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  • Page 1 Philips PocketCam Instructions for use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Philips PocketCam DSC 2000K The Philips PocketCam DSC 2000K you have just purchased is manufactured to the highest standards and will give you years of trouble-free use.This new digital camera is the most advanced means of capturing quality photos quickly and easily on your PC.
  • Page 3 Deleting photos ...24-25 Setting the self-timer ...25 Changing resolution ...26 Tranferring photos to your PC ...26-27 6. Using the applications ...28-29 Philips VLounge ...28-29 7. Problem solving ...30-31 8.Technical specifications ...31 9. Maintenance ...32 Cleaning the camera ...32 10. Important information ...33 Disclaimer ...33...

  • Page 4: Things You Should Know

    • Do NOT attempt to disassemble or repair your camera by yourself. Do not open the camera. In the event of technical difficulties return it to your Philips retailer. • Do NOT use your camera outdoors when it is raining or snowing.

  • Page 5: Liquid Crystal Display

    Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting.Then seek medical assistance. Pack contents Please check that the following items are packed in the Philips PocketCam box. They are provided to help you set up and use your Philips PocketCam. The Philips PocketCam Wriststrap If any items are missing, please contact the store where you purchased the camera.

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    ENGLISH 2. Quick start Installation Unplug all your USB devices (except USB keyboard and USB mouse). Place the installation CD-ROM in your PC’s CD-ROM-/DVD drive. Select your language. Select both ‘PocketCam driver’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’.
  • Page 7 Click ‘Start to install’ to start installation. Notes! – If the ‘Language Selection’ screen does not appear automatically, open Windows Explorer and double-click the ‘Autorun.exe’ icon in the CD-ROM directory. – For more detailed information, refer to chapter 4, ‘Installation’. Charging Turn on the PC.
  • Page 8 ENGLISH Taking photos Slide the On/Off slider upward to turn on the camera and remove the lens cover. Use the display to view your subject. You can also use the aiming mark in the viewfinder to centre the image you wish to capture. Press the Shutter button.
  • Page 9 Transferring photos to your PC Be sure the PC is turned on and that ‘PocketCam driver’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ are installed. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. Connect the camera USB connector to the USB connector on the docking base.
  • Page 10 When the transfer is complete the following screen will appear. Notes! – If the ‘Philips PocketCam’ screen does not appear, you can start ‘Philips Photo Manager’ and click on the 'Get Photo' icon. Select your camera (Philips PocketCam) to start the transfer. –...

  • Page 11: Functional Overview

    3. Functional overview Strap hole Shutter button for taking photos Timer/Power low/USB LED – blinks red when the battery needs immediate recharge – blinks red in Timer mode – slowly blinks red when USB connection is being established – lights red when USB connection is made Flash tube Viewfinder for framing your photo subject...
  • Page 12 ENGLISH 11 Display – lights up when the camera is turned on – informs you about the present status of the camera: Number of photos that can be taken Battery status Flash activated Self-timer activated SD memory card inserted. When photo counter shows '0', the card is full, write protected or not formatted.

  • Page 13: Installation

    4. Installation Installing the camera software and drivers The software supplied only works on PCs with the operating systems ® ® Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP. Notes! – If you already followed the instructions under ‘Installation’ in chapter 2, ‘Quick start’, you can skip this section.
  • Page 14 ENGLISH Select both ‘PocketCam driver’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’. • You can add the software by selecting the box in front of the software name: ‘PocketCam driver’, ‘Philips Photo Manager, ‘Acrobat Reader’. Click ‘Start to install’ to start installation. Note! –...
  • Page 15 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. Restart your PC when you have finished installing all of the above software. > The VLounge desktop shortcut > Via VLounge you have access to all camera-related software. Also see ‘Using the applications’. Double click on the VLounge icon to initiate the VLounge application.

  • Page 16: Charging/Recharging The Battery

    ENGLISH Charging/recharging the battery Make sure the camera is turned off. Turn on the PC. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. Connect the camera USB connector to the USB connector on the docking base. Push it down gently until it clicks in position. >...

  • Page 17: Installing A Secure Digital (Sd) Memory Card

    For this see ‘Playback mode menu’.The Philips PocketCam comes with a dummy SD card in order to prevent dust, dirt, or other particles from entering the SD card slot. Always keep either the dummy SD card or a real SD card in the slot in order to protect the slot.

