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Device Basics

2A. Device Basics 17

Missed Call Notification

When you do not answer an incoming call, you will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you

miss a call.

To check who the caller was, press and hold the status bar, and then slide your finger downward on the

screen to open the Notifications panel. The missed call number or contact name is displayed.

Tap the missed call number or contact name to open the Call history. Missed calls are indicated by the

missed call icon ( ).

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if the device’s screen is locked

with a pattern or your account is restricted.

To call the 911 emergency number when the device’s screen is locked with a pattern:

1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see “Turning Off the Screen When Not in Use.”

2. Tap Emergency call on the screen.

3. Tap , and then tap .

To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted:

1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see “Turning Off the Screen When Not in Use.”

2. Tap on the Home screen.

3. Tap , and then tap .

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. 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 during a call displays a list of available in-call features. To select an option, tap the option.

The following options may be available through the Options menu:

䢇 Add call to initiate a three-way call.

䢇 People to display your contacts list.

䢇 Flash to accept another incoming call and put the first caller on hold. Tap Flash again to talk to the first

caller.

䢇 Mute to mute the microphone. Tap Unmute to unmute the microphone.

䢇 Speaker on or Speaker off to route the device’s audio through the speaker or through the earpiece.

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 device.

Note: When the device is completing a call, only the People, Flash and Speaker on options are available.

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