Philps Xenium X525 User Manual

Your phone

TFT LCD

Power on/off key,
Lock/unlock key

Side volume key

Home menu key

Pick-up key

Charger, Mini USB port

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Camera key

Hang up key

Headphone jack

Home screen

Your phone’s home screen consists of the following
areas:

Status Bar

Widget

Shortcut icons

Keys

Learn about the main keys.

Key Definition Function

Power/

P

Lock
Dial Make or answer a call.

C

Home

O

menu
Hang-up/

S

Exit

Hold to turn on/off the phone;
Lock/Unlock the home screen.

Enter the home menu.

End a call; Return to the home
screen.

Shortcut menu

The shortcut icons on the home screen can open
the applications tab you often used.
Select shortcut menu:

1

The default menu is: Messages , Dial ,
Contacts , Home menu .

2

Change the default shortcut menu: Long tap one

default icon, and select one icon from the pop­up list to replace it.

Your phone 1

Basic operation

Learn about the basic operation in using your
phone.

Function Operation

Slide screen Use the stylus or figure to slide on

Using appli­cations

Move appli­cation icon

Lock screen

the screen to select the up, down, left
or right display.

Tap any application to open it.

On the home menu, hold an icon, and
then drag it to a new place.

Press

P to lock the screen.

Calibration

While the first time you turn on the phone, you are
asked to do calibration for the screen. Thus, strokes
or taps by the stylus or finger will be precisely
displayed on the screen (Or go to
Settings>Phone settings>Pen calibration).

Home menu

Press O to go to the home menu, slide up or
down to shift the home menu screen.
Learn about the home menu.

Status bar

Unlock
screen

Exit

Return to
the home
menu

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Tap the icon , slide it to the dot.

Tap

S.

Tap

O.

Application icons

Icons & symbols

Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen.

Icons Definition Function

Silent

Vibration
only

Battery

SMS

MMS

Missed call

Bluetooth

Bluetooth
headset

Headset

Alarm

Your phone will not ring
when receiving a call.

Your phone will vibrate when
receiving a call.

The bars indicate the battery
level.

You have a new message.

You have a new multimedia
message.

You have missed a call.

Bluetooth is activated.

The Bluetooth headset is
connected.

The headset is plugged into
the phone.

The alarm clock is activated.

Roaming

Home zone

GSM
network

EDGE
attach

GPRS
attach

Blacklist

Memory
card

Displayed when your phone
is registered to a network
other than your own
(especially when you’re
abroad).

A zone designated by your
network operator. Contact
your service provider for
details.

your phone is connected to a
GSM network.The more bars
are shown the better the
reception is.

Your phone is connected to
the EDGE network.

Your phone is connected to
the GPRS network.

Indicates that blacklist feature
is activated.

The memory card is in use.

Your phone 3

Table of contents

Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Insert SIM card and Charge the battery . . . . . . . . 5

Insert a Micro SD card (Memory card). . . . . . . . . 7

Connect to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using your home menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Customize your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Use basic call functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Receive and send messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Manage your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

MultiMedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Media player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Manage your calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Read E-books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

File management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Use blacklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Check world clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Back-up your messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Currency converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Web applications & Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Opera Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Java applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setting menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Phone setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Sound setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Call setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Safety & Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Trademark Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Specific Absorption Rate Information . . . . . . . . . . 34

Limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Tips & tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Optimizing your Philips Xenium battery

performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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.

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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.

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 Mini USB cable or through the
Bluetooth.

2

When using the Mini 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.

Using your home menu

Learn about how to use and set your home screen.

Use your home screen

•

Slide idle screen: drag your stylus left or right to
scroll the idle screen.

•

Use an application: tap the application to open
it.

•

Delete an icon: hold the icon, and then drag it to
the trash bin .

•

Recover an application: tap to recover the
application icon on the home screen.

8 Getting started

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)

3

Select one function icon, slide it on the home
screen, then can use it.

-

Tap the icon to select the function.

Icons Function

Display the operator name.
Check the date.
Check the calendar.
Write a note.
Open the music player.
Listen to FM radio.
Display the clock.
Go to the profiles.
Display the alarm.

Check the event inbox.
Use the Quick dial.

Customize your phone

Customize your phone to match your preferences.

Set time & date

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Settings, tap >Time and date.

3

Select Set time/date: slide the number bar up
or down 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>Dual SIM

Settings>

icon for your SIM card.

3

Go to Settings>SIM settings>Mode settings,
select your desired options.

4

Go to Settings>SIM settings>Primary SIM

setting

SIM1/SIM2 name/icon , name/set

to select SIM1/2 as primary card.

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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 O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Profiles, tap to activate the profile.

3

Ta p Edit to set ringtone, volume and others.

Note:

•

If you select Flight mode, you disable the connection between
your phone and your mobile phone network.

10 Getting started

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 C to dial the number.

4

Press S to hang up.

Tips:

•

For international calls, tap * two times to enter the "+" sign
for the international prefix.

Answer and end a call

1

Press C 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 S 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, tap Dial pad to enter a phone
number, and then press C
The second number is dialled.

2

The first call is put on hold at this time.

3

You can press C to swap between 2 calls.

4

Press S to end the call.

to dial the number.

