User Manual

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Setting up your Lifeline Service
Before you can use your system, your Communicator must be properly
set up, and the coverage range of your Help Button must be determined.
Please see the Quick Setup Guide for instructions on how to set up your
system and test the coverage range of your Help Button. If you have any
questions, please contact Philips Lifeline or your representative.
Responders and People to Notify
What is a “Responder”?
As a Lifeline subscriber, you should have designated people who have
agreed to be “Responders.” These are people whom Lifeline should call
in an emergency, when appropriate. Examples include: neighbors, friends,
relatives, your current nursing aide, etc.
Choosing a Responder
It is best to choose a Responder who:
• Has a key to your home or knows where one is located (perhaps in
a key lockbox)
• Could come to help you at different times of the day or night
• Lives or works within 10 minutes of where you live
• Has a phone, preferably a cell phone
• Ideally has a driver’s license and access to a vehicle
If you are using the GoSafe System, choose a Responder who can also:
• Drive to your location, whether you are at home or away from home,
and provide help if needed
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