Remember, to make or receive any calls the phone must be switched on and in a service area with adequate signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all wireless phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with local service providers.

Making an Emergency Call

1)If the phone is not on, switch it on. Some networks may require that a valid SIM card is properly inserted in the phone.

2)Key in the emergency number for your present location (e.g. 911 or other official emergency number). Emergency numbers vary by location

3)Press ó

If certain features are in use (Keyguard, fixed dialing, restrict calls, etc.), you may first need to turn those features off before you can make an emergency call. Consult this document and your local cellular service provider.

When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that your wireless phone may be the only means of communi- cation at the scene of an accident - do not cut off the call until given permission to do so.

Important Battery Information

Note that a new battery’s full performance is achieved only after two or three complete charge and discharge cycles!

The battery can be charged and discharged hundreds of times but it will eventually wear out. When the operating time (talk time and standby time) is noticeably shorter than normal, it is time to buy a new battery.

Use only batteries approved by the phone manufacturer and recharge your battery only with the chargers approved by the manufacturer. When a charger is not in use, disconnect it from the power source. Do not leave the battery connected to a charger for longer than a week, since overcharging may shorten its life. If left unused a fully charged battery will discharge itself over time.

(NiMH batteries only) For good operation times, dis- charge the battery from time to time by leaving your phone switched on until it turns itself off (or by using the

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