Sos Calls; Assistance Button - Doro PhoneEasy 624 User Manual

CAUTION
Using a headset at high volume may damage your hearing. Adjust the
volume level carefully when using a headset.

SOS calls

As long as the phone is switched on, it is always possible to place an SOS
call by entering the main local emergency number for your present loca-
tion followed by
Some networks accept calls to emergency numbers without a valid SIM
card. Contact your service provider for more information.

Assistance button

IMPORTANT!
Always inform recipients in the Number list that they are listed as your
assistance contacts.
CAUTION
When an assistance call is activated the phone is pre-set to handsfree/
speakerphone mode. Do not hold the device near your ear when the
handsfree mode is in use, because the volume may be extremely loud.
The assistance button allows easy access to contact your predefined help
numbers (Number list) should you need help. The assistance function
may need to be activated before use. See Assistance
activate as described or with 3 button presses, how to enter recipients in
the numbers list and how to edit the text message.
•
Press and hold the assistance button for 3 seconds, or press it twice
within 1 second. The assistance call begins after a delay of 5 sec-
onds. In this time you can prevent a possible false alarm by pressing
.
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An assistance text message (SMS) is sent to all recipients.
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The first recipient in the list is dialled. If the call is not answered
within 25 seconds, the next number is dialled. Dialling is repeated 3
times or until the call is answered, or until
•
The assistance function may be configured so that the receiver of
the call must press "0" (zero) to confirm, in order to stop the alarm
sequence. If there is a risk that the assistance call will be answered
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