Philips BG9041-00 User Manual

Lumea

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Skin tone table / Hauttontabelle /
Cuadro de tono de piel /
Tableau de teint de peau /
Tabella del tono della pelle / Huidtinttabel /
Tabela de tons de pele

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Hair color / Haarfarbentabelle /
Cuadro de color del pelo /
Tableau de couleur de cheveux /
Tabella colori di peli / Haarkleurtabel /
Tabela de tons de pelo

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English 6
Deutsch 30
Español 57
Français 82
Italiano 108
Nederlands 134
Português 160

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Contents

Welcome_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Device overview________________________________________________________________________________________ 7
Contraindications______________________________________________________________________________________ 8
General conditions_____________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Medications/History___________________________________________________________________________________ 8
Pathologies/Disorders_________________________________________________________________________________ 9
Skin condition__________________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Location/areas general________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Location/areas men___________________________________________________________________________________ 10
Location/areas women________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Important_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Danger_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
Warning________________________________________________________________________________________________ 11
To prevent damage____________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Caution_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 13
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)__________________________________________________________________________ 14
How IPL works_________________________________________________________________________________________ 15
Suitable body hair colors______________________________________________________________________________ 15
Recommended treatment schedule__________________________________________________________________ 16
Initial phase____________________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Touch-up phase_______________________________________________________________________________________ 16
Treatment time per area_______________________________________________________________________________ 17
What to expect_________________________________________________________________________________________ 17
After initial treatment phase __________________________________________________________________________ 17
During touch-up treatment phase____________________________________________________________________ 18
Using your Lumea for men before and after tanning_________________________________________________ 18
Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight_____________________________________________________________ 18
Tanning with creams___________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Before you use your Lumea for men__________________________________________________________________ 18
Pretreating your skin___________________________________________________________________________________ 18
Skin test________________________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Using your Lumea for men____________________________________________________________________________ 19
Smartskin sensor_______________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Body Attachment______________________________________________________________________________________ 19
Selecting the right light intensity______________________________________________________________________ 20
Handling the device___________________________________________________________________________________ 21
Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash_____________________________________________ 22
After use________________________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Common skin reactions________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Rare side effects_______________________________________________________________________________________ 23
Aftercare_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Charging________________________________________________________________________________________________ 24
Cleaning & storage_____________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Warranty and support_________________________________________________________________________________ 25
Recycling_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 26
Technical specifications_______________________________________________________________________________ 26

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Troubleshooting_______________________________________________________________________________________ 27

Welcome

Welcome to the beauty world of Lumea! You are only a few weeks away
from silky-smooth skin.

Philips Lumea uses Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) technology, known as one of
the most effective methods to continuously prevent hair regrowth. In close
collaboration with skin experts we adapted this light-based technology,
originally used in professional beauty salons, for easy and effective use in
the comfort of your home. Philips Lumea is gentle and offers convenient
and effective treatment at a light intensity that you find comfortable.
Unwanted hairs are finally a thing of the past, look and feel amazing every
day.

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at

www.philips.com/welcome. For further information, please go to
www.philips.com/lumea to find our experts' advice, tutorial videos and

FAQs and make the most of your Lumea.

Note: Keep these instructions with your product at all times.

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Device overview

1 Light exit window with integrated UV filter
2 Body attachment
3 Skin tone sensor
4 Integrated safety system
5 Reflector inside the attachment
6 Electronic contacts
7 Opening for electronic contacts
8 Flash button
9 On/off button
10 Confirmation button
11 Toggle buttons
12 Intensity light indicators
13 Setting indication button
14 Ready to flash indicator
15 Air ventilation slots
16 Device socket
17 Adapter
18 Small plug

Not shown: Cleaning cloth

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Contraindications

General conditions

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Never use the device if you have brownish black or darker skin
tone (you rarely to never sunburn, very dark tanning). In this case
you run a high risk of developing skin reactions, such as
hyperpigmentation and hypopigmentation, strong redness or
burns.

Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult
the skin tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.

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Never use the device if you are pregnant or breastfeeding as the
device was not tested on pregnant or breastfeeding women.

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Never use the device if you have any active implants such as a
pacemaker, neurostimulator, insulin pump etc.

Medications/History

Never use the device if you take any of the medications listed below:

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If your skin is currently being treated with or has recently been
treated in the past week with Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs), Beta­Hydroxy Acids (BHAs), topical isotretinoin and azelaic acid.

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If you have taken any form of isotretinoin Accutane or Roaccutane
in the last six months. This treatment can make skin more
susceptible to tears, wounds and irritations.

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If you are taking photosensitizing agents or medications, check the
package insert of your medicine and never use the device if it is
stated that it can cause photo-allergic reactions, photo-toxic
reactions or if you have to avoid sun when taking this medicine.

