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Device Basics
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
(See Display Settings on page 101.)
If you don't need them to sync, turn off automatic syncing for
Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. (See
Synchronizing Accounts on page 179.)
Use the Power Control widget to check and control the
wireless connections, Bluetooth power, GPS connection,
syncing activity, and display brightness. (See Adding and
Removing Widgets on page 55.)
To check the battery's charge level:
Tap
>
The battery status (charging, 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
2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.
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> Settings > About phone > Status.
> Settings > About phone > Battery use.
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