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| Subject: | battery conservation tip | |
shchenka 6:33 | Hi all, I've noticed that since I started using the vector maps on a regular basis, my batteries drain so fast (and I have two spares). I wonder if we could compile a list of tips to save the battery, which operations consume more energy than the others ? Some obvious ideas seem to be: * dim display (and turn it off when not used) * use BT gps instead of builtin * turn of radio if possible (but the BT) * limit all communications, including vector maps * limit the use of other apps at the same time any ideas ? | |
Stephen 15:16 Location: Phone Model: | Hi Shchenka, I'd add: * if using the vector maps then switch to the Plan screen [4] instead of the Nav screen [5] (and ensure that the Vector Options/Backbuffer is enabled) * turn off the phones 3G/HSDPA mode (web access will be slower, but may help the battery somewhat) * increase the Web/Transmit Interval if using the web functions. Cheers, Stephen | |
macpanda 9:19 Location: Phone Model: | Hi Shchenka Whilst not really a battery conservation tip, I use a powermonkey (https://powertraveller.com/). With this, a SE C905 will run all day (that is, from 8 in the morning until about 5pm). I was following a route and using vector maps, so the web was being used quite a bit, and the display was lit regularly. Also was using the internal GPS on the phone. The powermonkey is one more thing to charge, but I found I could run the phone until it was flat, then charge it with the powermonkey (while still tracking) and then run it flat again. That way I didn't need to stop to change batteries. Paul | |
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