Philips HF3430 User manual

User manual
HF3430

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HF3430
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To benet fully
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at
www.philips.com/welcome.
Read this user manual carefully before using this Philips
energy light.
Intended use
Philips EnergyUp Intense Blue is intended to make people feel more
energetic, to adjust circadian rhythms and to provide relief from the
winter blues. Medical intended use of this appliance is to treat winter
depression or SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Treatment of SAD must
always take place under medical supervision.
Light - a natural energiser
Today’s busy modern lifestyles demand peak performance all day long.
Even the ttest person suffers energy dips, particularly when deprived of
natural daylight, such as in an ofce in winter. Daylight is essential to well-
being, keeping t and feeling energised throughout the day – just like
healthy nutrition and regular exercise. Philips EnergyUp Intense Blue
mimics the natural energising power of daylight on a bright sunny day. It
stimulates special receptors in the eye to trigger the body’s natural
response to sunlight. This helps you to ght energy dips, to feel more
energetic, active and alert, and to improve your mood.
Circadian rhythms and sleep patterns
The human body uses light cues, such as those provided by the sun, to
time certain internal functions. Properly timed rhythms regulate energy,
mood, sleep, appetite and digestion. These daily internal cycles, called
circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync with nature, which can have
impact on our well-being. Nature’s cues no longer govern our modern
lifestyle. Our day no longer starts at sunrise and ends at sunset, working
days are getting longer, and many people work in shifts. Moreover,
our activities often extend well into the night. Many people tend to get
too little sleep during the week, which diminishes their energy levels
during the day. Using Philips EnergyUp Intense Blue at the right time of
day can help you establish and reinforce regular sleep patterns.
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Light via eyes
Research shows that a special photoreceptor in our eyes is responsible
for regulating our energy, mood and sleep/wake cycles. This receptor
responds mostly to the blue light of the summer sky. We do not get much
of this light in autumn and winter. Most indoor light does not provide
enough of this essential colour. This appliance helps you to be at your best
by delivering the wavelength, colour and intensity of light to which our
body responds most efciently.
Winter blues
Lack of light during the darker winter months causes many people to
experience a noticeable drop in energy level and low spirits as autumn
sets in. These symptoms, known as ‘winter blues’, may cause you to feel
low, listless and fatigued for weeks or even months. This affects both
personal performance and mood. Blue light therapy is a successful
method to ght these winter blues symptoms. It provides your body with
summer vitality throughout the dark winter months.
General description (Fig. 1)
1 Light panel
2 Socket for small plug
3 Charge indicator
4 Time indicator bar
5 Intensity increase and decrease buttons
6 On/off button
7 Pouch
8 Adapter HF10
9 Small plug
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Important
Read this user manual carefully and always adhere to the
treatment instructions.
Contraindications
The following conditions may be contraindications for use of this
appliance:
-bipolar disorder
- recent eye surgery or a diagnosed eye condition for which your
doctor advised you to avoid bright light
- use of photo-sensitising medications (e.g. certain antidepressants,
psychotropic drugs or malaria tablets)
If any of the above conditions apply to you, always consult
your doctor before you start using the appliance.
Possible reactions
Possible adverse reactions to light from this appliance are relatively mild
and of a transient nature. They may include:
-Headache
-Eyestrain
- Nausea
Measures to avoid, minimise or alleviate these adverse reactions:
- Always use the appliance in a well-lit room.
- Reduce the light intensity if these reactions occur.
- Stop using the appliance for a few days to make the reactions
disappear and then try again.
Important safety information
Danger
- Keep the appliance and the adapter dry and away from water. Do not
place or store it over or near water contained in a bathtub, washbasin,
sink etc. Do not immerse it in water or any other liquid.This may
affect the safety of the appliance.
- The adapter contains a transformer. Do not cut off the adapter to
replace it with another plug, as this causes a hazardous situation.
