Apple Tech Reviews

10 Tips to Conserve iPad Battery Life

Apple claims a pretty impressive battery life for the iPad – up to 10 hours of use on a full charge. But that doesn’t mean you won’t want to find ways to squeeze even more life out of it, or that you won’t have emergencies where you need to sacrifice some features to use the device a little longer. For those situations, here are ten tips on conversing iPad battery life.

HP G60 SERIES Laptop Batteries, Dell INSPIRON 1300 Laptop Batteries, Dell D5318 Laptop Batteries

1. Turn Off WiFi

Keeping your WiFi connection enabled drains battery, whether you’re connected to the Internet or not. So, if you’re not connected – and don’t plan to be for a while – you can conserve the iPad’s battery by turning off WiFi. Do this by tapping Settings -> Network -> WiFi -> and moving the slider to “off”.

2. Turn Off 3G

Only some iPad models have a 3G data connection built in, but those that do run down their batteries when using the always-on Internet connection 3G provides. If you don’t need to connect to the web, or need to conserve battery more than you need to connect, turn off 3G. Do this by tapping the Settings app -> General -> Network and then sliding 3G to “off”.

3. Turn Off Bluetooth

You may be getting the idea by now that wireless networking of any kind drains battery. It’s true, so another way to save battery life is to turn off Bluetooth. Bluetooth networking is used to connect devices like keyboards, speakers, and headphones to the iPad. If you’re not planning to connect to any of those, turn Bluetooth off. Do so via Settings -> General -> Bluetooth -> and moving the slider to “off”.

4. Turn Off Data Push

This feature automatically pushes data like email from the web to your iPad when it’s connected to the Internet. Since wireless networking always costs battery life, if you’re not going to use this feature, turn it off. You’ll need to set your email to check periodically (if you want to get email on your iPad, that is), but that’s often a good trade for improved battery life. Turn this feature off via Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Fetch New Data -> and move the “Push” slider to “off”.

5. Fetch Email Less Often

If you’re not using data push and want to get email, you’ll need to tell the iPad how often it should check your email accounts. The less frequently you check, the battery it will be for your battery. Update these settings at Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendars -> Fetch New Data, and change the settings just below the Push menu.

6. Turn Off Location Services

Another form of wireless communication the iPad employs is location services. This is what powers the GPS functionality of the device. If you don’t need to use that (don’t need to get directions, use a location-aware app like Foursquare, etc.), turn off locations services via Settings -> Location Services and move the slider to “off”.

7. Use Auto-Brightness

The iPad’s screen can automatically adjust to the ambient brightness of the room its in. Using this feature will reduce drain on the iPad battery because the screen will automatically dim itself in bright locations. Turn this one via Settings -> Brightness -> and move the Auto-Brightness slider to “on”.

8. Reduce Screen Brightness

The screen brightness setting controls the default brightness of the iPad’s screen. As you might expect, the brighter your screen is, the more juice is required from the iPad’s battery, which reduces its life. So, the dimmer you can keep your screen, the longer your iPad’s battery life. Tweak this settings by Settings -> Brightness and moving the slider to a comfortable settings.

9. Turn Off Equalizer

The iPod app on the iPad has a music equalizer built in that automatically adjust settings (bass, treble, etc.) to improve the sound of music. Because this is an on-the-fly calculation, though, it drains the iPad’s battery. If you’re not a high-end audiophile, you can likely live without this being turned on most of the time. To keep it off, go to Settings -> iPod -> EQ -> and set it to “off”.

10. Auto-Lock Sooner

You can determine how quickly the iPad’s screen should lock when it hasn’t been in use. The shorter the time before it locks, the less battery you’ll use. To change this setting, go to Settings -> General -> Auto-Lock and choose your interval.

