Philips Xenium X623 User manual

Your phone
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TFT LCD
Hang up and power key
Charger & USB port
Side volume key
Right soft key
Pick-up key
Headphone jack
Left soft key
Navigation and confirm key
Lock/unlock and symbol key
Camera key
Micro SD card slot

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Home screen
Your phone’s home screen consists of the following
areas:
Keys
Learn about the main keys.
Shortcut menu
The shortcuts on the home screen can open the
applications tab you often used.
Select shortcut menu:
1 Go to Menu>Settings>General>Shortcuts
to enter shortcut list.
2 Press left soft key L to change the shortcut
menu or change the order of the shortcuts.
Icons & symbols
Learn about the icons and symbols on the screen.
Key Definition Function
(
Dial Make or answer a call.
,Confirm Select or confirm an option.
)Hang-up/
Power/
Exit
End a call;
Return to home screen;
Hold to turn on/turn off the
phone.
Status Bar
SIM status bar
Clock status bar
Shortcuts
LLeft soft
key
Select the options on the screen.
RRight soft
key
Select the options on the screen.
*Lock/
Unlock
Long press *to lock keys on
the home screen;
Press left soft key Rand then
*to unlock keys.
Icons Definition Function
Silent Your phone will not ring
when receiving a call.

2 Your phone
Vibration
only
Your phone will vibrate when
receiving a call.
Battery The bars indicate the battery
level.
SMS You have a new message.
MMS You have a new multimedia
message.
Wap
message
You have received a Wap
push message.
Missed call You have missed a call.
Call diverts All your incoming voice calls
are being forwarded to a
number.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is activated.
Bluetooth
headset
The Bluetooth headset is
connected.
Headset The headset is plugged into
the phone.
Alarm The alarm clock is activated.
Roaming Displayed when your phone
is registered to a network
other than your own
(especially when you’re
abroad).
Home zone A zone designated by your
network operator. Contact
your service provider for
details.
GSM
network
your phone is connected to a
GSM network.The more bars
are shown the better the
reception is.
GPRS
attach
Your phone is connected to
the GPRS network.
EDGE
attach
Your phone is connected to
the EDGE network.
Blacklist Indicates that blacklist feature
is activated.
Key lock The keypad has been locked.
Memory
card
The memory card is in use.

Table of cotents 3
Ta b l e o f c o t e n t s
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Insert SIM card and Charge the battery . . . . . . . . 4
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory card). . . . . . . . . 6
Connect to your PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Customize your phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Basic function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use basic call functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receive and send messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Enter text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Manage your phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
MultiMedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Media player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Business applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Manage your calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Read E-books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
File management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use blacklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Check world clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Currency converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Web applications & Java . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Opera Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Java applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting menu introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Phone setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Display setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Time and date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Safety & Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Trademark Declaration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specific Absorption Rate Information . . . . . . . . . . 30
Limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Tips & tricks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Optimizing your Philips Xenium battery
performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4 Getting started
Getting started
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Note:
• Please read the safety instructions in the "Safety & Precaution"
section before use.
Insert SIM card and Charge the
battery
Learn about installing SIM card and charging the
battery for the first use.
Insert SIM card
Follow the steps below to insert your SIM card.
Remember to turn off your mobile phone before
removing the back cover.
1 Remove the back cover.
2 Take out the battery.

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3 Insert the SIM 1/SIM 2.
4 Install the battery.
5 Replace the back cover.
Charge the battery
A new battery is partially charged. The battery icon
in the upper-right corner shows the battery level of
charging status.

6 Getting started
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.
• If you do not intend to use your phone for several days, we
recommend that you remove the battery.
• If a fully charged battery left unused, it will lost its charge over
time.
• If a battery is being used for the first time or the battery has
not been used for a prolonged period, it may take longer time
to recharge.
Insert a Micro SD card (Memory
card)
You can expand the memory of your phone by
adding a micro-SD card.
1 Align your micro-SD card with the slot. Put it in
place.
2 To remove the micro-SD card, press the card to
release it.
Connect to your PC
Data communication software (Mobile Phone
Tools) offers instant sychronization between your
phone and your computer. You can use the
software for the data synchronization between your
phone and PC, like phonebook, calendar, SMS
messages, and audio/video/picture files.
Install MobilePhoneTools on your PC
1 Insert the supplied Data communication
software into the CD drive.
2 Run the autorun.exe program.
3 Make selections as prompted, and installation
starts automatically.