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

Tap to add a phone number.

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Make an emergency call

Without a SIM card in phone, you can make the
emergency call.

In Europe, the standard emergency number is 112;
in the UK, it is 999.

Receive and send messages

You can use the Messages menu to send text
message, multimedia message.

Send a SMS message

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Select Messages>Create Message.

3

Write your text message.

4

Ta p Send to send the message.

Send a MMS message

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Select Messages>Create Message.

3

Edit contents, and press\Options to add
multimedia contents (photo, audio, attachment
or bookmark text).

4

Tap Send to add a contact.

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5

Tap Send to send the Multimedia message.

Note:

•

Copyright protected pictures and sound cannot be sent by
MMS.

Send an E-mail

1

Go to Menu>Messages>E-mail>Start to

create account

2

After setting up a new account, tap to enter it.

3

Go to New E-mail, enter the address (To ), a
copy (Cc), a blind copy (Bcc), subject and
attachments.

4

Ta p Options to select the Priority and other
setting.

5

Press Options>Send to send the E-mail.

Note:

•

Consult your mail service provider for the mail server
configuration.

.

Receive E-mails

You can check received E-mails in the Inbox.

To receive E-mails automatically:

1

Choose an E-mail account, tap

Options>Settings>Advance settings.

2

Go to Account settings>Check interval to
set the time span, then your mail box will be
checked automatically after each time span.

Enter text

Your mobile phone supports different virtual
keypads for inputing: QWERTY keypad,
Alphanumeric virtual keyboard, handwriting.

Introduction of virtual keypad

QWERTY keypad

Virtual
Keypad

Caps Lock

Shift Input
method

Number

Space

Shift virtual keypad

Delete

Enter

Hide

Alphanumeric virtual keypad

Virtual
Keypad

Symbol

Space

Handwriting

Delete

SpaceEnter

Shift Input method

Handwriting

Symbol

Shift virtual keypad

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Delete

Number
Caps Lock

Shift virtual
keypad

Hide

Note:

•

Depending on the language you select for your phone, the
supported input methods may vary.

Introduction of input methods:

Input method Function

English input

•

Basic English input

-

Tap the keys that are
marked with the letter
you wish to enter.

•

Smart English input

-

Select the relative letter
to input the predictive
word.

®

T9

predictive

text input

You need to tap only once on the
key corresponding to each letter
needed to spell a word:
keystrokes input are analyzed and
the word suggested by T9

®

displayed at the pop-up window.

Numeric input Tap the numeric key to enter a

number.

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Manage your phonebook

Learn about basic phonebook function.

Add a new contact

Method one:

1

Tap in the home screen, or tap in the
home menu to display the dial pad.

2

Enter a number, select a location. (To SIM1/To

SIM2

/To phone).

3

Save the number, and add details as desired.

4

Tap Save to finish saving.

Method two:

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Contacts.

3

Tap Options >Add to add a new contact.

Tips:

•

For contacts on the smart phonebook, you can add detailed

is

information, like home number, office number, contact
pictures and ringtones.

Search for a contact

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Contacts.

3

Enter the first few letters of the name in the
search bar. (For example “John Henry” enter
JH)

4

Select the contact from the list.

Manage your contacts

You can copy or move contacts between the SIM
card and phone, or delete contacts. Go to

Contacts>Options to select the desired option.

1

Set group:

You can group your contacts as different groups,
you can send messages to a group.

2

Add contacts to a group:

-

Select Contacts>Groups, tap Add to add a
group and edit the group name, picture and
ringtone, tap OK to save it.

-

In Group, tap Add to add members for the
group.

Special numbers

You can keep a list of useful numbers on your
phone, such as own numbers, service numbers,
voicemail and emergency numbers.

Go to

Contacts>Options>Advanced>Special

:

numbers

Function

My numbers

Emergency

Voice mail

Service
numbers

Definition

Edit the phone number and name.
Edit your emergency phone number.
Set your voice mail server number,

as well as retrieve your voice mails.
Consult the network operator for
the account information.

Tap on the home screen, long tap
1 to dial the voice mail number.

Contact your network operator for
more information.

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MultiMedia

Media player

Save AMR, MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and AAC+
music files under the
and memory card.

Play music

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Muisc>Options>Tracks, select your
desired song in the folder.

3

Using the following keys to control playback:

Function Definition

S

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Audio folder on your phone

Start playing.

Pause playing.

Select previous track.

Select next track.
Press side volume key to adjust

volume.
Go to the home screen.

Player settings

Go to Muisc>Options>Settings:

•

Music source: Play audio files from your phone

or memory card.

•

Background play: Continue to play music after

exiting the music player.

•

Repeat: Repeat One (play current file

repeatedly); Repeat
folder repeatedly).

•

Shuffle: Play music files in the folder randomly.

•

Equaliser: Select music style suitable to your

songs.

•

Bluetooth settings: Switch on/off Bluetooth
stereo output.

•

Refresh list: Refresh all songs in your list.

To turn off the music player on the home screen.

Tap on the Music player widget.

Note:

•

When listening to music, adjust the volume to a moderate
level. Continuous exposure to high volume may impair your
hearing.

All (play all the files in the

Camera

Learn about camera function. Let you take photos
as desired by using your phone.

