Audio

Integrating Rewind, Play / Pause, and Fast Forward controls on the outer panel, users can quickly and conveniently access the built-in Music Player without opening the A930.

As one of the newest devices to access Verizon Wireless' online VCAST Music Store, customers can browse, preview, download, and play high-quality digital music from the A930 over Verizon Wireless' broadband network.

Combining the immediacy of over-the-air, full-music downloads with the ability to move digital music, consumers can take music already downloaded to their PC and sync it with the A930 via USB cable. Storing tracks on removable microSD (TransFlash) memory cards, travelers can load up their music collection and take it with them on the road.

For private listening, users can plug headphones into the Headset Jack. For an open-air listening experience, dual speaker ports pump out stereo music. By merging VCAST Music online services, dual stereo speakers, removable memory, and dedicated music playback keys, the A930 offers a complete music experience.

Messaging

The A930 supports all the text messaging standards, sending text through SMS (Short Messaging Service), positioning layouts with EMS (Enhanced Messaging Service), and attaching photos, voice clips, or recorded videos through MMS (Multimedia Message Service).

In addition, Verizon Wireless integrated Mobile IM for access to the most popular instant messaging services. Able to chat in real-time through AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), MSN Messenger, and Yahoo! Messenger, users no longer have to end the conversation when leaving the PC. Now they can take it with them on the A930. Data charges may apply.

Entertainment

PIM (Personal Information Management) applications commonly found on most cell phones are included. Alarm Clock, Calculator (Normal, Tip, and Converter), Calendar, Notepad, Stopwatch, Voice Memo, and World Clock all come preinstalled on the A930.

Consumers can also issue voice commands through the VoiceSignal 2.0 technology. As one of the most popular and advanced voice recognition software, VoiceSignal recognizes one-step name and digit dialing, voice-activated application launch, message addressing, audio and visual prompts, and text-to-speech output. Users can also customize advanced functions through Expert User Mode, and adjust recognition sensitivity and audio level. VoiceSignal also works in conjunction with Bluetooth accessories.

New programs can be installed through downloadable Java-based applications supporting BREW (Binary Runtime Environment for Wireless), a common platform for mobile devices. With abundant software for business users and gamers alike, consumers can find mobile versions of popular PC applications and video games reminiscent of 90s console games already available.

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