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Home screen Left soft Select the options on the screen. Your phone’s home screen consists of the following Right soft Select the options on the areas: screen. Status Bar Dashboard displays On the home screen, you can press the navigation <...
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Tap on , to select or cancel Select Unmark Headset The headset is plugged into an item. Press L to confirm setting. the phone. Done Alarm The alarm clock is activated. Icons & symbols Roaming Displayed when your phone Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen. is registered to a network other than...
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Remove the back cover. Philips! To get the most of your product and enjoy all Philips has to offer, register your product at: www. philips. com/welcome. More details about your product, please access: www.philips.com/support Note: Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety &...
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Insert SIM1/SIM2. Install the battery. Replace the back cover. Getting started 5...
• Charge the battery If a battery is being used for the first time or the battery has not been used for a prolonged period, it may take A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon longer time to recharge. in the upper-right corner shows the battery level of charging status.
Connect to your PC Customize your phone Data communication software (Mobile Phone Customize your phone to match your preferences. Tools) offers instant synchronization between your Set clock phone and your computer. You can use the software for the data synchronization between your On the home screen, go to >...
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• 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 ringtone, volume, and others.
Basic function Use basic call functions Make a conference call If network applicable, you can handle two or more Learn to make or answer a call and use basic call calls, or make a conference call. functions. During a call, enter a phone number, and then Make a call press to dial the number.
Make an emergency call Note: Copyright protected pictures and sound cannot be sent by MMS. Without a SIM card in phone, you can press R to make the emergency call. Send an E-mail In Europe, the standard emergency number is 112; Go to >...
Enter text Introduction of input methods: Input method Function Your mobile phone supports a number of text entry methods, including T9 input, English input, numeric English input Press the keys that are marked input and symbol input. with the letter you wish to enter. Press once to get the first letter Keys: on the key, press twice quickly to...
Press to finish saving. Pinyin input Input pinyin select character. Method two: Stroke input Press the keys corresponding to Go to > , use navigation Contacts View contacts < > the required strokes according to select a phonebook. to sequence to get the desired Press >...
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Manage your contacts Restore phonebook information: , select You can copy or move contacts between the SIM Phonebook backup Restore from memory card and phone, or delete contacts. Go to , find the back-up file. My files > , select the Contacts View contacts Advanced...
Fingerprint Edit your fingerprint To edit another fingerprint, you need to enter your previous fingerprint to verify and start to edit For the first time, please follow the steps as below another fingerprint. to edit your fingerprint: Note: Please DO NOT change your finger while editing Go to >...
Protect your phone after closing the flip Enter the password (Default is 000000). After editing your fingerprint successfully, go to > to turn on Security Fingerprint recognition protection mode. , tap on to select Lock phone on close . Your phone will enter protection mode automatically after your close the flip.
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• : Allow to accept Bluetooth accessibility Bluetooth or not. • Incoming call : Select to display contact name or not while receiving a call. Parameter settings You can select a suitable parameter according to your habit of sliding speed. Go to Security >...
MultiMedia Media player Player settings Go to > Save MIDI, AMR, MP3, WAV, AAC and AAC music Music player Settings files under the folder on your phone and Audio • : Play audio files from your phone Music source memory card. or memory card.
Camera Rotate photos: press to rotate a photo. Set as wallpaper: tap on Learn about camera function. Let you take photos as desired by using your phone. Camera settings While using the camera, press to select settings: Take a photo Icon Option Function...
White Remove the effects on Anti-flicker Select a band to avoid the balance colors by surroundings. impacts on photos caused by flickers from lighting Effects Add special effects to the sources. photos. Restore Restore to default settings. Storage Select default storage default location.
Play a video clip FM radio Go to View video Lear about listening to radio programs by using a FM radio. Tap on start or pause playing a video clip. Press the side volume key to adjust volume. Listen to a radio station Press to exit.
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name, program type (for example, News, Sports and Info), and frequency. To turn off the FM radio on the home screen Press , and then tap on Record radio programs You can record a radio program when listen to it. Go to >...
Business applications Manage your calendar Notes You can save text notes, and display it as dashborad You can create your to-do list and make a plan on on the home screen. your calendar. > , edit the content. Tools Quick note Create your to-do list Tap on to save the editing.
Stop an alarm Select a device. Tap on to start send the file. When the alarm rings, • Select : The alarm stops. Stop Receive files via Bluetooth • Select : The alarm will sound again after Snooze Go to >...
Reading setup Share your files Go to , you can setup the following: You can share your photos, audio or video files with Options others via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. • : Find specific words in the file. Find • current page bookmark...
Use blacklist , press the Local settings Foreign settings < > navigation key to select a city. Learn about how to set the blacklist, you can reject Press to turn on/off Options Daylight the incoming calls or messages from those saving included in the blacklist.
Web applications & Java Browser Add bookmarks Go to > , browse a website. Browser You can use this function to browse the Internet. Select , add current website to Options Consult your network operator for the service bookmarks. You can add your favorite websites subscription, data account information, and WAP to bookmarks.
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Note: To run some Java applications (entrusted third party software) on your phone, you may need to adjust the Java settings. Press Options>Settings. Java settings Go to > > Settings Connectivity Java settings Function Definition Java audio Set the volume level. Java vibration Turn the vibration on or off.
Settings SIM setting Backlight Select the duration of backlight. duration Function Definition Greeting text Select whether to show greetings Dual SIM Change SIM card slot settings. when your phone is turned on. Slot1/Slot2 settings Set SIM card name and select a theme. Select Active mode to receive calls or General setting messages from a SIM card.
Sound setting PIN protection Set PIN or PIN2 password protection for your SIM card. (The PIN or PIN2 are Function Definition provided by the network operator.) Alert type Select alert types. Change PIN/PIN2 Change your PIN and PIN2 passwords as desired.
Connectivity setting Network Select the network for your phone (service selection subscription dependent). Automatic is Function Definition recommended. Call options Select call options for your phone. Preferences Select your preferred network. Browser See “Browser” on page 25. Predictive dialing Quick search and list your phone number while entering a number on the home Connections The menu allows you to define the...
Check with the vehicle manufacturer that electronic equipment dangerous, and will make all guarantees for your Philips phone null and used in your vehicle will not be affected by radio energy.
WEEE Marking in the DFU: “Information to the Consumer” How to prolong the battery life of your phone To have your mobile phone function properly, sufficient battery power Disposal of your old product is important. For the power-saving purpose, do the following, if Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials applicable: and components, which can be recycled and reused.
You might be using a charger that was not intended for use with your persists, your SIM card may be damaged. Contact your operator. phone. Make sure you always use the Philips authentic accessory shipped The autonomy of your phone seems lower than indicated on with your phone.
Products purchased and used in the original country of purchase. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) that forecast a limited warranty is valid only in Philips’ intended country of sales of the substantial safety margin for assuring the protection of all persons, product.
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PURPOSE OF ANY LIMITED REMEDY. 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 This limited warranty represents the complete and exclusive agreement the data contained therein.
11 Science and Technology Road, Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 China declare under our sole responsibility that the product Xenium X712 Philips GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 TAC number: 35183604 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Standards:...
In general, the lower the backlight level and the shorter the duration, the Here are some steps to help you optimize your Philips more power you will save. Xenium’s battery performance. •...
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