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3.2MP camera lens
Left soft key
Left soft key
Pick-up key
Headphone jack
Side volume key
TFT LCD
Right soft key
Hang up and power key
Charger & USB port

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  • Page 1 Your phone Headphone jack Back of phone: 3.2MP camera lens Side volume key TFT LCD Left soft key 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.
  • Page 2 Home screen L Left soft Select the options on the screen. Your phone’s home screen consists of the following R Right soft Select the options on the screen. areas: Status Bar Lock/ Long press to lock/unlock keys on Unlock the home screen. SIM status bar Shortcut menu The shortcut on home screen can open the...
  • Page 3 Vibration Your phone will vibrate when Roaming Displayed when your phone only receiving a call. is registered to a network other than your Battery The bars indicate the battery (especially when you’re level. abroad). You have a new message. Home zone A zone designated by your network operator.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Use blacklist ......22 Optimizing your Philips Xenium battery Check world clock......22 performance .
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started 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/mobilephones More details about your product, please access: www.philips.com/support Note: •...
  • Page 6 Insert the SIM 1/SIM 2. Replace the back cover. Install the battery. Charge the battery A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon in the upper-right corner shows the battery level of charging status. Getting started 5...
  • Page 7: Insert A Micro Sd Card (Memory Card)

    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.
  • Page 8: Customize Your Phone

    Connecting your Phone to the PC Note: • The PIN code is preconfigured and communicated to you by Connect your phone to the PC using the your network operator or retailer. supplied USB cable or through the Bluetooth. • If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession, When using the USB cable for connection, your SIM card will be blocked.
  • Page 9: Basic Function

    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.
  • Page 10: Receive And Send Messages

    Make an emergency call Note: • Without a SIM card in phone, you can press R to Copyright protected pictures and sound cannot be sent by MMS. make the emergency call. Send an E-mail In Europe, the standard emergency number is 112; in the UK, it is 999.
  • Page 11: Enter Text

    Go to Account settings>Check interval to Select corresponding symbol on the set the time span, then your mail box will be screen. checked automatically after each time span. Select or confirm symbol. Enter text Note: Your mobile phone supports a number of text entry •...
  • Page 12: Manage Your Phonebook

    Manage your phonebook Numeric input Press the numeric key to enter a number. Learn about basic phonebook function. Pinyin input Input pinyin select Add a new contact character. Method one: Stroke input Press the keys corresponding to the required strokes according to On the home screen, enter a number, select a location.
  • Page 13 Enter the first few letters of the name in the My vCard search bar. (For example “John Henry” enter You can send your contact information by My vCard. Select the contact from the list. Edit my card: Manage your contacts Contacts>Options>Phonebook You can copy or move contacts between the SIM settings>My vCard>Edit my card.
  • Page 14 Special numbers You can keep a list of useful numbers on your phone, such as own numbers, service numbers, voicemail and emergency numbers. Contacts>Options>Phonebook settings> Special numbers Definition Function Edit the phone number and name. SIM1/SIM2 owner number Contact your network operator SIM1/SIM2 for more information.
  • Page 15: Multimedia

    MultiMedia Media player Player settings Go to >Setting Save MP3, AAC, AAC+, Midi, AMR, WMA and Music player WAV music files under the folder on your Audio • Save the .lrc files with same name Lyrics show: phone and memory card. under the same folder, then the lyrics will display when playing this audio file.
  • Page 16: Camera

    < > To turn off the music player on the home screen. View photos: press navigation key select a photo. Press ), and then Zoom in/out photos: press side volume key to Note: zoom in or out a photo. After zooming in a <...
  • Page 17: Video Recorder

    Record a video White Remove the effects on balance colors by surroundings. Go to Menu> , select video recorder Camera mode. Scene mode Select a scene to take a Aim the lens at the subject. photo. < > Press navigation key to adjust the Storage Select...
  • Page 18: Fm Radio

    Video recorder settings Press navigation key to activate auto search, < > and then press the navigation key While using the camera, press L to select setting: select a station. Icon Option Function Press the navigation key to turn off FM radio. Video player View the videos you have FM radio settings...
  • Page 19 Record radio programs You can record a radio program when listen to it. Go to L > , or press when Options Record listening to the radio to start recording. Press R to stop recording and edit the filename. Press to save the file.
  • Page 20: Business Applications

