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Getting to know your device
To extend the life of your battery
•
Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using, such as Wi-Fi
®
, Bluetooth
®
,
or GPS.
•
Lower screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
•
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail™, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.
•
Some applications you have downloaded may cause your battery power to be
reduced.
•
While using downloaded applications, check the battery charged level.
To view the battery charge level
1
From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Battery
.
2
Tap the check box on the displayed
Battery percentage on status bar
.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level are displayed on the top menu of the
screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
1
From the Home screen, tap
Apps
>
Settings
>
Battery
>
Battery usage
.
The screen displays battery usage time and also lists applications or services using battery
power from greatest amount to least.
Installing the microSIM card
1
To install the microSIM card, locate and open the cover to the slot.
2
Place your fingernail in the cutout and gently pull out the microSIM card tray.
NOTE
•
There are two slots underneath the cover (the other slot is for a microSD card).
•
If you swap the microSIM card, after inserting the microSIM card you have to
restart your tablet.
