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Power-Saving Tips
Follow these suggestions to maximize the battery’s operating time, particularly
when you are relying solely on battery power for extended time periods.
Suspend frequently.
By default, the screen backlight will automatically turn off and the Yakumo
alpha GPS will also turn off when it has been idle for a period of time. You can
shorten the length of the idle time using
Settings System
tab
Power
Advanced
tab to set up.
Press the power button to turn off your Yakumo alpha GPS when it is not in
use, even for a short time. You can also manually turn off the backlight by
pressing and holding the power button.
Turn off functions not needed or adjust settings.
Lower the volume.
Do not enable sounds or light flashing except for the most necessary
notifications. (Tap
Settings Personal
tab
Sounds & Notifications
icon to set up.)
Remove the SD/MMC card, if installed, from the slot if you are not using
it.
Avoid power-consuming situations such as:
When connecting your Yakumo alpha GPS to your desktop computer
(Your Yakumo alpha GPS will not auto-suspend while it is connected.)
When using a modem or other peripheral
When monitoring infrared transfers (Although you can set your Yakumo
alpha GPS to constantly monitor the IR port for files sent from other
devices, doing so will quickly drain your battery.)
When playing sound or music
When recording.
