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Back of the phone: 2.0
mega pixels camera
Left softkey
Navigation and
,
Charger, Headset and
USB connector
Pick up key
Philips continuously strives to improve its products. Therefore, Philips reserves the rights to revise
this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. Philips provides this user guide "as is"
and does not accept, except as required by the applicable law, liability for any error, omission or
discrepancy between this user guide and the product described. The device is meant to be connected
to GSM/GPRS networks.
keys
+
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262K color TFT LCD
Right softkey
Side volume keys
Hang up and
on/off key
Alphanumeric
keypad

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  • Page 1: Discover Your Phone

    Philips continuously strives to improve its products. Therefore, Philips reserves the rights to revise this user guide or withdraw it at any time without prior notice. Philips provides this user guide "as is" and does not accept, except as required by the applicable law, liability for any error, omission or discrepancy between this user guide and the product described.
  • Page 2 How to... Switch the phone On/Off Long press Enter your PIN code Enter your PIN code using the keypad and press to confirm. Make a call Enter the phone number using the keypad and press Answer a call When the phone rings, press End a call Press Activate/Deactivate...
  • Page 3: Soft Keys

    Soft keys Tools Contacts Profiles The soft keys allow you to select the options above them on the screen. Such options are contextual: they vary according page 34 page 30 page 58 to current context. Connectivity Calls Settings Main menu The main menu gives you access to all the different features of your mobile phone.
  • Page 4 Fast keys External display The phone provides you with a double-sided Long press to enter “+” when making international calls display, the external display synchronous with the internal display. Without opening the flip, Long press to access the voice you can be informed of new events, like new mailbox messages, missed calls, and tasks on the calendar Long press to select/unselect...
  • Page 5 Reject an When an incoming call incoming call rings, long press one side volume key. Adjust the During music/radio playback volume in the background, or during a call, press the side volume keys repeatedly. Search for a During music/radio playback song or in the background, long channel...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 1 Getting Started 4 Messages Insert the SIM card Create messages Charge the battery Organize your messages Set clock Define your message settings Insert Micro-SD card (memory card) E-mail Cell info 2 Text Entry Voice mail Select text entry methods Check memory status Enter text 5 Contacts...
  • Page 7 7 Browser Create your to-do list Check your calendar Manage your browser Edit your to-do list Access web sites Enable/ disable push messages Send your to-do list Use your memo 8 Camera Display a text memo on the idle screen Camera Record a voice memo Video...
  • Page 8 Icons & Symbols 13 Connectivity Precautions Bluetooth USB function Tips 14 Profiles Troubleshooting Adjust ring settings to different scenes Philips Authentic Accessories 15 Settings Trademark Declaration General Display Specific Absorption Rate Information 80 Sound Limited Warranty Connectivity Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Press on the back cover and slide the cover To get the most of your product and enjoy all as shown. Philips has to offer, register your product at www. philips. com/welcome. Please read the safety instructions in the “Precautions” section before using your phone.
  • Page 10 2. As shown, take out the battery. gold contact downwards. Insert your SIM card under the metal clip holder. 4. As shown, align the metallic connectors on You may lose all your personal settings if you the battery and battery slot. Insert the remove the battery when the phone is switched battery, and press it until it is locked.
  • Page 11: Charge The Battery

    5. As shown, insert the back cover Press it shown below. Then plug the other end into a down, and push it until it is locked. power socket. During charging, the battery symbol scrolls. Keeping the charger plugged to the mobile phone when the battery is fully charged will not Remove the protective film covering the screen damage the battery.
  • Page 12: Set Clock

    or 24-hour clock) and date format by You can use the phone while it is charging. If the < > and pressing the navigation keys battery is completely flat, the battery symbol will only reappear after a few minutes of charging. 3.
  • Page 13: Insert Micro-Sd Card (Memory Card)

