Use network connections selectively • Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently,or even by request only. In every mailbox you have,tap > settings > sync settings, and select howoften to sync.• Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.• Switch NFC on only when needed. To switch the NFCfeature off, on the start screen, swipe down from thetop of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > NFC, andswitch Tap to share to Off .• Use a WiFi connection to connect to the internet,rather than a mobile data connection.• Stop your phone scanning for available wirelessnetworks. On the start screen, swipe down from thetop of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > WiFi, andswitch WiFi networking to Off .• If you're listening to music or otherwise using yourphone, but don't want to make or receive calls, switchflight mode on. On the start screen, swipe down fromthe top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > flightmode, and switch Status to On .Check battery useTo check which apps have been eating up your battery life, on the start screen, swipe down from thetop of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery Saver, and swipe to usage.Save on data roaming costsWant to save on your phone bills? You can cut data roaming costs by changing mobile data settings.Data roaming means using your phone to receive data over networks that your network serviceprovider doesn't own or operate. Connecting to the internet when roaming, especially when abroad,can raise data costs substantially. Your network service provider can charge you a fixed fee for datatransfer or on a pay-as-you-use basis. To use the optimal connection method, change the WiFi, mobiledata, and mail download settings.Using a WiFi connection is generally faster and less expensive than using a mobile data connection.If both WiFi and mobile data connections are available, your phone uses the WiFi connection.On the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap .1. Make sure WiFi networking is switched to On .2. Select the connection you want to use.Close a mobile data connectionOn the start screen, swipe down from the top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS > mobile+SIM, andswitch Data connection to off .Tip: You can also follow your data usage with the data sense app.© 2015 Microsoft Mobile. All rights reserved. 42