Ta ke a p h o t o

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Camera, select camera mode.

3

Aim the lens at the subject.

-

Tap + or - to zoom in /zoom out, adjust the
brightness.

4

Press side camera key to take a photo.

5

Tap to exit.

Tips:

•

All the photos taken are saved to My files>Phone or
Memory card>Pictuers.

View photos

Go to >View picture,

1

View photos: tap < or

2

Zoom in/out photos: tap or to zoom in
or out a photo. After zooming in a photo, slide
the screen to adjust the photo.

3

Set as full-screen wallpaper: tap .

>

to select a photo.

Camera settings

While using the camera, tap to select settings:

Icon Option Function

View picture

Capture
mode

Scene mode

Image size

Flash

Face
detection

Self-Timer

White
balance

Effects

Adv.settings

View the photos you have
taken.

Switch the picture mode.

Select a scene to take a
photo.

Select image size.
Use the flash to increase

the brightness.
Turn on to get the best

condition for taking a photo
for face.

Select a time span for auto
photographing.

Remove the effects on
colors by surroundings.

Add special effects to the
photos.

Go to advanced settings.

MultiMedia 17

Storage

Image
Quality

AE meter

Sharpness

Contrast

Saturation

Time stamp

Shutter
sound

Anti-flicker

Restore
default

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Select default storage
location.

Set image quality.

Select Spot, Center­weighted or Average mode.

Sharpen or blur the borders
between objects.

Adjust the contrast.
Make colors more or less

pronounced.
Select to show the taking

time of photo.
Adjust the shutter sound.

Select a band to avoid the
impacts on photos caused
by flickers from lighting
sources.

Restore to default settings.

Video recorder

Learn about video recorder function. Let you
record a video clip as desired by using your phone.

Record a video

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Camera, select video recorder mode.

3

Aim the lens at the subject.

-

Tap + or - to zoom in /zoom out, adjust the
brightness.

4

Press side camera key to record a video clip.

5

Tap to exit.

Tips:

•

All the videos recorded are saved to My files>Phone or
Memory card>Videos.

Play a video clip

Go to >View video,

1

Tap or start or pause playing a video clip.

2

Press side volume key to adjust volume.

3

Ta p to exit.

Video recorder settings

While using the video recorder, tap to select
settings:

Icon Option Function

View video

Record
limit

Record
audio

Other settings, see Camera settings on page 17.

View the videos you have
recorded.
Select time and size limit for
the file.
Select to record the voice or
not.

FM radio

Lear about listening to radio programs by using a FM
radio.

Listen to a radio station

1

Plug the supplied headset into your phone.

2

Press O to go to home menu.

3

Go to FM radio, tap Options>Auto search. It
starts scanning automatically and save the
available channels.

4

Ta p or to select a channel, press side
volume key to adjust the volume.

5

Tap to turn off FM radio.

FM radio settings

Go to Options>Settings:

•

Background play: Continue playback after exit

FM radio.

•

Loudspeaker: Listen to radio through the

speaker.

•

RDS: Activate RDS services (depend on the

radio station service).
When you are listening to a RDS station, your
phone displays the following details: station
name, program type (for example, News, Sports
and Info), and frequency.

To turn off the FM radio on the home screen.

Tap on the FM radio widget.

MultiMedia 19

Record radio programs

You can record a radio program when listen to it.

1

Go to Options>Record to start recording.

2

Ta p Stop to stop recording and edit the
filename.

3

Ta p Ok to save the file.

Tips:

•

The files recorded are saved to My files>Phone or Memory
card>Audio.

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Business applications

Manage your calendar

You can create your to-do list and make a plan on
your calendar.

Create your to-do list

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Calendar select a date, and then tap

Options>Add event.

3

Edit reminder settings.

4

Ta p OK to save the task.

5

To change your to-do list, select the task, and
then tap

Edit to edit the task.

Check your to-do list

You can check your to-do list in weekly or monthly
view. Go to
list.

Check the calendar

Go to Calendar, you can check the calendar.

Calendar>View to check your to-do

Create your memo

You can create your memo to save on the home
screen widget.

1

On the home menu, press to open the
widget.

2

Hold icon and drag it on the home menu.

3

Tap to open it and edit the memo.

4

Ta p Done to save the memo.

Alarm

Learn about how to set and use an alarm. You can
set up to five alarms.

Set an alarm

1

Go to Alarms.

2

Select an alarm, tap to open it and then tap Edit
to edit the alarm.

3

Ta p Done to finish setting the alarm.

Turn off an alarm

1

Go to Alarms.

2

Select the alarm you want to turn off.

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3

Tap to turn off.

Stop an alarm

When the alarm rings,

•

Select Stop : The alarm stops.
Or turn over your phone to mute the alarm.

•

Select Snooze: The alarm will sound again after
the set

Snooze interval.

Bluetooth

Your phone can connect to a compatible Bluetooth
device for exchanging data.

Connect to a Bluetooth device

1

Go to Bluetooth>Power, turn on the
Bluetooth function.

2

Select Search devices, a list of available
Bluetooth devices appears.

3

Select the device you wish to connect.

4

Enter your Bluetooth password to start pairing
(0000 by default). The pairing is made if your
pairing request is accepted by the other part.

