Asus NEXUS7-ASUS-1B16 Tune performance, Optimize battery life, Extend the life of your battery

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Tune performance

Optimize battery life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that you don’t need. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power.

To control Battery settings, go to Settings > Device > Battery.

Extend the life of your battery

•If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings app to turn them off. The GPS setting is located in Settings > Personal > Location services.

•Don’t leave the Maps or Navigation apps open on the screen when you’re not using them. They use GPS (and thus more power) only when they’re running.

•Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter Sleep timeout:

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Contents For AndroidTM mobile technology platform Nexus 7 Guidebook Table of contents Make Search personal Manage accounts Accessibility Get started Turn on & signCharge the battery Why use a Google Account? Jelly Bean tips Home screenGoogle Search NotificationsOther improvements Play & explore Browse Home screensSwipe up for Google Now You’re in control Swipe down for notifications Nexus 7 Guidebook Play & explore Get around Recent apps BackHome Touch & type To select or activate something, touch itDevice Sound More, go to Settings Device DisplayTry Face Unlock Unlock more reliable and secure Use Google Play widgets Make yourself at homeRelax with Google Play Shop on Google Play Access your content Google Play settings Manage DownloadsUse apps Organize your Home screens To add a widget to a Home screenNexus 7 Guidebook Make yourself at home Find People Change sound settingsStart Gmail Manage your CalendarChange the wallpaper Make Search personal About Google NowPersonal Location services About location reporting & historyDefining home & work About Web History & other dataHide sample cards About Google Now cardsUse Google Now cards Dismiss cards Edit individual card settingsAdjust notifications Turn off Google Now Touch Location settings Control location reporting & historyNot update your location Select DisableVoice Search & Voice Actions Google’s location service & GPS supportSearch & Voice Actions basics Search by typing Search tips & tricks What you want What to type or say ExamplesUse Voice Actions Voice Actions commands Action commands. For details, see Use Voice Actions on Search settings Now cardsVoice settings Privacy and accounts Tablet searchTings Privacy & accounts Google Privacy SearchTune performance Optimize battery lifeExtend the life of your battery Open Settings Device Battery Check battery level and usage detailsSettings Device Display Optimize data usage Go to Settings Wireless & networks Data usageTo view mobile hotspot settings, touch Menu Mobile hotspots Set data usage warningOptimize memory usage Set auto-syncUse the Apps screen Nexus 7 Guidebook Tune performance Nexus 7 Guidebook Tune performance Enter & edit text Use the keyboardBasic editing Ods, go to Settings Personal Language & input Type text by speakingTings Personal Language & input Connect to networks Connect to Wi-Fi networksWorks Wi-Fi Touch Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi on & connect to a Wi-Fi networkAdd a Wi-Fi network Forget a Wi-Fi network Configure proxy settings for a Wi-Fi networkSelect Show advanced options Networks Wi-Fi Connect to virtual private networksConnect to a VPN Tings Wireless & networks More VPNAdd a VPN Delete a VPN Control airplane mode & other network settingsEdit a VPN Nexus 7 Guidebook Connect to networks Beam screen content Connect to devicesNetworks More Android Beam Connect to Bluetooth devicesTo beam Pair your tablet with a Bluetooth device Turn Bluetooth on or offChange your tablet’s Bluetooth name Touch Settings Wireless & networksConnect to a Bluetooth device Configure or unpair a Bluetooth device Connect to keyboards, mice, & other devicesOther input devices KeyboardsMice Connect to a Windows computer via USB Wireless & networks More Tethering & portable hotspotTo Settings Device Storage Menu USB com- puter connection Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB Wireless & networks More Tethering & portable hotspot Add an account Manage accountsAdd or remove accounts AccountsGo to Settings Accounts Add account Remove an accountAccounts Google Configure sync optionsConfigure auto-sync for all apps Go to Settings Accounts Google Configure Google Account sync settingsGo to Settings Personal Accounts Google Sync a Google account manuallyTo add a new account, touch Backup account Add account Change backup & reset optionsReset That the app is using the backup service Set screen lock Go to Settings Personal Security Screen lockSecure your tablet Nexus 7 Guidebook Secure your tablet Encrypt your tablet Settings Device Display SleepSettings Personal Security Make passwords visible Touch Encrypt tablet again Touch Settings Personal Security Encryption Encrypt tabletTouch Encrypt tablet Install client & CA certificates Work with certificatesWork with CA certificates Nexus 7 Guidebook Secure your tablet