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introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that
Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips EnergyLight is intended to make people feel more energetic and to provide mood relief
from the winter blues. If you suffer from severe mood swings or depression make sure to consult a
professional and do not use this device for self treatment.
The EnergyLight is suitable for both light exposures and normal lighting.
light and health
The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to time certain functions. Light
exposure can boost mood and energy. Light has direct alerting and energizing effects and can
improve our performance. Bright light therapy is also successfully used for mood relief, especially for
seasonal mood swings.
In countries with long winters, many people experience loss of energy and low spirits due to lack of
light. These symptoms are referred to as the winter blues. They typically start in the fall and may last
for several weeks. Exposure to bright light sources can help alleviate these symptoms and restore
the summer mood and summer energy level.
Many people are troubled by one or more symptoms of the winter blues. Many health experts
agree that the winter blues can be counteracted by exposure to bright light. 'Bright light' means
daylight with a certain intensity. In winter, the light intensity is often much lower than in summer: on
a gloomy winter day the light intensity varies between 2,500 and 10,000 lux, whereas this may be as
much as 100,000 lux on a bright summer day. Moreover, in winter most people spend a lot of time
indoors, either at home or at work, where artificial light often has an intensity of as little as 500 lux
and sometimes even less.Together with scientists and medical specialists in the field of winter blues
treatment, Philips has developed this special lighting appliance. This appliance allows you to safely get
the amount of light you need to help fight winter blues. Taking light exposures is generally accepted
as one of the safest and most effective ways of fighting the winter blues.
general description (Fig. 1)
A Energy lamp
B Lamp housing with angle adjustment
C Base
D On/off dial and light exposure time indicator
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On/off symbol
Light symbol
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Light intensity settings from low to high
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Light exposure time symbol
Using the appliance
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It is advisable to start using the EnergyLight as soon as you feel the winter blues coming on or
when you feel like you need extra light.
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Preferably take your light exposures between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the
evening. (Fig. 2)
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Visit www.lighttherapy.com for a free assessment and to customize a light exposure time
schedule just for you.
Duration and intensity
Duration of dailly exposure depends on the distance to the appliance and the intended use. The
longer the selected distance, the longer is the effective duration.
For helping winter blues the best results are expected for following combinations of duration and
intensity: 30 minutes at 10000 lux (6-8 in./15-20 cm), 60 minutes at 5000 lux (approx. 12in./cca 30
cm), 120 minutes at 2500 lux (approx. 20in./cca 50 cm). For simply boosting your energy, longer
distances at same exposure times may provide you with sufficient light.
Timing
Using the EnergyLight at any time of day directly affects your alertness. The best time to use it is in
the morning. Do not use the EnergyLight late in the evening. If you use within 2 hours of going to
bed, it could disrupt your sleep.
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If you find it difficult to get up each day without an alarm clock or if you often sleep in, you need
morning light. Use the EnergyLight within the first hour or two after waking up.
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If you find it difficult to stay awake in the late evening and wake up too early in the morning, you
need evening light. Use the EnergyLight before you start to feel drowsy.
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If mornings or evenings do not seem to be the problem, but you feel generally tired during the
day, then the time at which you use the EnergyLight is not as important. You can use the
EnergyLight in the morning or around midday. For example, when you wake up in the morning,
use it for 15 to 30 minutes and then again at midday or in the evening for approximately the
same amount of time. Place the EnergyLight further away from you during the evening session.
Do not use the EnergyLight within two hours of your desired bedtime or you may not be able
to fall asleep.
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Place the appliance on a level surface such as a counter, table or desk.
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Put the plug in the electrical outlet.
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To switch on the appliance, turn the on/off dial clockwise to the light intensity you prefer
light exposure time indicator
The light exposure time indicator shows how long you have been using the appliance.
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When you switch on the appliance, the LEDs go on in quick succession to show how the LED
sequence is built up. Then the first LED lights up at half intensity during the first 15
minutes (Fig. 3).
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At the end of the first 15 minutes, the first LED is on at full intensity and the second LED goes
on at half intensity.
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After 2 hours, all 8 LEDs light up at full intensity until you switch off the appliance.
Note: The LEDs only show the light exposure time that has passed. You do not have to take any action
when the LEDs go on.
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Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen so that you can comfortably look in
the direction of the light (Fig. 4).
Make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 6-20in./15 to 50cm.
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You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance
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You do not have to take the whole light exposure without interruption. If it suits your schedule
better, you can interrupt your light exposure and continue later.
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Look into the light every now and then.
Do not look into the light continuously. You can simply engage in other activities such as reading,
writing, embroidering or handicraft while taking a light exposure and look into the light every now
and then.
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Repeat the light exposures until you feel better.
Generally, improvements occur within 1 week.
You may repeat the light exposure as often as you like during the dark period of the year. Take a
light exposure on at least 5 successive days.
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After use, turn the on/off dial counterclockwise to switch off the appliance.
Note: Do not turn the on/off dial clockwise to the OFF setting.
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Remove the plug from the wall outlet.
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