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- Never use the adapter if it is damaged in any way. Always have the
adapter replaced with one of the original type in order to avoid a
hazard.
Warning
- If you suffer from depression, consult your doctor before you start
using this appliance.
-Do not use the appliance in a room where there is no other light
source, as this may cause eyestrain. Use the light of this appliance as
an addition to the normal light (sunlight, electric light) in your home.
- Do not look straight into the light too long, as this may be
uncomfortable to your eyes.
-Do not use the appliance where its light may hinder you or other
people during the performance of essential tasks such as driving or
operating heavy equipment.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
- Only use the appliance with the adapter supplied.
- Do not modify the appliance and its accessories.
- Stop using the appliance if it is damaged in any way. Do not look
directly at uncovered LEDs, as their light is very bright. If repair is
needed, consult chapter ‘Guarantee and support’ for information.
- Never open the appliance to prevent electric shock, nger burns or
temporary black spots in the eye.
- Do not use the appliance in the presence of ammable anaesthetic
mixtures with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
Caution
- Do not use the appliance outdoors or near heated surfaces or heat
sources.
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- This appliance contains an internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery
pack. Do not incinerate, disassemble or expose to high temperatures
above 50°C (122°F). Do not operate or charge the appliance at
temperatures below 5°C (4°F) or above 35°C (95°F). Batteries can
overheat, causing re or bursting.
- Use the appliance in vertical position with the stand in place. Do not
use it in horizontal position without the stand or cover it, as this might
cause the appliance to overheat.
- Do not place heavy objects on the appliance, the adapter or the cord.
- When you unplug the appliance, grasp the adapter directly to avoid
damaging the cord. Never pull on the cord to remove the adapter
from the wall socket.
Safety and compliance
-This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and
regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic elds.
- This is a Class IIa medical appliance. It meets the requirements of
Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC for
medical appliances.
-This is not a general illumination product.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
Portable and mobile radio frequency communication equipment, such as
mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies,
and wireless home network devices (routers), can affect the Philips
EnergyUp. They must therefore not be used in close proximity to the
EnergyUp. If this cannot be avoided, the EnergyUp must be observed to
verify normal operation. If abnormal performance (e.g. loss of functionality,
light inconsistency, icker) is observed, additional measures may be
necessary, such as re-orientation of the radio frequency communication
equipment or the EnergyUp.
General
The adapter is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is
suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 Vac, 50-60 Hz.
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Charging
Note:You can use the appliance while it is charging. Charging normally takes
3 to 4 hours.The charging time is longer when you use the appliance while it
is charging.
1 Fold out the stand and place the appliance on a table (Fig. 2).
2 Insert the small plug into socket on the appliance (Fig. 3).
3 Put the adapter in the wall socket.
,The charge indicator pulsates green during charging.When the
battery is fully charged, the charge indicator turns solid green.
It continues to light up solid green for 1 hour (Fig. 4).
Note:When the battery is fully charged, it contains enough energy for about
1 hour of use at full intensity.
Using the EnergyUp
When to use the EnergyUp
Knowing at what time to use the Philips EnergyUp is essential. It may
mean the difference between feeling better in a few days instead of
weeks and between experiencing benets or experiencing none.
Follow these guidelines to understand how light affects us and when to
use the Philips EnergyUp for the best results.
Duration
Most people experience benets if they use the appliance 20 to
30 minutes each day. It is safe to use the Philips EnergyUp longer,
provided you do so at the correct time of day. You may notice some
energising effects of light immediately. Other effects become noticeable
after several days of regular use.
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Indoor life and energy dips
If you spend a lot of time indoors with little daylight and articial light,
you can experience the energising effects of the Philips EnergyUp very
quickly after you switch it on. You can also use the appliance as an extra
source of light throughout the day (but not in the evening or at night)
to compensate for the lack of natural daylight.
Many people experience a natural dip in the afternoon.
The Philips EnergyUp can help you counteract this dip.
