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Using HDMI Out
Connect the tablet to an external display (like a
TV) with a mini HDMI to HDMI cable (type A
to type C).
Tuning Your Tablet’s
Performance
Optimizing 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 much power
your apps and system resources are using.
To adjust the settings described here, first tap the
Settings
icon
on a Home screen or the All Apps
screen.
To extend the life of your battery
•
If you aren't using Wi-Fi, use the Settings
app to turn it off.
•
If you have a navigation app, map, or other
app that uses Location services, do not
leave it open when you are not using it.
•
Lower the screen brightness level and set a
shorter Sleep timeout
(Settings > Device >
Display).
•
If you don't need it, turn off automatic
syncing for all apps
(Settings > Personal
> Accounts & sync)
. Note that this means
you need to sync manually to collect
messages, email, and other recent
information, and you won't receive
notifications when updates occur.
•
If you know you won't be near a Wi-Fi
network for a while, switch to
Airplane
mode.
Press and hold the power button
until the Tablet options dialog appears, then
tap
Airplane Mode.
Check battery level and usage details
Tap
Settings > Device > Battery
.
•
The charge status and charge level of the
battery are displayed at the top of the
screen. The discharge graph shows battery
level over time since you last charged the
