Sunday, December 19, 2010

Some Safety Features Of Cell Phones

By Ralph Schumitz


The greatest of all modern inventions has to be cell phones. With these little wonders, one can keep on travel and still not get far away from the world he knows. Moreover, a cell phone does provide a sense of security as well. However, there are guidelines for cell phone usage that are meant to protect us and to aid us, these should never be disregarded.

It is important that you keep cell phones charged up, because without a charge your device is just a chunk of metal and plastic. There are chargers which plug into an electrical socket, for recharging in your home or office. You can also purchase car chargers, which allow you to charge your devices in your vehicle. Portable chargers use batteries, and do not require electricity or a vehicle.

Always staying connected to the world requires a good service that is able to provide coverage all over the country. Some service providers are not able to do this since in the most remote parts of United States, they lack the required service towers to propagate their signal. Keep a lookout for the reception in such remote locations. Before any emergency situation arises, it would be useful to have the voice dialing system activated so that in case of a sudden emergency, only your voice commands shall suffice to make an emergency call.

Speed dialing is another feature offered by many cell phones, and this feature allows you to dial a number by pushing only one button. This can be very helpful when time is critical, or you can not remember a number for any reason. Sometimes in an unexpected emergency the situation may be frantic, and cell phones can provide a needed link to emergency services.
Speed dialing can be set up before the situation occurs, so you can contact the needed services by remembering a single digit instead.

Another safety feature that is extremely useful with cell phones is the GPS function. Depending on the model that you have, these devices can help you navigate or relay your location to others, keeping you safe and preventing you from getting lost.

Regardless of the level of income or the status, cell phones play a critical role, they are a security. Having a cell phone means that in critical moments; help can be summoned. This is exactly why the government has taken a unique initiative to distribute cell phones with free talk time among the lower sections of the society.

These devices have become the most popular way to communicate, so much so that even children in elementary school often own them. Models which offer Internet access do involve some risks when used by children though, because of online predators who attempt to talk to and meet children. Cell phones that are given to children and teens should come with the usual warnings about giving personal information to strangers, and parents should monitor the usage carefully to protect their children.




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