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KDDI Corporation (9433)
Tokyo, Japan
President: Mr. Yusai Okuyama
2001.05.17

KDDI RELEASES JAPAN'S FIRST*1 MOBILE PHONE HANDSET
TO CONTAIN 'BluetoothTM' FUNCTIONS




Tokyo, May 17 -- KDDI and the au wireless group will release from mid-June Sony's New Model cdmaOne 'C413S', Japan's first mobile phone handset with Bluetooth capabilities, allowing short-range radio transmissions between mobile phones and personal computers.

With Bluetooth, KDDI and au offer new ways to use mobile phones, allowing networking between mobile phones and various information terminals in the future.

*1As of May 17
*2Bluetooth is a brand name, and KDDI, the au group and Sony are using it under license.


1.Function and Characteristic
The C413S is a cdmaOne mobile phone handset that comes with EZweb@mail e-mail functions that allows users to send, receive and save pictures by e-mail, send mail with 5,000 capital letters at once, and also the C-mail function "oshaberi mode" which allows chat-like communications. The C413S has 256 color liquid crystal display and a 16 codes ringing tones.
1) Bluetooth functions
KDDI has, for the first time in Japan, incorporated the Bluetooth global short-range radio transmissions standard for use in mobile phones, allowing data transmission between related mobile phones and PCs within 10 meters.
(1) Direct communication between C413S phones
Bluetooth will enable transmission of data such as addresses and schedules between C413S handsets easily and quickly without having to go over telephone lines. This allows users to share information and data even if handsets are not faced each other or some obstacles stand between them. This sort of direct communication is free of charge since it is a radio communication between mobile phones.
(2) Wireless PC Access
By connecting handsets to Bluetooth-enabled PCs, it's possible to make a dial-up internet connection for your PC using the 'PacketOne' packet communication service. Since there are no cables involved, it's possible to connect to the Internet even if your phone is in your pocket or bag, allowing mobile computing in any situation.
(3) "Miracle Lovers": amusement using Bluetooth.
Putting two or more C413Ss together allows users to enjoy the following amusements using Bluetooth.
Tomodachi radar: A game whereby users find out who entered the same password.For example,it is useful for waiting a person.
affinity fortune telling: Lovers and friends can check if they will get along today.
Soul-mate finder: Find out who your soul mate is from the game participants
Today's fortune: Find out what your day will be like today. (no Bluetooth function).
2) Predicted conversion power input function "POBox" onboard
POBox predicts possible words available for the initial letters entered. Choosing the line of letters from the list makes it quicker to input words. POBox also learns words so it gets smoother as users keep using it. POBox (Predictive Operation Based On eXample) is a registered brand of Sony Corp.
3) Make music with 'Star Adventure 2001'
A game where you make the melody, write words and play it. The music made can be saved in a folder and used as an original ringing tone.
Bluetooth function
* When dialing up a network the maximum speed is 50kbps.
* Communication speed and distance will depend on the surrounding electric wave environment, the location of barriers, distance, application software and operating systems. Communication can be cut off depending on the surrounding electric wave environment.
* PCs available to connect from May this year
Sony Vaio Note SR: PCG-SR9M/K (available soon) and SR9G/K
Vaio C1:PCG-C1VSX/K(available soon) C1VRX/K
*For inquiries on the Vaio see http://www.vaio.sony.co.jp/
* The C413S does follow Bluetooth standards, however there is no assurance of definite connection with related PCs that have not yet been confirmed for connections standards.For the ones already confirmed, use the list below to confirm.
au homepage http://www.au.kddi.com
Mobile Multi Media Corner in each area
au customer center 0077-7-009 -- free call
Sony EZWeb mobile
phones support site
Sony ez-Crew
Sony marketing home page SonyDrive http://www.sony.co.jp/SonyDrive
Sony Customer Consulting Center Navigation dial 0570-00-3311
Available at inner city rates from everywhere in Japan.
For mobiles and PHSs, call 03 5448-3311.
Other functions
* Star adventure and Miracle Lovers are Namco's registered brands.


2.Appearance and specifications
cdmaOne C413S
Product Name cdmaOne C413S
Maker Sony
Size W 44×H 127×D 19mm
Weight About 90 grams
Max. call time About 210 minutes
Max.waiting time About 220 minutes
Time to charge About 110 minutes
Color White/Violet
Capacity
in e-mail sent box
Average 58 KB or max. 250 mails
Capacity
in email in-box
Average 125KB or max 500mails.
Number of pixels Width 120 Length 160
Max 10 letters×8lines*
Data folder capacity About 200 KB
excluding Karaoke, pictures and e-mails
Price(without tax) 56,200 yen
including accessories
Release date Mid June
*When emailed



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