Android Users Guide ICS

Home and Android basics 35 AUG-3.0-100 Android User’s Guide Optimizing battery life You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power. Extend the life of your battery S Turn off radios that you aren’t using. If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings app to turn them off. See “Wireless & networks settings” on page 121 and “Location & security settings” on page 127. (The GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an app that makes use of it.) S Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. See “Screen settings” on page 126. S If you don’t need them, turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps. See “Configuring account sync and display options” on page 97. S Use the Quick Settings to check and control the status of radios, the display brightness, and syncing. See “Status Details and Quick Settings” on page 26. S If you know you won’t be near a mobile or Wi-Fi network for a while, switch to Airplane mode. You tablet uses extra power to search for mobile networks. See “Status Details and Quick Settings” on page 26. Check the battery charge level S Open the Settings app and touch About tablet > Status. The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the screen. Monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery Use screen shows which apps consume the most battery power. You can also use it to turn off apps that you’ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much power.

Android Users Guide ICS

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