Writing from Yardley, Bucks County; 5 critical cell phone tools.
Pretty much everyone has a cell phone these days. However, I received a note today, from a client of mine, with information about 5 things a cell phone can do, that some of you may find really helpful. Most of these, I was not aware of. Here goes: 
1. Emergency
According to the information I received, the Emergency Number worldwide, for cell phones is 112. If you find yourself out of coverage and there is an emergency, dial 112 and the cell phone will search any existing network to establish the emergency number for you. This number can even be dialed if the phone is locked.
2. If you locked your keys in the car?
If you find that you have locked the keys in your car, and you have a spare set at home, call someone at home on their cell phone, from your cell phone. Hold your cell phone about a foot from your car door and have the person at your home, press the unlock button, holding near their cell phone. Your car will unlock. Much easier than having someone drive keys to you! You could be hundreds, even thousands of miles away from someone who has a spare set of keys, yet if you can reach them, you can unlock your car door.
3. Hidden Battery Power
Imagine that your cell battery is really low. (Happens to me all the time, which is why I have a car charger, and basically charge my I phone, wherever I am) To activate this feature, press the keys *3370#. Your cell phone will restart with the reserve and the phone will show a 50% increase in battery. This reserve will get charged, the next time you charge your cell phone.
4. How to disable a stolen cell phone.
First, you need to know the phone’s serial number. To find that out, if you don’t have a record of it, key in the following on the phone: *#06#. You will see the 15 digit code. Save this number. Should your phone get stolen or lost, you can phone your service provider and give them this code. They will be able to block your phone, so that even if someone takes the SIM card and installs it in a new phone, the phone will be useless. I guess if everyone did that right away, there would be no point in stealing cell phones.
5. Free Directory Service.
Cell phone companies generally charge between $1.00 to 1$1.75 for 411 information. If you need to find a number, instead of using 411, as an option, simply dial (800)FREE411, or 800-373-3411. Program this into your phone, and never pay for information assistance from the cell phone company.
As I mentioned, I was not aware of any of this, so I hope that you find this helpful. If so, pass it along to family and friends.
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