Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Installation and service instructions

Basic Owner’s Manual
Digital Camera
Model No. DMC-TS3
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,
please read the instructions completely.
More detailed instructions on the
operation of this camera are
contained in “Owner’s Manual for
advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied
CD-ROM. Install it on your PC to read it.
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For USA and Puerto Rico assistance, please call: 1-800-211-PANA(7262) or,
contact us via the web at: http //www panasonic com/contactinfo

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing Panasonic!
You have purchased one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on
the market today. Used properly, we’re sure it will bring you and your family
years of enjoyment. Please take time to fill in the information on the below.
The serial number is on the tag located on the underside of your Camera. Be
sure to retain this manual as your convenient Camera information source.
Please note that the actual controls and components, menu items, etc. of
your Digital Camera may look somewhat different from those shown in the
illustrations in this Owner’s Manual.
Carefully observe copyright laws.
•Recording of pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private use, recording of certain material may be
restricted.
A lithium ion battery that is recyclable powers the product
you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
Model No.
Serial No.

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Information for Your Safety
∫Product identification marking
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or product damage,
•Do not let water or other liquids drip or splash inside the unit.
•Do not expose accessories (battery pack, battery charger, AC adaptor,
SD memory card and etc.) to rain, moisture, dripping or splashing.
•Do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on accessories.
•Use only the recommended accessories.
•Do not remove covers.
•Do not repair this unit by yourself. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
THE SOCKET OUTLET SHALL BE INSTALLED NEAR THE
EQUIPMENT AND SHALL BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
Product Location
Digital camera Bottom
Battery charger Bottom

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FCC Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:To assure continued compliance, follow the attached
installation instructions and use only shielded interface
cables with ferrite core when connecting to computer
or peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
respons ble for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Model No.: DMC-TS3
Respons ble party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-800-211-PANA (7262)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

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∫About the battery pack
•Do not heat or expose to flame.
•Do not leave the battery(ies) in an automobile exposed to direct sunlight for a
long period of time with doors and windows closed.
∫About the battery charger
CAUTION
Battery pack (Lithium ion battery pack)
•Use the specified unit to recharge the battery pack.
•Do not use the battery pack with equipment other than the specified unit.
•Do not get dirt, sand, liquids, or other foreign matter on the terminals.
•Do not touch the plug terminals (iand j) with metal objects.
•Do not disassemble, remodel, heat or throw into fire.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your hands or clothes,
wash it off thoroughly with water.
If any electrolyte should come into contact with your eyes, never rub the
eyes. Rinse eyes thoroughly with water, and then consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose
of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Warning
Risk of fire, explosion and burns. Do not disassemble, heat above 60 xC
(140 oF) or incinerate.
CAUTION!
DO NOT INSTALL OR PLACE THIS UNIT IN A BOOKCASE, BUILT-IN
CABINET OR IN ANOTHER CONFINED SPACE. ENSURE THE UNIT
IS WELL VENTILATED. TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE HAZARD DUE TO OVERHEATING, ENSURE THAT
CURTAINS AND ANY OTHER MATERIALS DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE
VENTILATION VENTS.

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∫Cautions for Use
•Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic HDMI micro cable (RP-CHEU15; optional).
Part numbers: RP-CHEU15 (1.5 m) (5 feet)
•Do not use any other USB connection cables except the supplied one.
Keep this unit as far away as possible from electromagnetic equipment
(such as microwave ovens, TVs, video games etc.).
•If you use this unit on top of or near a TV, the pictures and/or sound on this unit
may be disrupted by electromagnetic wave radiation.
•Do not use this unit near cell phones because doing so may result in noise
adversely affecting the pictures and/or sound.
•Recorded data may be damaged, or pictures may be distorted, by strong
magnetic fields created by speakers or large motors.
•Electromagnetic wave radiation generated by microprocessors may adversely
affect this unit, disturbing the pictures and/or sound.
•If this unit is adversely affected by electromagnetic equipment and stops
functioning properly, turn this unit off and remove the battery or disconnect AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional). Then reinsert the battery or reconnect AC
adaptor and turn this unit on.
Do not use this unit near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines.
•If you record near radio transmitters or high-voltage lines, the recorded pictures
and/or sound may be adversely affected.
Battery charger
This battery charger operates on AC between 110 V and 240 V.
But
•In the U.S.A. and Canada, the battery charger must be connected to a 120 V
AC power supply only.
•When connecting to an AC supply outside of the U.S.A. or Canada, use a
plug adaptor to suit the AC outlet configuration.

