[ 159 ]Reference information16• EMERGENCY CALLSIMPORTANT! This phone, like any wireless phone, operates usingradio signals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions. Because of this, connections in all conditionscannot be guaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely uponany wireless phone for essential communications (for example,medical emergencies).Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or whencertain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with localservice providers.1 If the phone is not on, switch it on. Check for adequate signal strength.Note: Some networks may require that a valid SIM card is properlyinserted in the phone.2 Press as many times as needed (for example, to exit a call, to exita menu, etc.) to clear the display and ready the phone for calls.3 Key in the emergency number for your present location (for example,911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary bylocation.4 Press the key.If certain features are in use (Keyguard, fixed dialing, restrict calls, and soon), you may first need to turn those features off before you can make anemergency call. Consult this document and your local wireless serviceprovider.When making an emergency call, remember to give all of the necessaryinformation as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phonemay be the only means of communication at the scene of an accident—do not terminate the call until given permission to do so.
