KYOCERA Announces the Release of the AP-K202S (A)
A Clear Blue Color Variation of the Handset Dedicated to the Anshinda Phone Featuring a Crime Prevention Buzzer
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(This document was translated from the Japanese press release.)
August 24, 2005
Kyocera Corporation (Chairman and CEO: Yasuo Nishiguchi) is pleased to announce that the Company is shipping the AP-K202S (A), a new color variation of the PHS handset, the AP-K202S, which is currently available as the handset dedicated to the Anshinda Phone for WILLCOM Inc. ("WILLCOM"). The product is scheduled to be released through home appliance volume sellers and WILLCOM shops in Japan on September 1.
AP-K202S(A)
The Anshinda Phone is the WILLCOM service for restricting outgoing calls to three preset telephone numbers. It is provided for the reasonable basic monthly charge of 1,029 yen, including tax. The silver AP-K202S is used by children and the elderly mainly as a handset dedicated to the Anshinda Phone. It is easy to operate and highly functional. In addition to the simple basic functions, the product is equipped with a crime prevention buzzer to meet the needs of parents who provide their children with handsets, and to increase security in an emergency.
The new color variation, the AP-K202S (A) is targeted at school children or younger, and it comes in a clear blue color that is popular with both boys and girls. The front is green-blue and the sides and back are light blue. Rubber is attached to the sides to make the phone easy and fun to carry. In addition to the simple basic functions, the phone has no restrictions on receiving calls. The phone has the function for sending and receiving email and transferring a telephone directory between users of the Anshinda Phone. Therefore, the product can be widely used by people in general.
<Main Features>
-Crime Prevention Buzzer for Use in an Emergency-
You slide the switch on the back of the handset to activate the buzzer. The unit can be used for crime prevention and self-defense.
-Three Selection Keys for the Called Party-
Register the telephone numbers of the called parties so they are allocated to the selection keys. You can then place a call easily by pressing the appropriate selection key without keying in the telephone number. There are no restrictions on receiving calls.
-Use of E-mail-
In addition to voice calls to the three registered parties, it is possible to use e-mail. There is no restriction for sending e-mails unless the restrictions are set. E-mails consisting of up to 1,000 full-size characters can be sent and e-mails of up to 10,000 full-size characters can be received.
-Telephone Directory Transferable between Users of the Anshinda Phone-
To make effective use of the telephone directory, which can store up to 100 numbers, it is possible for users of the Anshinda Phone to transfer the telephone directory. This is accomplished by setting the Group Transceiver mode in the handset.
-Security Function-
It is possible to enable or disable the use of e-mail. It is also possible to set call rejection for nuisance calls.
<Main Specifications>
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Approx. W47 x H121 x D19.5mm (excluding the antenna and protrusions) |
| Weight |
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Approx. 89.3g |
| Continuous call duration |
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Approx. 8 hours*1 |
| Continuous standby time |
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Approx. 700 hours*1 |
| Charge time |
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Approx. 3 hours
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*1: For reference under the conditions of normal reception.
*2: Specifications and appearance are subject to change or improvement without notice.
*For details about WILLCOM's services, prices and sales, please contact WILLCOM.
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KYOCERA Corporation
Corporate Communications
Head Office
Tel: 075-604-3416 (Direct)
Tokyo
Tel: 03-3274-1577(Direct) |
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