Use location services selectively If you want to keep location services
switched on, but don't want to use check-in
services, on the start screen, swipe down
from the top of the screen, and tap ALL
SETTINGS. Swipe to applications, tap
people, and switch Use my location to Off
.
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 how
often to sync.
• Switch Bluetooth on only when needed.
• Turn NFC on only when needed. To switch
the NFC feature off, on the start screen,
swipe down from the top of the screen,
tap ALL SETTINGS > NFC, and switch Tap
to share to Off .
• Use a Wi-Fi connection to connect to the
internet, rather than a mobile data
connection.
• Stop your phone scanning for available
wireless networks. On the start screen,
swipe down from the top of the screen,
tap ALL SETTINGS > Wi-Fi, and switch Wi-
Fi networking to Off .
• If you're listening to music or otherwise
using your phone, but don't want to make
or receive calls, switch airplane mode on.
On the start screen, swipe down from the
top of the screen, tap ALL SETTINGS >
airplane mode, and switch Status to On
.
Check battery use
To check which apps have been eating up your battery life, on the start screen,
swipe down from the top of the screen, and tap ALL SETTINGS > Battery
Saver, and swipe to usage.
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