Winter blues
If you experience lower energy levels, an increased need for sleep, and a
lower mood in the dark season compared to spring and summer, use the
energy light for 20-30 minutes a day. Preferably use it in the morning to
help you start the day. You may also use it later during the day, but do not
use it in the last few hours before bedtime. If you do, the light could delay
your sleep and make you even less energetic the next day.
Winter depression
If your seasonal mood swings are more severe and you suffer from
depression, consult a therapist and only use light therapy under
supervision. Your therapist may prescribe 30 minutes of treatment per day
at level 1 or 2 over several weeks.
Sleep patterns
-Morning persons tend to wake up early in the morning and usually
nd it difcult to stay awake in the evening. If you want to get more
out of your evening, avoid bright light directly after waking up and use
the Philips EnergyUp in the evening close to bedtime.
- Evening persons nd it difcult to get up in the morning and are full
of energy in the evening. If this applies to you, you need morning light.
Use the Philips EnergyUp within the rst 1-2 hours after you get out
of bed. Avoid bright light or blue-rich light in the last 4 hours before
bedtime. Daily use of the Philips EnergyUp in the morning may help
you establish a regular sleep pattern that allows you to function
better in the morning.
Note: If your desired wake-up time is less than six hours after your normal
bedtime, do not use the Philips EnergyUp immediately after you wake up.
This could give your body a signal that is opposite to the one intended.
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Recommended times to use the Philips EnergyUp
Time to use
EnergyUp >>
Morning Lunchtime Afternoon Evening
Energy need ^
Lack of daylight
indoors
+++ +++ +++ ---
Morning person --- + ++ +++
Evening person +++ ++ + ---
Afternoon energy
dip
+ +++ +++ ---
Winter blues +++ + + ---
- The more pluses (+++) there are in a column, the more suitable
the time.
- --- means: do not use the appliance at this time.
Jet lag
Rapidly travelling across several time zones puts your internal body clock
out of sync with the new external time. This not only causes sleeping
problems, but also inuences your mood and energy level. If you stay for
more than a few days in the other time zone, you may want to shift your
body clock to the new time zone. This will help you sleep better and be
more alert and energetic when you need to. One of the best strategies
to deal with jet lag is to start shifting your body clock and sleep times
several days before you leave.
Travelling east
When you travel east , you have to advance your sleep time by a number
of hours that equals the time zones you cross. You can shift your body
clock forwards in steps of one hour a day. The number of time zones you
cross determines how many days before departure you have to start
using the Philips EnergyUp. Use the appliance for 30 minutes after you
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wake up. Avoid bright light in the evening and go to bed early. When you
arrive at your destination, avoid bright light during your normal sleep
period. Expose yourself to bright light at the end of this period to
advance your body clock further to the local time.
Before your return ight, use the Philips EnergyUp late in the evening for
a couple of days. On the last night of the trip, try to stay up and use the
appliance as late as possible after midnight. On the day of the ight, avoid
any bright light in the morning.
Travelling west
Since most people’s body clocks adjust more easily to later time zones,
you only have to use the Philips EnergyUp for one day before you travel
across four time zones. Add an additional preparation day for each three
additional time zones. You do not have to use the Philips EnergyUp for
more than three days, even on longer westbound trips. Use the appliance
for 30–40 minutes late in the evening. Start two or three days before you
leave. Use the appliance two hours later the following nights.
When you arrive at your destination, try to stay awake until bedtime and
avoid bright evening light (wear sunglasses) for the rst few days. Before
you travel home, avoid any bright afternoon and evening light. Use the
Philips EnergyUp in the morning for a few days.
Light intensity
Use the Philips EnergyUp in addition to the normal room lighting.
The Philips EnergyUp is more comfortable to use in a well-lit room.
Adjust the brightness to a comfortable level. Allow a few minutes for your
eyes to get used to the bright light. If the highest setting is too bright for
you, start using the appliance at a lower setting. Increase the light intensity
if you feel no effect after a week.
