Samsung SGH-T599N Metro PCS User manual

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Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience
Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing background noise,
intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and be heard nearly anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:
Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only your voice,
without disturbing background noise.
Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to speak louder to
overcome surrounding noise.
The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide unsurpassed
voice clarity with every call.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................7
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Installing the microSD Memory Card . . . . . . . .12
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Initial Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching the Device On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Locking and Unlocking the Device . . . . . . . . . . 18
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .19
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 20
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . . .20
Confirming the Default Image and Video
Storage Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Creating a Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Section 2: Understanding Your Device ....26
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Device Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Using Gestures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Section 3: Memory Card ...........................54
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
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Section 4: Call Functions and
Contacts List .............................................. 58
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Making Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Managing Reject Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Redialing the Last Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Using S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Logs Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Section 5: Entering Text ........................... 80
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Entering Text Using Swype . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Using the Google Voice Typing . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Section 6: Contacts ...................................90
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Adding more Contacts via Accounts
and Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
The Favorites Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Section 7: Messages ...............................112
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . 113
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Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . 117
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Assigning Messages as Spam . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Accessing Your Spam Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . . 131
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140
Section 8: Multimedia .............................142
Assigning the Default Storage Location . . . . .142
Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
Camera Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151
The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Using the Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .167
Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169
Section 9: Applications and
Development ............................................170
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
4G Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170
AppStore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
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Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Google + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
MetroWEB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
myMetro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Downloading a New Google Application . . . . 191
Launching an Installed Google Application . . 192
Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Section 10: Connections .........................200
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . . 212
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Kies Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
USB Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
4G Mobile HotSpot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
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Section 11: Changing Your Settings .......221
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Wi-Fi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221
Bluetooth settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .227
More Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
Home Screen Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246
SD Card & Device Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Power Saving Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247
Battery Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .248
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .258
Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .261
Back up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267
Backing up Your Data Before Factory Reset . . 268
Add Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .271
Motion Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .273
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .274
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .276
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278
Section 12: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................280
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . .280
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . .286
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) .287
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . .287
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .288
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . .290
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . .291
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .292
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .293
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .295
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Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 299
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 301
Section 13: Warranty Information .......... 303
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
End User License Agreement for Software . . 308
Index ........................................................ 316
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Section 1: Getting Started
This section explains how to get started with your device by
installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card
and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.
Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to
install and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The
SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as
your PIN, available optional services, and many other
features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store
media for use with your phone.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 316.
Also included is important safety information that you should
know before using your phone. This information is available
near the back of the guide, beginning on page 280.
This manual provides navigation instructions according to
the default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the
available keys.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your device, depending on the
software version on your device, and any changes to the
device’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.
Getting Started 8
Special Text
Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from
the rest. These are intended to point out important
information, share quick methods for activating features, to
define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods
are as follows:
Notes
: Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
Tips
: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
Important
: Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to
your phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your phone. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent often-used steps:
Example:
From the Home screen, press (
Menu
)
Settings
Bluetooth
.
Battery Cover
The battery, SIM card and SD card are installed under the
battery cover.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery cover,
make sure the device is switched off. To turn the
phone off, hold down the key until the
Device options screen displays, then tap
Power off
.
Caution!
Do not bend or twist the back cover excessively
during installation or removal. Doing so may damage
the cover.
To remove the battery cover:
1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover release
latch.
2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop”
the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in longer, or
repetitive, procedures.
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To replace the battery cover:
Position the battery cover over the battery
compartment and press down until you hear a click.
SIM Card Overview
Important!
Before removing or replacing the SIM card, make
sure the device is switched off. To turn the phone
off, hold down the key until the Device
options screen displays, then tap
Power off
.
The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as
your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and
many other features.
Important!
The SIM card and its information can be easily
damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful
when handling, inserting, or removing the card.
Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.
Some features on your device (such as Wi-Fi Calling) can be
unlocked by using an updated SIM card. To obtain this new
SIM card, call or contact customer service for more
information.
This card contains the necessary information for identifying
and authenticating the user to the IMS (IP Multimedia
Subsystem). If available, you can remove the previous SIM
and replace it with the new one.
Release Latch
Getting Started 10
Installing and Removing the SIM card
To install the SIM card:
1. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card socket
until the card clicks into place.
2. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face into the
device and that the upper-left angled corner of the card
is positioned as shown.
To remove the SIM card:
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Carefully place your fingernail into the end of the SIM
slot and push the card slightly out.
3. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM card socket.
Note:
If the card is not inserted correctly, the device will not
detect it and no service will be available. If this happens,
turn off the device, remove the card, and reinstall the
card in the correct orientation.
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Battery
Before using your device for the first time, install the battery
and charge it fully.
Important!
Before removing or replacing the battery, make
sure the device is switched off. To turn the device
off, hold down the key until the Device
options screen displays, then tap
Power off
.
Installing the Battery
1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so that the
tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the
phone, making sure the connectors align.
2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).
Removing the Battery
Grip the battery at the top end (3) and lift it up and out
of the battery compartment (4).
Installing Battery
Removing Battery
Getting Started 12
Installing the microSD Memory Card
Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as
music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is
designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.
Note:
microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB.
microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB
to up to 32GB.
Note:
This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory
card.
1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device
and carefully remove the microSD card slot cover.
2. Orient the card with the gold strips facing down.
3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make sure that it
catches with the push-click insertion. For more
information on how to use the SD card see “Using the
SD Card” on page 54.
4. Place the cover securely back over the slot.
Important!
Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card
with the phone’s contact pins.
Correct
Incorrect
13
Removing the microSD Memory Card
1. Locate the microSD card slot on the side of the device
and carefully remove the microSD card slot cover.
2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release it. The
card should pop partially out of the slot.
3. Remove the card from the slot.
4. Place the cover securely back over the slot.
Charging the Battery
Your device is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A
wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is
included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and
chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.
Before using your device for the first time, you must fully
charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in
approximately 4 hours.
Note:
Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the
wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and
the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle
continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to
unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery,
can cause the phone to become damaged.
Important!
It is recommended you fully charge the battery
before using your device for the first time.
Charging Head
USB Cable
Getting Started 14
1. Locate the Charger/Accessory jack.
2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/
Accessory jack.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and
indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.
Warning!
While the device is charging, if the touch screen
does not function due to an unstable power supply
unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet
or unplug the USB cable from the device.
Note:
This illustration displays both the
correct
and incorrect
orientation for connecting the charger. If the charger is
incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will
occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.
4. When charging is finished, first unplug the charger’s
power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect
the charger’s connector from the phone.
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Important!
If your handset has a touch screen display, please
note that a touch screen responds best to a light
touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic
stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object
when pressing on the touch screen may damage
the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
For more information, refer to “Standard Limited
Warranty on page 303.
Low Battery Indicator
When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk
time remain (~15% charge), a warning tone sounds and the
“Battery low” message repeats at regular intervals on the
display. In this condition, your device conserves its remaining
battery power, by dimming the backlight.
When the battery level becomes too low, the device
automatically turns off.
The on-screen battery charge is represented (by default) as a
colored battery icon. You can also choose to display a
percentage value. Having a percentage value on-screen can
provide a better idea of the remaining charge on the battery.
Press and then tap
Settings
Display
Display battery percentage
.
For more information, refer to “Display Settings” on
page 246.
Extending Your Battery Life
Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS
functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a
list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:
Reduce your backlight on time.
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.
Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your
current location; each query drains your battery.
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before
charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete
discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage
capacity of any battery.
Turn off Automatic application sync.
Use the Power Saving feature to deactivate some hardware and
interface functions.
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