Free Memory - Nokia 5530 XpressMusic User Manual

establish a packet data connection. To prolong the operating time of your device,
select Packet data connection > When needed.
● The Maps application downloads new map information when you move to new areas
on the map, which increases the demand on battery power. You can prevent the
automatic download of new maps.
● If the signal strength of the cellular network varies much in your area, your device
must scan for the available network repeatedly. This increases the demand on battery
power.
● The backlight of the display increases the demand on battery power. In the display
settings, you can adjust the display brightness and change the time-out period after
which the backlight is switched off. Select Menu > Settings and Phone >
Display > Brightness or Light time-out.
● Leaving applications running in the background increases the demand on battery
power. To close the applications you do not use, press and hold the menu key, select
Options > Show open apps., and navigate to the application with the menu key.
Press and hold the menu key, and select Exit.

Free memory

To view how much space is available for different data types, select Menu >
Applications > File mgr..
Many features of the device use memory to store data. The device notifies you if the
memory in different memory locations is low.
To free memory, transfer data to a compatible memory card (if available) or to a
compatible computer.
To remove data you no longer need, use File manager or open the respective application.
You can remove the following:
● Messages in the folders in Messaging and retrieved e-mail messages in the mailbox
● Saved web pages
● Contact information
● Calendar notes
● Applications shown in Application manager that you do not need
● Installation files (.sis or .sisx) of applications you have installed. Transfer the
installation files to a compatible computer.
● Images and video clips in Gallery. Back up the files to a compatible computer.
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