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Alberto_C
10-16-2007, 06:40 AM
So much to say, so little talk time. In this tutorial you'll learn how to keep the conversation going by squeezing extra juice from your mobile phone's battery.

Step 1: Lower the screen brightness
Decrease screen brightness to 50 percent of maximum or less. You'll barely notice a difference, but you'll save a lot of juice.
Step 2: Lower backlight duration
Lower the backlight duration for the screen and/or keypad. Try the lowest setting first, then work up if it prooves too short.
Step 3: Disable unnecessary sounds
Disable unnecessary sounds. Sure, you want your phone to ring, but do you need it to beep every time you press a button or receive a text message? Fewer sounds equal longer battery life. Also lower the ring tone volume.
Step 4: Turn off Bluetooth
Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using a headset. This wireless technology consumes power even when it's not communicating with other devices.
Step 5: Turn off infraredofficial
Turn off infrared. Like Bluetooth, it drains the battery while waiting to receive a signal. Turn it on only when you need it, then turn it off again.
Step 6: Skip the games, Web sites and photos
Stop playing games, surfing Web sites, and taking photos. Sure, they're fun, but they require processor power, a backlit screen, sound effects, and other battery-draining elements.
Step 7: Avoid completely draining the battery
Don't allow your mobile phone's battery to completely drain, and keep the phone in cool places so the battery won't overheat.
oK,TAHT'S ALL!

SJSMR2
10-16-2007, 05:00 PM
Very Great Post! Nothing Earth shattering new to me. But I am sure others might find it useful.

Danica205
10-16-2007, 05:10 PM
pretty helpful #6 maybe hard for me though

SJSMR2
10-16-2007, 06:30 PM
Number 6 is a toughy ;)

Hinano
10-22-2007, 09:15 AM
I was gonna say skip #6? Do you want me to just put the phone in a box and let it sit there too? lol :D

ssassy01d
10-22-2007, 01:55 PM
Great Post, I think I'll try it and see if I notice the difference in my Samsung, compared to my Nokia the battery life on it sux!

Nwahs
10-22-2007, 04:00 PM
Great post!
Too bad my talk time is 10+ hours...otherwise I'd have to care about conserving battery power.

dsigma6
10-23-2007, 10:12 AM
Step 6: Skip the games, Web sites and photos
Stop playing games, surfing Web sites, and taking photos. Sure, they're fun, but they require processor power, a backlit screen, sound effects, and other battery-draining elements.
I have an iPhone, jack.

Ellen
10-24-2007, 03:30 PM
I always received extra battery power on my AT&T phones by turning off the 3G network when I wasn't using my phone for data.