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If you take anticoagulation medications, including heavy use of
aspirin, in a manner which does not allow for a minimum 1-week
washout period prior to each treatment.

Never use the device:

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If you have received radiation therapy or chemotherapy within the
past 3 months.

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If you are on painkillers which reduce the skin's sensitivity to heat.

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If you take immunosuppressive medications.

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If you have had surgery in the areas to be treated in the last 3
weeks.

Pathologies/Disorders

Never use the device:

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If you have diabetes or other systemic or metabolic diseases.

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If you have congestive heart disease.

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If you have a disease related to photosensitivity, such as
polymorphic light eruption (PMLE), solar urticaria, porphyria etc.

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If you have a history of collagen disorder, including a history of
keloid scar formation or a history of poor wound healing.

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If you have epilepsy with flashlight sensitivity.

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If your skin is sensitive to light and easily develops a rash or an
allergic reaction.

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If you have a skin disease such as active skin cancer, you have a
history of skin cancer or any other localized cancer in the areas to
be treated.

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If you have a history of vascular disorder, such as the presence of
varicose veins or vascular ectasia in the areas to be treated.

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If you have any bleeding disorder.

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If you have a history of immunosuppressive disease (including HIV
infection or AIDS).

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Skin condition

Never use the device:

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If you have infections, eczema, burns, inflammation of hair follicles,
open lacerations, abrasions, herpes simplex (cold sores), wounds
or lesions and haematomas in the areas to be treated.

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On irritated (red or cut), sunburned, recently tanned or fake­tanned skin.

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On the following areas without consulting your doctor first: moles,
freckles, large veins, darker pigmented areas, scars and skin
anomalies. This can result in a burn and a change in skin color,
which makes it potentially harder to identify skin-related diseases.

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On following areas: warts, tattoos or permanent make-up.

Location/areas general

Never use the device on the following areas:

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Around the eyes and on or near the eyebrows.

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On areas where you use long-lasting deodorants. This can result in
skin reactions.

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Over or near anything artificial like silicone implants, subcutaneous
injection ports (for instance an insulin dispenser) or piercings.

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On lips, nipples, the inside of the nostrils, ears and anus.

Location/areas men

Never use the device on the following areas:

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Do not use the device on the face and neck including all beard­growing areas.

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Do not use the device on the genital area or scrotum. Men can use
the device in the pubic area.

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Location/areas women

Never use the device on the following areas:

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areolas, labia minora, vagina.

Note: This list is not exhaustive. If you are not sure whether you can
use the device, we advise you to consult your doctor.

Important

Danger

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Keep the device and the adapter dry.

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If the device is broken, do not touch any inner
part to avoid electric shock.

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Water and electricity are a dangerous
combination. Do not use this appliance in wet
surroundings (e.g. near a filled bath, a running
shower or a filled swimming pool).

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Warning

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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the device.

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The device is not intended for children under the age of 18 years.
Teenagers aged below 18 years can use the device with the
consent and/or assistance of their parents or the persons who
have parental authority over them. Adults of 18 years and older can
use the device freely.

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Always check the device before you use it. Do not use the device
or adapter if it is damaged.

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The external flexible cable or cord of this transformer cannot be
replaced; if the cord is damaged, the transformer shall be
scrapped.

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Do not use the device if the UV filter of the light exit window
and/or attachment is broken.

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Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated. This
may cause burns on your skin.

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If you have a dark-colored skin, be careful with treating a darker
area immediately after a lighter area. The skin tone sensor may not
immediately block the treatment on the darker body area.

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Hair removal by intense pulsed light sources can cause increased
hair growth in some individuals. Based upon currently available
data, the highest risk groups for this response are females of
Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and South Asian heritage treated
on the face and neck.

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Adapter, light exit window and the filter of the attachment(s) can
become very hot after usage. Do not touch the adapter, inner part
of the light exit window and the filter or the inner part of the
attachment(s) without having these cool down.

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This device has a detachable power adapter. Only use the adapter
provided with this device. The reference number
(AD2069x20020HF) can be found on your device. The 'x' in this
number refers to the plug type for your country.

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For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one
person.

Note: If you notice a skin tone change from last treatment (e.g. due
to tanning), we recommend you to perform a skin test and to wait 30
minutes before your next treatment.

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To prevent damage

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Make sure that nothing obstructs the airflow through the
ventilation slots of the device.

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Never subject the device to heavy shocks and do not shake or
drop it.

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If you take the device from a very cold environment to a very warm
environment or vice versa, wait approximately 3 hours before you
use it.

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Store the device in a dust free and dry place.