Business applications 22

Send files via Bluetooth

1

Go to My files, long tap the file you want to
send.

2

Ta p Send>Via Bluetooth on the bar.

3

Select a device.

4

Ta p Ok to start sending the file.

Receive files via Bluetooth

1

Go to Bluetooth>Setting>Visibility, make
your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.

2

Enter the password and accept the request.

3

Ta p Yes to start receiving the file. The files
received are saved to

Memory card>Others.

Tips:

•

If you do not use the Bluetooth feature for some time, you
should deactivate it in order to conserve battery power.

My files>Phone or

Read E-books

You can read E-books (.txt file) on your phone.

Start reading an E-book

1

Go to Ebook.

2

Select the .txt file you wish to read.

3

Ta p Ok to start reading.

Go to

Options>Settings>Encoding, select the

encoding suitable to your language.

Reading setup

Go to Options, you can setup the following:

•

Find: Find specific words in the file.

•

Jump to: Jump to the specific row.

•

Add bookmark: Add current page to

bookmark.

•

Bookmark list: Check all bookmark have added.

•

Book info: Check the book name, type and size.

•

Settings: Set font size, scroll screen

automatically or read E-book on full screen.

File management

Learn about how to use and manage your files and
folders.

Use your files

1

Set a photo as contact picture:

-

Open My files>Pictures, select a photo.

-

Hold this photo icon, and tap Use

as

>Wallpaper or Caller picture on the bar.

2

Set an audio file as ringtone:

-

Select an audio file.

-

Hold this audio file icon, and tap Use

as>

Set as Caller/Message ringtone.

Tips:

•

To set photos you have taken as contact picture, select
240x400 in Image size.

Share your files

You can share your photos, audio or video files with
others via MMS, or Bluetooth.

1

Select your desired photos, audio or video files.

2

Ta p Options>Send.

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Tips:

•

To send multimedia message, the message size should smaller
300K.

Manage your files

You can create, copy or delete a file in a folder.

1

Open a folder, tap Options>New folder/
Copy/Delete.

2

Tap to mark one or multiple file.

3

Go to Options to finish copying or deleting.

Note:

•

The insecurity audio, video files and pictures are not
recommended to save to your phone.

Use blacklist

Learn about how to set the blacklist; you can reject
the incoming calls or messages from those
included in the blacklist.

Activate blacklist

1

Go to Black list>Blacklist switch.

2

Ta p On to activate blacklist function.

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Add a phone number to blacklist

1

Go to Black list>Blacklist numbers.

2

Edit the blacklist, add contacts by entering a
phone number or select a contact from
phonebook.

Check world clock

Learn about how to check time & date of cities in
other countries.

Set world clock

Select World clock,

1

In Local settings/Foreign settings, tap < or >
to select a city.

2

Ta p Options to turn on/off Daylight saving.

3

In Switch local/foreign, switch clock.

Note:

•

Alarms, reminders, programmed events are time zone
independent.

Back-up your messages

You can save the contacts as .udx files and
messages as .txt files in your phone or memory
card.

Back-up your contacts or messages

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Backup&Restore>Phonebook

Backup&Restore>Backup or

Backup&Restore>SMS backup.

3

Select one folder from the phone or memory
card, hold this folder and tap Select from the
pop-up list to finish backup.

Restore your contacts

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Backup&Restore>Phonebook

Backup&Restore>Restore.

3

Select the file need to be restored, tap Use
UDX file to finish restore.

Check your backup your messages

Go to My Files, find .txt files on the SMS_Backup
folder, you can read the backup messages.

Calculator

Use the numerical keypad on the screen to
calculate.

Currency converter

1

Go to Currency converter, enter the rate.

2

Enter the sum of money in Local. Tap Ok to
confirm.

Note:

•

The result of the calculator is indicative only.

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Web applications & Java

Opera Mobile

You can use this function to browse the Internet.
Consult your network operator for the service
subscription, data account information, and
settings.

Access web sites

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Opera, enter your desired websites.

3

Ta p Go to access the website.

Settings

1

Tap to open the setting menu, you can add
the bookmark, save pages and other settings.

Java applications

Learn about how to use Java applications and play
games. Your phone is preloaded with some Java
games and applications.

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Install Java games

1

Connect your phone to a PC via supplied Mini
USB cable.

2

Save .jar file to My files>Others.

3

Install the Java games.

Play Java games

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Applications>Java

3

Select a game from the list.

4

Tap to start playing the game.

Note:

•

To run some Java applications (entrusted third party software)
on your phone, you may need to adjust the Java settings. Tap
Options>Settings.

Java settings

Go to Applications>Java settings.

Function

Java audio

Java
vibration

Network
settings

Heap size

Definition

Set the volume level.
Turn the vibration on or off.

Select a Java network (service
subscription-dependent).

Display allowed maximum size for
Java memory.

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Settings

Setting menu introduction

1

Press O to go to home menu.

2

Go to Settings, there are 5 setting icons on the
top of the screen.

Icons

Phone setting

Function

SIM settings

Dual SIM settings

Mode setting

Primary SIM
setting

Language Select a language for your phone.
Time and date

Settings 28

Definition

Phone settings.
Display settings.

