Article Published Date : 14 October 2025
The battery indicator and the light ring on your Philips X5000 Series shaver provide important usage information.
Note: this article is only for the Philips X5000 Series shaver. Refer to the relevant article for your shaver if yours differs from the information below.
The battery charge indicator shows the battery status.
When the battery charge indicator flashes orange, the battery is low or empty.
When the battery charge indicator flashes white, the battery is charging.
When the white light flashes rapidly, this means the shaver cannot be used when connected to a power source. Disconnect your shaver from the power source before switching it on.
When the white light of the battery charge indicator is on continuously, this means the shaver is fully charged. The light will turn off automatically after 30 minutes.
When the shaver is running, the light ring is on continuously in white.
When the travel lock is activated or deactivated, the power-on light ring flashes three times in white. To unlock the shaver, press the on/off button for 3 seconds.
When sensitive mode is activated or deactivated, the light ring flashes blue. To activate or deactivate sensitive mode, press the on/off button for 1 second.