  • Page 18: Operating The Camera

    ENGLISH 5. Operating the camera Menu operation All camera features (except taking photos) are operated via the camera menu.The camera is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust these specifications to suit your own preferences.The camera menu allows you to adjust the various settings.There are different menus for Photo-taking mode and Playback mode.
  • Page 19 Playback mode menu Submenu Flash Delete all Format Menu operation - General explanation Make sure camera and display are turned on. Use the Mode button to select Photo-taking mode or Playback mode. • Use the Menu buttons to adjust the camera settings Setting Auto, On, Off Yes, No...
  • Page 20 ENGLISH Use the Menu button to enter the menu. > The submenus appear on the display. The ‘4’ at the bottom of the list indicates that there are more submenus available than can be shown on the display. Flash Timer Size Sound Language...
  • Page 21 • Use the Down button (4) to go to the next list of submenus. With the Up button (3) you go back to the first list. Flash Auto Timer Size High Sound Language English Use the Select button to select settings. Use the Menu button to confirm your selection and save the settings.

  • Page 22: Turning The Camera On And Off

    ENGLISH Turning the camera On and Off • Slide the On/Off slider upward to turn on the camera and remove the lens cover. > The display lights up, the relevant display indications (icons) are shown and the blue Charge LED starts blinking. As soon as the LED remains lit, the camera is ready for use. •...

  • Page 23: Taking Photos

    Taking photos Due to its compact size and light weight, the camera is sensitive to shaking when taking photos.Therefore firmly hold the camera when using it, especially in low light situations where a longer exposure time is required. Before you take your first photos, we recommend you take some test photos to make sure that the camera is working properly and confirm that you are operating the camera correctly.

  • Page 24: Viewing Photos

    ENGLISH Viewing photos Make sure camera and display are turned on. Use the Mode button to set the camera to ‘Playback’ mode. > The display shows the last taken photo. If the memory is empty, the display shows: ‘No Images on camera’. If an SD card is installed, the photos stored on the card will be displayed.

  • Page 25: Setting The Self-Timer

    Press the Menu button to open the menu. Use the 3/4 (Up/Down) buttons to select ‘Delete’ if you wish to delete the last stored • photo or ‘Delete All’ if you wish to delete all photo’s. • Use the Select button to select ‘YES’ if you wish to delete the last stored photo/all photos.

  • Page 26: Changing Resolution

    Select the desired resulution in the menu. See ‘Menu operation’. Transferring photos to your PC Be sure the PC is turned on and that ‘PocketCam driver’ and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ are installed. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
  • Page 27 When the transfer is complete the following screen appears: Note! – If the ‘Philips PocketCam’ screen does not appear, you can start ‘Philips Photo Manager’ and click on the 'Get Photo' icon. Select your camera (‘Philips PocketCam’) to start the transfer. ENGLISH...

  • Page 28: Using The Applications

    Make sure Microsoft the Philips PocketCam Installation CD-ROM on your PC. The applications can be accessed via the Philips VLounge application.VLounge is the central application for easy access to your Philips PocketCam and the applications installed during setup.You can start VLounge through the Windows QuickLaunch menu in your taskbar, via the program group ‘Philips PocketCam’, or by clicking the VLounge icon on the desktop.
  • Page 29 Click on the ‘Philips Photo Manager’ button in the VLounge selection screen. If you are using ‘Philips Photo Manager’ for the first time, click the ‘Search’ icon in the tool bar if the search for photos and video recordings does not start automatically.

  • Page 30: Problem Solving

    • Properly connect USB cable to both docking base and PC and be sure USB driver not installed • Install USB driver and ‘Philips Photo Manager’ on your PC. Not all images The RAM memory installed in your PC may not have sufficient can be transferred storage space.
  • Page 31 Possible cause / Solution Camera • Check if the camera power is turned on. If not, turn it on and then connected to PC but the Philips Pocket Cam driver says: ‘Device not ready’. Photo is blurred Camera or object was moving when photo was taken or dark •...

  • Page 32: Technical Specifications

    ENGLISH 8.Technical specifications Image resolution ...real 2.0 MP (1600 x 1200) Sensor ...8 mm 2.0 MP CMOS Built-in battery ...Li-polymer battery 190 mAh. Rechargeable via USB. PC interface ...USB 2.0 Internal memory capacity ...8 MB Case material ...Metal Power up time ...4 seconds Auto Power off ...60/120 seconds Still image format ...JPEG 9.

  • Page 33: Important Information

    10. Important information Disclaimer Philips makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Philips assumes no responsibility for any error that may appear in this document. Philips makes no commitment to update nor to keep current the information contained in this document.

  • Page 34: Helpline

    11. Helpline Need Help? If you have any questions about the Philips PocketCam, first check chapter ‘7.Troubleshooting’, refer to the Instructions for use again or visit our website.You will be able to solve most of your problems. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or contact the helpline for assistance.You can find the number in the list below.

  • Page 35: Warranty

    6 meses de garantía para las pilas recargables 6 Monate Garantie auf wiederaufladbare Batterien 6 maanden garantie op oplaadbare batterijen Garanzia di 6 mesi sulle batterie ricaricabili www.philips.com Data subject to change without notice Certificat de garantie Certificado de garantia...

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