4 Getting Started
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4.4.1 Monitoring Battery Usage
The
Battery
screen provides battery charge details and power management options to extend battery life.
1
Go to
Settings
.
2
Touch
Battery
.
To display battery information and power management options for a specific app:
1
Go to
Settings
.
2
Touch
Apps & notifications
.
3
Touch an app.
4
Touch
Advanced
>
Battery
.
Different apps display different information. Some apps include buttons that open screens with settings to
adjust power use. Use the
DISABLE
or
FORCE CLOSE
buttons to turn off apps that consume too much
power.
4.4.2 Low Battery Notification
When the battery charge level drops below 18%, the device displays a notice to connect the device to
power. The user should charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
When the battery charge drops below 10%, the device displays a notice to connect the device to power.
The user must charge the battery using one of the charging accessories.
When the battery charge drops below 4%, the device turns off. The user must charge the battery using one
of the charging accessories.
Battery Optimization
Observe the following battery saving tips:
•
Set the screen to turn off after a short period of non-use.
•
Reduce screen brightness.
•
Turn off all wireless radios when not in use.
•
Turn off automatic syncing for Email, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps.
•
Minimize use of apps that keep the device from suspending, for example, music and video apps.
•
Enable Battery Saver mode. Swipe down from the Status bar and then touch
Battery saver
.
4.4.3 Turning Off the Radios
To turn off all the radios:
1
Swipe down from the Status bar to open the Quick Settings panel.
2
Touch
Airplane mode
. The airplane icon appears in the Status bar indicating that all the radios are off.