Sound settings

.

Call settings.
Connectivity settings.

Definition

SIM card slot settings.

Set SIM card name and icon.

Select the SIM1/SIM2 mode.

Select active mode to receive calls or
message from a SIM card.

Set the clock of the phone.

Speed dial

Motion sensor

Mute incoming call

Snooze mode

Shake music

Shake wallpaper

Memory
status

Auto keypad
lock

Pen calibration

Widget

Call a contact by long tapping a
numeric key.

Turn over the phone(front side to back,
back side to front) to mute incoming
calls.

Enable the “Snooze” function when
setting your alarm. When the alarm
rings, turn over the phone(front side to
back, back side to front) to snooze the
alarm. To stop the alarm, tap on the
“Stop” button.

When playing music, rotate mobile
photo will play next song.

When browsing wallpaper, rotate
mobile phone will switch to the next
wallpaper.

Check the memory occupancy of
information of different memory
storage.

Set an time span for the keypad to
be locked. automatically.

See “Calibration” on page 2.
Set the widget menu.

Security
settings

SIM Lock

Change PIN/PIN2

Phone lock

Privacy

Restore factory
settings

UART settings

This menu allows you to use
passwords to protect your SIM
card, phone, and information
stored on the phone.

Set PIN or PIN2 password protection
for your SIM card. (The PIN or PIN2 are
provided by the network operator.)

Change your PIN and PIN2 passwords
as desired.

Set password protection for your
phone. You are required to enter the
password each time you turn on the
phone (1122 by default).

Set password protection for the
information stored on your phone.

Restore your phone settings to
the default values. You need to
enter your phone lock password

(1122 by default).

Select data from SIM1/SIM2 when
connect phone with PC.

Display setting

Function

Wallpaper

Themes

Backlight
level

Backlight
duration

Font settings

Greeting text

Definition

Select an image as the wall paper of
your phone.

Define the theme for your phone.
Select the brightness of backlight.

Select the duration of backlight.

Set the font of List and Soft key.
Select whether to show greetings

when your phone is turned on.

Sound setting

Function

Ringtones

Incoming call
alert

Message alert

Ringtone
volume

Definition

Select a ringtone for incoming calls
and messages.

Select the incoming call alert type.

Select the message alert type.
Adjust the volume of rings.

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Keypad

Tap vibration

Shutter
sound

Battery low

Select whether the key sounds
when tapped.

Select whether the screen vibrates
when tapped.

Select shutter sounds for your
camera.

Select whether a warning tone is
emitted when the battery level is
low.

Call barring

Auto redial

Fixed dial

Reject by SMS

Call setting Connectivity

Function

Predictive dial

Headset
answer

Any key
answer

Call time
reminder

Call services

Call divert

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Definition

Quick search and list your phone
number while entering a number
on the home screen.

Use headset to answer an incoming
call.

Answ er an incoming call by tap ping
any keys (except S).

Get reminded after the call time
span once or repeatedly.

Set call services.
Divert incoming calls to your voice

mailbox or another phone number.

Function

Message
settings

Network
settings

Network
selection

Preferences

Connections

Java settings

Set limits to your incoming and
outgoing calls.

Keep redialling the number that fails
to go through.

Restrict your outgoing calls to
certain numbers (PIN2 code
required).

Reject the incoming call by sending
a SMS to the number.

Definition

Set settings for SMS and MMS.

Set network settings for your
phone.

Select the network for your phone
(service subscription dependent).
Automatic is recommended.
Select your preferred network.

The menu allows you to define the
Internet access profiles of your
phone. Consult your network
operator for details.

See “Java settings” on page 27.

Safety & Precaution

Precaution

Keep your phone away from small children

Keep your phone and all accessories out of the reach of small
children. Small parts may cause choking or serious injury i f
swallowed.

Radio Waves

Your phone transmits/receives radio waves in the GSM frequency
(900/1800/1900MHz).
Check with the vehicle manufacturer that electronic equipment
used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy.

Switch off your phone...

Turn off the phone when in an aircraft. The use of mobile phones in
an aircraft may be dangerous for the operation of the aircraft,

disrupt the mobile phones network and may be illegal.

In hospitals, clinics, other health care centers and anywhere else
where you may be in the close vicinity of medical equipment.

In areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere (e.g. petrol stations

and also areas where the air contains dust particles, such as metal
powders).In a vehicle transporting flammable products or a vehicle
powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).In quarries or other areas
where blasting operations are in progress.

Your mobile phone and your car

Avoid using your phone while driving and obey all regulations that

restrict the use of mobile phones while driving. Use hands free
accessories to increase your safety when possible. Ensure that your
phone and car kit do not block any air bags or other security devices
fitted in your car.

Handle your phone carefully and sensibly

For the optimal and satisfactory operation of the phone you are

recommended to use the phone in the normal operating position.

•

Do not expose your phone to extreme temperatures.

•

Do not immerse the phone in any liquid; if your phone is damp,
switch it off, remove the battery and let them dry for 24hrs before
using them again.

•

To clean the phone, wipe it with a soft cloth.

•

In hot weather or after prolonged exposure to the sun (e.g., behind a
window or a windscreen), the temperature of your phone's casing
might increase. Be very careful in this case when pickin g up your
phone and also avoid using it with an ambient temperature over 40°
C.

