Samsung SGH-C225NBATMB User Manual

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Appendix B: Guide to Safe and Responsible Wireless Phone Use

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in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing
and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.

6. Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible, place calls

when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to
plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to
coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop
sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial
while driving, follow this simple tip-dial only a few numbers,
check the road and your mirrors, then continue.

7. Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that

may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and
driving do not mix-they are distracting and even dangerous
when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you
are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary,
suspend conversations which have the potential to divert
your attention from the road.

8. Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone

is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself
and your family in dangerous situations-with your phone at
your side, help is only three numbers away. Dial 9-1-1 or
other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic
accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it
is a free call on your wireless phone!

9. Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your

wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a
“Good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto
accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency
where lives are in danger, call 9-1-1 or other local
emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.

10.Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-

emergency assistance number when necessary. Certain
situations you encounter while driving may require
attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for
emergency services. But you still can use your wireless

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