    < > Local settings/Foreign settings: Press To remove the micro-SD card, press the repeatedly to select a city. If necessary, card to release it. to turn press Options Daylight saving 3. Follow Step 5 under "Insert the SIM card". on or off. Insert Micro-SD card (memory card) You can expand the memory of your phone by adding a micro-SD card.
  • Page 14: Text Entry

    3. To enter a symbol and punctuations, press 2 Text entry The text editor remembers the last input Your mobile phone supports a number of text method you have used before you exit the entry modes, including T9 input, multi-tap input, editing screen.
  • Page 15 the previous/next page Examples: how to enter the word (T9 input/multi-tap input) "home": Select To confirm the selection 1. Press To input a space The screen displays the first word of a list: Clear Short press to clear a letter, Good.
  • Page 16 Stroke input The principle of stroke input is to dissect and separate every stroke of a Chinese character according to sequence. When you wish to input the character, press the keys corresponding to the required strokes according to sequence to get the desired character.
  • Page 17: Calling

    You can preset your IP service number 3 Calling under Calls > Call options > number. 3. Press to hang up. Make a call Speed dial On the idle screen, you can call a preset speed- From idle screen dial number by long pressing a numeric key. 1.
  • Page 18: Options During A Call

    calling party has chosen to display his or her ID. Options during a call If the number is stored in the phonebook, then During a call, you can press to select the corresponding name is displayed. Loudsp. Headset mode. Press Options •...
  • Page 19: Handle Multiple Calls (Network-Dependent)

    is saved in *.amr format and stored in Sounds Make a second call My files menu. (see "Find your files" on page 50). You can make a second call when there is an active call or with a call on hold. While on the Mute or unmute a call phone, dial the number (or select a contact from During a call, select...
  • Page 20: Make An Emergency Call

    View contact to check and edit the To receive a second call, you must first phonebook (See "Contacts" on page 30). deactivate Call forward (see 53) and activate Menu > Send SMS to send messages. Call waiting (see 54). Menu >...
  • Page 21: Messages

    2. Press Options to access the following 4 Messages options: Clear text Delete the text on the editing screen. Save Save as draft: Save the SMS message to Drafts. Create messages Save as template: Save the SMS message as an SMS template. Insert contact Select to insert the name and SMS enables you to send text messages to the...
  • Page 22 3. Press Send to send the message to the 2. Press Options to access the following desired contact or contact group (see options: "Contacts" on page 30). Insert object Insert picture, video, or sound files from files, or contact numbers from the phonebook. Your mobile phone can also send and receive One page can only contain a MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) messages.
  • Page 23: Organize Your Messages

    To create preset SMS or MMS messages Page timing Set play time of the MMS slides. The default value is 30 seconds. 1. Create a message under Create message > or MMS. Save Save as draft: Save the MMS 2. Press Options, and select Save >...
  • Page 24 My favourites: messages moved from other Dial Extract the sender's number folders through the Move to my favourites option from the message and dial the Spam box: rejected or filtered messages number. SIM archive: messages saved in the SIM card Delete Delete the selected message.
  • Page 25: Define Your Message Settings

    Add to blacklist When you add the contact to Select multiple Delete or move to My favourites the blacklist, you will not receive selected messages in a batch. calls or messages from this Select one by one Select all, contact anymore. For more press to select/ unselect a information about the blacklist,...
  • Page 26 Service center Select your default SMS center. Delivery report When set to On, this option If not available on your SIM will inform you via SMS card, you must enter your whether or not your own SMS centre number. SMS was successfully sent. Validity period Select the length of time your This feature is subscription...
  • Page 27 Priority This option allows you to set the Storage location Press Change to change priority level of your MMS. You preferred storage can set Low, Normal (default) or location of your messages: High. card (Default) or Mobile phone. Delivery You can press Change to set report...
  • Page 28: E-Mail

    profiles. You can also create a new E-mail Retrieval Allows you to select when to account. Consult the network operator for the download messages: account information. If necessary, consult your Automatic, Deferred Auto. in mail service provider for the mail server home network.
  • Page 29 3. When returning to the Accounts list, select Organize your E-mail the desired account and press Menu > The E-mail is sorted in the following folders: Activate to activate the E-mail account. 4. Go to Settings > Connectivity > Connections >...
  • Page 30: Cell Info

