Increase battery lifeIf it seems you're always looking for a charger, there are steps you can take to reducethe power consumption of your phone. The key is to find the balance between gettingthe most out of your phone while getting the battery life you need.• Always charge the battery fully.• Switch battery saver mode on.Tip: To check the battery status, and switch battery saver mode on, select >and battery saver.Save battery with sound and screen options• Mute unnecessary sounds, such as key press sounds.• Use wired headphones, rather than the loudspeaker.Set the phone screen to switch off after a short timeSelect > and lock+wallpaper > Screen times out after.Close the cameraAfter you've finished taking photos, press .Use a dark themeSelect > and theme > Background > Dark.Lower the screen brightnessSelect > and brightness, switch Automatically adjust to Off , and selectthe desired level.Use network connections selectively• If you're listening to music or otherwise using your phone, but don't want to makeor receive calls, switch flight mode on.• Set your phone to check for new mail less frequently.• Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.• Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the internet, rather than a mobile dataconnection.• Stop your phone scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. Select > , and switchWiFi to Off .Basics 29