Philips xenium 518 Instruction Manual
Your phone
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TFT LCD
Hang up and
power key
Pick-up key
Charger, headset
connector & USB port
Side volume key
Camera key
Navigation key
Your phone 1
Home screen
Your phone’s home screen consists of the following
areas:
Keys
Learn about the main keys.
Shortcut menu
Learn about the shortcut icons.
Status Bar
Shortcut icons
Widget
Key Definition Function
(
Dial Make or answer a call.
,
Home
menu
Enter the home menu.
)
Hang-up/
Power/
Exit/Lock
the home
screen
End a call;
Hold to turn on/off the phone;
Return to home screen/Lock the
home screen.
Key Definition Function
Messaging Go to Messaging.
Dial Dial the number.
Contacts Go to Contacts.
Home
menu
Go to home menu.
2 Your phone
Basic operation
Learn about the basic operation in using your
phone.
Stylus
While the first time you turn on the phone, you are
asked to do calibration for the stylus. Thus, strokes
or taps by the stylus will be precisely displayed on
the screen (Or go to Settings>General>Pen
calibration).
Widget
In the home screen, you can use widget to operate
some functions quickly.
1
In the home screen, tap ， open widget
menu.
2
You can move left or right to select the
functions. (Tap , close widget menu)
Function Operation
Slide screen Use the stylus or figure to slide on
the screen to select the up, down, left
or right display.
Using applications
Tap any application to open it.
Lock screen
Tap the icon , slide it to the dot.
Exit
Press
) key to back to home
screen.
Your phone 3
3
Select one function icon, slide it on the home
screen, then can use it.
-
Tap the icon to select the function.
Home menu
The phone has three defaulting home menu screens.
press
, to go to home menu, slide left or right to
shift the home menu screen.
Learn about the home menu.
Icons Function
Set the function icon on the widget bar.
Set the alarm.
Use the bluetooth.
Use the calculator.
Check the calendar.
Listen to FM radio.
Display the clock.
Write a note.
Open the music player.
View pictures on home screen.
Display the local and world time.
Check the power information.
Use the Opera mini.
Check the Network information.
Status bar
Application icons
Backlight
4 Your phone
Introduction of applications
Learn about the meaning of some applications.
Icons Definition Function
Application Use Java application.
Opera mini Use the Opera mini.
Tools Use application on the tools.
Task Edit the to-do list.
SIM Service Use STK services.
Alarm Set the alarm.
Bluetooth Use the bluetooth.
Browser Access Internet.
Calculator Use the calculator.
Calendar Check the calendar.
Calls Check all calls.
Camera Take a photo.
Contacts Check the contacts.
Dial Make a call.
Ebook Check the Ebook.
FM radio Listen to FM radio.
ImageViewerView pictures on the phone.
Memory
card backup
Phonebook and messages
Backup & Restore.
Messages Check or send messages.
Music player Open the music player.
My Files Manage the files on the
phone and SD card.
Profiles Select the profiles.
Settings Go to settings menu.
Voice
Recorder
Record the voice.
Stopwatch Use the stopwatch.
World clock Set the world time.
Your phone 5
Icons & symbols
Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen.
Icons Definition Function
Silent
Your phone will not ring
when receiving a call.
Vibration
only
Your phone will vibrate when
receiving a call.
Battery
The bars indicate the battery
level.
SMS
You have a new message.
MMS
You have a new multimedia
message.
Wap
message
You have received a Wap
push message.
Missed call
You have missed a call.
Call diverts
All your incoming voice calls
are being forwarded to a
number.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is activated.
Bluetooth
headset
The Bluetooth headset is
connected.
Headset
The headset is plugged into
the phone.
Alarm
The alarm clock is activated.
Roaming
Displayed when your phone
is registered to a network
other than your own
(especially when you’re
abroad).
Home zone
A zone designated by your
network operator. Contact
your service provider for
details.
GSM
network
your phone is connected to a
GSM network.The more bars
are shown the better the
reception is.
GPRS
attach
Your phone is connected to
the GPRS network.
Blacklist
Indicates that blacklist feature
is activated.
Key lock
The keypad has been locked.
Memory
card
The memory card is in use.
Table of contents 3
Table of contents
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Insert SIM card and Charge the battery . . . . . . . . 4
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory card) . . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to your PC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Customize your phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Use basic call functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receive and send messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MultiMedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Media player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manage your calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Read E-books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
File management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use blacklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check world clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Back-up your messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check your backup your messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Currency converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Web applications & Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Java applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setting menu introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
General setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Sound setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Call setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Safety & Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Trademark Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Specific Absorption Rate Information. . . . . . . . . . .29
Limited warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Tips & tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Optimizing your Philips
Xenium battery performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4 Getting started
Getting started
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Note:
•
Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety & Precaution"
section before use.
