X523_ENG_Book.book Page 0 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Your phone Headphone jack Back of phone: 3.2MP camera lens Side volume key TFT LCD Left soft key Right soft key Navigation and confirm key Hang up and power key Pick-up key Charger & USB port Lock/unlock and symbol key Philips continuously strives to improve its products. Due to software upgrading, some contents in this user guide may be different from your product.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 1 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Home screen Your phone’s home screen consists of the following areas: Status Bar SIM status bar 2:03 PM L Left soft key R Right soft key * Lock/ Unlock Select the options on the screen. Select the options on the screen. Long press to lock/unlock keys on the home screen. Shortcut menu Double clock status bar Shortcuts Keys Learn about the main keys. Key Definition Function Make or answer a call. ( Dial , Confirm Select or confirm a option.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 2 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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. 2:03 PM 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.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 3 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Table of cotents Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Currency converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 4 6 6 7 Web applications & Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 SIM settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 4 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Getting started Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To get the most of your product and enjoy all Philips has to offer, register your product at: 1 Remove the back cover. www. philips. com/mobilephones More details about your product, please access: www.philips.com/support Note: • Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety & Precaution" section before use.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 5 3 Insert the SIM 1/SIM 2. 4 Install the battery. Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM 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.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 6 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM 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.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 7 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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. 2:03 PM Note: • • • The PIN code is preconfigured and communicated to you by your network operator or retailer.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 8 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Basic function Use basic call functions Make a conference call Learn to make or answer a call and use basic call functions. 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 Make a call 1 Enter the phone number. 2 Press ( to dial the number. 3 Press ) to hang up. Tips: • For international calls, long press for the international prefix.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 9 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Make an emergency call 2:03 PM Note: Without a SIM card in phone, you can press R to make the emergency call. • In Europe, the standard emergency number is 112; in the UK, it is 999. Send an E-mail 1 Go to Menu>Messages>E-mail>E-mail accounts>Options>New account. After setting up a new account, press , to activate it.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 10 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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 a number of text entry methods, including T9 input, English input, numeric input and symbol input. Virtual keypad: Keys/Virtual Function keypad # # * * Short press to select input method. 0 Insert a space. R Delete the previous symbol. Long press to select input language.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 11 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Numeric input Press the numeric key to enter a number. Stroke input Press the keys corresponding to the required strokes according to sequence to get the desired character. The stroke input method classifies a Chinese character into 5 basic strokes: (horizontal, vertical, left falling stroke, right falling stroke and over-down) as well as a special stroke.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 12 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Contacts>Options>Phonebook settings to select My vCard the desired option. You can send your contact information by My vCard. 1 Set group: You can group your contacts as different groups, For different groups, you can use different ringtones for identification, and send messages to a group. 2 Add contacts to a group: - Go to Contacts, press navigation key < or > to select Groups. - In Groups, press , to add members for the group.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 13 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM 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>Phonebook settings>Special numbers: Function Definition SIM1/SIM2 Edit the phone number and name. owner number SIM1/SIM2 Contact your network operator service dialing for more information. number SIM1/SIM2 SOS number Edit your number.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 14 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM MultiMedia Media player Player settings Save MP3, AAC, AAC+, Midi, AMR, WMA and WAV music files under the Audio folder on your phone and memory card. Go to Music player>Settings: • Lyrics show: Save the .lrc files with same name under the same folder, then the lyrics will display when playing this audio file. • Skin mode: Select your preferred skin. • Add to playlist: Manage your playlist.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 15 Thursday, May 19, 2011 To turn off the music player on the home screen. Press ), and then ,. Note: • When listening to music, adjust the volume to a moderate level. Continuous exposure to high volume may impair your hearing. Camera Learn about camera function. Let you take photos as desired by using your phone. Take a photo 1 Go to Menu>Camera, select camera mode. 2 Aim the lens at the subject. - Press navigation key < or > to adjust the brightness.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 16 Thursday, May 19, 2011 White balance Remove the effects on colors by surroundings. Scene mode Select a scene to take a photo. Storage Select default storage location. Effects Add special effects to the photos. Shutter Adjust the shutter sound. sound Anti-flicker Restore default Select a band to avoid the impacts on photos caused by flickers from lighting sources. Restore to default settings. 2:03 PM Record a video 1 Go to Menu>Camera, select video recorder mode.