[ 139 ]Reference information20• EMERGENCY CALLSIMPORTANT!This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals,wireless and landline networks, and user-programmed functions.Because of this, connections in all conditions cannot be guaranteed.Therefore, you should never rely solely on any wireless phone foressential communications (for example, medical emergencies).Remember, to make or receive any calls, the phone must be switched onand be used in a service area that has adequate signal strength. Emergencycalls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certainnetwork services and/or phone features are in use. Check with localservice providers.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 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.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 numbersvary by location).3 Press .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 cellular service provider.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.