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Do not expose the device to temperatures lower than 5°C or
higher than 35°C during use.

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To prevent damage, do not expose the device to direct sunlight or
UV light for prolonged periods of time (exceeding several hours).

Caution

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This device is only intended for removing unwanted body hair from
areas below the cheekbones. Do not use it for any other
purpose.Doing so may expose you to a hazardous situation.Do
not use the device on the face and neck including all beard­growing areas. Men can use the device in the pubic area (excluding
the genital area and scrotum).

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This device is not washable. Never immerse the device in water
and do not rinse it under the tap.

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For hygienic reasons, the device should only be used by one
person.

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Use the device only at settings suitable for your skin type. Use at
higher settings than those recommended can increase the risk of
skin reactions and side effects.

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Never use compressed air, scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents
or aggressive liquids such as petrol or acetone to clean the device.

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The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your
eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not
necessary to wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit
room so that the light is less glaring to your eyes.

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Always return the device to a service center authorized by Philips
for examination or repair. Repair by unqualified people could
cause an extremelyhazardous situation for the user.

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Never leave the device unattended when it is switched on. Always
switch off the device after use.

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Do not use the device if any of the conditions mentioned in
chapter ‘Who should not use Lumea? Contraindication' apply to
you.

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Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight might influence the
sensitivity and color of your skin. Perform a skin test to determine
the appropriate light intensity setting.

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Before you use Lumea, you should clean your skin and make sure
it is hair-free, entirely dry and free from oily substances.

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Do not treat the same skin area more than once during a session.
This does not improve the effectiveness of the treatment, but
increases the risk of skin reactions.

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Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort,
reduce the light intensity setting.

Electromagnetic fields (EMF)

This Philips device complies with all applicable standards and regulations
regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields.

How IPL works

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With Intense Pulsed Light technology, gentle pulses of light are applied to
the skin and absorbed by the hairroot. The lighter the skin and the darker
the hair, the better the pulses of light are absorbed.

The pulses of light stimulate the hair follicle to go into a resting phase. As a
consequence, the hair sheds naturally and hair regrowth is prevented.

The cycle of hair growth consists of different phases. IPL technology is only
effective when the hair is in its growing phase. Not all hairs are in the
growing phase at the same time. This is why we recommend you to follow
the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments, every treatment 2 weeks apart)
and then the follow-up treatment phase (touch-ups every 4-8 weeks) to
make sure all hairs are effectively treated in the growing phase.

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Tip: To assure long lasting hair removal, touch-ups every 4 weeks are
recommended.

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Note: Treatment with Lumea is not effective if you have light blond, grey, red
or white hairs as light hairs do not absorb enough light. Below you can see
the hair colors for which Lumea is suitable and effective.

Suitable body hair colors

Note: To check if your body hair color allows usage of the device, consult the
hair color table with number 3 on the foldout page.

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Recommended treatment schedule

Initial phase

For the first 4 to 5 treatments, we advise you to use Lumea for men once
every two weeks to ensure that all hairs are treated.

Note: Replacing one of the IPL treatments with another hair removal
method (waxing, epilating, etc.) will not help to reach the desired hair
reduction.

Note: If you want to remove hairs in between the Lumea treatments, you
can use your normal hair removal method.

Touch-up phase

After the initial treatment phase (4-5 treatments), we recommend touch-ups
every 4-8 weeks, when you see hairs growing back. This to maintain results
and enjoy smooth skin for months. The time between treatments may vary
based on your individual hair regrowth and also across different body areas.

Tip: You can write the treatment schedule in your agenda to remind yourself
of the treatments so you will not forget.

Note: Using the device more often does not enhance the effectiveness.

Treatment time per area

7-12 min.

±20 min.

±20 min.

±20 min.

2 min.

2-5 min.

7-12 min.

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What to expect

After initial treatment phase

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Afterthe first treatment, it can take 1 to 2 weeks for the hairs to fall out. In
the first weeks following the initial treatments, you still see some hairs
growing.These are likely to be hairs that were not in their growing phase
during the first treatments.

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After 2-3 treatments, you should see a noticeable reduction in hair
growth. However, to effectively treat all hairs, it is important to keep on
treating according to the recommended treatment schedule.

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After 4-5 treatments, you should see a significant reduction of hair
growth in the areas that you treated with Lumea. A reduction of hair
density should be visible as well.

During touch-up treatment phase

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Keep on treating with frequent touch-ups (every 4-8 weeks) to maintain
the result.

Using your Lumea for men before and after tanning

Tanning with natural or artificial sunlight

Intentionally exposing your skin to natural or artificial sunlight with the aim
of developing a tan influences the sensitivity and color of your skin.
Therefore the following is important:

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After each treatment, wait at least 48 hours before tanning. Even after 48
hours, make sure that the treated skin does not show any redness from
the treatment anymore.

