User manual PHILIPS 40545-06-13

[. . . ] check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local voltage before you connect the appliance. If the power cord is damaged, do not use the appliance. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, or near children or invalids. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. [. . . ] 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. 1) A B C D Energy lamp Lamp housing with angle adjustment Base On/off dial and light exposure time indicator On/off symbol 1 Light symbol 2 Light intensity settings from low to high 3 Light exposure time symbol Using the appliance 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. 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. 4 Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen so that you can comfortably look in the direction of the light (Fig. Make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 6-20in. - You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance - 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. 5 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. 6 Repeat the light exposures until you feel better. generally , improvements occur within 1 week. [. . . ] Full Two-Year Warranty Philips Electronics North America Corporation (USA) and Philips Electronics Ltd (CANADA) warrant each new Philips product, model 40545-06-13 against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase, and agree to repair or replace any defective product without charge. IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, or the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product. nO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR ANY SPECIAL , INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In order to obtain warranty service, simply call toll-free 1-866-832-4361. [. . . ]