Before Use

About the GPS

About the location name information of this unit

Be sure to read the “User License Agreement for Location Name data” on P241 before using.

When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when this unit is turned off.

When you bring the camera on an airplane or to a hospital, etc., set [Airplane Mode] to [ON], and turn off the camera because electromagnetic waves, etc. emitted by the camera may interfere with gauges. (P53)

Battery power is consumed even if this unit is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].

About the information of recording location

Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building, etc.) are as of October 2012. Information will not be updated.

Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and landmark names.

About the positioning

It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves from the GPS satellites. (P121)

Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take approx. 2 to

3 minutes to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or when you perform positioning after turning this unit on again after turning the unit off with the [GPS Setting] set to [OFF] or [Airplane Mode] set to [ON].

Using GPS assist data can reduce the time required for positioning. (P128, 131)

The positions of the GPS satellites are changing constantly, so positioning may not be performed or the information may have errors depending on the recording location or conditions.

For details on how to perform positioning smoothly, read Receiving signals from GPS satelliteson P121.

When used during overseas travel etc.

The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries. (As of January 2013)

The usage of GPS etc., may be restricted depending on the country or the region. This camera has a GPS function, so check with the embassies or travel agencies etc. prior to your overseas travel regarding any restrictions on cameras with a built-in GPS function.

About the compass, altimeter, depth meter, and barometer

Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical purposes.

When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the measured information (direction, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.

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Panasonic DMC-FT5/DMC-TS5 operating instructions About the information of recording location, About the positioning