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In case of exposing your skin to the sun (without tanning intentionally) in
the 48 hours after treatment, use a sunblock SPF 50+ on the treated
areas. After this period, you can use a sunblock SPF 30+ for two weeks.

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After tanning, wait at least 2 weeks before you use Lumea.

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After recent tanning, perform a skin test to determine the appropriate
light intensity setting. For instructions see chapter 'Skin test'.

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Do not use Lumea on sunburned body areas.

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The back and chest are often tanned. Take special care to select the
appropriate intensity for treating the tanned skin to prevent skin
reactions

Note: Occasional and indirect sun exposure does not qualify as tanning.

Tanning with creams

If you have used an artificial tanning lotion, wait until the artificial tan has
disappeared completely before you use the device.

Before you use your Lumea for men

Pretreating your skin

Before you use Lumea, you should pretreat your skinby removing hairs on
the surface of your skin. This allows the light to beabsorbed by the hair
parts below the skin surface to ensure effective treatment. You can either
shave, epilate or wax. Do not use depilatory creams, as chemicals may cause
skin reactions.

Skin test

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If you choose to wax, please wait 24 hours before using Lumea to let your
skin rest. We recommend that you take a shower before the treatment to
ensure that all possible residue of wax has been removed from your skin.

1 Pretreat the areas you intend to treat with Lumea.
2 Clean your skin and make sure it is hair-free, entirely dry and free from

oily substances.

Note: if shaving causes skin irritation, we advise you not to use the device
until skin irritation is resolved.

When you use Lumea for the first time or after tanning, perform a skin test
on each area to be treated. The skin test is necessary to check your skin's
reaction to the treatment and to determine the correct light intensity setting
for each bodyarea.

Note: do not try the device on difficult or sensitive areas (ankle and bony
area).

1 Turn on the device. Make sure you select setting 1.
2 Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so that the integrated safety

system is in contact with your skin.

The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashing without skin
contact.

3 Press the flash button to release a flash.
4 Slide the device over the skin to the next area to be treated.
5 Increase the setting by one level, apply a flash and slide the device to the

next area. Repeat this for all levels, as long as each level still feels
comfortable. See the table in: 'Selecting the right light intensity'.

6 After the skin test, wait 24 hours and check your skin for any reaction. If

your skin shows reactions, choose the highest setting that did not result
in any skin reaction for subsequent use.

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Using your Lumea for men

Smartskin sensor

Each attachment of the Lumea for men has integrated skin tone sensor
which measures the skin tone at the beginning of each session and
occasionally during the session. If it detects a skin tone that is too dark for
treatment with Lumea,the 'ready to flash' light starts blinking orange and
the device automatically disables to prevent you from developing skin
reactions. This means that it does not flash when you press the flash button.

Body Attachment

The body attachment has a curved-in design to cover effectively and treat
areas below the neckline. Especially large areas such as chest, back, legs,
arms and stomach.

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Selecting the right light intensity

Lumea provides 5 different light intensities. You will always be able to
change to a light intensity setting you find comfortable.

1 Press the on/off button to turn on the device. The device starts to

operate at light intensity setting 1.

Note: To adjust the light intensity setting manually without using the
setting indication feature, use the toggle buttons until you have reached
the required setting. The corresponding intensity light level lights up
white.

2 Press the setting indication button ( ) and put the device to your skin.
3 After the device scanned your skin, the light intensity indicators blink

white. This shows which intensities are most comfortable based on your
skin tone.

4 Press the confirmation button ( ) to confirm that you want to use the

indicated setting to start using the device.
Philips Lumea will automatically use the highest suggested intensity,

indicated by a continuous lighting led indicator.
Lumea gives you the freedom to select the light intensity that you find

most comfortable. If you want to set the light intensity setting manually,
please consult the table below. This table shows settings that for the
majority of users provides a comfortable, but still effective setting.

5 Using Lumea should never be painful. If you experience discomfort,

reduce the light intensity setting. You can do this by using the toggle
buttons.

Note: The device automatically disables when your skin tone is too dark.
The ‘ready to flash’ light will blink orange to indicate if the skin tone is too
dark for IPL treatment with Lumea.

6 After moving to another body area or after recent tanning, perform a skin

test to determine the right light intensity setting. To re-activate the
setting indication feature, press the setting indication button.

Note: Since body areas might differ in skin color, you need to select the
right setting for each body area separately.