    Delete: Delete a channel in the Delete all Delete all the mail in the folder. channel list. Receive Check your new E-mail. Voice mail Cell info This menu allows you to set your voice mail This is a network service which allows you to server number, as well as retrieve your voice receive text messages of various contents, such mail.
  • Page 31: Contacts

    1. Go to Contacts > Advanced. 5 Contacts Choose contact list > Default location, select Phone; 2. On the idle screen, enter the phone number you wish to save. Press Save: Name: Enter the contact name. To select Contacts are stored in one of the two available input methods, press repeatedly;...
  • Page 32: Search For A Contact

    Press repeatedly to select an input Add a contact to SIM phonebooks method. 1. Go to Contacts > Advanced > Choose contact Manage your contacts list > Default location. Select SIM. 2. Follow Step 2 under “Add a contact to You can copy or move your contact entries Smart Phonebook”.
  • Page 33: Share Contacts With Others

    display a fully checked or unchecked To send messages to a group contacts list. 1. In Contacts > View groups, select a group. 3. Press to check or uncheck your 2. Press Options > Send message to create selection. and send a message. 4.
  • Page 34: Special Numbers

    Special numbers This menu allows you to keep a list of useful numbers such as your own numbers, service numbers, voice mail and SOS numbers. Options Description My number View, edit or clear your own phone number. Emergency Display the emergency phone number.
  • Page 35: Tools

    Time Enter the task time in 24-hour 6 Tools format. < > Repeat Press once or more to method repeat the alarm at the specified time once, daily, weekly, monthly or annually. Use your business organizer < > Reminders Press once or more to have You can add your new tasks to the phone.
  • Page 36: Check Your Calendar

    subject appears as a new event on the idle 3. Press Options > Edit or Delete. screen. Edit Edit current task. Delete Delete current task. Check your calendar • Check your calendar in day, weekly or Send your to-do list monthly views: In Tools >...
  • Page 37: Record A Voice Memo

    2. For Task, enter the subject of the task. To edit tasks Go to Tools > Task to see the list of your tasks. Phone call, enter the phone number. Select your desired task, and press Options 3. To display the memo on the idle <...
  • Page 38: Use Your Business Assistant Alarm

    Options > Storage location to select your mp3 or .amr format. storage location. Snooze: Turn it on to pause the sounding of 3. Press to start, stop or play recording. the alarm. All the sound files are saved to My files >...
  • Page 39: Timer Stop Watch

    Timer Firewall Use the firewall to reject the incoming calls or Stop watch messages from those included in the blacklist. Use the stopwatch for your timing needs. Tools > Stop watch, > Activate: Turn the firewall mode on or off. Black list: Edit a list of phone numbers or •...
  • Page 40: Others Calculator

    A percent symbol after the Others Options calculation result. Calculator > Modular Enter figures by using the the numeric keypad. Unit converter To enter desired symbols, press the keys as You can make different types of unit conversion shown: < >...
  • Page 41: Browser

    that you Check that the access point 7 Browser name(APN) is set to that of a WAP access point (like the "cmwap" for China Mobile users). Contact your operator for details. You can access a web site in different ways: You can use this function to browse the Homepage: Save a web page as your homepage.
  • Page 42: Camera

    • Before taking a photo, press to select 8 Camera your desired photo settings and storage location. • Before taking a photo for contact picture, press Options > Picture resolution > 240 x 320. Your mobile phone features a digital camera that allows you to take pictures (up to 2.0 Mega After a photo is taken pixels) and record short video clips.
  • Page 43: Video

