HF3430 User manual
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ENGLISH Introduction Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To benefit fully from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. Read this user manual carefully before using this Philips energy light. Intended use Philips EnergyUp Intense Blue is intended to make people feel more energetic, to adjust circadian rhythms and to provide relief from the winter blues.
ENGLISH 7 Light via eyes Research shows that a special photoreceptor in our eyes is responsible for regulating our energy, mood and sleep/wake cycles. This receptor responds mostly to the blue light of the summer sky. We do not get much of this light in autumn and winter. Most indoor light does not provide enough of this essential colour. This appliance helps you to be at your best by delivering the wavelength, colour and intensity of light to which our body responds most efficiently.
ENGLISH 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.
ENGLISH 9 -- 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.
ENGLISH -- This appliance contains an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack. Do not incinerate, disassemble or expose to high temperatures above 50°C (122°F). Do not operate or charge the appliance at temperatures below 5°C (4°F) or above 35°C (95°F). Batteries can overheat, causing fire or bursting. -- 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.
ENGLISH 11 Charging Note:You can use the appliance while it is charging. Charging normally takes 3 to 4 hours.The charging time is longer when you use the appliance while it is charging. 1 Fold out the stand and place the appliance on a table (Fig. 2). 2 Insert the small plug into socket on the appliance (Fig. 3). 3 Put the adapter in the wall socket. ,, The charge indicator pulsates green during charging. When the battery is fully charged, the charge indicator turns solid green.
ENGLISH Indoor life and energy dips If you spend a lot of time indoors with little daylight and artificial light, you can experience the energising effects of the Philips EnergyUp very quickly after you switch it on. You can also use the appliance as an extra source of light throughout the day (but not in the evening or at night) to compensate for the lack of natural daylight. Many people experience a natural dip in the afternoon. The Philips EnergyUp can help you counteract this dip.
ENGLISH 13 Recommended times to use the Philips EnergyUp Time to use EnergyUp >> Morning Lunchtime Afternoon Evening Lack of daylight indoors +++ +++ +++ --- Morning person --- + ++ +++ Evening person +++ ++ + --- Afternoon energy dip + +++ +++ --- Winter blues +++ + + --- Energy need ^ -- The more pluses (+++) there are in a column, the more suitable the time. -- --- means: do not use the appliance at this time.
ENGLISH 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. Before your return flight, use the Philips EnergyUp late in the evening for a couple of days. On the last night of the trip, try to stay up and use the appliance as late as possible after midnight.
ENGLISH 15 -- For the best results, place the appliance at the same level as your midriff (stomach area), e.g. place it on the table at which you are sitting. Note: Do not stare into the light of the appliance. It is sufficient that the blue light reaches your eyes indirectly. -- Use the appliance in a well-lit room to minimise eyestrain. 2 Press the on/off button briefly to switch on the appliance (Fig. 6).
ENGLISH Travel lock You can activate the travel lock to prevent the appliance from being switched on when a button is pressed accidentally while you travel or carry the appliance. 1 To activate the travel lock, press and hold the on/off button for 5 seconds (Fig. 12). ,, If the appliance is on, it switches off. The segments of the timer indicator bar flash once to confirm that the appliance is locked.
ENGLISH 17 Frequently asked questions This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit www.philips.com/support for more frequently asked questions or contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country. Question Answer I have heard that blue light can be dangerous. Can this appliance damage my eyes? Philips EnergyUp complies with the photobiological safety standard IEC62471-1-1.
ENGLISH Question Answer How often do I have to use Philips EnergyUp? Use the Philips EnergyUp every day at the right time to achieve the result you want. For more information on the duration of a session, read chapter ‘Using the EnergyUp’. Except when you try to adjust your sleep time, we advise you to use the EnergyUp at the same time every day. It is usually sufficient to use it 20 to 30 minutes a day. It is absolutely safe to use it longer, if you want to.
ENGLISH 19 Ordering accessories To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/ service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee leaflet for contact details). Accessories The following accessories are available: -- adapter HF10 EU: service code 4222.036.2482.1 -- adapter HF10 UK: service code 4222.036.2483.1 -- pouch: service code 4222.036.2485.
ENGLISH 1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the appliance plug. 2 Switch on the appliance and leave it on until it goes out automatically. 3 Peel off the rubber material at the bottom rear end of the appliance (Fig. 17). 4 To open the housing, place the tip of a flat-head screwdriver on the break line with one hand. This line is indicated on the back of the housing. Then hit the top of the screwdriver handle with a hammer until the housing breaks open.
ENGLISH 21 Model HF3430 Rated output power adapter 10 W Standby power appliance <0.25 W Classifications - Medical device classification IIa - Insulation class adapter II - Ingress of an object and water IP51 - Mode of operation Continuous Rechargeable battery type 1-cell lithium-ion nominal 3.
ENGLISH Model HF3430 Nominal output at 50 cm (100% intensity) 1.9 W/m2 ; 200 lux Maximum output at 50 cm (100% intensity) 3 W/m2 ; 235 lux Variation in treatment area at 50 cm +/- 7% Expected service life Expected service life 7 years Symbol key The following symbols may appear on the appliance: Symbol Description Consult the user manual supplied DC power DC jack polarity Indoor use only Degree of protection against liquid and particles.
ENGLISH 23 Symbol Description Compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment/Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling directives. Philips Shield Manufactured for: Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V, Tussendiepen 4, 9206 AD Drachten, Netherlands.
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Philips Consumer Lifestyle B.V, Tussendiepen 4, 9206 AD Drachten, Netherlands. Fax: +31 (0)512594316 4222.002.7622.
