Panasonic Digital Camera Dmc Ts4 Owners Manual For Advanced Features

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GPS/Sensor
Applicable modes: 
Sensors (compass/altimeter/barometer) are 
operated
The direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure can be measured and recorded in the 
recorded images.
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If compass/altimeter/barometer are operated in the time settings (P27) at the time of purchase, 
[GPS Setting] will be set to [ON] automatically.
Select [Sensor Settings] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press 
[MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
•Exit the menu after it is...

GPS/Sensor
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Applicable modes: 
Using the altimeter
You can check the altitude of the current location.
•Displaying range is j600 m (–2000 feet) to 9000 m (30000 feet).•A depth meter will be displayed instead of the altimeter in [Beach & 
Snorkeling] mode.
For details about the depth meter, please read  P74.
A Altitude
B Current altitude
∫About altitude conversion
The displayed altitude is a relative altitude¢1. The altitude is a value calculated by 
converting an atmospheric pres sure within the...

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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/Se nsor] 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...

GPS/Sensor
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∫Example of adjusting the altitude manually
(measuring the height from the ground to the roof of a building)
1Set [ON] in [Adjust] in [Altimeter] on the ground  A, and 
then set the altimeter to 0 m (0 feet).
2Move from the ground  A to the roof  B.3Check the altitude measured on the roof  B.A Ground
B Roof
C Height of building 
(relative altitude)
Note
•When [Adjust] is set to [GPS], the altitude prior to and after recording 
can vary according to the timing at which GPS data is...

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GPS/Sensor
The altitude is recorded at 15 minute intervals and displayed as a graph.
•Set the date and time settings in advance. (P27)•It cannot be recorded into the built-in memory. Please use a card.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Se nsor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Logging], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select [ON], and then press 
[MENU/SET].
A Altimeter log 12 hours before
B Latest altimeter log
•Press [DISP.] several times on the recording standby...

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You can specify the period of the recorded altimeter log to display.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Display Log], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the recording start date, and 
press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4/2/ 1 to select a date at which to start 
the period to display, and press [MENU/SET].
•It will not be displayed, if the date to start and the date to finish 
is the same.
∫ About the altitude graph
The...

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GPS/Sensor
You can delete part of the altimeter log by specifying a period.
Select [Altimeter] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
Press  3/4 to select [Delete log], and then press [MENU/SET].
Press  3/4 to select the recording start date, and press [MENU/SET].
•Confirmation screen is displayed. It is executed when [Yes] is selected. 
Exit the menu after it is executed.
Deleting the altimeter log 

GPS/Sensor
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Applicable modes: 
Using the barometer
With the current atmospheric pressure as a reference, 
it is displayed on the graph within the range of j10 hPa 
to  _10 hPa.
(Atmospheric pressure  out of range cannot be 
displayed in details)
A 24 hours earlier
B Present
C Time periods for which history was not recorded (white 
portion)
D Atmospheric pressure information in 90 minute intervals
•The barometer is an indicator of changes between fine weather and rain.–When the atmospheric pressure...

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GPS/Sensor
Applicable modes: 
Using the compass
Note
•It may not measure correctly when you measure with this unit upside down.•The bearing measurement value may be affected in locations with weak geomagnetism.•It may not measure accurately if close to the following objects:–Permanent magnets (metals in magnetic necklac es, etc.)/metallic objects (steel desks, 
lockers, etc.)/high-voltage lines or overhead wires/household appliances (TVs, PCs, mobile 
phones, speakers, etc.)
•It may not measure...

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When [ ] is displayed on the compass, perform [Calibrate compass]. 
1Select [Calibrate compass] on the [GPS/Sensor] menu, and then press [MENU/
SET].
2Securely hold the unit vertically, and adjust by turning it 
in a figure 8 a few times by rolling your wrist.
•
An adjustment completed message is displayed when the 
adjustment is successful.
Note
•Perform the adjustment with the strap around your wrist to avoid dropping the unit.•If the adjustment fails, move to a location with no...