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Connecting your Phone to the PC
1 Connect your phone to the PC using the
supplied USB cable or through the Bluetooth.
2 When using the USB cable for connection,
select COM port on your phone.
3 On your PC, double click the MobilePhoneTools
icon, then the connected icon is displayed.
Customize your phone
Customize your phone to match your preferences.
Set time & date
1 On the home screen, go to
Menu>Settings>Time and date.
2 Select Set time/date: Select the desired digits.
SIM settings
1 Check that your phone is turned on. Enter the
PIN code if required.
2 Go to Settings>General>SIM settings>Dual
SIM setting>SIM1 /SIM2 name or icon,
name/set icon for your SIM card.
3 Go to Settings>SIM settings>Primary SIM
to select SIM1/2 as primary card.
Note:
• The PIN code is preconfigured and communicated to you by
your network operator or retailer.
• If you enter an incorrect PIN code three times in succession,
your SIM card will be blocked. To unblock it, you must request
the PUK code from your operator.
• 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 ringtones, volume, and
others. With preset profiles, you can easily adjust
the settings for incoming calls and messages as
desired.
1 Go to Profiles, press ,to activate the
profile.
2 Press left soft key Lto modify ringtone,
volume and others.
To activate Meeting mode, long press #on
the home screen.
Note:
• If you select Flight mode, you disable the connection between
your phone and your mobile phone network.

8 Basic function
Basic function
Use basic call functions
Learn to make or answer a call and use basic call
functions.
Make a call
1 Enter the phone number.
2 Press ( to dial the number.
3 Press ) to hang up.
Tips:
• For international calls, long press 0 to enter the "+" sign
for the international prefix.
• You can press LOption>Hold single call to hold first call,
then press LOption>New call to start the second call.
Answer and end a call
1 Press ( to answer the call (Press the side
volume key to adjust the volume).
2 Press right soft key Lto select hands free
mode.
3 Press )to hang up.
Tips:
• You can use the supplied headset to answer or end a call.
Use speed dial
On the home screen, you can call a number by long
tapping a numeric icon.
To assign a contact to a speed-dial key:
1 Select Settings>General>Speed dial.
2 Press ,to activate the status.
3 Select Set numbers to choose a numeric key.
4 Press ,to add a number.
Receive and send messages
You can use the Messaging menu to send text
message, multimedia message.
Send a SMS message
1 Select Menu>Messaging>Create message.
2 Write your text message.
3 Press ,to send the message.

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Send a MMS message
1 Select Menu>Messaging>Create Message.
2 Edit contents, and press L\Options to add
multimedia contents (photo, audio, attachment
or bookmark text).
3 Press ,to add a contact.
4 Press ,to send the Multimedia message.
Note:
• Copyright protected pictures and sound cannot be sent by
MMS.
Send an E-mail
1 Go to Menu>Messaging>E-mail>Start to
create account.
2 After setting up a new account, press ,to
enter it.
3 Press LOptions>New email, enter the
address (To ), subject and content, press
LOptions to add attachment/select the
priority.
4 Press LOptions to send the E-mail.
Note:
• Consult your mail service provider for the mail server
configuration.
Receive E-mails
You can check received E-mails in the inbox.
To receive E-mails automatically:
1 Choose to enter an E-mail account, press L
Options>Settings>Advanced
settings>Account settings.
2 Go to Account settings>Check interval to
set the time span, then your mail box will be
checked 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.
Virtual keypad:
Keys/Virtual
keypad
Function
#Short press to select input method.
#Long press to select input language.
*Enter symbols and punctuations.

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Note:
• Depending on the language you select for your phone, the
supported input methods may vary.
Introduction of input methods:
Manage your phonebook
Learn about basic phonebook function.
Add a new contact
Method one:
1 On the home screen, enter a number, select a
location. (To SIM1/To SIM2/To phone).
2 Save the number, and add details as desired.
3 Press ,to finish saving.
Method two:
1 Go to Contacts.
2 Press LOptions >Add contact to add a new
contact.
*Long press to switch T9 English input
on or off.
0Insert a space.
R(Right soft key)Delete the previous
symbol.
,Select or confirm symbol.
Input method Function
English input Press the keys that are marked
with the letter you wish to enter.
Press once to get the first letter
on the key, press twice quickly to
get the second letter and so on
until the letter you want is
displayed on the screen.
T9®predictive
text input
You need to press only once on
the key corresponding to each
letter needed to spell a word:
keystrokes input are analyzed and
the word suggested by T9®is
displayed at the pop-up window.
Numeric input Press the numeric key to enter a
number.

