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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To benet fully from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Read this user manual carefully before using this Philips appliance.
Intended use
This Philips appliance EnergyUp Natural White is intended to make people feel more energetic,
to adjust circadian rhythms and to provide relief from the winter blues.
Light - a natural energiser
Today’s busy modern lifestyles demand peak performance all day long. Even the ttest person suffers
energy dips, particularly when deprived of natural daylight, such as in an ofce in winter. Daylight is
essential to well-being, keeping t and feeling energised throughout the day – just like healthy
nutrition and regular exercise. Philips EnergyUp Natural White mimics the natural energising power
of daylight on a bright sunny day. It stimulates special receptors in the eye to trigger the body’s
natural response to sunlight. This helps you to ght energy dips, to feel more energetic, active and
alert, and to improve your mood.
Circadian rhythms and sleep patterns
The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to time certain internal
functions. Properly timed rhythms regulate energy, mood, sleep, appetite and digestion. These daily
internal cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync with nature, which can have
impact on our well-being. Nature’s cues no longer govern our modern lifestyle. Our day no longer
starts at sunrise and ends at sunset, working days are getting longer, and many people work in shifts.
Moreover, our activities often extend well into the night. Many people tend to get too little sleep
during the week, which diminishes their energy levels during the day. Using Philips EnergyUp Natural
White at the right time of day can help you establish and reinforce regular sleep patterns.
Light via eyes
Research shows that bright light via the eyes inuences the regulation of our energy level, mood and
sleep/wake cycle. Indoor spaces generally do not provide enough light intensity. This appliance helps
you to be at your best by delivering high quality intense light whenever and wherever you need it.
Winter blues
Lack of light during the darker winter months causes many people to experience a noticeable drop
in energy level and low spirits as autumn sets in. These symptoms, known as ‘winter blues’, may cause
you to feel low, listless and fatigued for weeks or even months. This affects both personal
performance and mood. Bright light therapy is a successful method to ght these winter blues
symptoms. It provides your body with summer vitality throughout the dark winter months.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Light panel
2 Socket for small plug
3 Time indicator bar
4 Standby button
5 Intensity increase and decrease buttons
6 Adapter HF24
7 Small plug
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Important
Read this user manual carefully and always adhere to the treatment instructions.
Contraindications
The following conditions may be contraindications for use of this appliance:
- bipolar disorder
- recent eye surgery or a diagnosed eye condition for which your doctor advised you to avoid
bright light
- use of photo-sensitising medications (e.g. certain antidepressants, psychotropic drugs or malaria
tablets), as it might cause side effects (e.g. skin irritation)
If any of the above conditions apply to you, always consult your doctor before you
start using the appliance.
Possible reactions
Possible adverse reactions to light from this appliance are relatively mild and of a transient nature.
They may include:
- Headache
- Eyestrain
- Nausea
Measures to avoid, minimise or alleviate these adverse reactions:
- Always use the appliance in a well-lit room.
- Reduce the light intensity if these reactions occur.
- Stop using the appliance for a few days to make the reactions disappear and then try again.
Important safety information
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry and away from water. Do not place or store it over or
near water contained in a bathtub, washbasin, sink etc. Do not immerse it in water or any other
liquid. This may affect the safety of the appliance.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to replace it with another plug,
as this may cause a hazardous situation.
- Never use the adapter if it is damaged in any way. Always have the adapter replaced with one of
the original type in order to avoid a hazard.
Warning
- If you suffer from depression, consult your doctor before you start using this appliance.
- Do not use the appliance in a room where there is no other light source, as this may cause
eyestrain. Use the light of this appliance as an addition to the normal light (sunlight, electric light)
in your home.
- Do not look straight into the light too long, as this may be uncomfortable to your eyes.
- Do not use the appliance where its light may hinder you or other people during the
performance of essential tasks such as driving or operating heavy equipment.
- Avoid pinching your ngers between the appliance and the stand while operating the stand.
- 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.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Only use the appliance with the adapter supplied.
- Do not modify the appliance and its accessories.
- Stop using the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Do not look directly at uncovered LEDs,
as their light is ver y bright. If repair is needed, consult chapter ‘Guarantee and support’ for information.
- Never open the appliance to prevent electric shock, nger burns or temporary black spots in
the eye.
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Caution
- Do not use the appliance outdoors or near heated surfaces or heat sources.
- Use the appliance in vertical position with the stand in place. Do not use it in horizontal position
without the stand or cover it, as this might cause the appliance to overheat.
- Do not place heavy objects on the appliance, the adapter or the cord.
- Do not use the adapter in or near wall sockets that contain or have contained an electric air
freshener to prevent irreparable damage to the adapter.
