BlackBerry Buddies, an initiative launched by Research In Motion last month to advise and inform customers, has compiled a list of tips on how to make your BlackBerry smartphone battery last longer.
Close apps and games: Apps and games left open when you are not using them can sometimes use up battery life. An easy way to see which apps or games are open is to press and hold the Menu key, which causes the App Switcher to appear. You can then switch to the app or game you are not actively using and, after pressing the Menu key, select the "Close" option to exit the app or game.
Turn off network connections you are not using: Review and turn off any network connections when you are not using them.
Review backlighting options: Customise the backlighting settings. You can optionally change the brightness, the amount of time the backlight stays on, and the ability to automatically dim the backlight.
Use "Auto on/off": Instead of using battery life while sleeping, you can set your phone to automatically turn off at a given time. Data you receive while your smartphone is turned off will be received automatically as soon as it turns on again.
For BlackBerry 7.1 OS smartphones: Battery-saving mode lets BlackBerry 7.1 OS smartphone users extend battery life by unobtrusively reducing battery drain; this includes setting the backlight brightness to 20%, setting backlight timeout to 20 seconds, automatically dimming the backlight, and reducing the timing on mobile hotspot auto shutdown.
Use a pocket or holster: When you place a BlackBerry smartphone in a holster or pocket, the screen will automatically shut off if desired. You can customise how your BlackBerry works with a holster or pocket.
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