Protect batteries from damage

You should only use Philips Authentic Accessories, as the use of

any other accessories may dam age your phone and may be
dangerous, and will make all guarantees for your Philips phone null and
void. The use of an unspecified type of battery may also cause an
explosion.

Make sure damaged parts are re placed immediately by a qualified
technician and that they are replaced with genuine Philips replacement
parts.

•

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable battery.

•

Use specified charger only.

•

Do not incinerate.

•

Do not deform or open the battery.

•

Do not allow metal object s (such as keys in your pocket) to short
circuit the battery contacts.

•

Avoid exposure to excessive heat (>60° C or 140° F), moisture or
caustic environments.

Environmental care

Remember to observe the local regulations regarding the disposal

of the packaging materials, exhausted batteries and old phone and
please promote their recycling.Philips has marked the battery and
packaging with standard symbols designed to promote the recycling and
appropriate disposal of your eventual waste.

:The labeled packaging material is recyclable.
:A financial contribution has been made to the associated national

packaging recovery and recycling syst em.

:The plastic material is recyclable (also identifies the type of plastic).

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WEEE Marking in the DFU: “Information to the Consumer”

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed an d manufactured with high quality m aterials
and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
product it means the product is co vered by the European
Directive 2002/96/EC

Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system
for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your loca l rules and do not dispose of your old
products with your norm al household waste. The corre ct disposal of
your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.

This device may contain commodities, technology or software subject to
export laws and regulations from the US and other countries. Diversion
contrary to law is prohibited.

Tips

Pacemakers

If you have a pacemaker:

•

Always keep the phone more than 15 cm from your pacemaker
when the phone is switched on, in order to avoid potential
interference.

•

Do not carry the phone in a breast pocket.

•

Use the ear opposite to the pacemaker to minimize the potential
interference.

•

Switch off your phone if you suspect that interference is taking place.

Hearing aids

If you are a user of a hearing aid, consul t your physician and hearing aid
manufacturer to learn whether your particular device is susceptible to
cellular phone interference.

How to prolong the battery life of your phone

To have your mobile phone function properly, sufficient battery power
is important. For the power-saving purpose, do the following, if
applicable:

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•

Turn off the Bluetooth function of your phone.

•

Set the backlight level and duration of your phone to a low value.

•

Turn on the auto keypad lock, turn off the key sounds, tap vibration,
or vibration alerts.

•

Establish GPRS connection wh en needed. Otherwise, your phone
will keep searching for GPRS connection, and drain your battery
power.

•

Turn off your phone if there is no coverage. Otherwise, the phone
will keep searching for network, and drain your battery power.

Troubleshooting

The phone does not switch on

Remove/reinstall the battery. Then charge the phone until the battery
icon stops scrolling. Unplug the charger and try to switch the mobile on.

The display shows BLOCKED when you switch on the phone

Somebody tried to use your phone but didn’t know th e PIN code nor
the unblocking code (PUK). Contact your service provider.

The display shows IMSI failure

This problem is related to your subscription. Contact your operator.

Your phone doesn’t return to idl e screen

Long press the hang-up key or switch off the phone, check that the SIM
card and the battery are installed correctly and switch it on again.

The network symbol is not di splayed

The network connection is lost. Either you are in a radio shadow (in a
tunnel or between tall buildings) or you are outside the network
coverage area. Try from an other place, try to reconnect to the netw ork
(especially when abroad), check that the antenna is in place if your mobile
has an external antenna, or contact your network operator for
assistance/information.

The display doesn’t respond (or the display responds slowly) to key presses

The display responds more slowly at very low temperatures. This is
normal and does not affect the operation of the phone. Take the phone
to a warmer place and try again. In other cases please contact your
phone supplier.

Your battery seems to over heat

You might be using a charger that was not intended for use with your
phone. Make sure you always use the Philips authentic accessory shipped
with your phone.

Your phone doesn’t display the phone numbers of incoming calls

This feature is network a nd subscription dependent. If the network
doesn’t send the caller’s number, the phone will display Call 1 or
Withheld instead. Contact your operator for detailed information on
this subject.

You can’t send text messages

Some networks don’t all ow message exchanges with oth er networks.
First check that you have entered the number of your SMS centre, or
contact your operator for detailed information on this subject.

You can’t receive and/or store JP EG pictures

A picture may not be accept ed by your mobile phone if it is too la rge, if
its name is too long, or if it doesn’t have the correct file format.

You feel that you have missed some calls

Check your call divert options.

When charging, the battery icon shows no bar and the outline is flashing

Only charge the battery in an environment where the temperature does
not go below 0°C (32°F) or above 50°C (113°F).
In other cases please contact your phone supplier.

The display shows SIM failure

Check that the SIM card has been inserted correctly. If the problem
persists, your SIM card may be damaged. Contact your operator.

When attempting to use a feature in the menu, the display shows NOT ALLOWED

Some features are network dependent. They are only available,
therefore, if the network or your subscription supports them. Contact
your operator for detailed information on this subject.

The display shows INSERT YOUR SIM CARD

Check that the SIM card has been inserted correctly. If the problem
persists, your SIM card may be damaged. Contact your operator.