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Tips:
• For contacts on the smart phonebook, you can add detailed
information, like home number, office number, contact
pictures and ringtones.
Search for a contact
1 Go to Contacts.
2 Press navigation key < or > to select a desired
phonebook.
3 Enter the first few letters of the name in the
search bar. (For example “John Henry” enter
JH)
4 Select the contact from the list.
Manage your contacts
You can copy or move contacts between the SIM
card and phone, or delete contacts. Go to
Contacts>Options to select the desired option.
1 Set group:
You can group your contacts as different groups,
For different groups, you can use different ringtones
for identification, and send messages to a group.
2 Add contacts to a group:
- Go to Contacts, press navigation key < or >
to select Group, select New group and edit
the details.
- In Group, press ,to add members for the
group.
My vCard
You can send your contact information by My
vCard.
Send my card:
1 Go to Contacts>Options>Send vCard.
Select As text message/Via MMS/As E-mail/
Via Bluetooth to send the card.

12 Basic function
Special numbers
You can keep a list of useful numbers on your
phone, such as own numbers, service numbers,
voicemail and emergency numbers.
Go to Contacts>Options>Advanced>Special
numbers:
Function Definition
My numbers Edit the phone number and name.
Emergency Edit your emergency phone
number.
Voice mail Set your voice mail server
number, as well as retrieve your
voice mails. Consult the network
operator for the account
information.
Long press 1to dial the voice mail
number.
Service
numbers
Contact your network operator
for more information.

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MultiMedia
Media player
Save MP3, MIDI, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV and
AMR music files under the Audio folder on your
phone and memory card.
Play music
1 Go to Media player>Music player>Tracks,
select your desired song in the folder.
2 Using the following keys to control playback:
Player settings
Go to Music player>Options>Settings:
• Music source: Play audio files from your phone
or memory card.
• Music in background: Continue to play music
after exiting the music player.
• Repeat: Repeat Once (play current file
repeatedly); Repeat All (play all the files in the
folder repeatedly).
• Shuffle: Play music files in the folder randomly.
• Equaliser: Select music style suitable to your
songs.
• Bluetooth settings: Switch on/off Bluetooth
stereo output.
• Refresh list:Refresh all songs in your list.
To turn off the music player on the home screen.
Press ), and then ,.
Note:
• When listening to music, adjust the volume to a moderate
level. Continuous exposure to high volume may impair your
hearing.
Function Definition
,Start or Pause playing.
<Press navigation key < to select
previous track.
>Press navigation key > to select
next track.
Press side volume key to adjust
volume.
R(Right soft key) Return to the
previous menu.
)Go to the home screen.

14 MultiMedia
Camera
Learn about camera function. Let you take photos
as desired by using your phone.
Take a photo
1 Go to Menu>Camera, select camera mode.
2 Aim the lens at the subject.
- Press navigation key < or > to adjust the
brightness.
- Press side volume key to zoom in/zoom out.
3 Press ,or side camera key to take a photo.
4 Press right soft key Rto exit.
Tips:
• All the photos taken are saved to My files>Phone or
Memory card>Pictuers.
View photos
Go to Media player>Image viewer,
1 View photos: press navigation key < or > to
select a photo.
2 Zoom in/out photos: press side volume key to
zoom in or out a photo. After zooming in a
photo, press navigation key +, -,
< or > to
adjust the photo.
3 Rotate photos: press left soft key Rto rotate
a photo.
4 Set as full-screen wallpaper: press ,.
Camera settings
While using the camera, press left soft key Lto
select settings:
Icon Option Function
View picture View the photos you have
taken.
Capture
mode
Switch the picture mode.
Scene mode Select a scene to take a
photo.
Image size Select image size.
Flash Use the flash to increase
the brightness.
AF range Adjust the auto focus range.
Face
detection
Turn on to get the best
condition for taking a photo
for face.

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Video recorder
Learn about video recorder function. Let you
record a video clip as desired by using your phone.
Record a video
1 Go to Menu>Camera, select video recorder
mode.
2 Aim the lens at the subject.
- Press navigation key < or > to adjust the
brightness.
- Press side volume key to zoom in/zoom out.
3 Press ,or side camera key to record a video
clip.
4 Press right soft key Rto exit.
Self-Timer Select a time span for auto
photographing.
ISO Select a ISO value.
White
balance
Remove the effects on
colors by surroundings.
Effects Add special effects to the
photos.
Adv.settings Go to advanced settings.
Storage Select default storage
location.
Image
Quality
Set image quality.
AF Zone Adjust the auto focus zone.
AE meter Select Spot, Center-
weighted or Average mode.
Sharpness Sharpen or blur the borders
between objects.
Contrast Adjust the contrast.
Saturation Make colors more or less
pronounced.
Time stamp Select to show the taking
time of photo.
Shutter
sound
Adjust the shutter sound.
Anti-flicker Select a band to avoid the
impacts on photos caused
by flickers from lighting
sources.
Restore
default
Restore to default settings.