    30) or Set as wallpaper (See "Display" on page • To select your desired video recorder 61). settings, video file settings, and storage location, press To exit the camera, press • Press the side volume key to decrease or increase the brightness. View pictures <...
  • Page 44 Play video clips • Press to start or pause playback. < > • Long press to search backward or forward. • Press to rotate the video clip. • Press to stop playback and return to the previous menu. Camera...
  • Page 45: Entertainment

    With the supplied USB data cable, you can 9 Entertainment transfer Java games or applications from your computer to the Micro-SD card on your phone (see "Insert Micro-SD card (memory card)" on page 12). Make sure that both the .jar and .jad files are saved under My files >...
  • Page 46: Media Player

    4. Click Title, Artist, Album to edit them as 10 Media player desired. Operations may vary according to music management software or Windows Media Player versions. Consult the help file of the software. Music player Save MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA and WAV music Transfer music files from PC to your files under the Sounds...
  • Page 47: Play Music

    To copy or move music files from the Repeat one: Play current file repeatedly. memory card to phone memory, Repeat all: Play all the files in the folder see "Manage your files" on Page 50. repeatedly. Shuffle and repeat: Repeat music files in Play music the folder randomly.
  • Page 48 To continue to play music after exiting 3. To create a new playlist, select Playlists > the music player, playlist, and assign a file name to the playlist. Repeat Step 1 and 2. go to Media player > Music player >...
  • Page 49: Fm Radio

    1. Select your desired playlist. Press playback screen. enter it. On the radio playback screen, check that the 2. In the playlist, press Options > Tracks auto search icon lights up. If necessary, press sequence. to enable the auto search function,lighting <...
  • Page 50 2. Select your desired station, and press 6. To return to the idle screen during playback, Options > Rename. press Listen to a radio station RDS (dependent on the radio station 1. Go to Media player > radio. service) The last played station starts to play. The feature RDS (Radio Data System) is a 2.
  • Page 51: My Files

    date. 11 My files Slideshow(for picture files): Show photos one by one automatically. Manage your files Create sub-folders On the phone, all the files are stored under the folders of the phone memory or memory card. You can create sub-folders under the folders (like Pictures, Sounds, Videos and Others) or an...
  • Page 52: Share Your Files

    1. Select a file under a folder. 4. Press Options to select your desired 2. Press Options > Advanced to select your option. desired option. Share your files 3. To copy or move (cut) a file, select the desired folder, and press You can share your audio and video files with Options >...
  • Page 53 in your Smart Phonebook (see "Add a contact to Smart Phonebook" on page 30). Before taking a photo for contact picture,set the picture resolution to 240 x 320. To set an audio file as ringtone 1. Select an audio file under Sounds. 2.
  • Page 54: Calls

    Call options 12 Calls This menu allows you to set call-related options. Call forward Divert incoming calls to your voice mailbox or to another phone number (regardless of Call history whether or not the number is You are provided with the records about your in your phonebook).
  • Page 55 Minute reminded after Caller ID: To check your reminder specified call time span once operator setting of showing or repeatedly. the identity of your caller (network-dependent). Call services Call time: Depending on your network, rounding-off Call cost: network-dependent billing purposes, taxes etc, the Call barring Set limits to your incoming and actual time invoiced for calls...
  • Page 56: Connectivity

    Connect to a Bluetooth device 13 Connectivity Consult the user documentation of the Bluetooth device to be connected. Prepare the Bluetooth for connection. 1. Go to Bluetooth > Activate. Press to turn on the bluetooth function. Bluetooth 2. Select Search for devices to start searching for available Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 57 To connect to a device you connected Listen to music or audio files previously through a Bluetooth stereo headset 1. Go to Bluetooth > devices. Consult the user documentation of the 2. Select the device, and press Options Bluetooth headset. Check that your Bluetooth select your desired option.
  • Page 58: Usb Function

    If you do not use the Bluetooth feature for some time, you should deactivate it in order to conserve battery power. USB function Your phone is supplied with a USB cable. When connected to a computer via the USB cable, your phone can work as a charger of the battery, the card reader of the memory card inserted on your phone, and fulfill functions through the by-packed...
  • Page 59: Profiles

