HTC Hero - Missed Call Notification; Calling Emergency Numbers

2A. Device Basics 15
Device Basics
Rejecting an Incoming Call
䊳 Tap Decline or press to reject and send the call to your voicemail.
Rejecting a Call and Sending a Text Message
You can automatically send a default text message to the caller and reject the incoming voice call. 
Press and tap
Send message when you have an incoming call to send the text message.
You can change the default text message by pressing and tapping
Phone settings > Edit default message
while on the Phone screen.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while
outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. Please see “Roaming” on page 97 for more information about
roaming.
䊳 Tap Answer to answer the call. (See “Call Guard” on page 97 for additional information.)
Ending a Call
䊳 Press .
– or –
Tap
End call.
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.
Press
> , and then tap Call history. Missed calls are indicated by the missed call icon ( ).
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (dial ), even if your device is locked or your
account is restricted.
To call the 911 emergency number:
1. Tap
Emergency call on the screen.
2. 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.
Note
When your device is off, calls go directly to voicemail.
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.