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-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside
the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please contact your
local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct
method of disposal.

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Contents
Information for Your Safety...........................................................................3
Standard Accessories...................................................................................9
When inner side of the lens is fogged (condensation)................................10
(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of the Camera ..............................11
Names of the Components .........................................................................16
Charging the Battery...................................................................................18
• Charging ...............................................................................................18
• Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures ..........19
About the Built-in Memory/the Card............................................................20
Inserting and Removing the Card (optional)/the Battery.............................21
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).....................................................................22
• Changing the clock setting....................................................................23
Selecting the [Rec] Mode............................................................................24
Taking Pictures Using the Automatic Function
(ñ: Intelligent Auto Mode).........................................................................25
• Scene Detection....................................................................................26
Recording Motion Pictures..........................................................................27
Playing Back Pictures ([Normal Play]) ........................................................28
Deleting Pictures.........................................................................................28
• To delete a single picture......................................................................28
Setting the Menu.........................................................................................29
Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)................................................30
Specifications..............................................................................................32
Digital Camera Accessory System..............................................................36
Digital Camera Accessory Order Form.......................................................37
Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A. AND PUERTO RICO).....................38

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Standard Accessories
Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.
Product numbers correct as of January 2011. These may be subject to change.
1 Battery Pack
(Indicated as battery pack or
battery in the text)
Charge the battery before use.
2 Battery Charger
(Indicated as battery charger or
charger in the text)
3 USB Connection Cable
4AVCable
5 CD-ROM
•Software:
Use it to install the software to your
PC.
•Owner’s Manual
6Brush
7 Hand Strap
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof
(excluding strap).
•Keep the Brush out of reach of children
to prevent swallowing.
•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
and SDXC Memory Card are indicated
as card in the text.
•The card is optional.
You can record or play back pictures
on the built-in memory when you are
not using a card.
•For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera
Accessory System”.
•If any accessories are lost, customers should contact Panasonic’s parts
department at 1 800 833-9626 for further information about obtaining
replacement parts.
Please be sure to read “(Important) About the Waterproof/Dustproof and
Anti-shock Performance of the Camera”(P11) before using this unit
underwater to prevent the unit from being mishandled, which may cause
water to seep in.
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When inner side of the lens is fogged
(condensation)
It is not a malfunction or failure of the camera. It may
be caused by the environment in which the camera is
used.
What to do when inner side of the lens is fogged
•Turn off the power and open the side door in a place
with constant ambient temperature, away from high
temperatures, humidity, sand and dust. The fog will
disappear naturally in 10 minutes to 2 hours with the
side door open when the temperature of the camera
gets close to the ambient temperature.
•Contact Panasonic’s Service Center if the fogging does not disappear.
Conditions in which inner side of the lens may be fogged
Condensation may occur and the inner side of the lens may be fogged when the
camera is used in areas that undergo a significant change in temperature or in
high humidity, such as the following:
•When the camera is used underwater suddenly after being on a hot beach
etc.
•When the camera is moved to a warm area from a cold area, such as at a
ski resort or at high altitude
•When the side door is opened in a high-humidity environment