    To change the settings: 14 Profiles 1. In Profiles, select the profile to be changed. Press Change. 2. Select the item to be changed. Press select your desired options. 3. Repeat Step 2 until you finish the settings. Adjust ring settings to different scenes Apply a profile The profiles are defined for several scenes.
  • Page 60: Settings

    Power-on time: Set time for the 15 Settings phone to be switched on automatically. Power-off time: Set time for the phone to be switched off automatically. General Security This menu allows you to use Flip to anwser Select whether to answer an passwords to protect your SIM incoming call by opening the flip.
  • Page 61 Default storage Select default storage If you enter an incorrect PIN location for your files: phone code three times in succession, or memory card (if a memory the PIN code of your SIM card card is inserted on your will be locked automatically and phone).
  • Page 62: Display

    Display Ring volume Adjust the volume of rings. Key sound Turn the key sound on or off. Wallpaper Select an image as the wall paper of your phone. You Shutter Select shutter sounds for your can select either a default sound camera.
  • Page 63: Network Settings

    Connections Network settings The menu allows you to define the Internet Select Select the network for your access profiles of your phone. Such profiles are network phone (service subscription- usually pre-defined in your SIM card. Consult dependent). your network operator for details. Search mode Select how to search the When accessing web sites or sending/receiving...
  • Page 64: Icons & Symbols

    Bluetooth - Feature is activated. Icons & symbols Bluetooth stereo - Feature is activated. In idle mode, several symbols can be displayed Alarm - The alarm clock has been simultaneously on the main screen. activated. Roaming - Displayed when your phone If the network symbol is not displayed, the is registered to a network other than network is currently not available.
  • Page 65 Auto answer - Indicates that Auto answer is on. MMS message - You have received a new multimedia message. Wap message - You have received a message in the wap push inbox. Firewall - Feature is activated. EDGE attach - Your phone is connected to the EDGE network.
  • Page 66: Precautions

    compatibility (Ref. 89/336/EEC) and low Precautions voltage directives (Ref. 73/23/EEC). Your cellular mobile phone your responsibility. To avoid damage to yourself, to Radio Waves others or to the phone itself, read and follow all Your cellular mobile phone is a low the safety instructions and make them known to power radio transmitter and anyone borrowing your phone.Furthermore to...
  • Page 67 devices. Consequently you should follow all radio energy. This interference can lead to local recommendations and regulations accidents. when using your cellular phone both at home Before boarding an aircraft and/or and when away. Regulations on the use of when packing the phone in your cellular phones in vehicles and aircraft are luggage: the use of mobile phones in an particularly stringent.
  • Page 68 check first that the vehicle complies with the • Switch off your phone if you suspect that applicable safety rules. interference is taking place. In areas where you are requested to turn off Users of hearing aids radio transmitting devices, such as quarries or If you are a user of a hearing aid, consult your other areas where blasting operations are in physician and hearing aid manufacturer to learn...
  • Page 69 Setting will make all guarantees for your the backlight for a shorter period of time as Philips phone null and void. The use of an well as avoiding unnecessary navigating in the incorrect type of battery may also cause an menus will also help to save the battery's explosion.
  • Page 70 The use of an alarm system to operate a vehicle's Philips has marked the battery and packaging lights or horn to indicate incoming phone calls is with standard symbols designed to promote the prohibited on public roads in some countries.
  • Page 71 recycling and appropriate disposal of your When this crossed-out wheeled bin eventual waste. symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by The labelled packaging material is the European Directive 2002/96/ recyclable. A financial contribution has been Please inform yourself about the made to the associated national local separate collection system for...
  • Page 72 equipment generates, uses and can radiate This device complies with part 15 of the FCC radio frequency energy and, if not installed Rules. Operation is subject to the following and used in accordance with the instructions, two conditions: (1) This device may not cause may cause harmful interference to radio harmful interference, and (2) this device must communications.
  • Page 73: Tips

