Calling Emergency Numbers

You can always place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is

restricted.

During an emergency call, press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display your options. Highlight an option and press .

TransferAudio to switch the call to a Bluetooth device (if applicable).

Contacts to display your Contacts list.

VoiceMemo to record the other party’s voice.

PhoneInfo to display your Phone Info menu.

Tip

Press MY PHONE# (left softkey) to display your

 

phone number during an emergency call.

 

 

ExitingEmergencyMode

If you end the emergency call by pressing , your phone enters Emergency mode. Press to exit Emergency mode.

Enhanced911(E911)Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available.

When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS

 

feature of your phone seeks information to calculate

 

your approximate location. Depending on several

 

variables, including availability and access to satellite

 

signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to

 

determine and report your approximate location.

Basics

Important

Always report your location to the 911

 

 

operator when placing an emergency call.

Phone

 

Some designated emergency call takers,

 

 

 

known as Public Safety Answering Points

 

 

(PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS

 

 

location information from your phone.

 

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