World First for Sharp Wireless Phone

30th June , 2004

ASIA : Vodafone K.K. announced that starting with the Kanto-Koshin region on July 2 it will offer the V602SH by Sharp, which features the world’s first* mobile embedded camera with an optical zoom function.

Combined with its optical zoom capable high-specification 2.02 megapixel autofocus CCD camera, the V602SH approaches the ease-of-use of true digital cameras without compromising the sizeand functionality of current mobile handsets. To achieve this, the V602SH uses a ‘Swivel Style’ design that allows the LCD screen to be reversed 180 degrees. The V602SH also represents a new handset to be commercialized as part of Vodafone K.K.’s new handset design initiative, a process where Vodafone K.K. offers its own original handset style concepts to the market.

The main theme of this design project was to provide a handset that not only focuses on exterior design, but also takes into consideration enhanced services, functionality and usability for new methods of use and lifestyles.

The V602SH is the first* 2G handset in Japan capable of playing Chaku-uta ® ringsongs and also supports a multitude of new features and services such as Movie Mask facial motion capturetechnology, Keitai Karaoke V-kara which enables customers enjoy karaoke by connecting to a TV, and 256K Appli Ver. 2 (Java™ applications) for high-speed mobile games with beautiful graphics.

Vodafone K.K. will offer range of new content related to these services to coincide with the sale of the V602SH.

The main features of the V602SH are as follows:
- World’s first optical zoom
- Swivel Style for taking pictures while handset is closed
- Compatible with Chaku-uta ® , Movie Mask, Keitai Karaoke V-kara, and 256K Appli Ver. 2 and more

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