How to use the appliance
1 Place the appliance at arm’s length (at approximately 50-75cm from
your eyes) within your eld of vision. The light must bathe your
face (Fig. 5).
- You can read, eat, work at the computer, watch TV or exercise while
you use the appliance.
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- For the best results, place the appliance at the same level as your
midriff (stomach area), e.g. place it on the table at which you are
sitting.
Note: Do not stare into the light of the appliance. It is sufcient that the blue
light reaches your eyes indirectly.
- Use the appliance in a well-lit room to minimise eyestrain.
2 Press the on/off button briey to switch on the appliance (Fig. 6).
,The rst time you switch on the appliance, the blue light comes on
at the default middle setting.
,The next time you switch on the appliance, the light comes on at
the last used setting. You can choose ve settings.
3 To choose a lower or higher setting, touch the + or - button briey
to arrive at a light intensity that is comfortable to you (Fig. 7).
,The timer starts to count up to 1 hour. The rst segment of the
time indicator bar ashes (Fig. 8).
,After 10 minutes, the rst segment lights up solid and the second
segment starts ashing (Fig. 9).
,After 10 more minutes, the second segment lights up solid and the
third segment starts ashing.
,This process continues, until all segments of the time indicator bar
light up solid after 1 hour.
Note: If you want to switch off the appliance, press the on/off button briey.
4 If you use the appliance on its rechargeable battery, the charge
indicator lights up solid orange after about 1 hour to let you know
that the rechargeable battery is low. Connect the appliance to the
mains to charge the rechargeable battery (Fig. 10).
Note:You can use the appliance while it is charging.
5 If the battery is low and the appliance is not connected to the
mains, the battery symbol starts ashing orange after some
time (Fig. 11).
6 If you do not connect the appliance to the mains, the appliance
switches off.
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Travel lock
You can activate the travel lock to prevent the appliance from being
switched on when a button is pressed accidentally while you travel or
carry the appliance.
1 To activate the travel lock, press and hold the on/off button for
5 seconds (Fig. 12).
,If the appliance is on, it switches off.The segments of the timer
indicator bar ash once to conrm that the appliance is locked.
,When the appliance is locked, the segments of the timer indicator
bar will ash once when you press the on/off button briey to
indicate that the appliance is locked. If you touch the + or - button
while the appliance is locked, the appliance does not respond.
2 To deactivate the travel lock, press and hold the on/off button for
5 seconds.
,The appliance switches on.
,The segments of the time indicator bar ash twice to conrm that
the appliance is unlocked.
,The + and - buttons are active again.
Note:The travel lock is deactivated automatically when you connect the
appliance to the mains.
Cleaning and storage
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap.
Never use scouring pads, abrasive cleaning agents or aggressive liquids
such as petrol or acetone to clean the appliance.
1 Clean the appliance with a dry cloth (Fig. 13).
2 If you are not going to use the appliance for some time or if you
want to take it with you while travelling, put it in the travel pouch
for protection (Fig. 14).
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Frequently asked questions
This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the
appliance. If you cannot nd the answer to your question,
visit www.philips.com/support for more frequently asked questions or
contact the Consumer Care Centre in your country.
Question Answer
I have heard that
blue light can be
dangerous. Can this
appliance damage
my eyes?
Philips EnergyUp complies with the
photobiological safety standard IEC62471-1-1.
According to this standard, the appliance
represents no risk to healthy eyes and can be
safely used.
Can I get sunburn
from using this
appliance?
No, sunburn is caused by UV light. The light
produced by this appliance does not contain
UV.
Is Philips EnergyUp
safe to use around
children and pets?
The light is safe to be used around children and
pets. However, do not let children play with the
appliance.
Can I use Philips
EnergyUp when I am
pregnant?
Yes, there are no known side effect from using
Philips EnergyUp during pregnancy.
Do I have to take off
my glasses when I
use the appliance?