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Tips:
• All the videos recorded are saved to My files>Phone or
Memory card>Videos.
Play a video clip
Go to Media player>video player,
1 Press ,to start or pause playing a video clip.
2 Press navigation key < or > fast rewind or
forward.
3 Press *to enter full screen.
4 Press right soft key Rto exit.
Video recorder settings
While using the camera, press left soft key Lto
select settings:
Other settings, see Camera settings on page 14.
FM radio
Lear about listening to radio programs by using a FM
radio.
Listen to a radio station
1 Plug the supplied headset into your phone.
2 Go to Media player>FM radio, press L
Options>Auto search. It starts scanning
automatically and save the available channels.
3 Press , to activate auto search, and then press
the navigation key < or > to select a station.
4 Press the navigation key - to turn off FM radio.
FM radio settings
Go to Options>Settings:
• Radio in background: Continue playback after
exit FM radio.
• Loud speaker: Listen to radio through the
speaker.
• RDS: Activate RDS services (depend on the
radio station service).
When you are listening to a RDS station, your
phone displays the following details: station
Icon Option Function
Recording
limit
Select time and size limit for
the file.
Record audio Select to record the voice
or not.

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name, program type (for example, News, Sports
and Info), and frequency.
• Record settings: Set the record format, audio
quality and storage.
To turn off the FM radio on the home screen.
Press ), and then press ,.
Record radio programs
You can record a radio program when listen to it.
1 Go to LOptions>Record to start recording.
2 Press right soft key Rto stop recording and
edit the filename.
3 Press left soft key Rto save the file.
Tips:
• The files recorded are saved to My files>Phone or Memory
card>Audio.

18 Business applications
Business applications
Manage your calendar
You can create your to-do list and make a plan on
your calendar.
Create your to-do list
1 Go to Tools>Calendar select a date, and then
press LOptions>New event.
2 Edit reminder settings.
3 Press left soft key Lto save the task.
4 To change your to-do list, select the task, and
then press L Options>Edit to edit the task.
Check your to-do list
You can check your to-do list in weekly or monthly
view. Go to Tools>Calendar, press ,to check
your to-do list.
Check the calendar
Go to Calendar, you can check the calendar.
Alarm
Learn about how to set and use an alarm. You can
set up to five alarms.
Set an alarm
1 Go to Tools>Alarm.
2 Press left soft key Lto turn on the alarm,
press ,to edit the alarm.
3 Press left soft key Lto save the setting.
Turn off an alarm
1 Go to Tools>Alarm.
2 Select the alarm you want to turn off.
3 Press left soft key Lto turn off the alarm .
Stop an alarm
When the alarm rings,
• Select Stop : The alarm stops.
Or turn over your phone to mute the alarm.
• Select Snooze: The alarm will sound again after
the set Snooze(Mins) interval.

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Bluetooth
Your phone can connect to a compatible Bluetooth
device for exchanging data.
Connect to a Bluetooth device
1 Go to Bluetooth>Power, turn on the
Bluetooth function.
2 Select Find devices, a list of available Bluetooth
devices appears.
3 Select the device you wish to connect.
4 Enter your Bluetooth password to start pairing
(0000 by default). The pairing is made if your
pairing request is accepted by the other part.
Send files via Bluetooth
1 Go to My files, select the file you want to send.
2 Press LOptions>Send>Via Bluetooth.
3 Select a device.
4 Press ,to start sending the file.
Receive files via Bluetooth
1 Go to Bluetooth>Setting>Visibility, make
your phone visible to other Bluetooth devices.
2 Enter the password and accept the request.
3 The files received are saved to My files>Phone
or Memory card>Others.
Tips:
• If you do not use the Bluetooth feature for some time, you
should deactivate it in order to conserve battery power.
Read E-books
You can read E-books (.txt file) on your phone.
Start reading an E-book
1 Go to Tools>E-book reader.
2 Select the .txt file you wish to read.
3 Press ,to start reading.
Go to Options>Settings>Encoding, select the
encoding suitable to your language.
Reading setup
Go to Options, you can setup the following:
• Find: Find specific words in the file.
• Jump to: Jump to the specific row.
• Go to/Add/Delete bookmark: Go to specific
bookmark, add current page to bookmark,
delete the bookmark.