GPS and map functions DMC-ZS30

Using the GPS log

Location information positioned using GPS can be recorded as a “GPS log”. When the GPS log is used, 1 day of traveling can be displayed with this unit’s map. An output of the GPS log file can also be utilized 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]

Adjust settings

[Recording

The GPS log is recorded at the set interval.

interval]

Settings

 

 

[60SEC.] / [30SEC.] / [15SEC.]: Records a log at the set interval.

 

••Depending on the signal reception situation, the log recording intervals

 

may be longer.

[Recording

When the set time elapses, the GPS log automatically stops recording.

duration]

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.

Ending logging

Select [End] in step and press [MENU/SET]

●●In the following cases, GPS logging automatically ends. ••When [GPS Setting] is set to [OFF]

••When remaining battery becomes

●●The recorded GPS log is saved in the NMEA format.

••You can convert to and output in the KML format. (→189)

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DMC-ZS30, DMC-ZS27 specifications

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