About the Author

sales cordless drill battery, laptop battery, camcorder battery,laptop adapter, PDA battery, mobile phone battery, two-way radio battery, camera battery, battery charger, cheap and fine, fast shipping, 100% secure shopping guarantee, save up to 35% off

iPad NOT CHARGING Battery Problem Fix – iOS Vlog 130

Duracell Powerhouse USB Charger with Lithium ion battery / includes universal cable with USB and mini USB, $12.49 The Duracell Powerhouse Charger offers big time power from a portable charger. It can charge two USB compatible devices at once, including your iPod, BlackBerry or Motorola phone. Recharge it over and over again by simply plugging into your computer’s USB port. Get up to ten hours of extra power for your devices (Based on 680 mAh cell phone. Results vary based on device and usage patterns)….

Duracell Instant USB Charger with Lithium Ion Battery/Includes Universal Cable with USB and mini USB $14.99 Includes universal cable with USB and mini USB. Compact on demand power. 1 charger, 1 cable. 5 volt/1150mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. USB power port. On/off switch, charging status light (illuminates when the charger is operating). Charging indicator light. In port used to charge the charger with the provided USB cable. Additional Run/Talk Time: iPod Classic: Up to 50 hours. iPod Nano: Up …

Duracell Pocket USB Charger with Lithium ion battery / includes universal cable with USB and mini USB, $8.75 Delivers back-up power in case your cell phone goes dead. Charges and stores power simultaneously. Enjoy up to 90 minutes of additional talk time on BlackBerry® and cell phones. Includes a universal cable with USB and mini-USB. Battery Type: Lithium Battery Size: N/A Battery Capacity: 500 mA-h Battery Chargers Special Features: N/A.Unit of Measure : Pack…

Plugable USB 2.0 10 Port Hub (with Power Adapter) $25.99 Featuring a simple yet flexible design, the Plugable 10 Port USB 2.0 Hub provides easy expansion for any USB capable system. All upstream and downstream ports are on the front and back sides of the hub, minimizing desktop cable clutter. Two ports swivel to a vertical position to allow easy insertion of USB flash drives and other devices with one hand. Able to draw power and supply downstream devic…

New Trent iCruiser IMP1000 11000mAh External Battery Pack and Charger for The new iPad the 3rd Gen ipad, iPad2, iPhone 4S 4 3Gs 3G, iPod Touch (1G to 5G), Android (Samsung Galaxy Note S S2, HTC Sensation EVO Thunderbolt, LG Optimus V), Blackberry (Bold curve Torch), Droid(Motorola Razr), Plus Major Tablet PCs with 5V input (Samsung, Blackberry, HTC) etc $76.95 This is the 4th Generation USB power bank for the latest iPad 3 “the new ipad” and iPad 2. It will never let your smart phones and Tablet PCs run out of battery. This compact and ultra long-lasting backup battery will be your perfect power solution on the go. When you travel, there’s no need to charge your devices through an electrical outlet, the iCruiser IMP1000 is the ultimate power source! N…

MiniSuit Aluminum Bluetooth Keyboard Case for Apple iPad 2 (Silver with Black Keys) $19.99 MiniSuit’s portable aluminum keyboard is a must-have bluetooth accessory for your iPad 2 tablet. The ultra light-weight wireless key pad is a perfect asset to your mobile computing needs. Thin, accessible, and modern-it is the perfect gift for any iPad 2 user….

Powerbag Sling Bag with Battery for Charging Smartphones, Tablets and eReaders powerbag is a bag with a complete charging system inside — battery, Apple, Micro- and Mini-USB connectors, and on-board USB port — that will charge your favorite devices anywhere, anytime….

Powerbag Sling Bag powerbag is a bag with a complete charging system inside — battery, Apple, Micro- and Mini-USB connectors, and on-board USB port — that will charge your favorite devices anywhere, anytime….

Hard Shell Cover Case for 11.6 A1370 Apple MacBook Air – Black $19.99 A stylish and slim Crystal Case designed for Apple 11″ MacBook Air made with tough ABS material which has good resistance to impact. One of the design objectives of this case was that is should allow the Macbook Air to fully close without obstruction, so not affecting the slim profile of the notebook. Additional features are, the case is lightweight and has silicone feet for non-slip usable on mos…

USB Travel Kit with Car Charger, Travel Adapter & Cable for Apple iPod $0.48 3 IN 1 iPOD iPHONE CHARGER KIT…