Sprint Nextel BlackBerry 8830 - Manual (Page 28)

20 Using Your BlackBerry® 8830
Making Emergency Calls – Domestic (U.S.) Only
You should be able to make emergency calls even if your BlackBerry® device is
locked or your account is restricted, provided you are within range of a
compatible wireless network.
To make an emergency call:
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Dial 9 1 1 and press .
To make an emergency call if your keyboard or device is locked:
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Click the trackball, click Emergency Call, and then click Yes.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information – Domestic (U.S.) Only
Your BlackBerry® 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 BlackBerry®
device begins to seek 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.
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: The GPS feature on your BlackBerry® device can help emergency personnel
determine your location in instances where you are in a wireless coverage
area, your device is able to communicate with a GPS-enabled satellite, and
your emergency response center is equipped to process such information.