Insert SIM card and Charge the
battery
Learn about installing SIM card and charging the
battery for the first use.
Insert SIM card
Follow the steps below to insert your SIM card.
Remember to turn off your mobile phone before
removing the back cover.
1
Remove the back cover.
2
Take out the battery.
Getting started 5
3
Insert the SIM 1/SIM 2.
4
Install the battery.
5
Replace the back cover.
Charge the battery
A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon
in the upper-right corner shows the battery level of
charging status.
6 Getting started
Tips:
•
You can use the phone while it is charging.
•
Keeping the charger plugged to the mobile phone when the
battery is fully charged will not damage the battery. The only
way to turn off the charger is to unplug it, so it is advisable to
use an easily accessible power socket.
•
If you do not intend to use your phone for several days, we
recommend that you remove the battery.
•
If a fully charged battery left unused, it will lost its charge over
time.
•
If a battery is being used for the first time or the battery has
not been used for a prolonged period, it may take longer time
to recharge.
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory
card)
You can expand the memory of your phone by
adding a micro-SD card.
1
Unlock the memory card cover.
2
Align your micro-SD card with the slot. Put it in
place.
3
Press down the card holder and pull it until it is
locked.
Connect to your PC
Data communication software (Mobile Phone
Tools) offers instant sychronization between your
phone and your computer. You can use the
software for the data synchronization between your
phone and PC, like phonebook, calendar, SMS
messages, and audio/video/picture files.
Install MobilePhoneTools on your PC
1
Insert the supplied Data communication
software into the CD drive.
2
Run the autorun.exe program.
3
Make selections as prompted, and installation
starts automatically.
Getting started 7
Connecting your Phone to the PC
1
Connect your phone to the PC using the
supplied USB cable or through the Bluetooth.
2
When using the USB cable for connection,
select COM port on your phone.
3
On your PC, double click the MobilePhoneTools
icon, then the connected icon is displayed.
Customize your phone
Customize your phone to match your preferences.
Set time & date
1
Press , to go to home menu.
2
Go to Settings, tap >Time and date.
3
Select Set time/date: tap + or - until you
reach the desired digits.
SIM settings
1
Check that your phone is turned on. Enter the
PIN code if required.
2
Go to Settings>SIM settings>SIM1/SIM2
name
, name your SIM card.
3
Go to SIM settings>Dual SIM settings, select
your desired options.
Note:
•
The PIN code is preconfigured and communicated to you by
your network operator or retailer.
•
If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession,
your SIM card will be blocked. To unblock it, you must request
the PUK code from your operator.
•
If you enter an incorrect PUK code ten times in succession,
the SIM card will be locked permanently. When this happens,
please contact your network operator or retailer.
Profiles
The profiles are defined for several scenes. They
consist of the settings for ringtones, volume, and
others. With preset profiles, you can easily adjust
the settings for incoming calls and messages as
desired.
1
Press , to go to home menu.
2
Go to Profiles, tap Activate to activate the
profile.
3
Ta p Modify to modify ringtone, volume and
others.
Note:
•
If you select Flight mode, you disable the connection between
your phone and your mobile phone network.
Basic function 8
Basic function
Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer a call and use basic call
functions.
Make a call
1
Tap in the home screen, or tap in the
home menu to display the dial pad.
2
Enter the phone number.
3
Press ( to dial the number.
4
Press ) to hang up.
Tips:
•
For international calls, long tap 0 to enter the "+" sign for the
international prefix.
Answer and end a call
1
Press ( to answer the call (Press the side
volume key to adjust the volume).
2
Ta p H-free to select hands free mode.
3
Press ) to hang up.
Tips:
•
You can use the supplied headset to answer or end a call.
Make a conference call
If network applicable, you can handle two or more
calls, or make a conference call.
1
During a call, enter a phone number, and then
press
(
to dial the number. The second
number is dialled.
2
The first call is put on hold at this time.
3
You can select one call and tap to continue,
the another call is put on hold.
4
To end the call, select abort to end the call.
Use speed dial
On the home screen, you can call a number by long
tapping a numeric icon.
To assign a contact to a speed-dial key:
1
Select Settings, > Speed dial.
2
Tap Status and select On.
3
Ta p Set numbers to choose a numeric key.
4
Ta p Edit to add a phone number.
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