Tips: Extending battery life
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Set your BlackBerry® device to turn on and turn off
automatically.
You can set your device to turn off while you aren't using it for
an extended period, like when you sleep. Data you receive
when the device is turned off automatically updates when the
device turns on.
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click
Device > Auto On/Off.
Set backlighting to remain on for a shorter period of time, and
lower its brightness
On the Home screen or in a folder, click the Options icon. Click
Display > Screen Display.
Turn off network connections you aren't using
On the Home screen, click the connections area at the top of
the screen, or click the Manage Connections icon. Click a
network connection to clear the check box.
Close apps when you are finished with them.
When you switch from one app to another, some apps, such
as the Browser app or the Music app, run in the background,
which uses battery power.
In an app, press the
key > Close.
Switch your vibrating notifications to sound notifications or
LED notifications, lower the volume of your sound
notifications, or select a shorter ring tone
On the Home screen, click the Sound and Alert Profiles icon.
Click Change Sounds and Alerts.
Delete the original text from a reply message
When you are replying to a message, press the
key >
Delete Original Text.
If your device has a camera flash, turn off the flash
On the Home screen, click the Camera icon. Click the flash icon
at the bottom of the screen until the flash off indicator
appears.
Keep your battery connections clean.
Keeping the battery clean extends the life of your battery.
Every few months, use a cotton swab or dry cloth to clean the
metal contacts on the battery and the device.
Related topics
Set your device to turn on and turn off automatically, 238
Set options for backlighting, 199
Turn on or turn off a network connection, 219
Change your ring tone, notifiers, or reminders, 9
Delete the original text from a reply message, 62
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