- When you remove the adapter from the wall socket, do not pull at the cord but grasp the
adapter directly to avoid cord damage.
- When you remove the small plug from the appliance socket, do not pull at the cord but grasp
the small plug directly to avoid cord damage.
- If you want to hang the appliance on a wall, use two suitable hooks on either side of the stand
to ensure stability while using the appliance and to prevent the appliance from falling off the wall.
- The appliance has no on/off switch. To disconnect the appliance, remove the plug from the wall
socket. The adapter must remain easily accessible at all times.
- No naked ame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the appliance.
- Do not impair the cooling of the appliance by covering the appliance with items such as
blankets, cur tains, clothes, papers, etc.
Safety and compliance
- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure
to electromagnetic elds.
- This is a luminaire. It meets the requirements of IEC60598.
- This is not a general illumination product.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Portable and mobile radio frequency communication equipment, such as mobile phones, cordless
telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies, and wireless home network devices (routers),
can affect the Philips EnergyUp. They must therefore not be used in close proximity to the
EnergyUp. If this cannot be avoided, the EnergyUp must be observed to verify normal operation.
If abnormal performance (e.g. loss of functionality, light inconsistency, icker) is observed, additional
measures may be necessary, such as re-orientation of the radio frequency communication
equipment or the EnergyUp.
General
The adapter is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages
ranging from 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz.
Using the appliance
When to use
Knowing at what time to use the Philips EnergyUp is essential. It may mean the difference between feeling
better in a few days instead of weeks and between experiencing benets or experiencing none. Follow these
guidelines to understand how light affects us and when to use the Philips EnergyUp for the best results.
Duration
Most people experience benets if they use the appliance 20 to 30 minutes each day. It is safe to use the
Philips EnergyUp longer, provided you do so at the correct time of day. You may notice some energising
effects of light immediately. Other effects become noticeable after several days of regular use.
Indoor life and energy dips
If you spend a lot of time indoors with little daylight and articial light, you can experience the
energising effects of the Philips EnergyUp very quickly after you switch it on.
Many people experience a natural dip in the afternoon. The Philips EnergyUp can help you
counteract this dip.
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Winter blues
If you experience lower energy levels, an increased need for sleep, and a lower mood in the dark
season compared to spring and summer, use the energy light for 20-30 minutes a day. Preferably use
it in the morning to help you start the day. You may also use it later during the day, but do not use it
in the last few hours before bedtime. If you do, the light could delay your sleep and make you even
less energetic the next day.
Sleep patterns
- Morning persons tend to wake up early in the morning and usually nd it difcult to stay awake
in the evening. If you want to get more out of your evening, avoid bright light directly after
waking up and use the Philips EnergyUp in the evening.
- Evening persons nd it difcult to get up in the morning and are full of energy in the evening.
If this applies to you, you need morning light. Use the Philips EnergyUp within the rst 1-2 hours
after you get out of bed. Avoid bright light in the last 4 hours before bedtime. Daily use of the
Philips EnergyUp in the morning may help you establish a regular sleep pattern that allows you
to function better in the morning.
Note: If your desired wake-up time is less than six hours after your normal bedtime, do not use the
Philips EnergyUp immediately after you wake up. This could give your body a signal that is opposite to the
one intended.
Recommended times to use the Philips EnergyUp
Time to use EnergyUp >>Morning Lunchtime Afternoon Evening
Energy need ^
Lack of daylight indoors +++ +++ +++ ---
Morning person --- + ++ +++
Evening person +++ ++ + ---
Afternoon energy dip + +++ +++ ---
Winter blues +++ + + ---
- The more pluses (+++) there are in a column, the more suitable the time.
- --- means: do not use the appliance at this time.
Jet lag
Rapidly travelling across several time zones puts your internal body clock out of sync with the new
external time. This not only causes sleeping problems, but also inuences your mood and energy
level. If you stay for more than a few days in the other time zone, you may want to shift your body
clock to the new time zone. This will help you sleep better and be more alert and energetic when
you need to. One of the best strategies to deal with jet lag is to star t shifting your body clock and
sleep times several days before you leave.
Travelling east
When you travel east , you have to advance your sleep time by a number of hours that equals the
time zones you cross. You can shift your body clock forwards in steps of one hour a day. The number
of time zones you cross determines how many days before departure you have to start using the
Philips EnergyUp. Use the appliance for 30 minutes after you wake up. Avoid bright light in the
evening and go to bed early. When you arrive at your destination, avoid bright light during your
normal sleep period. Expose yourself to bright light at the end of this period to advance your body
clock further to the local time.
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