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 17 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM FM radio • Record storage: Select default storage location Lear about listening to radio programs by using a FM radio. • Channel effect: Select the channel effect. Listen to a radio station To turn off the FM radio on the home screen. 1 Plug the supplied headset into your phone. 2 Go to Media player>FM radio, press L Press ), and then press ,. Options>Auto presets. It starts scanning automatically and save the available channels.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 18 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Business applications Manage your calendar Alarm You can create your to-do list and make a plan on your calendar. Learn about how to set and use an alarm. You can set up to five alarms. Create your to-do list 1 Go to Tools>Calendar select a date, and then press L Options>Add task. 2 Edit reminder settings. 3 Press , to save the task. 4 To change your to-do list, select the task, and then press L Options to edit the task.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 19 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Bluetooth Your phone can connect to a compatible Bluetooth device for exchanging data. 2:03 PM 2 Enter the password and accept the request. 3 The files received are saved to My files>Phone or Memory card>Others. Tips: Connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Go to Bluetooth>Power, turn on the Bluetooth function. 2 Select Find devices, a list of available Bluetooth devices appears. 3 Select the device you wish to connect.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 20 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM • Go to bookmark: Read the page saved as Share your files bookmark. • Settings: Set font size, scroll screen automatically or read E-book on full screen. You can share your photos, audio or video files with others via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. File management 1 Select your desired photos, audio or video files. 2 Press LOptions>Send. Learn about how to use and manage your files and folders.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 21 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM 1 In Local settings/Foreign settings, press Use blacklist Learn about how to set the blacklist; you can reject the incoming calls or messages from those included in the blacklist. navigation key < or > to select a city. 2 Press L Options to turn on/off Daylight saving. 3 In Switch local/foreign, press , to switch Activate blacklist clock. 1 Go Note: to Settings>Call settings>Blacklist>Mode. 2 Press , to activate blacklist function.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 22 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Web applications & Java Browser You can use this function to browse the Internet. Consult your network operator for the service subscription, data account information, and WAP settings. Access web sites 1 Go to Browser>WAP>Enter address, enter your desired websites. 2 Press L Options>Done to access the website. Set homepage 1 Go to Browser, browse a website. 2 Select Options, save current website as Home.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 23 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Java settings Go to Applications>Java>Java settings. Function Java audio Java backlight Java vibration Select SIM Definition Set the volume level. Turn the backlight on or off. Turn the vibration on or off. Select SIM1 or SIM2. Java SIM1/ Select a Java network (service subscription-dependent). SIM2 Profile Heap size Display allowed maximum size for Java memory.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 24 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Settings SIM settings Icons Dual setting Definition SIMChange SIM card slot settings. Primary SIM The default SIM card is SIM1. You are provided services by primary SIM by default. You can select SIM1 or SIM2 as primary card. SIM1/SIM2 setup Set SIM card name. Mode setting Select dual/single SIM open. Query OnDisplay mode setting screen or Power Up not while power on the phone.
X523_ENG_Book.book Shutter sound Battery low Page 25 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Select shutter sounds for your camera. Select whether a warning tone is emitted when the battery level is low. Network Function Definition Select network Select the network for your phone Preferred networks (service subscription dependent). Automatic is recommended. Select your preferred network. Call settings Function Definition settingsSet call services.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 26 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Security Restore factory settings Function Restore your phone settings to the default values. You need to enter your phone password (0000 by default). Definition Privacy setup This menu allows you to use passwords to protect your SIM card, phone, and information stored on the phone. Protected Select to protect your Messages/ applications Contacts/View calls. Application Set the password to view your password protected applications.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 27 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM 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 if swallowed. Radio Waves Your phone transmits/receives radio waves in the GSM frequency (850/900/1800/1900MHz). Check with the vehicle manufacturer that electronic equipment used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy. Switch off your phone...
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 28 Thursday, May 19, 2011 WEEE Marking in the DFU: “Information to the Consumer” Disposal of your old product Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials 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 covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 29 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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 and subscription dependent. If the network doesn’t send the caller’s number, the phone will display Call 1 or Withheld instead.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 30 Thursday, May 19, 2011 Trademark Declaration T9 ® JAVA T9 ® is a registered trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc.. JAVA is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc. Bluetooth™ Bluetooth™ is a trade-mark owned by telefonaktiebolaget L M Ericsson, Sweden and licensed to Philips. Philips PHILIPS and PHILIPS’ Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactured by Shenzhen Sang Fei Consumer Communications Co., Ltd.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 31 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 32 Thursday, May 19, 2011 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 Product 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.
X523_ENG_Book.book Page 33 Thursday, May 19, 2011 2:03 PM Tips & tricks Optimizing your Philips Xenium battery performance Here are some steps to help you optimize your Philips Xenium’s battery performance. 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.
