Capture daily moments the easy way with the Sony Ericsson S312

April 7th 2009

Be one click away from recording life’s special moments – all it takes is a sharp eye and a click on the dedicated video camera key

Record videos in an instant on the Sony Ericsson S312. From spotting a celebrity on the street, to your friend’s dancing in a club, the S312 allows you to capture these moments in two quick and easy steps.

Want to highlight the moment with a picture instead? The two megapixel camera can be used horizontally and with the help of the illuminated imaging shortcuts on the keypad you can change the settings and get the shot you want quicker. Not quite what you were after? Use the integrated Photo fix function to get the best picture quality in one step – picture taking has never been this easy!

“Capture life’s spontaneous moments the easy way with the S312 and its instant video recording.” said Quentin Cordier, Marketing business manager at Sony Ericsson. “The S312 also allows you to get organised and keep track of your hectic lifestyle by ensuring that you never miss another birthday or appointment again – store all you important dates, add reminders – then sit back and relax.”

Sharing your pictures with friends is easier than ever before. Showcase them on the S312’s two inch screen or forward to another mobile phone via Bluetooth™. Share your pictures on the web with just a few clicks using picture blogging. Whatever the occasion post photos straight from the phone with just a few clicks – and don’t forget to send the web address to others to check out your photography skills.

Take the hassle out of capturing daily moments:

* Dedicated video camera key – just one click away from recording your best moments
* Two megapixel camera – can be used horizontally to take picture perfect stills
* Illuminated imaging shortcuts – take great shots with ease
* Photo fix – enhance the picture quality and share with family and friends
* Picture blogging – upload your images to the web with just a few clicks
* Get organised – calendar, alarm and 1000 contact phone book

Want the perfect accessory to match the S312? Try the new Sony Ericsson Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 – an easy to use headset with rich sound. The stylish handsfree features one-touch call handling, handy volume control and an ultra discreet reversible clip-on which will match any outfit. Just clip it onto your clothing and wear its wired ear piece around your neck – and off you go. You’ll never notice this innovative Bluetooth™ handsfree – until you take or make a call.

Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300

* One touch call handling
* Ultra discreet reversible clip-on
* Handy volume control
* Smart wearing solution – perfect if you wear glasses
* Talk and stand-by time 10h/250h

The S312 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE/900/1800 and will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Dawn Blue and Honey Silver. The Clip-on Bluetooth™ Handsfree VH300 will be available on selected markets from Q3 2009.

Facts and Figures

* Size: 100 x 46 x 12.5 mm
* Weight: 80 grams

* Colours:
* Dawn Blue
* Honey Silver

* Main screen: 262,144 colour TFT, scratch-resistant
* Resolution: 176 x 220 pixels
* Size: 2.0 inches

* Phone memory: Up to 15MB
* Memory card support: Memory Stick Micro™ (M2™)

* Talk time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 8 hrs
* Standby time GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Up to 400 hrs

About Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson is a top, global industry player with sales of around 97 million phones in 2008. Diversity is one of the core strengths of the company, with operations in over 80 countries including manufacturing in China and R&D sites in China, Europe, India, Japan and North America. Sony Ericsson was established as a 50:50 joint venture by Sony and Ericsson in October 2001, with global corporate functions located in London.