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(Important) About the Waterproof/
Dustproof and Anti-shock Performance of
the Camera
This does not guarantee no destruction, no malfunction, or waterproofing in
all conditions.
¢1 This means that the camera can be used underwater for specified time in
specified pressure in accordance with the handling method established by
Panasonic.
¢2 “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock” is the test method standard of the U.S.
Defense Department, which specifies performing drop tests from a height of
122 cm (4.0 feet), at 26 orientations (8 corners, 12 ridges, 6 faces) using 5
sets of devices, and passing the 26 orientation drops within 5 devices. (If
failure occurs during the test, a new set is used to pass the drop orientation
test within a total of 5 devices)
Panasonic’s test method is based on the above “MIL-STD 810F Method
516.5-Shock”. However, the drop height was changed from 122 cm (4.0 feet)
to 200 cm (6.6 feet) dropping onto 3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plyboard. This drop
test was passed.
(Disregarding appearance change such as loss of paint or distortion of the
part where drop impact is applied.)
Waterproof/Dustproof Performance
This camera’s waterproof/dustproof rating complies with the “IPX8” and
“IP6X” ratings. Provided the care and maintenance guidelines described
in this document are strictly followed, this camera can operate
underwater, to a depth not exceeding 12 m (40 feet) for a time not
exceeding 60 minutes. (¢1)
Anti-shock Performance
This camera also complies with “MIL-STD 810F Method 516.5-Shock”.
The camera has cleared a drop test from a height of 2 m (6.6 feet) onto
3 cm (0.10 feet) thick plywood. In most cases this camera should not
sustain any damage if dropped from a height not exceeding 2 m
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∫Handling of the camera
•Waterproofing is not guaranteed if the unit is subject to an impact as a result of
being hit or dropped etc. If an impact to the camera occurs, it should be
inspected (subject to a fee) by a Panasonic’s Service Center to verify that the
waterproofing is still effective.
•When the camera is splashed with detergent, soap, hot spring, bath additive,
sun oil, sun screen, chemical, etc., wipe it off immediately.
•Waterproof function of the camera is for sea water and fresh water only.
•Any malfunction caused by customer misuse, or mishandling will not be covered
by the warranty.
•The inside of this unit is not waterproof. Water leakage will cause malfunction.
•Supplied accessories are not waterproof (excluding strap).
•Card and battery are not waterproof. Do not handle with a wet hand. Also, do not
insert wet card or battery into the camera.
•Do not leave the camera for a long period of time in places where temperature is
very low (at ski resorts or at high altitude etc.) or very high [above 40 oC
(104 °F)], inside a car under strong sunlight, close to a heater, on the beach, etc.
Waterproof performance may be degraded.
∫About the [Precautions] demonstration display
•[Precautions] is displayed when the power is turned on for the first time after
purchase, with the side door completely closed.
•Please check beforehand to maintain the waterproof performance.
1Press 2to select [Yes], and press [MENU/SET].
•It will automatically skip to the clock setting screen if [No] is selected before
it starts.
2Press 2/1to select the picture.
•It can be forcefully ended by pressing [MENU/SET].
•When it is forcefully ended while checking by turning the power off or
pressing [MENU/SET], [Precautions] is displayed every time the power is
turned on.
3After the final screen (12/12), press [MENU/SET] to finish.
•When [MENU/SET] is pressed after the final screen (12/12), [Precautions]
is not displayed from the next time the power is turned on.
•This can also be viewed from [Precautions] in the [Setup] menu.
2: Return to the previous screen
1: View the next screen