Skin tone

White: you always sunburn, never tan. 4/5

Light intensity setting

Beige: you easily sunburn, tan minimally. 4/5

Light brown: you sunburn easily, tan slowlyto light brown. 4/5

Mid brown: you rarely sunburn, tan easily. 3/4

Dark brown: you rarely sunburn, tan very easily. 1/2/3

Brownish black or darker: you rarelyornever sunburn, very dark
tanning.

You cannot use the device

Note: To check if your skin type allows usage of the device, consult the skin
tone table with number 2 on the foldout page.

Note:Your skin may react differently on different days/occasions for a
number of reasons.

Handling the device

1 Before use, clean the attachment and the light exit window.
2 Put the small plug in the device and put the adapter in the wall socket.

Note: If the device is not fully charged when you start a treatment, the
battery will run out during a full body treatment. We advise you to always
fully charge the device before you start a treatment or to use it corded.

If you use the device to treat your shoulders, chest, back and legs you
may have to recharge the device during the treatment. This is normal.

Tip: If you want to treat your back and your shoulders, you require the
help of your partner or a friend to guarantee complete coverage and best
results.

3 Switch on the device and select the right light intensity for your skin tone.

For selecting the right skin tone, you can make use of the setting
indication feature (see 'Selecting the right light intensity').

4 Place the device at a 90° angle on the skin so that the integrated safety

system is in contact with your skin.
The integrated safety system prevents unintentional flashingwithout skin

contact.

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5 Press the device firmly onto your skin to ensure proper skin contact. The

‘ready to flash light’ on the back of the device lights up white to indicate
that you can proceed with the treatment.

Note: When the ‘ready to flash’ light starts blinking orange, your skin is
not suitable for treatment. In this case, the device automatically disables.
You can try to use the device on other areas with a lighter skin tone.

Note: If the 'ready to flash' light does not light up white, the device is not
completely in contact with your skin.

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6 Press the flash button to release a flash.The devices makes a soft

popping sound. You should feel a warm sensation because of the flash.

Note: The scattered light produced by the device is harmless to your
eyes. Do not look at the flash while using the device. It is not necessary to
wear goggles during use. Use the device in a well-lit room so that the
light is less glaring to your eyes.

7 Place the device on the next area to be treated. After each flash, it takes

up to 3.5seconds until the device is ready to flash again. You can release
a flash when the 'ready to flash' light lights up white.

8 To make sure that you have treated all areas, release the flashes close to

each other. Effective light only comes out of the light exit window. Part of
the device that is in contact with your skin is slightly larger therefore there
should be some overlap. However, make sure you flash the same area
only once.

Note: Flashing the same area twice does not improve the effectiveness of
the treatment, but increases the risk of skin reactions.

Note: Do not use any pencil or pen to mark the areas to be treated, as
this may cause side effects to your skin.

9 When you have finished the treatment, press and hold the on/off button

to switch off the device. Remove the adapter from the wall socket if you
used the device corded.

Note: If you did not use the device for a long period of time, it is important to
perform a skin test again.

Two treatment modes: Stamp & Flash and Slide & Flash

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YourPhilips Lumea has two treatment modes for more convenient use
on different body areas:

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The Stamp & Flash mode is ideal to treat small orcurvy areas like knees
and underarms. Simply press and releasethe flash button to release a
single flash.

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The Slide & Flash mode offers convenient use on larger areas like chest
and back. Keep the flash button pressed while you slide the device over
your skinto release several flashes in a row.

Note: The device needs up to 2 seconds (when used with cord, or up to

3.5 seconds when used without cord) in between two flashes, so make
sure you flash on every area you wish to treat. Sliding too fast over the
skin will cause missed spots.

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After use

Common skin reactions

Your skin may show slight redness and/or may prickle, tingle or feel
warm. This reaction is absolutely harmless and disappears quickly.

Dry skin and itching may occur due to shaving or a combination of
shaving and light treatment. You can cool the area with an ice pack
or a wet face cloth. If dryness persists, you can apply a non-scented
moisturizer on the treated area.

Rare side effects

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Burns, excessive redness (e.g. around hair follicles) and swelling:
these reactions occur rarely. They are the result of using a light
intensity that is too high for your skin tone. If these reactions do
not disappear within 3 days, we advise you to consult a doctor.
Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely
and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

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Skin discoloration: this occurs very rarely. Skin discoloration
manifests itself as either a darker patch (hyperpigmentation) or a
lighter patch (hypopigmentation) than the surrounding area. This is
the result of using a light intensity that is too high for your skin
tone. If the discoloration does not disappear within 2 weeks, we
advise you to consult a doctor. Do not treat discolored areas until
the discoloration has disappeared and your skin has regained its
normal skin tone.

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Skin infection is very rare but is a possible risk following a
(micro)wound, a skin burn, skin irritation etc.