The autonomy of your phone seems lower than indicated on the user guide

The autonomy is linked to your settings (e.g., ringer volume, backlight
duration) and the features you use. To increase the autonomy, and
whenever possible, you must deactivate features you do not use.

Your phone doesn’t work well in your car

A car contains many metall ic parts that absorb electrom agnetic waves
which can affect the pho ne’s performance. A car kit is available to
provide you with an external antenna and enables you to make and
receive phone calls without handling the handset.

Note:

•

Check with the local authorities whether or not you are allowed to
use the phone while driving.

Your phone is not charging

If the battery is completely flat, it might take several minutes of pre­charge (up to 5 minutes in some cases) before the charging icon is
displayed on the screen.

The picture captured with the phone camera is not clear

Make sure that the camera lens on both sides is clean.

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Trademark Declaration

®

T9

JAVA JAVA is a trademark of Sun Micro systems, Inc.

Bluetooth™ Bluetooth™ is a trade-mark owned by

Philips PHILIPS and PHILIPS’ Shield Emblem are registered

Specific Absorption Rate Information

International standards

THIS MOBILE PHONE MEETS THE INTERNATIONAL
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXPOSURE TO RADIO WAVES
Your mobile phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and
manufactured not to exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency
(RF) energy defined by the international standards. These
recommendations have been established by the International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and, the
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) that forecast a
substantial safety margin for assuring the protection of all persons,
regardless of age and health.
The exposure recommendations for mobile phones use a measurement
unit known as the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR). The SAR limit
recommended by the ICNIRP for the mobile phones used by the general
public is

averaged over one gram of tissue

Tests for SAR have been conducted using recommended operating
positions with the mobile phone transmitting at its highest certified
power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is
determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR levels of

T9® is a registered trademark of Nuance
Communications, Inc..

telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden and licensed
to Philips.

trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
manufactured by Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer
Communications Co., Ltd. Under license from
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V..

2.0W/kg averaged over ten grams of tissue and, is 1,6W/kg

by IEEE Std 1528 for the head.

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the mobile phone while operating are generally below the maximum SAR
value. This is because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power
levels so as to use only the power required to reach the network. In
general, the closer you are t o a base station antenna, the lowe r the
power output.
While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various
phones and at various positions, they all meet the international
protection standards for exposure to radio waves.

The highest SAR value for this Philips Xenium X525 model
phone when tested for compliance against the standard was

0.511 W/kg for ICNIRP recommendation.

For limiting the radio waves exposure, it is recommended to reduce the
mobile phone call duration or to use a headset. The purpose of those
precautions is to take the mobile phone away from the head and the
body.

Limited warranty

1

What Does This Limited Warranty Cover?
Philips warrants to the original retail purchaser (“Consumer” or “You”)
that this Philips cellular product and all accessories originally provided by
Philips in the sales package (“Product”) are free from defects in materials,
design and workmanship under normal use in accordance with the
operating instructions and pursuant to the following terms an d
conditions. This limited warranty extends only to the Consumer for
Products purchased and used in the original country of purchase. The
limited warranty is valid only in Philips’ intended country of sales of the
product.

2.

How Long is The Limited Warranty Period?
The limited warranty period for the Product extends for ONE (1) YEAR
from the date of purchase of the Product, documented by valid proof of
purchase. The limited warranty for original Philips rechargeab le battery
extends for six (6) m onths from the date of purc hase.

3.

What Will Philips Do if The Product is Not Free From Material

Defects in Materials and Workmanship During The Limited

Warranty Period?
During the limited warranty period, Philips or its authorized servi ce
representative will, at its option either repair or replace, without charge

for parts or labour, a materially defective Product with new or
refurbished parts or Product and return such repaired or replaced
Product to the Consumer in working condition. Philips will retain
defective parts, modules or equipment.

Repaired or replaced Product will be covered by this limited warranty
for the balance of the original limited warranty period or ninety (90) days
from the date of repair or replacement whichever is longer. Repair or
replacement of Product, at Philips’ option is your exclusive remedy.

4.

What is Not Covered By This Limited Warranty?

This limited warranty does not cover:
a) Product that has been subjected to misuse, accident, shipping or other

physical damage, improper installation, abnormal operation ha ndling,
neglect, inundation, fire, water or other liquid intrusion; or
b) Product that has been damaged due to repair, alteration, or
modification by anyo ne not authorized by Philips ; or

c) Product that has reception or operation problems caused by signal
conditions, network reliability or cable or antenna systems; or

d) Product defects or problems caused by uses with non-Philips produc ts
or accessories; or

e) Product which warranty/quality stickers, product serial number or
electronic serial number has been removed, altered or rendered illegible;
or

f) Product purchased, used, serviced, or shipped for repair from outside
the original country of purchase, or used for commercial or institutional
purposes (including but not limited to Products used for rental
purposes); or

g) Product returned without valid proof of purchase or which proof of
purchase has been altered or is illegible.

h)Normal wear and tear or Force Majeure.

5.

