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Device Basics
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Turn off Automatic application sync.
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Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or the LCD brightness setting.
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Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.
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Turn down screen brightness.
To check the battery's charge level:
Tap > >
Settings
>
About phone
>
Status
.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully
charged) are displayed at the top of the screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery:
The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery
power. You can also use it to turn off applications that you’ve downloaded, if
they are consuming too much power.
1. Tap > >
Settings
>
About phone
>
Battery use
.
2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.