Section 14: Health and Safety Information 199Emergency CallsSection 14Emergency CallsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radiosignals, wireless and landline networks as well as user-programmed functions, which cannot guaranteeconnection in all conditions. Therefore, you should neverrely solely on any wireless phone for essentialcommunications (medical emergencies, for example).Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must beswitched on and in a service area with adequate signalstrength. Emergency calls may not be possible on allwireless phone networks or when certain networkservices and/or phone features are in use. Check withlocal service providers.To make an emergency call:1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.2. Key in the emergency number for your present location(for example, 911 or other official emergency number).Emergency numbers vary by location.3. Press the key.If certain features are in use (call barring, for example),you mayfirst need to deactivate those features before you canmake an emergency call. Consult this document and yourlocal cellular service provider.When making an emergency call, remember to give all thenecessary information as accurately as possible.Remember that your phone may be the only means ofcommunication at the scene of an accident; do not cut offthe call until given permission to do so.
