Nokia 6161 Owner's Manual

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37Emergency callsBefore attempting any emergency calls, see “Emergency Calls”on page 81 for important safety information.1. If the phone is not on, switch it on2. Key in the emergency number for your presentlocation (e.g. 911 or other official emergencynumber). Emergency numbers vary by location.3. Press ÛIMPORTANT!This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals,wireless and landline networks, as well as user-programmedfunctions which can not guarantee connection in all conditions.Therefore, you should never rely solely upon any wireless phonefor essential communications (e.g., medical emergencies).Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must beswitched on and in a service area with adequate wireless signalstrength.Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone net-works or when certain network services and/or phone featuresare in use. Check with local wireless service providers.If certain features are in use (keyguard, restrict calls, etc.), youmay first need to turn those features off before you can makean emergency call. Consult this document and your local wire-less service provider.When making an emergency call, remember to give all the nec-essary information as accurately as possible. Remember thatyour wireless phone may be the only means of communicationat the scene of an accident - do not cut off the call until givenpermission to do so.Emergency key 9With this feature on, the phone attempts to make anemergency call when you press 9, then Û. Thephone dials the emergency number pre-programmedinto your phone.Note: You can also dial an emergency call by pressing andholding 9 until the phone indicates it is attempting to make anemergency call. However, this method does not work when Key-guard is active or when the phone is connected to a modem.