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New Siemens GPRS Wireless Sliding Phone

11th March 2003

Incorporating MMS (Multi Media Messaging), Bluetooth™ technology and an attachable camera with integrated flash, the slim and light S55 promises to be the perfect companion for people living life in the fast lane. The triband phone posesses color display. With triband technology consumers can call from almost anywhere in the world. Designed to help harmonize consumers’ private and professional lives, the S55 includes Java™ technology, an extended organizer and flexible memory.

To instantly capture and share inspiring moments, the S55 is multimedia messaging ( MMS ) enabled.

Taking pictures is easy with the QuickPic Camera IQP-500 and its integrated flash. The camera is available to purchase with the S55. Display the images on the vivid color screen of the phone, add music and text to the picture. And send this MMS to another mobile almost anywhere in the world.

 

 

Bluetooth™ technology and organizer software helps harmonize work lives with social lives - no matter how hectic the schedule is. The stylish Bluetooth™ Headset out of the Siemens Original Accessories range offers handsfree and wireless communication. The S55 automatically synchronizes contacts, business and social schedules wirelessly with PCs and PDAs. And its flexible memory lets you allocate space where you need it most.

The sleek S55 uses the latest Java™ technology, to choose among plenty of practical business, travel and entertainment applications as well as games, like Summer Ski. There is even an animated fitness instructor - fit@work - to show you simple exercises to keep you in shape whether you are at your desk or in your hotel room.

Network
Network frequency Triple Band E-GSM, GSM 900 / 1800 /1900 GSM
SIM card Plug-in ( 3V)
SIM Application Toolkit yes

Technical Specifications
Antenna integrated
Weight 85 g
Volume 69 cm³
Dimensions (L x W x H) 101 x 42 x 18 mm
Colour variant (availability may vary by country) Sterling Silver; Arctic Blue
Improved water, shock & dust resistance no

Battery
Standard battery Li-Ion 700 mAh
Stand-by time 2) (with standard battery) up to 12 days
Talk time 2) (with standard battery) up to 360 min
Charging time < 2 h for 100%

Display
Display Color, 7 lines 101 x 80 pixels
Date and time in display yes

 

 

Standard Features
Reminder list yes
Alarm function yes
Stopwatch yes
Countdown timer yes
Currency converter yes
Calculator yes
SMS (Short Message Service) yes
Intelligent Typing (T9) yes
Picture Messaging yes
Enhanced Message Service (EMS) yes
Redial list last 10 numbers
List of calls received / missed last 10 / last 10
Date and time stamp for missed calls yes
Menu animations yes
Menu format yes
Menu level yes
User profiles yes
Softkey programmable yes
Call wait / call hold yes
Conference call yes
Call forward yes
Display call timer and cost yes
Keypad lock yes
Silent Alert (vibration) yes
Calling Line Identification (CLI) yes
Call filter yes

Special Features
Bluetooth yes
Multi Media Messaging yes
Camera attachable: Quick Pic Camera IQP500
Voice Dial / Voice Command yes / yes
Hands free talking yes
Calling Faces yes
Calling Symbols yes
JAVA™ applications yes
Screenserver yes

Integrated Software
Mobile Internet Access WAP 1.2.1
Address book up to 14 entries for each contact
Telephone book in the phone yes
Telephone book (SIM card) up to 250 entries
Digital voice recording yes
Organizer calendar, alarm list, tasks, notes
E-mail client yes
Microsoft Outlook™ synchronization yes

Data
Built-in data and fax modem yes
High Speed Data Transfer GPRS Class 10
Data exchange with PC yes
Infrared interface (IrDA) yes

Fun and Function
Ringing tones / ringer melodies Polyphonic melodies with 16 voices & sound effects
Melody composer no
Games yes
MultiMediaCard™ slot no

Package
standard S55 Handset; Li-Ion 700 mAh; Standard Charger; User Guide; Mini CD-ROM (incl."Siemens Data Suite" PC software package), Data Cable

Business
Do your business everywhere and communicate worldwide with triband.

Transmit your data extra fast with GPRS class 10 and WAP 1.2.1.

Send and receive data, faxes and all kinds of multimedia applications.

Put your phone on the table and lay back: the S55 offers integrated hands free.

With voice dial you can start calls or you select menue items via voice command.

Enjoy the extended organizer functions: manage your meetings and contacts professionally, create notes or task lists quickly with T9 support.

Be well prepared for your trip around the world with currency converter and world clock.

With Bluetooth™ and the comprehensive software package "Siemens data suite" you can transfer data from your S55 to your PC at high speed and without cable.

Messaging
Have fun with all the messaging options: SMS, EMS, MMS and Email – all via S55.

EMS allows you to send extra long texts, icons, animations and even melodies.

With MMS you can send even pictures from mobile to mobile or to PC.

Take pictures spontaneously with the QuickPic Camera and send your personal picture messages.

Design
The S55 comes in two high class colors: Arctic Blue and Sterling Silver.

Its innovative, ergonomic design includes a bridgeless keypad and navigation keys, which makes ultra-quick operation easier than ever.

The graphic color display is a real winner. Up to 7 lines and a visible area of 33x29 mm are rather impressive, to say the least.

The high quality finish is apt for a phone that will accompany you for a long time.

Java™ Wireless Technology
Java™ Wireless Technology.

Download gripping games or business applications.

Technical Data

The S55 is a real lightweight, just 85g.

Li Ion battery for 300 hours standby / 6 hours talktime (depending on network environment).

Integrated Bluetooth™.

The Display C-STN Color shows 101x80 pixels.

The Email Client supports SMTP, POP3, IMAP4.

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