With Bluetooth SIM Access Profile, the Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology takes compatibility and connectivity up a gear
Düsseldorf/Helsinki, March 04, 2005 - The new Volkswagen Passat will come equipped with the Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology from Nokia Automotive, harnessing Bluetooth wireless technology*. This makes Volkswagen the first automaker to offer its customers a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that supports the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile. The handset integration product provides compatibility with a wide range of mobile phones from various manufacturers**. A mobile phone holder is also offered as an option for users who wish to charge their phone in the car.
The user enjoys all the benefits of a car phone with external GSM antenna, excellent audio quality in handsfree mode, and comfortable operation tailored to the needs of the driver.*** Many applications can be conveniently controlled via an external alphanumerical keyboard, the multifunctional steering wheel or voice dial. At the same time, the Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology**** provides yet another advantage of handsfree systems - the ability to access personal contact data stored in the mobile phone using Bluetooth wireless technology.
Via the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile, the Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology can access the SIM card of the compatible mobile phone and log onto the GSM network. As soon as the user gets out of the car or presses a certain button on his mobile phone, the receiving mode is deactivated and the mobile phone automatically logs back onto the mobile network.
Optimally integrated into the vehicle environment, this solution includes key functions such as radio mute and downloading of phonebook entries from compatible mobile phones via Bluetooth wireless technology, as well as additional basic functions such as voice dial, taking and ending calls, and redial.
"For the first time, an automaker is offering a communication solution using the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile that is factory-fitted in the vehicle. This represents an important engineering achievement: we have taken a further step toward universality and factory-installed, integrated communication solutions. The user can now take advantage of wide-ranging compatibility with a large number of mobile phones without having to rely on aftermarket solutions", says Marcus Stahl, General Manager Nokia Automotive.
"The Nokia Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology surely marks a milestone in our longstanding cooperation with Nokia Automotive. The Volkswagen Passat can now offer a factory-fitted automotive communication solution that could not be more convenient and which meets the needs of even the most demanding automotive communications user", comments Dr. Karsten Michels, Director Infotainment of Volkswagen AG.
The Nokia Car Phone with Bluetooth Technology is available in the new Volkswagen Passat, scheduled for launch in Europe and Asia in 2nd quarter 2005 .
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* Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
** See www.bluetooth.org for mobile phones supporting the Bluetooth SIM Access Profile.
*** Please observe all applicable laws and regulations for operating a telephone in a vehicle.
**** Please consider that the Volkswagen name for this solution is 'PREMIUM handset integration product'