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24 2A. Phone Basics
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, the GPS
feature of your phone 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 report your approximate location.
In-Call Options
Pressing OPTIONS (right softkey) during a call displays a
list of available in-call features. To select an option,
press the corresponding keypad number or highlight
the option and press . The following options may
be available through the Options menu:
ⅷ Save to add the new number to your Contacts list.
ⅷ 3-Way Call to initiate a three-way call. (For more
information, see “Making a Three-Way Call” on page
140.)
ⅷ Contacts to display your Contacts list.
ⅷ Voice Memo allows you to record incoming audio from
your conversation. (For more information, see
“Managing Voice Memos” on page 97.)
ⅷ Phone Info displays the following menu options:
Ⅲ Phone Number - your phone number
Ⅲ Icon Glossary - a list of currently available icons
Ⅲ Version - phone software version
Ⅲ Advanced - additional technical information
ⅷ Key Mute/Unmute allows you to mute the key tones
from being heard by the caller.
ⅷ Messaging accesses the Messaging menu options.
ⅷ Recent History checks your call log for Recent calls.
You can also erase the logs from this menu.
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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