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Old 11-26-2007, 08:02 AM
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Default Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones

On Nov 25, 6:26 am, Larry Bud <larrybud2...@yahoo.com> wrote:

> > "The tone indicating that 911 has been dialed is one of several
> > features designed to make wireless service accessible and easy to use,
> > especially for those with disabilities."


> > En Ingles, Por Favor?!?!?!!?


> > How the hell does an ear-piercing siren make wireless service more
> > accessible to the handicapped? How does it make it easier to use?


> For those who can barely see, in an emergency, know that they've
> dialed 911.


Then why not a series of quiet beeps through the earpeice, or perhaps
have the phone vibrate in a special pattern? Why a huge honking siren
noise?

And for those who said that it would help to locate somebody under
rubble, keep in mind that she said that the noise was "not
earsplitting", and the tone only lasted a few seconds, not enough to
help people to find you, but good enough to tip off your assailant. If
it was meant to be a locater, it should be a loud, continuous alarm
that can be activated by a special key, or holding down a certain key,
and NOT tied into dialing 911. Or better yet, have it so the 911
dispatcher can also command the siren to go off by remote if you
become incapacitated after dialing.

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Old 11-26-2007, 08:23 PM
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Default Re: Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones

Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names wrote:
> The phone comes with a thick instruction book and a smaller
> instruction card. Both the book and the card tell you how to turn off
> the 911 tone.


Others have said it can't be turned off. Let's resolve this once and for all.
Please give a link to the appropriate manual for the Casio G'zOne phone.

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Old 11-27-2007, 04:12 PM
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Default Re: Here is what Verizon SHOULD'VE done when implementing that 911 siren into their phones

clifto wrote:
> Kickin' Ass and Takin' Names wrote:
>> The phone comes with a thick instruction book and a smaller
>> instruction card. Both the book and the card tell you how to turn
>> off the 911 tone.

>
> Others have said it can't be turned off. Let's resolve this once and
> for all. Please give a link to the appropriate manual for the Casio
> G'zOne phone.


Oddly enuf, the original article doesn't say what TYPE of phone (ie type s
=sim type v = verizon, etc) so it's unclear as to whether it was a verizon
thing (on type v's, or a casio thing other types)
as for a link to the manual, the website shows a bunch of different manuals,
differentiated by the type...



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