To make an emergency call if your BlackBerry device is locked:
▶Press 
> Emergency > 
.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
Your BlackBerry device 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 BlackBerry device begins to seek 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.
16 Using Your BlackBerry 9930
