Health and safety information173Emergency callsThis phone, like any wireless phone, operates usingradio signals, wireless and landline networks as wellas user-programmed functions, which cannotguarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore,you should never rely solely on any wireless phonefor essential communications (medicalemergencies, for example).Remember, to make or receive any calls the phonemust be switched on and in a service area withadequate signal strength. Emergency calls may notbe possible on all wireless phone networks or whencertain network services and/or phone features arein use. Check with local service providers.To make an emergency call, proceed as follows.1. If the phone is not on, switch it on.2. Key in the emergency number for your presentlocation (for example, 112 or any other officialemergency number). Emergency numbers varyby location.3. Press the key.If certain features are in use (call barring, forexample), you may first need to deactivate thosefeatures before you can make an emergency call.Consult this document and your local cellularservice provider.When making an emergency call, remember to giveall the necessary information as accurately aspossible. Remember that your phone may be theonly means of communication at the scene of anaccident; do not cut off the call until givenpermission to do so.
