19[ 124 ]Always make sure that your phone is properly charged before attemptingany emergency calls. If you allow your battery to become empty, you willbe unable to receive or make calls, including emergency calls. You mustthen wait a few minutes after the charging begins to place any emergencycalls.Make an Emergency Call1 If the phone is not on, switch it on.Some networks may require that a valid SIM card is properly insertedin the phone.2 Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example,911 or any other official emergency number. Emergency numbers varyby location).3 Press Call.If certain features are in use (Fixed dialing, restrict calls, and so on), youmight first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergencycall. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessaryinformation as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phonemight be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident—do not terminate the call until given permission to do so.
