Calling emergency numbers – Sprint Nextel M520 User Manual

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Phone Basics

Section 2A. Phone Basics

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Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial

and

press

), even if your phone is locked or your

account is restricted.

During an emergency call, press

Options

(right softkey).

Select an option and press

.

Unlock Phone

to unlock your phone (appears only if

the phone is locked).

To close the pop-up

menu (appears only if the phone is

unlocked), press the

key.

To exit Emergency mode:

1.

Press

to end a 911 call.

2.

Press

until Emergency mode is exited.

Enhanced 911 (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, your phone’s
GPS feature 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
then report your approximate location.

Note

When you place an emergency call, your phone
automatically enters Emergency mode.

Tip

Press

Options

(right softkey), and then select

Phone

Info > Phone Number

to display your phone number

during an emergency call.

WXYZ

WXYZ

Shift

Shift

Space

Space

Important

Always report your location to the 911
operator when placing an emergency call.
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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