record] and press
[MENU/SET]
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For the first time only (If [Auto Clock Set] and [World Time] are not set)
When [Please set the home area] is displayed, press [MENU/SET]
Press to set your home area and press [MENU/SET]
Adjust settings
[Recording
interval]
The GPS log is recorded at the set interval.
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Settings
[60SEC.] / [30SEC.] / [15 SEC.]: Records a log at the set interval.
• Depending on the signal reception situation, the log recording intervals
may be longer.
[Recording
duration]
When the set time elapses, the GPS log automatically stops recording.
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Settings
[ENDLESS]: Does not set a time to stop logging.
[48HRS] / [24HRS] / [12HRS] / [6HRS]:
When the set time elapses, the log stops recording.
Use cursor button to select [Start] and press [MENU/SET]
“LOG” is displayed in the icon during positioning while recording logs.
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Ending logging
Select [End] in step and press [MENU/SET]
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In the following cases, GPS logging automatically ends.
• When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]
• When remaining battery becomes
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The recorded GPS log is saved in the NMEA format.
• You can convert to and output in the KML format. (→189)