Device Basics
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your
current location; each query drains your battery.
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before
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charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete
discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage
capacity of any battery.
Turn off Automatic application sync.
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Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions
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such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or the LCD
brightness setting.
Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary
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applications.
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
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To check the battery's charge level:
Press
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
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> Settings > About phone > Status.