Media player
The Media player converts the phone into a portable MP3/MPEG4/3GP player. Play music, watch pictures and slide shows, as well as streamed or
downloaded video clips.
VGA camera
With a VGA camera, the Z500a is always available to take pictures. Taking a picture or recording a video clip and sending it as part of a
multimedia message or as an email attachment is just a few clicks away. The camera also features a 4X zoom.
Sony Ericsson’s constant goal of making products easier to use has resulted in QuickShare™.
QuickShare is the fastest and easiest way to share images. With minimal hassle and just a few clicks, moments can be captured with the integrated camera and shared with friends!
But there is more to QuickShare than sending images with a picture or email message. QuickShare is about ease of use of all the imaging features of the product.
Full graphic 65K color display
| The color screen, 128 x 160 pixels, |
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| quality multimedia and entertainment. |
| From standby, the phone features a |
| user interface built on the “desktop” |
| concept, which is widely used in many |
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here, navigation between different main functions in the phone is done by selecting the icons representing these functions.
MMS
Reacting to the enormous popularity of mobile phone messaging, Sony
Ericsson has incorporated the latest messaging standard, along with a
color display for an enhanced imaging experience.
Say it in words, say it with pictures, animate it, add sound. Have fun putting together Multimedia birthday and holiday greetings. On vacation, use the mobile phone to send a digital postcard with stylized text, digital
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pictures of the location, and authentic sound clips, to friends and family back home. When shopping, send a picture of a bargain that a friend has been looking for.
With MMS, there are many interesting applications to subscribe to, for example, stock information, movie trailers and weather reports.
PlayNow
Content such as music, video and images may be previewed before purchase.
User experience
A unique
By pressing the PlayNow icon on the phone desktop, you can, for example, go straight to a live list of Top Music Hits. Choose a ringtone clip, listen to it, and if you like what you hear, you can buy it and add it to Sounds. You can then listen to it or use it as often as you want.
Content formats that are supported
All formats that are supported in the phone can be down- loaded. Music, video and images may be previewed before purchase. The music format is MIDI or MP3.
How the service works
This service is owned by Sony Ericsson or hosted by Sony Ericsson for a network operator. The PlayNow or other premium content is maintained and managed, for example, by Sony Music or Sony Pictures. The content on offer can easily be suited to a specific region or opera- tor.
Implementation costs for network operators may be min- imal and server communication is based on existing,
Operator benefits
This service is aimed at providing quality and quantity revenue for network operators. This is truly an ARPU driver with low costs for operators. The process involves:
•Downloading a list
•Previewing content
•Choosing content
•Buying content
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