Brand: PHILIPS
Category: Electronics
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for PocketCam DSC 2000K
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 6:14 p.m.
Warranty Information
The warranty covers the camera for 12 months and rechargeable batteries for 6 months.
- Turning the Camera On/Off: Slide the On/Off slider upward to turn on, downward to turn off.
- Display On/Off: Press the LCD button to toggle display indications or turn the display off/on.
- Taking Photos: Ensure camera is on and in 'Picture taking' mode. Use the display to frame the shot and press the Shutter button.
- Viewing Photos: Set camera to 'Playback' mode using the Mode button. The last taken photo is displayed.
- Deleting Photos: In 'Playback' mode, press Menu, select 'Delete' or 'Delete All', press Select to confirm 'YES' or 'NO', then press Menu to confirm.
- Transferring Photos to PC: Ensure software is installed. Connect camera to PC via USB and docking base. Follow on-screen prompts to transfer images.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Problem | Possible cause / Solution |
|---|---|
| No photo is taken while the Shutter button is pressed all the way down |
Battery exhausted: Recharge battery. Memory full: Transfer or delete photos. Camera connected to PC's USB port: Disconnect camera. Poor light conditions: Improve lighting. Camera turned off automatically: Turn camera on. Camera not turned on: Turn on camera. No memory space in internal memory or SD card: Delete photos or insert new SD card. |
| No reaction to controls | Battery exhausted: Recharge battery. |
| File transfer not possible |
USB cable not properly connected: Connect properly. USB driver not installed: Install USB driver and 'Philips Photo Manager'. |
| Not all images can be transferred to the PC | PC RAM may not have sufficient storage space: Close programs, transfer in batches. |
| Camera connected to PC but the Philips PocketCam driver says: ‘Device not ready’. | Check camera power is on. If not, turn it on and reconnect. |
| Photo is blurred or dark |
Camera or object moving: Hold camera firmly. Subject too close: Move away. Lens is dirty: Clean lens with soft cloth. |
| Flash does not work |
Flash not finished charging: Wait for green Charge LED. Flash not turned on: Set Flash to 'Auto' or 'On'. |
| Camera will not focus | Subject not in centre of viewfinder or display: Move subject to centre. |
| PC does not recognize camera |
USB connection not properly made: Connect properly. Interference from other USB devices: Disconnect other devices. Camera software and drivers not installed: Install them. |
| Camera malfunctions during use | Electrostatic discharge: Turn camera off/on. If connected to PC, disconnect, turn off/on. |
| Display does not light up | LCD was turned off: Press LCD button to turn on display. |
| Display shows ‘E2’ when SD memory card is inserted | Incompatible file system: Format SD card. |