How Do You Get Warranty Service?
a) Return the Product to an authorized service center of Philips. You may
contact the local Philips office for the location of the nearest authorized
service center.

b)The SIM card must be removed from the Product before it is given to
Philips. Philips assumes no liability for damaged or loss of the SIM card or
the data contained therein.

c)If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or this
limited warranty is inapplicable, void or invalid d ue to any terms and
conditions stated herein, the Consumer will be charged for th e cost of
repair or replacement of the Product and all other related cost incurred
in repairing or replacing the Product.
d) IMPORTANT - you are required to return the Product together with
a valid proof of purchase which must ide ntify the point of purchase, date
of purchase, Product model and Product serial number clearly.

6.

Other Limitation: This Warranty is The Entire Agreement.

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE AND
THOSE IMPLIED BY LAW AND WHICH CANNOT BE EXCLUDED
OR MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT, PHILIP S PROVIDES NO OTHER
WARRANTY WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (WHETHER BY
STATUTE, UNDER THE OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHE RWISE)
AND SPECIALLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTY OF SATISFACTORY
QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.

PHILIPS’ TOTAL LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES RELATING TO OR
ARISING OUT OF THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT,
REGARDLESS OF THE TYPE OR CAUSE OF SUCH DAMAGE OR THE
FORM OR CHARACTERISATION OF THE CLAIM ASSERTED (E.G.
CONTRACT OR TOPIT), SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT.

HOWEVER IN NO EVENT SHALL PHILIPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY
PUNITIVE, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO
THE LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERIAL
LOSS, LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES, COST OF
SUBSTITUTION OF GOODS OR SERVICES, INVESTMENTS,
DAMAGE TO GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, OR LOSS OF DATA
AND CLAIMS BY THIRD PARTIES) RESULTING FROM PURCHASE
OR USE OF THE PRODUCT, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT ALLOWED
BY LAW, WHETHER OR NOT PHILIPS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILTY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THESE LIMITATIONS SHALL

Safety & Precaution 35

APPLY NOTWITHSTANDING THE FAILURE OF THE ESSENTIAL
PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY.

This limited warranty represents the complete and exclusive agreement
between the Consumer and Philips with respect to this cellular Prod uct
and it supercedes all prior agreements between the parties, oral or
written, and all other communications between the parties relating to
the subject matter of this limited warranty. No carrier, retailer, agent,
dealer, employee, thereof, or employee of Philips is authorized to make
modifications to this limited warranty and you should not rely on any
such representation.

This limited warranty does not affect the Consumer’s statutory rights
under applicable national laws in force.

Declaration of Conformity

We,

Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer
Communications Co., Ltd.
11 Science and Technology Road,
Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park,
Nanshan District, Shenzhe n 518057
P. R . C h i n a

declare under our sole responsibility that the product

Philps Xenium X525

Philips GSM/GPRS/EDGE 900/1800/1900
TAC number: 3576 3704

to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with t he following
Standards:

SAFETY : EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009
IEC 60950-1:2005
HEALTH: EN 50360:2001
EN 62209-1:2006
EMC: ETSI EN 301 489-1 v1.8.1
ETSI EN 301 489-7 v1.3.1
ETSI EN 301 489-17 v2.1.1
SPECTRUM: ETSI EN 301 511 v9.0.2
ETSI EN 300 328 v1.7.1

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We hereby declare that (all essential radio test suites have been carried
out and that) the above nam ed product is in conformity to al l the
essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC.

The Conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10 and de­tailed in Annex III or IV of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with
the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):

British Approvals Board for Telecommunications TUV SUD Group
Balfour House Churdhfi eld Road-walton-on-Thames Surrey - KT12 2TD
United Kingdom.

Identification mark: 0168
June 16th, 2011

Quality Manager

Tips & tricks

Optimizing your Philips Xenium battery performance

Here are some steps to help you optimize your Philips
Xenium’s battery performance.

How to optimize the standby and talk time of your phone?

•

Always ensure that your phone profile is
appropriately set to meet your actual usage.
Profile setting significantly impacts the phone’s
battery performance. In general, Outdoor Mode
is the most power-draining setting while Silent
Mode consumes the least amount of power.

•

If you’re using a Xenium phone with a dual SIM
feature, try to activate the 2 SIM cards only
when absolutely necessary. If you are in a
country with single coverage, deactivate the
non-covered SIM to prolong battery usage.

•

If you’re not using applications like Bluetooth,
WIFI, GPS and JAVA, turn them off. And be sure
to lock your phone to prevent accidental
pressing of the keys with the auto-lock feature.

•

Adjust the intensity and duration of your display
screen’s backlight to low or medium level and

for the shortest duration. In general, the lower
the backlight level and the shorter the duration,
the more power you will save.

•

Avoid using or placing your phone near
magnetic objects (eg. a radio or television) or on
metal surfaces, which will impact the network
connection and ultimately drain power from
your battery.

How to extend your battery’s life?

•

Full charging and full running down of your
battery will extend its life. Charge the battery
once the low-battery warning comes on.

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Temperature will impact battery usage. Over
time, heat will degrade your battery’s
performance. Keep your phone out of the sun
or a hot car. If in low temperature, place your
phone in a warmer place (eg. your pocket), as
battery capacity decreases as the temperature
drops.

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Always use authentic accessories as they enable
your battery to perform at its peak. Non­authentic accessories (eg. chargers) can damage
your battery and even your phone.

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