38 2B. Settings
Managing Your Device’s Wireless Functions
Disable the 4G, Sprint Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when not in use.
ᮣ Press > , and then tap Settings > Wireless & networks. Disable any wireless functions (for example,
Bluetooth or Wi-Fi) that are not in use.
– or –
ᮣ Add a Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi widget to the home screen. Press and then tap >
Add to Home > Widget > Settings
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Setting the Email Synchronization Schedule
If you use the device to send and receive email, you can set your email account to download email more or
less frequently as desired.
1. Press and tap > Mail.
2. If you have set up multiple email accounts on your device, switch to the email account that you want to
edit by tapping .
3. In the Inbox, press and tap More > Settings > Send & Receive > Schedule.
4.
In the Frequency section, tap Peak times or Off-peak times, and then select an email download frequency.
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Note: The more frequently your device checks for new messages, the more quickly the battery will run down.
Tip: You can also close applications that are not in use to conserve battery power. To do so, you will need to download
and install a third-party application called a task manager from the Android Market. For more information, see
“Downloading Applications and Games From Android Market” on page 136.