Today, cell phones have become, for more users, an inseparable companion linked to photos, music, video, connections with loved ones and / or business, which is difficult to be separated, it sometimes seems a cord umbilical globalized world, however, the batteries have not kept pace that they have the number of applications and the degree of dependence that we keep to these mobile devices for interaction, so it is useful to pay attention to best practices for efficient use of portable energy storage.
As to maintain battery life running longer, there are two separate aspects are interrelated worthy of consideration, as time goes loads extend and prolong the overall life of the battery.
In today's market, there are three types of technologies for cellular phone batteries, these are: Lithium-ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) and Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd).
Batteries with Lithium-ion technology are the most recommended for use in cellular phones be lighter and have improved performance compared to other types. Generally is 30% lighter and 20% are performing better than a NiMH battery mAh a classification similar (mAh is an abbreviation for milli-ampere hours, which represent units of electric charge, in the case of battery voltage Similar higher mAh value indicates that the battery has a better capacity and performance of the equipment that will allow for longer before needing recharging)
Another important advantage of Li-ion batteries is that they are susceptible to submit the "memory effect" which reduces the load capacity of a battery and will be discussed later.
We recommend "Prime" a new battery Li-ion for the first 3 charge cycles, so this should be left in the battery charging mode all night and use it until it is completely discharged, it may be important to mention that persistently damaged if they are overloaded, eg connected by leaving more than 24 hours. Following initial preparation, it is recommended to allow Li-ion batteries are fully discharged, a good practice is recharged when it is 10 to 30% of total capacity.
The second type of battery most suitable for use in mobile phones are the NIMH type as they are much more resistant to deterioration by the "memory effect", besides having a yield 35% higher than the third most advisable, Nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd). With both types are recommended initial conditioning similar to that mentioned in the preceding paragraph, it is also advisable to let the battery completely discharge and charge cycles in 4 completely to reduce the "memory effect"
The "memory effect" occurs primarily in the nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and a much smaller proportion in the NiMH, which is mentioned below do not apply to Li-ion batteries, as they do not have this disadvantage . This effect relates to the reduction in the battery performance due to partial recharging sectioned caused by the use of batteries. In other words, when a NiCd battery (and to a lesser extent a NiMH) only partially discharged before recharging, only use the downloaded part in the next round causing the battery "forgets" (hence the name "memory effect") that has not been used capacity, resulting in diminished performance, to avoid this condition recondition batteries is recommended, which is to download and fully charge the battery after 4 or 5 cycles of use restore the use of total capacity and minimize the negative effects.
Important recommendations:
Avoid exposure to heat and / or cold intense:
The batteries are designed to operate at room temperature, which is particularly harmful is exposing them to high temperatures, but can not control the weather, if we can avoid leaving our equipment in a closed car in the sun or carry our cell within the battery pocket attached to our leg, when using a car charger, you should wait until the cabin temperature to stabilize at a comfortable level before connecting our team.
Turn off the phone:
One of the most effective practices is to manage energy consumption as necessary. If you do not plan to answer the phone at night or after office hours, we highly recommend turning it off, this allows the battery to use only productive hours, remember that having a finite number of charge cycles. It is also recommended to turn them off in places where you have received or the signal is weak (in old buildings or in remote locations) phones constantly seek signs, which spends considerably batteries. As a side note, the phones use more battery when in roaming mode, so it's important to pay attention to battery levels when we travel and if they do not wait for long periods calls, consider turning it off.
In case you are not going to use the battery for a month or more, we recommend storing it in a cool dry place, preferably away from metal objects. After a period of inactivity, the battery discharges gradually, you will need recharging before putting them into use.
Turn off Vibration alarm:
Many teams bring vibrate mode along with the call alert activated factory and a lot of users who have activated all the time. This battery unnecessarily spent and energy intensive, it is preferable to limit it only to situations is essential, as in a movie theater or a meeting at work.
Decrease the brightness of background:
One of the elements that spends most of the cell battery is the screen, the greater the light of this, the greater the load consumption, even in places like inside a movie theater is important (if somewhat annoying to neighbors seat) is preferable to lower the screen brightness up where practical, try halving, so you can talk without connect any longer.
Use Screen Protectors (Screensavers) simple:
Using screensavers flashy and complicated, with many colors and motion graphics promotes greater consumption of energy savers that display the time or date, using a simple and talk longer.
Ringtones Usa Singles:
The complex musical Ringtones (Incoming Call Alert) get to work on your phone processor, which uses more battery power than conventional and simple alerts.
Keep the Volume Low Call Alert:
It is advisable to keep the volume as low as possible under the environmental noise conditions permit, you do not need the same volume within an office working on a busy street, and to optimize the life of your battery, your fellow work will thank you come down a bit to "The Cucharacha".
Pay attention to the time and place of use:
The phones use more battery when used at times when many users use the network, so if you have an important call that can be made at 7 am or 1 pm, choose to make it early and have a greater autonomy of use. The place is used can also influence the teams have a higher power consumption when used in very dusty "Electrical Noise" such as a mall or an office building where many appliances are used at the same time.
Clean the battery contacts regularly:
After months of use, it is common that the contacts between the battery and cell phone collect dust and dirt, to maximize energy transfer we recommend cleaning with a cotton swab (Q-tip) with a few drops of alcohol, being careful to only slightly moisten the contacts to clean them to avoid getting liquids inside the team.
Avoid using unnecessary features:
If you know that you can not connect for a long period or you battery is low, avoiding the use of the camera (especially the flash), internet connection, bluetooth, GPS, etc. Just use the functions you really need. A common example of this is the reference to Bluetooth, many people bring it on all day without using it.
Use a handsfree device with cable:
Bluetooth devices put an extra burden to the use of the battery, if you use a wired headset, not only save loads on your reservation, but will have a better sound, which I have personally with all Bluetooth headsets I've tried, especially when they have left half load, do not have the same fidelity, maybe you're not as sophisticated, but you keep talking when others are looking for a pay phone.
Managing the call duration:
This may seem obvious, but how many times have we heard someone say "my battery is low, maybe they cut the call" and then continue talking for 20 minutes until the phone dies, if rationed the number of minutes we talked , especially at low load, you can reach the end of the day with a couple of sticks of booking.
Talking instead of sending e-mails:
If you have a phone capable of sending emails, if you have something quick to say, it is better to make a call and leave a message on voice mail, to send an email, the data connection spends 3-4 times more energy than a voice connection.
In conclusion, there are many ways to save battery power and use it efficiently, the important thing is to know our true needs and characteristics of our team. I hope these tips will be helpful and to do them so you can stay connected to your friends instead of wall connection.