No, you can use the appliance with your glasses
on. Do not wear tinted glasses or sunglasses
when you use the appliance, as these glasses
reduce its effectiveness.
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Question Answer
How often do I have
to use Philips
EnergyUp?
Use the Philips EnergyUp every day at the right
time to achieve the result you want. For more
information on the duration of a session, read
chapter ‘Using the EnergyUp’. Except when you
try to adjust your sleep time, we advise you to
use the EnergyUp at the same time every day.
It is usually sufcient to use it 20 to 30 minutes
a day. It is absolutely safe to use it longer,
if you want to.
When do I start to
notice improvement
from using Philips
EnergyUp?
You may start to feel the energising effect any
time between rst use and 1 to 2 weeks of
daily use.
Is it harmful to sit in
front of a switched-
on EnergyUp for a
long time?
No, the Philips EnergyUp is absolutely safe, also
when you use it throughout the day. However,
avoid using the light in the last 4 hours before
you go to bed, as the energising effect of the
light may interfere with your sleep.
Can the lamp of the
EnergyUp be
replaced?
No, the Philips EnergyUp has a durable LED
lamp that lasts many years.
Can I replace the
rechargeable
battery?
No, the battery is not replaceable. If the battery
capacity decreases, you can continue to use the
appliance on mains power.
The EnergyUp
appears to be locked
because I cannot
switch it on. What
should I do?
The travel lock is active. Press and hold the on/
off button for 5 seconds until the appliance
switches on. You can also plug in the appliance.
This automatically unlocks it.
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Ordering accessories
To buy accessories or spare parts, visit www.shop.philips.com/
service or go to your Philips dealer. You can also contact the Philips
Consumer Care Centre in your country (see the worldwide guarantee
leaet for contact details).
Accessories
The following accessories are available:
- adapter HF10 EU: service code 4222.036.2482.1
- adapter HF10 UK: service code 4222.036.2483.1
- pouch: service code 4222.036.2485.1
Guarantee and support
If you need information or support, please visit the Philips website at
www.philips.com/support or read the separate worldwide guarantee
leaet.
Recycling
- This symbol on a product means that the product is covered by
European Directive 2012/19/EU (Fig. 15).
- This symbol means that the product contains a built-in rechargeable
battery covered by European Directive 2006/66/EC which cannot be
disposed of with normal household waste. Follow the instructions in
section ‘Removing the rechargeable battery’ to remove the
battery (Fig. 16).
- Inform yourself about the local separate collection system for
electrical and electronic products and rechargeable batteries. Follow
local rules and never dispose of the product and rechargeable
batteries with normal household waste. Correct disposal of old
products and rechargeable batteries helps prevent negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
Removing the rechargeable battery
Only remove the rechargeable battery when you discard the appliance.
Make sure the battery is completely empty when you remove it.
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1 Disconnect the appliance from the mains and remove the appliance
plug.
2 Switch on the appliance and leave it on until it goes out
automatically.
3 Peel off the rubber material at the bottom rear end of the
appliance (Fig. 17).
4 To open the housing, place the tip of a at-head screwdriver on the
break line with one hand.This line is indicated on the back of the
housing.Then hit the top of the screwdriver handle with a hammer
until the housing breaks open.
5 Repeat this in several spots along the break line until a whole
section of the housing is loose. Remove this section with the tip of
the screwdriver (Fig. 18).
6 Remove the rechargeable battery from the housing with the tip of
the screwdriver (Fig. 19).
Note: Do not try to remove the rechargeable battery with your ngers.
The plastic edges of the housing may be sharp.
Always wear gloves when you handle the rechargeable battery.
It may be damaged.
,You have now successfully removed the rechargeable battery from
the appliance.
Specications
Model HF3430
Electrical
Rated input voltage adapter 100-240 VAC
Rated input frequency adapter 50-60 Hz
No-load power adapter <0.1 W
Rated output voltage adapter 9 Vdc
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