Dec 6, 2008
Labels: Telecommunication
1. Jump Start Your Cell Phone Battery
Cell phones have come a long way in features and styling, but the issue of battery life, or having enough of it, remainsstrong. Yes, you can keep your battery juiced up for days if you NEVER talk on the phone, but what's the use of that? Sure, you can carry your charger with you to work, but try taking it on a night out on the town!
Luckily, with a quick adjustment here and there, you can extend the battery life of your phone by hours, sometimes even days. Here's a list of tricks to keep your phone battery running longer. Follow a few, and you'll never have to say "sorry, my phone battery died" again.
2. Turn Your Cell Phone Off
(Turn your phone off when you're asleep, while you're in a dead cell phone reception area, at the movies... That's right, the next time you find yourself in a theater, try turning your phone off instead of putting it on silent mode (you shouldn't be checking your phone during the movie anyway)
3. Avoid Flash Photography
(Try to avoid taking tons of flash photos in a row, since this uses up more energy, or turn off the flash feature entirely and keep your photo shoots to areas with good lighting.)
4. Turn Down Screen Brightness
(Check in your phone's settings area to find screen controls. Your phone may also have a power save function or profile, which you would find in the general settings area.)
5. Download E-mails Manually
(Setting your phone to automatically check for mail every 20 minutes -- which requires a power-sucking Wi-Fi or mobile data connection -- will run down your battery in no time. TIP: Set your phone to let you check your e-mail manually.)
6. Charge Your Battery Properly
( You have to make sure you charge your battery correctly, based on its type, or else it can drain more quickly or display the remaining power inaccurately. Nickel: A good rule is to let the battery fully discharge when you first get the phone and do so occasionally after. Lithium: Let it discharge to about 40% before recharging. These will also decrease in power over time, about 20% a year, so if your phone is getting old, it may be time to replace the battery. The type of battery you have is usually marked right on the battery itself. )
7. Beware of Extreme Temperatures
(Your battery can be damaged or have its life diminished if stored in extremely hot or cold temperatures. Don't leave your phone in direct sunlight or a car on a hot day, and you should even consider not carrying it in your pocket on warmer days. TIP: If you're not using the battery for an extended time, leaving it in your fridge (not on the top shelf orin the back) helps although you want to get it back to room temperature before putting it back in the phone. )
8. Clean Your Battery Contacts
(If you notice your battery contacts (those gold-colored metallic points on the bottom)are discolored or dirty, wipe both the contacts and the battery compartment with a cotton ball and alcohol. Once the debris has been cleared, the energy transfer should be back to normal and your battery may run longer. )
9. Don't Keep Searching for a Signal
(In areas with little to no service, your phone will constantly search for a better signal, which drains power. Shut off the phone in these areas if you know you won't need to call anyone and try to wait until you're sure you're in a high-signal location.
TIP: If you absolutely need to use the phone in these areas, purchase a repeater or a signal booster to ensure reception. )10. Recycle
(Even if you do as much as possible to extend the life of your battery, you can't make it live forever. When your battery dies, don't just chuck it in the trash! Batteries are now made with some heavily toxic chemicals that leach out of landfills and can make their way into our food and water supply. TIP: Most electronics stores and cell phone operators have recycling programs in place. Ask your cell phone operator what to do with your old battery/cellphone, so these toxins don't end up in your glass of water. )
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