    Business applications Manage your calendar Alarm You can create your to-do list and make a plan on Learn about how to set and use an alarm. You can your calendar. set up to five alarms. Set an alarm Create your to-do list Go to Tools>Alar Go to Tools>Calendar select a date, and then to turn on the alarm, press L to edit...
  • Page 21: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Enter the password and accept the request. The files received are saved to > My files Phone Your phone can connect to a compatible Bluetooth Memory card > Others device for exchanging data. Tips: • Connect to a Bluetooth device If you do not use the Bluetooth feature for some time, you should deactivate it in order to conserve battery power.
  • Page 22: File Management

    • : Read the page saved as Share your files Go to bookmark bookmark. You can share your photos, audio or video files with • font size, scroll screen Settings others via MMS, E-mail or Bluetooth. automatically or read E-book on full screen. Select your desired photos, audio or video files.
  • Page 23: Use Blacklist

    Use blacklist , press Local settings Foreign settings < > navigation key to select a city. Learn about how to set the blacklist; you can reject Press L Options to turn on/off Daylight the incoming calls or messages from those saving included in the blacklist.
  • Page 24: Web Applications & Java

    Web applications & Java Browser Select , add current website to Options bookmark. You can add your favorite websites You can use this function to browse the Internet. to bookmarks. Consult your network operator for the service subscription, data account information, and WAP Java applications settings.
  • Page 25 Java settings Go to > Applications Java>Java settings. Function Definition Java audio Set the volume level Java Turn the backlight on or off. backlight Java Turn the vibration on or off. vibration Select SIM Select SIM1 or SIM2. Select a Java network (service Java SIM1/ subscription-dependent).
  • Page 26: Settings

    Settings SIM settings Select the wallpaper, themes, Display backlight duration and other Icons Definition display information. Change SIM card slot settings. Dual Call a contact by long tapping a Speed dial setting numeric key. Primary SIM The default SIM card is SIM1. Check the memory occupancy of Memory You are provided services by...
  • Page 27: Network

    Select shutter sounds for your Call barring Set limits to your incoming and Shutter camera. outgoing calls. sound Select whether a warning tone is Line switching Switch between Line1 and Line2. Battery low emitted when the battery level is Quick search and list your phone Predictive low.
  • Page 28: Security

    Security Restore factory settings Function Definition Restore your phone settings to the default values. You need to enter your phone password (0000 by This menu allows you to use Privacy setup default). passwords to protect your SIM card, phone, information stored on the phone.
  • Page 29: Safety & Precaution

    Safety & Precaution Precaution • Do not immerse the phone in any liquid; if your phone is damp, switch it off, remove the battery and let them dry for 24hrs before Keep your phone away from small children using them again. •...
  • Page 30: Tips

    • Turn off the Bluetooth function of your phone. • Set the backlight level and duration of your phone to a low value. WEEE Marking in the DFU: “Information to the Consumer” • Turn on the auto keypad lock, turn off the key sounds, tap vibration, or vibration alerts.
  • Page 31 Your battery seems to over heat The display shows INSERT YOUR SIM CARD You might be using a charger that was not intended for use with your Check that the SIM card has been inserted correctly. If the problem phone. Make sure you always use the Philips authentic accessory shipped persists, your SIM card may be damaged.
  • Page 32: Trademark Declaration

    L M Ericsson, Sweden and licensed protection standards for exposure to radio waves. to Philips. The highest SAR value for this Xenium X523 model phone Philips PHILIPS and PHILIPS’ Shield Emblem are registered when tested for compliance against the standard was 1.21W/kg trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
  • Page 33 for parts or labour, a materially defective Product with new or c)If the Product failure is not covered by this limited warranty, or this refurbished parts or Product and return such repaired or replaced limited warranty is inapplicable, void or invalid due to any terms and Product to the Consumer in working condition.
  • Page 34: Declaration Of Conformity

    11 Science and Technology Road, Shenzhen Hi-tech Industrial Park, Nanshan District, Shenzhen 518057 China declare under our sole responsibility that the product Xenium X523 Philips GSM/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 TAC number: 8675 9300 to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following Standards:...
  • Page 35: Tips & Tricks

    • If you’re using a Xenium phone with a dual SIM performance. Keep your phone out of the sun feature, try to activate the 2 SIM cards only or a hot car. If in low temperature, place your when absolutely necessary.

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