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Epidermal heating (a sharply defined brownish area which often
occurs with darker skin tones and is not accompanied with skin
dryness): This reaction occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does
not disappear within 1 week, we advise you to consult a doctor.
Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed completely
and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

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Blistering (looks like small bubbles on the surface of the skin): this
occurs very rarely. In case this reaction does not disappear within 1
month or when the skin gets infected, we advise you to consult a
doctor. Wait with the next treatment until the skin has healed
completely and make sure you use a lower light intensity.

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Scarring: often the secondary effect of a burn, which can take
longer than a month to heal.

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Folliculitis (swelling around hair follicles combined with pustule
formation): this reaction occurs very rarely and is the result of
bacteria penetrating the damaged skin. In case this reaction
occurs, we advise you to consult a doctor as folliculitis may need
antibiotic ointment.

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Pain: this can occur during or after treatment if you have used the
device on skin that is not hair-free, if you use the device at a light
intensity that is too high for your skin tone, if you flash the same
area more than once and if you use the device on open wounds,
inflammations, infections, tattoos, burns, etc.

Aftercare

Charging

After use, you can safely apply lotions, creams, deodorant, moisturizer or
cosmetics to the treated areas. If you experience skin irritation or skin
redness after treatment, wait until it disappears before you apply any
product to your skin. If you experience skin irritation after you apply a
product to your skin, wash it off with water.

Note: When following all instructions you may still get skin reactions. In this
case stop using the device and contact the consumer care center in your
country.

Fully charge the batteries before you use the device for the first time and
when the batteries are empty. Fully charging the batteries takes up to 1 hour
and 40 minutes. Charge the device when the charging light lights up orange
during use to indicate that the battery is low and will run out soon. Fully
charged batteries provide at least 130 flashes at light intensity 5.

Charging the device:

1 Switch off the device.
2 Insert the small plug into the device and put the adapter in the wall

socket.

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The charging light flashes white to indicate that the appliance is
charging.

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When the batteries are fully charged, the charging light lights up white
continuously.

Notes: The adapter and the device feel warm during charging. This is
normal.

Note: This device is equipped with battery-overheat protection and does
not charge if the room temperature exceeds 40°C.

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Never cover the appliance and device during charging.

3 After charging, remove the adapter from the wall socket and pull the

small plug out of the device.

Note: The battery functionality is not enough for a full body treatment. We
recommend you to use the device attached to the wall socket while treating
large body areas such as shoulders, chest, back and legs.

Tip: Charge the device after each use to save battery life.

Cleaning & storage

1 After use, switch off the device, unplug it and let it cool down.

Note: Light exit window and the attachment can become very hot after
usage.

2 Remove the attachment.

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3 Moisten the soft cloth supplied with the device with a few drops of water

and use it to clean the following parts:

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the light exit window on the device

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the outside surface of the attachment

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the reflector inside the attachment

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the skin tone sensor window

4 Let all parts air dry thoroughly.
5 Store the device in a dust-free place at a temperature between -25°C to

+70°C and a humidity range between 15-90%.

Warranty and support

If you need information or support, please visit www.philips.com/support or
read the international warranty leaflet.

<90%

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Recycling

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This symbol means that this product shall not be disposed of with normal
household waste (2012/19/EU).

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This symbol means that this product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery which shall not be disposed of with normal household waste
(2006/66/EC). Please take your product to an official collection point or
a Philips service center to have a professional remove the rechargeable
battery.

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Follow your country’s rules for the separate collection of electrical and
electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Correct disposal helps
prevent negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Philips Lumea products contain recyclable materials and should not be put
into the municipal waste stream. Refer to the Philips Lumea support website
for recycling options. Do not dispose of in fire.

Technical specifications

BG9041

Rated voltage 100V - 240V

Rated frequency 50Hz - 60Hz

Rated input 65W

Protection against electric shock ClassII

Protections rating IP30 (EN 60529)

Operating conditions Temperature: 5°C to 35°C

Relative humidity 15% to 90% (non condensing)

Storage conditions temperature -25°C to +70°C

Storage conditions humidity Less than 90% (non condensing)

Maximum variation of the light
output over the treatment area

Operating pressure 700hPa-1060hPa

Duration of the pulsetrain Single pulse

Emitted wavelengths 560 to 1400nm

<20%

Lithium-ion battery 2 x 3.6 Volt 1000mAh

Optical exposure 2.4-6.5J/cm²

Maximum optical energy 4.8 - 23J

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Optical homogeneity Max. +/- 30% deviation from average optical exposure in

Repetition time 0.9s - 2s (corded), 1.6s - 3.5s (cordless)

Pulse duration <2.5ms

Flash interval Between 1-3.5s depending on battery/mains connected use

Pulse sequence Single pulse

treatment area

Troubleshooting

Problem

The device/adapter
becomes warm during use.

