Vodafone K.K. today announces that from the end of January 2006 it will offer the V502T, a new PDC (2G) handset by Toshiba, which features a 20mm ultra-slim body, and Simple Mode 3 for easy operations and large font displays.

Simple Mode 3 makes the V502T easy to use for a wide range of customers, including beginners and the elderly, and Limit Mode lets customers control when calls are made, usage volumes and outgoing or incoming numbers to prevent overuse, which makes the handset suitable for children. For an enhanced music experience, the V502T also allows customers to play Chaku-Uta music tracks downloaded from Vodafone live! or PC music files transferred to memory cards, and features stereo twin speakers.

The main features of the V502T are as follows:

• Enhanced specifications, including a 1.3 megapixel camera, large-size 2.4 inch QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) LCD, 1.1 inch large-size colour sub-display that allows customers to view mail, all in a 20mm ultra-slim body
• Simple Mode 3’ with large fonts and simplified menus for greater ease-of-use
• Limit Mode to prevent overuse
• Music function that plays Chaku-Uta music tracks downloaded from Vodafone live! or PC
• music files* transferred to memory cards

Limit Mode lets customers set up individual usage rules, which allows them to control
outgoing and incoming voice call numbers, when calls are made and usage volume (total call times), making the handset suitable for children.

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