    6. Establish GPRS connection when needed. Tips Otherwise, your phone will keep searching for GPRS connection, and drain your battery power. How to prolong the battery life of 7. Turn off your phone if there is no coverage. your phone Otherwise, the phone will keep searching To have your mobile phone function properly, for network, and drain your battery power.
  • Page 74: Troubleshooting

    You might be using a charger that was not intended for your phone. Make sure you always The network symbol is not displayed use the Philips authentic accessory shipped with The network connection is lost. Either you are in your phone.
  • Page 75 Your phone doesn’t display the You have the feeling that you missed phone numbers of incoming calls some calls This feature is network and subscription Check your call divert options. dependent. If the network doesn’t send the The display shows INSERT SIM caller’s number, the phone will display Call 1 Withheld...
  • Page 76 Options. Select the Advanced tab, and then, the Your phone is not charging matching lanugage. Restart your computer. If your battery is completely flat, it might take a while before the charging icon is displayed on Contents on the memory card are the screen.
  • Page 77: Philips Authentic Accessories

    Package contents may therefore vary. When using the supplied one-key headset, press To maximise the performance of your Philips the key to answer a call, and long press the key mobile phone and not to void the warranty, to end the call.
  • Page 78 USB drive Allows data transfer When the transfer is finished, please make sure between your computer and that you safely remove your device based on the instruction of your computer. the micro-SD card inserted into the phone, and the data Data communication software management on the micro-SD card through your computer.
  • Page 79 The first time you connect your phone to the PC, wait till the USB driver of your phone is successfully installed. 2. On your computer, double click the MobilePhoneTools icon. On the bottom left of the menu, “Philips X530 is connected” is displayed.
  • Page 80: Trademark Declaration

    JAVA is a trademark of Trademark Declaration Sun Microsystems, Inc. ® is a trademark of Nuance Communications, Inc. Tegic Euro. Pat. App. 0842463 PHILIPS and PHILIPS’ Shield Emblem registered trademarks Bluetooth™ is a trade- of Koninklijke Philips mark owned Electronics N.V.
  • Page 81: Specific Absorption Rate Information

    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.
  • Page 82 The highest SAR value for this Philips X530 model phone when tested for compliance against the standard was 0.425 W/kg for ICNIRP recommendation and 0.213 W/kg for IEEE Std 1528. For limiting the radio waves exposure, it is recommended to reduce the mobile phone call duration or to use a headset.
  • Page 83: Limited Warranty

    (6) Limited Warranty months from the date of purchase. What Does This Limited Warranty Cover? What Will Philips Do if The Product is Not Free From Material Defects in Materials and Philips warrants to the original retail Workmanship...
  • Page 84 Product which warranty/quality stickers, product serial number or The SIM card must be removed from electronic serial number has been the Product before it is given to Philips. Philips assumes no liability for damaged...
  • Page 85 Other Limitation: This Warranty is The EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE Entire Agreement. PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. EXCEPT EXPRESS HOWEVER EVENT SHALL WARRANTIES SET FORTH ABOVE AND PHILIPS BE LIABLE FOR ANY PUNITIVE, THOSE IMPLIED BY LAW AND WHICH SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR...
  • Page 86 PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS retailer, agent, dealer, employee, thereof, OPPORTUNITIES, COST or employee of Philips is authorized to SUBSTITUTION GOODS make modifications to this limited warranty SERVICES, INVESTMENTS, DAMAGE TO and you should not rely on any such GOODWILL OR REPUTATION, OR representation.
  • Page 87: Declaration Of Conformity

    1999/ 5/EC has been followed related to ar- product ticles 3.1 and 3.2 with the involvement of the Philips X530 following Notified Body: CETECOM ICT Servic- Cellular Mobile Radio GSM/GPRS/EDGE es GmbH, Unterturkheimer Strabe6-10, 66117, 900/1800/1900 Saarbrucken, Germany.

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