Possible cause Solution

It is normal for the device and
adapter to become warm (but
not too hot to touch) during
use.

The fan is not working. Check if the attachment is well

The cooling airflow of the fan
is blocked by hands or a
towel.

Use the device in a slightly cooler
environment and/ or let it cool down
before continuing use.

connected. Clean the connectors on the
attachment if needed. In case the
attachment is well connected and it is
possible to produce flashes with the
device, contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service center.

Make sure the cooling airflow of the fan
is unblocked.

When I place the device on
the skin, it does not release
a flash. The 'ready to flash'
light blinks orange.

The ready to flash light
blinks orange and all 5
intensity lights blink as well.

The ready to flash light
does not light up white.

Your skin tone in the area to
be treated is too dark.

The device needs to be reset. To reset the device take the plug out of

The device is not completely
in contact with your skin.

Treat other body areas with lighter skin
tones with Lumea.

the socket, wait for 30 minutes to let the
device cool down. The device should
function normally again. In case it doesn't
work again, contact the Consumer Care
Center in your country.

Place the device at a 90 degree angle on
the skin so that the integrated safety
system in in contact with your skin.

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Problem Possible cause Solution

The device produces a
strange smell.

The light exit window or the
skin tone sensor is dirty.

Clean thelight exit window and the skin
tone sensorcarefully.

The device doesn’t flash,
the fan is not switched on
and all 5 intensity lights
blink.

The skin feels more
sensitive than usual during
treatment. I experience
discomfort when I use the
device.

You have not removed the
hairs on the area to be
treated properly. These hairs
may get burned and can
cause the smell.

The attachment is not
attached properly.

The light intensity setting you
use is too high.

You did not remove the hairs
on the areas to be treated.

The UV filter of the light exit
window is broken.

You treated an area for which
the device is not intended.

Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.

Make sure you attach the attachment
completely. If necessary clean the
electronic contacts on the attachment.

Check if you have selected the right light
intensity setting. If necessary, select a
lower setting.

Pretreat your skin before you use Lumea.

If the UV filter is broken, do not use the
device anymore. Contact the Consumer
Care Center in your country, your Philips
dealer or a Philips service center.

Never use the device on the following
areas: inner labia, anus, nipples, areolas,
lips, moles, freckles, tattoos,
piercings.inside the nostrils and ears,
around the eyes and near the eyebrows.
Do not use the device on the face and
neck including all beard-growing areas.
Men can use the device in the pubic area
(excluding the genital area and scrotum).

The skin reaction after
treatment lasts longer than
usual.

The flash is very bright to
my eyes. Do I need to wear
goggles?

You have used a light
intensity setting which is too
high for you.

No, Philips Lumea does not
hurt your eyes.

Select a lower intensity next
time.Seechapter 'Using your Philips
Lumea', section 'Selecting the right light
intensity'.

The scattered light produced by the
device is harmless to your eyes. Do not
look at the flash while using the device. It
is not necessary to wear goggles during
use. Use the device in a well-lit room so
that the light is less glaring to your eyes.
Be sure to make good skin contact to
avoid scattered light.

Problem Possible cause Solution

The results of the
treatment are not
satisfactory.

You have used a light
intensity setting which is too
low for you.

Select a higher setting next time.

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I experience discomfort
when I use the appliance.

There is no glass filter in my
attachment.

You did not flash an area
adjacent to an area you
treated before.

The device is not effective on
your body hair color.

You do not use the device as
often as recommended.

You respond more slowly to
IPL treatment.

You treated an area for which
the appliance is not intended

This is normal. No action required. There is no filter in

You have to release the flashes close to
each other and there should be some
overlap between the flashes.

If you have light blond, grey, red or white
hair, the treatment is not effective.

To remove all hairs successfully, we
advise you to follow the recommended
treatment schedule. You can reduce the
time between treatments, but do not
treat more often than once every two
weeks.

Continue using the device for at least 6
months, as hair regrowth can still
decrease over the course of this period.

Only use the appliance on the
underarms, pubic area (excluding the
genital area), shoulders, chest, back and
legs.

the body attachment or in the underarm
attachment. Only the sensitive areas
attachment has a specialized filter.

