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3 New i-mode Wireless Phones

4th May , 2004

ASIA : NTT DoCoMo unveiled the new mova® 506i series of three PDC (2G) i-mode® mobile phones.

The handsets feature cameras with effective resolutions of more than one million pixels. They also come with infrared ports for exchanging data and photos with compatible handsets and performing infrared-based functions such as remote-control operation of appliances, authentication and cashless payments.

Additional characteristics of the 506i series phones include*:

Ability to read JAN Code and QR Code®, enabling easy retrieval of data from printed materials, copying information to the phone's address book and saving text as well as pictures and melodies.
i-appli™ DX function allowing a wider range of Java-enabled content, enhanced customizing of the phone address book and data exchange using i-appli applications and i-mode mail.
QVGA LCD with a size of 320 x 240 dots or larger.

Main Specifications of Mobile Phones in 506 Series
D506i
1) Large 1.5-inch sub LCD.
2) Multifunctional side button to activate/view a) camera or video, b) stored
photos, c) voice recorder, d) incoming call log record, e) manner mode
setting, or f) mail.
3) “Voice Shutter” to operate camera shutter by repeating a pre-recorded word.
4) “Large Volume Data Box” to store more than four times the amount of data
(i-a ppli or images) compared to D505iS models.
5) Flash approximately six times brighter than that of D505iS models.
6) Voice recorder function to store up to approx. 174 minutes of sound.
Size
Height x width x thickness
(folded)
105 x 49 x 23 mm
Weight 115 g
Continuous Stand-by Time 500 hours
Continuous Talk Time 135 minutes
Main LCD 2.2 inches (320 x 240 dots), 262,144 colors, QVGA
TFD
Sub LCD 1.5 inches (160 x 120 dots), 65,536 colors, TFD
External Memory Device Memory Stick Duo™
Camera
Effective resolution: 1 mega pixel
Recorded resolution: 2 mega pixels Super CCD Honeycom ®
Colors Earth Bronze, Aegean White, Adriatic Blue
*Memory Stick Duo is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
*Super CCD Honeycom is a registered trademark of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.
*Final specifications are subject to change.

F506i
1) CCD camera with 2.04 mega-pixel effective resolution and 2 mega-pixel
recorded resolution. Auto focus.
2) Sweep-type fingerprint sensor for locking/unlocking the handset keypad.
“Auto Dial Lock” locks the phone keypad by closing the handset.
3) Keys can be programmed to operate frequently-used camera functions.
4) Ability to enlarge letter size for ease of viewing.
Size
Height x width x
thickness (folded)
103 x 49 x 23 mm
Weight 116 g
Continuous Stand-by Time 510 hours
Continuous Talk Time 150 minutes
Main LCD 2.4 inches (320 x 240 dots), 262,144 colors, QVGA TFT
Sub LCD 1.1 inches (96 x 72 dots), 4,096 colors, Organic EL
External Memory Device mini SD™ memory Card
Camera
Effective resolution: 2.04 mega pixels
Recorded resolution: 2 mega pixels
CCD
Colors Coral Blue, Princess Pink, Surf White
*Mini SD Card is a trademark of the SD Association.
*Final specifications are subject to change.

N506i
1) Unique 180-degree TFT screen rotation feature. SHUTTLEKEY™ enables
telephoning, e-mailing and browsing while handset is closed (after being
opened and rotated).
2) TV hookup capability for viewing of photos and video on a TV.
3) E-mail “read-aloud” capability that can be controlled by a pre-registered
voice.
4) Compatible Access reader ® that allows storage of information from business
cards written in Japanese to the phone’s address book, as well as dictionary
searches for unfamiliar words.
5) QVGAPLUS™ LCD (345 x 240 dots) displays more lines than QVGA LCD
(320 x 240 dots).
Size
Height x width x
thickness (folded)
104 x 49 x 24 mm
Weight 126 g
Continuous Stand-by Time 420 hours
Continuous Talk Time 150 minutes
Main LCD 2.4 inches (345 x 240 dots), 262,144 colors, QVGAPLUS
TFT
Sub LCD None
External Memory
Device mini SD memory Card
Camera
Effective resolution: 1.3 mega pixels
Recorded resolution: 1.23 mega pixels
CCD
Colors Iris Blue, Chamomile White, Lupine Pink
*Final specifications are subject to change.
*SHUTTLEKEY is a trademark of NEC Corporation in Japan.
*QVGAPLUS is a trademark of NEC Corporation in Japan. *Access reader is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation in Japan.

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