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1 Check that there are no foreign objects on the inner side of the side door.
•If there is any foreign object, such as lint, hair, sand, etc., on the
surrounding area, water will leak within a few seconds causing malfunction.
• Wipe it off wi h a dry soft cloth if there is any liquid.
It may cause water leaks and malfunction if you use the camera with liquid adhered.
•If there is any foreign material, remove with supplied brush.
•Be extremely careful to remove the small pieces of sand etc. that may have
adhere to the sides and corners of the rubber seal.
•Remove large foreign objects, wet sand, etc., using the shorter (harder)
side of the brush.
ABrush (supplied)
BSide door
2 Check for cracks and deformation of the rubber seal on the side door.
•The integrity of the rubber seals may decrease after about 1 year, with use
and age. To avoid permanently damaging the camera the seals should be
replaced once each year. Please contact Panasonic’s Service Center for
related costs and other information.
3Close the side door securely.
•Lock the [LOCK] switch securely until the red part is no longer visible.
•To prevent water seeping into the camera, be careful not to trap foreign
objects such as liquids, sand, hair or dust etc.
Check before using underwater
Do not open or close the side door in places with sand and dust, close to
water, or with wet hands. Sand or dust adhering may cause water leaks.
C:Red part
D:[LOCK] switch (gray part)
E:Released state
F:Locked state
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•Use the camera underwater at a depth of up to 12 m (40 feet) with the water
temperature between 0 oC and 40 oC (32 oF to 104 °F).
•Do not use for scuba diving (Aqualung).
•Do not use the camera at a depth of over 12 m (40 feet).
•Do not use it in the hot water over 40 oC (104 °F) (in the bath or hot spring).
•Do not use the camera underwater for longer than 60 minutes continuously.
•Do not open or close the side door.
•Do not apply shock to the camera underwater. (Waterproof performance may not
be maintained, and there is a chance of a water leak.)
•Do not dive into the water holding the camera. Do not use the camera in a
location where the water will splash strongly, such as near rapids or waterfalls.
(Strong water pressure may be applied, and it may cause malfunction.)
•The camera will sink in the water. Take care not to drop the camera and lose it
underwater by securely placing the strap around your wrist or similar measure.
1Rinse with water with the side door
closed.
•After use at the seaside or underwater,
soak the unit in fresh water pooled in a
shallow container for 10 minutes or less.
•If the zoom button or camera [OFF/ON]
button do not move smoothly, it may be
caused by an adhesion of foreign
objects.Using insuch a state may cause
malfunctions, such as locking up, so wash off any foreign objects by
shaking the camera in fresh water.
•Bubbles may come out of the drainage hole when you immerse the camera
in water, but this is not a malfunction.
Using the camera underwater
Caring of the camera after using it underwater
Do not open or close the side door until the sand and dust is removed by
rinsing the camera with water.
Make sure to clean the camera after using it.
•Thoroughly wipe off any water droplets, sand, and saline matter on your hands,
body, hair, etc.
•It is recommended to clean the camera indoors, avoiding places where water
spray or sand may fall.
Do not leave the camera uncared for more than 60 minutes after using it
underwater.
•Leaving the camera with foreign objects or saline matter on it may cause
damage, discoloration, corrosion, unusual odour, or deterioration of the
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2Drain water by holding the camera
upside down and shaking it lightly a
few times.
•After using the camera at the seaside or
under water, or after washing it, water
will remain at the speaker site of the
camera for a while and it may cause
lower sound or sound distortion.
•Fasten the strap firmly to prevent the
camera from dropping.
3Wipe off water drops on the camera
with a dry soft cloth and dry the
camera in a shaded area which is
well ventilated.
•Dry the camera by standing it on a dry
cloth. This unit incorporates drain
design, draining water in gaps in the
camera [OFF/ON] button and zoom button etc.
•Do not dry the camera with hot air from dryer or similar. Waterproof
performance will deteriorate due to deformation.
•Do not use chemicals such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, or cleanser, or
soap or detergents.
4Confirm that there are no water droplets, open the side door, and
wipe off any water droplets or sand left inside using a soft dry
cloth.
•Water droplets may adhere to the card or battery when the side door is
opened without thoroughly drying. Also, water may accumulate in the gap
around the card/battery compartment or the terminal connector. Be sure to
wipe any water off with a soft dry cloth.
•The water droplets may seep into the camera when the side door is closed
while it is still wet, causing condensation or failure.