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Inhalt

Willkommen!___________________________________________________________________________________________ 31
Produktüberblick_______________________________________________________________________________________ 31
Gegenanzeigen________________________________________________________________________________________ 32
Allgemeine Umstände_________________________________________________________________________________ 32
Medikamente/Vorgeschichte_________________________________________________________________________ 32
Symptome/Störungen_________________________________________________________________________________ 33
Hautzustand___________________________________________________________________________________________ 34
Allgemeine Anwendungsbereiche____________________________________________________________________ 34
Anwendungsbereiche für Männer_____________________________________________________________________ 35
Anwendungsbereiche für Frauen_____________________________________________________________________ 35
Wichtig_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Gefahr__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 35
Vorsicht_________________________________________________________________________________________________ 36
So vermeiden Sie Beschädigungen:___________________________________________________________________ 37
Achtung________________________________________________________________________________________________ 38
Elektromagnetische Felder (EMF)_____________________________________________________________________ 39
So funktioniert IPL_____________________________________________________________________________________ 40
Geeignete Körperhaarfarbe___________________________________________________________________________ 40
Empfohlener Behandlungsplan_______________________________________________________________________ 41
Anfangsphase__________________________________________________________________________________________ 41
Nachbehandlungsphase_______________________________________________________________________________ 41
Behandlungsdauer pro Bereich_______________________________________________________________________ 42
Produktmerkmale______________________________________________________________________________________ 42
Nach der ersten Behandlungsphase _________________________________________________________________ 42
Während der Nachbehandlungsphase________________________________________________________________ 43
Verwenden des Lumea für Männer vor und nach dem Bräunen_____________________________________ 43
Mit natürlichem oder künstlichem Sonnenlicht bräunen_____________________________________________ 43
Bräunen mit Cremes___________________________________________________________________________________ 43
Vor der Behandlung mit Lumea für Männer__________________________________________________________ 44
Vorbehandeln der Haut_______________________________________________________________________________ 44
Hauttest________________________________________________________________________________________________ 44
Verwenden von Lumea für Männer___________________________________________________________________ 45
SmartSkin-Sensor______________________________________________________________________________________ 45
Körperaufsatz__________________________________________________________________________________________ 45
Wählen der richtigen Lichtintensität__________________________________________________________________ 45
Handhabung des Geräts_______________________________________________________________________________ 46
Zwei Behandlungsmodi: "Halten + Lichtimpuls" und "Gleiten + Lichtimpuls"_______________________ 48
Nach dem Gebrauch___________________________________________________________________________________ 49
Häufige Hautreaktionen_______________________________________________________________________________ 49
Seltene Nebenwirkungen______________________________________________________________________________ 49
Nachbehandlung______________________________________________________________________________________ 50
Aufladen________________________________________________________________________________________________ 51
Reinigung und Aufbewahrung_________________________________________________________________________ 51
Garantie und Support__________________________________________________________________________________ 52
Recycling_______________________________________________________________________________________________ 52
Technische Daten______________________________________________________________________________________ 53

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Fehlerbehebung_______________________________________________________________________________________ 54

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Willkommen!

Willkommen in der Beauty-Welt von Lumea! In nur wenigen Wochen zu
seidig glatter Haut.

Philips Lumea nutzt die IPL (Intense Pulsed Light)-Technik, bekannt als die
effektivste Methode für ein dauerhaftes Epilationsergebnis. In enger
Zusammenarbeit mit Hautexperten haben wir diese lichtbasierte
Technologie, die ursprünglich in professionellen Schönheitssalons
eingesetzt wurde, für die einfache und bequeme Anwendung zu Hause
weiterentwickelt. Philips Lumea ist sanft, und ermöglicht die komfortable
und wirksame Behandlung mit einer für Sie angenehmen Lichtstärke.
Unerwünschte Haare gehören damit endlich der Vergangenheit an. Damit
können Sie jeden Tag gut aussehen und sich gut fühlen.

Um die Unterstützung von Philips optimal nutzen zu können, sollten Sie Ihr
Produkt unter www.philips.com/welcome registrieren. Weitere
Informationen erhalten Sie unter www.philips.com/lumea. Dort finden Sie
den Rat unserer Experten, Anleitungsvideos und FAQs, um Ihren Lumea
optimal zu nutzen.

Hinweis: Bewahren Sie diese Anleitung stets bei dem Produkt auf.

Produktüberblick

1 Lichtaustrittsfenster mit integriertem UV-Filter
2 Körper-Aufsatz
3 Hauttonsensor
4 Integriertes Sicherheitssystem
5 Reflektor im Aufsatz
6 Elektrische Kontakte
7 Öffnung für elektrische Kontakte
8 Blitztaste
9 Ein-/Ausschalter
10 Bestätigungstaste
11 Umschalttasten
12 Intensitätsanzeigen
13 Taste für die Intensitätsanzeige
14 Bereitschaftsanzeige
15 Lüftungsschlitze
16 Gerätestecker
17 Adapter
18 Kleines Netzteil

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