Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT3 Operating Instructions Manual page 7

About the location name information of this unit
Please read the "User License Agreement for Location Name data" on
When [GPS Setting] is set to [ON], GPS function will operate even when the power
is turned off.
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Electromagnetic waves etc. from this unit may affect other electronic devices, so set
[GPS Setting] to [OFF] or [
landing, or in an area where use is prohibited.
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Battery power is consumed even if the power is turned off when [GPS Setting] is set to [ON].
About the information of recording location
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Location names of the recording locations or landmarks (such as name of the building etc.) are
as of December 2010. Information will not be updated.
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Depending on the country or the region, there may be less information for location names and
landmark names.
About the positioning
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It will take longer for positioning in an environment where it is harder to receive the radio waves
from the GPS satellites.
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Even if the receiving condition of the radio waves is excellent, it may take 2 to 3 minutes
to complete the positioning when performing positioning for the first time or when you
perform positioning after turning on the power again after turning the unit off with the
[GPS Setting] set to [
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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.
When used during overseas travel etc.
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The GPS may not operate in China or close to the Chinese border in neighbouring countries.
(As of December 2010)
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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
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Information measured on this unit is only a rough indication. Do not use it for technical
purposes.
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When using this unit for full-scale mountain climbing, trekking, or underwater, use the
measured information (bearing, altitude, depth, atmospheric pressure) only as a rough
indication, and always carry a map and purpose-built measurement tools.
Before Use
About the GPS
] and turn the power of the unit off during plane takeoff or
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] or [OFF].
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P167 before using.