[ 104 ]22• EMERGENCY CALLSImportant: This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radiosignals, wireless and landline networks and user-programmedfunctions. Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot beguaranteed. Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wirelessphone for essential communications (for example, medicalemergencies).Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched onand be used in a service area that has adequate radio signal strength.Emergency calls might not be possible on all wireless phone networks orwhen certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Checkwith local service providers.Always ensure that your phone is properly charged before attempting anyemergency calls. If you allow your battery to become empty, you will beunable to receive or make calls, including emergency calls. You must thenwait a few minutes after the charging begins to place any emergency calls.Make an emergency call1 If the phone is not on, switch it on.2 Enter the emergency number for your present location (for example,911 or any other official emergency number—emergency numbersvary by location).3 Press .If certain features are in use (fixed dialing, restrict calls, and so on),you might first need to turn those features off before you canmake an emergency call. Consult this guide and your local cellularservice 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.
