POCO F5 Quick Start Guide

Getting Started

Thank you for choosing POCO F5.

To turn on the device, long press the power button. Follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device.

For more information, visit our official website: www.mi.com/global/service/userguide

MIUI (for POCO)

POCO F5 comes pre-installed with MIUI (for POCO), our customized Android-based OS. It provides frequent updates and user-friendly features based on suggestions from over 200 million active users worldwide. For more information, please visit en.miui.com.

About SIM

Please do not insert non-standard SIM cards into the SIM card slot. They may damage the SIM card slot.

[WARNING] Do not disassemble this device.

WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment)

Special precautions must be taken to safely dispose of this product. This marking ♻️ indicates that this product may not be discarded with other household waste in the EU. To prevent harm to the environment or human health from inappropriate waste disposal, and to promote sustainable reuse of material resources, please recycle responsibly.

To safely recycle your device, please use return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the device was originally purchased.

Important Safety Information

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTIONS.

To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

Additional safety information and precautions can be accessed at: www.mi.com/en/certification

General Safety Guidelines:

• Use of unauthorized cables, power adapters, or batteries can cause fire, explosion, electric shock, or damage the device.
• The device's operating temperature range is 0°C to 40°C. Using it outside this range may cause damage.
• If your device has a built-in battery, do not attempt to replace it yourself.
• Charge the device only with the included or authorized cable and power adapter. Use only compatible authorized accessories.
• After charging, disconnect the adapter from both the device and the power outlet. Do not charge for more than 12 hours.
• Batteries must be recycled or disposed of separately from household waste. Mishandling can cause fire or explosion. Dispose of according to local regulations.
• Do not disassemble, hit, crush, or burn the battery. Stop using if deformed or damaged.
• Avoid short-circuiting the battery to prevent overheating, burns, or injury.
• Do not place the battery in high-temperature environments; overheating may cause explosion.
• Do not disassemble, hit, or crush the battery to prevent leaks, overheating, or explosion.
• Do not burn the battery; this may cause fire or explosion.
• The user shall not remove or alter the battery. Only authorized repair centers should perform battery removal or repair.
• Keep your device dry.
• Do not attempt self-repair. Contact Mi customer support or an authorized repair center for any issues.
• Connect other devices according to their manuals. Do not connect incompatible devices.
• For AC/DC adapters, the socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment and easily accessible.

Safety Precautions

• Observe all applicable laws and rules restricting mobile phone use in specific situations and environments.
• Do not use your phone in potentially explosive environments such as petrol stations, fueling areas, below decks on boats, fuel/chemical transfer facilities, or areas with chemicals or powders (grain, dust, metal powders). Obey signs to turn off wireless devices. Turn off your phone in blasting areas or areas requiring "two-way radios" or "electronic devices" to be turned off.
• Do not use your phone in hospital operating rooms, emergency rooms, or intensive care units. Always comply with hospital and health center rules. If you have a medical device, consult your doctor and the manufacturer to determine if your phone may interfere. Maintain a minimum distance of 15 cm between your phone and a pacemaker. Use the phone on the ear opposite your pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket. Avoid using near hearing aids, cochlear implants, or similar devices.
• Observe aircraft safety regulations and turn off your phone on board aircraft when required.
• When driving, use your phone in accordance with traffic laws and regulations.
• To avoid lightning strikes, do not use your phone outdoors during thunderstorms.
• Do not use your phone to make calls while it is charging.
• Do not use your phone in places with high humidity, such as bathrooms, as this may result in electric shock, injury, fire, and charger damage.

Security Statement

Please update your phone's operating system using the built-in software update feature, or visit an authorized service outlet. Updating software through other means may damage the device or result in data loss, security issues, and other risks.

Legal Information

This device may be operated in all EU member states. Observe national and local regulations where the device is used.

This device is restricted to indoor use only when operating in the 5250 to 5350 MHz frequency range in: AT,BE,BG,HR,CY,CZ,DK,EE,FI,FR,DE,EL,HU,IE,IT,LV,LT,LU,MT,NL,PL,PT,RO,SK,SI,ES,SE,UK(NI),IS,LI,NO,CH,TR.

Wi-Fi connectivity (including frequency bands, standards, and features ratified in IEEE 802.11 specifications) may vary based on regional availability and local network support. Functionality may be added via OTA when applicable.

Restrictions in the 2.4 GHz band: Norway: This subsection does not apply to the geographical area within a 20 km radius from the centre of Ny-Ålesund.

Ensure used power adapters comply with applicable country regulations and international/regional safety standards.

Disclaimer

This user guide is published by Xiaomi or its local affiliated company. Xiaomi may make improvements and changes to this guide at any time without notice due to typographical errors, inaccuracies, or program/equipment improvements. Such changes will be incorporated into new online editions of the user guide (see details at www.mi.com/global/service/userguide). All illustrations are for illustrative purposes only and may not accurately depict the actual device.