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Names of the Components
1Flash
2 Self-timer indicator/
AF Assist Lamp/LED light
3Lens
4 LCD monitor
5 Speaker
6 Zoom button
7 Playback button
8 [MODE] button
9 [MENU/SET] button
10 [Q.MENU]/Delete/Cancel button
11 [DISP.] button
12 Cursor buttons
A: 3/Exposure compensation
Auto Bracket
B: 4/Macro Mode
AF Tracking
C: 2/Self-timer
D: 1/Flash setting
In this Owner’s Manual, the cursor buttons are described as shown in
the figure below or described with 3/4/2/1.
e.g.: When you press the 4(down) button
or Press 4
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13 Motion picture button
14 Shutter button
15 Camera [OFF/ON] button
16 GPS antenna
17 Microphone
18 GPS status indicator
19 Tripod receptacle
20 [HDMI] socket
21 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket
22 Strap eyelet
•Be sure to attach the strap when using the
camera to ensure that you will not drop it.
23 Release lever
24 [LOCK] switch
25 Side door
•When using an AC adaptor, ensure that
the Panasonic DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) and AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) are used.
•Always use a genuine Panasonic AC
adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional).
•It is recommended to use a fully charged
battery or AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP;
optional) and DC coupler (DMW-DCC4;
optional) when recording motion pictures.
•If while recording motion pictures using the
AC adaptor and the power supply is cut off
due to a power outage or if the AC adaptor
is disconnected etc., the motion picture
being recorded will not be recorded.
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Charging the Battery
∫About batteries that you can use with this unit
The battery that can be used with this unit is DMW-BCF10PP.
•Use the dedicated charger and battery.
•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.
It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar
to the genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets.
Some of these battery packs are not adequately protected with internal
protection to meet the requirements of appropriate safety standards.
There is a possibility that these battery packs may lead to fire or
explosion. Please be advised that we are not liable for any accident or
failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit battery pack. To
ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a genuine
Panasonic battery pack is used.
Charging
Attach the battery paying
attention to the direction of the
battery.
Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
•Disconnect the charger from the
electrical socket and detach the battery
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∫About the [CHARGE] indicator
The [CHARGE] indicator turns on:
The [CHARGE] indicator Ais turned on during charging.
The [CHARGE] indicator turns off:
The [CHARGE] indicator Awill turn off once the charging has completed without
any problem.
•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge
the battery again in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF
to 86 oF).
–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe off the
dirt with a dry cloth.
∫Charging time
Recording conditions by CIPA standard
•CIPA is an abbreviation of [Camera & Imaging Products Association].
•Normal Picture Mode
•Temperature: 23 oC (73.4 oF)/Humidity: 50%RH when LCD monitor is on.
•Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (32 MB).
•Using the supplied battery.
•Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the Optical
Image Stabilizer function is set to [ON].)
•Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording.
•Changing the zoom magnification from Tele to Wide or vice versa in every
recording.
•Turning the camera off every 10 recordings and leaving it until the temperature
of the battery decreases.
•Not using the GPS function.
Charging time Approx. 130 min
Approximate operating time and number of recordable pictures
Number of recordable
pictures Approx. 310 pictures
Recording time Approx. 155 min
Playback time Approx. 300 min

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About the Built-in Memory/the Card
•You can copy the recorded pictures to a card.
•Memory size: Approx. 19 MB
• The access time for the built-in memory may be longer han the access time for a card.
The following cards which conform to the SD video standard can be used with this unit.
(These cards are indicated as card in the text.)
¢SD Speed Class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing. Check
via the label on the card, etc.
•Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/
(This Site is English only.)
Note
•Keep the Memory Card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
Built-in Memory
Card
Type of card which
can be used with this
unit Remarks
SD Memory Card
(8 MB to 2 GB) •Use a card with SD Speed Class¢with “Class 4”
or higher when recording motion pictures in
[AVCHD]. Also, use a card with SD Speed Class
with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion
pictures in [Motion JPEG].
•SDHC Memory Card can be used with SDHC
Memory Card or SDXC Memory Card compatible
equipment.
•SDXC Memory Card can only be used with SDXC
Memory Card compatible equipment.
•Check that the PC and other equipment are
compatible when using the SDXC Memory Cards.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/
SDXC.html
•Only the cards with capacity listed left can be used.
SDHC Memory Card
(4 GB to 32 GB)
SDXC Memory Card
(48 GB, 64 GB)
e.g.: