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Home screen Your phone’s home screen consists of the following areas: Status Bar SIM1 & SIM2, and Clock display Shortcut Keys Learn about the main keys. Definition Function Dial Make or answer a call. Confirm Select or confirm an option. Hang-up/ End a call;...
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Icons & symbols Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen. Icons Definition Function Silent Your phone will not ring when receiving a call. Vibration Your phone will vibrate when only receiving a call. Battery The bars indicate the battery level.
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Insert SIM1/SIM2. Install the battery. Replace the back cover. Getting started 5...
Charge the battery A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level of charging status. Note: • You can user 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.
messages, and audio/video/picture files. With the software and GPRS service, you can also connect your PC to the Internet through your phone. Install MobilePhoneTools on your PC Insert supplied Data software into the CD drive. Run the autorun.exe program. Make selections as prompted, and installation starts automatically.
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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 Learn to make or answer a call and use basic call functions. Make a call Enter the phone number. Press ( to dial the number. Press ) to hang up. Note: For international calls, long press "+"...
Make an emergency call 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. Receive and send messages You can use the Messages message, multimedia message and E-mails.
, select your desired time Account settings span. Your mail 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. Keys: Keys Function Select a input method.
Manage your phonebook Learn about basic phonebook function. Add a new contact Method one: On the home screen, enter a number, select a location. ( To SIM1 To SIM2 Save the number, and add details as desired. Press , to finish saving. Method two: Go to , use navigation key...
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Press , to select your desired contacts. Press > Options Phonebook backup , select a folder. Phone Memory card Enter a file name, and press to finish backing up the file. Restore contact information: > Tools Phonebook backup , find the back-up file. My files Press , to restore the contact to your desired phonebook.
MultiMedia Media player Save MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, and AAC under the folder on your phone and memory Audio card. Play music Go to > Media player Music player select your desired song in the folder. Using the following keys to control playback: Function Definition Pause and resume playback.
Camera Learn about camera function. Let you take photos as desired by using your phone. Take a photo Go to > > Menu Camera Camera Aim the lens at the subject. < Press navigation key decrease the brightness. Press navigation key zoom out.
Scene mode Select a scene to take a photo. Effect settings Add special effects to the photos. Storage Select default storage location. Restore Restore to default settings. default settings Note: To zoom in or out a photo, please ensure that the photo is taken in a size equal to or greater than 640x480.
FM radio Lear about listening to radio programs by using a FM radio. Listen to a radio station Plug the supplied headset into your phone. Go to > Media player FM radio > . It starts scanning Options Auto presets automatically and save the available channels.
Business applications Manage your calendar You can create your to-do list and make a plan on your calendar. Create your to-do list Go to > select a date, and then Tools Calendar press L > Options Add task Edit reminder settings. Press , to save the task.
Bluetooth Your phone can connect to a compatible Bluetooth device for exchanging data. Connect to a Bluetooth device > Bluetooth Power Bluetooth function. Select , a list of available Bluetooth Find devices devices appears. Select the device you wish to connect. Enter your Bluetooth password to start pairing (0000 by default).The pairing is made if your pairing request is accepted by the other part.
• : Read the page saved as Go to bookmark bookmark. • font size, Settings automatically or read E-book on full screen. File management Learn about how to use and manage your files and folders. Use your files Set a photo as contact picture or wallpaper: Open >...
Activate blacklist Go to > Settings Call settings Blacklist Mode Press , to activate blacklist function. Add a phone number to blacklist Go to > Blacklist Blacklist numbers Edit the blacklist, add contacts by entering a phone number. Check world clock Learn about how to check time &...
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 Go to > Browser Select , enter your desired Enter address websites.
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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 Function Definition Java audio Set the volume level Java backlight Turn on or off the backlight. Java vibration Turn the vibration on or off.
Settings SIM setting Function Definition Dual SIM Change SIM card slot settings. setting SIM1/SIM2 setup Set SIM card name. 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.
Call settings Function Definition Caller ID Set how to show your number to called dependent). Call waiting Get informed of an incoming call when on the phone (network- dependent). Call divert Divert incoming calls to your voice mailbox or another phone number. Call barring Set limits to your incoming and outgoing calls.
Fixed dial Restrict your outgoing calls to certain numbers required). Barred dial Prohibit some (network-dependent). Phone lock Set password protection for your phone. You are required to enter the password each time you turn on the phone (0000 by default). Auto keypad Set an time span for the keypad to be locked.
You should only use Philips Authentic Accessories, as the use of any other accessories may damage 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.
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...
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.
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. How Long is The Limited Warranty Period?
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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...
Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 China declare under our sole responsibility that the product Xenium X503 Philips GSM/GPRS 900/1800/1900 TAC number: 35320904 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Standards: SAFETY : EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009...
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 appropriately set to meet your actual usage. Profile setting significantly impacts the phone’s battery...