Calling Emergency Numbers - Samsung Sprint User Manual

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (from the Keypad, enter
locked or your account is restricted.
Note:
When you place an emergency call, your device
automatically enters Emergency mode.
During an emergency call, select an option.
to activate speakerphone mode. (If you
Speaker On
are in speakerphone mode, the option is displayed
as Speaker Off to deactivate.)
to show or hide the onscreen
Dialpad/Hide dialpad
dialpad.
to end the current call.
End call
To exit Emergency mode:
1.
Tap to end a 911 call.
End call
End call
2.
Touch and hold Exit
mode.
), even if your device is
on the Emergency Call Back
Note:
When you end the 911 call, you are returned to the
Emergency Call Back mode.
Within the Emergency Call Back mode, press the
Home key to use another menu.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This 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 device seeks information to calculate
your approximate location.
Note: 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.
Important:
Always report your location to the 911 operator
when placing an emergency call.
designated emergency call takers, known as
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not
be equipped to receive GPS location information
from your device.
2B. Making and Answering Calls
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