iBall Slide Q400x+ User manual

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Legal Information
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without the prior written permission of Best IT World (India) Pvt. Ltd. is prohibited. Best IT World
(India) Pvt. Ltd. reserves the right to add, modify or delete, any of the contents herein or withdraw
this document at any time without prior notice and without assigning any reasons thereof. For
detailed terms and conditions refer www.iBall.co.in
Safety Precautions
Operate Safely
• Please do not use Slide while charging. Disconnect Slide from charger before use.
• Make sure to charge the battery full for the first time usage.
• Do not use the Slide if the screen is cracked or broken. Cracked and / or broken screens could
cause injury to hands and / or face.
• To reduce the risk of motion injuries:
- While using your Slide, hold it with a relaxed grip and press the keys lightly.
- Do not handle the Slide with wet hands.
- Use of special keys / features reduce the number of keys pressed
- - Use hands-free accessories.
- Switch off the Slide before cleaning it.
- Switch off the Slide and external power sources before any attempt other accessories.
- Keep your Slide and all accessories out of reach of small children and animals.
When using the device, mind the following
• Hold the device upright, as you would with a traditional slide.
• Speak directly into the microphone.
• Do not cover the antenna area with your hands or other objects. This may cause connectivity
problems or drain the battery.
Careful handling
• Avoid potential damage to your Slides under:
- Keep away from liquids.
- Avoid using and / or storing in dusty and / or dirty places / environments.
- Do not drop, knock, throw or otherwise handle the Slide roughly.
- Avoid exposing your Slide to extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures reduce the charging
capacity and life of batteries and Slide.

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- Never use damaged chargers.
- Do not use chemicals or other cleaning solutions to clean the Slide.
- Use moist or anti-static cloth..
- Do not dismantle the Slide and accessories without permission.
- Avoid handling by unauthorized personnel.
-Do not use damaged power cords or plugs, or loose electrical sockets
-Do not use your device outdoor during a thunderstorm
-Do not use your device near devices or apparatuses that emit radio frequencies, such as sound
systems or radio towers
Turn Off your Slide in Restricted Areas
Use of Slide in certain areas / places / conditions can be hazardous.
• Switch off your Slide:
- Inside aircrafts;
- In Medical hospitals / clinics;
- Areas where chemicals are used or stored;
- Fuel and gas stations;
- In and around areas having electrical / electronic equipment;
- Areas where any kind of blasting activity is being carried out.
-Turn off the device in potentially explosive environments
• Charging batteries in such areas is hazardous as potential sparks may result in explosion and /
or fire and may cause damage to property and / or life and can also prove fatal.
Keep your device dry
Humidity and liquids may damage the parts or electronic circuits in your device.
Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is already on, turn it off (if the device will not
turn off and since you cannot remove the battery, leave it as-is). Then, dry the device with a towel
and take it to a -service centre.
Liquids will change the color of the label that indicates water damage inside the device. Water
damage to your device can void your manufacturer‟s warranty.
Drive Safety
Avoid using your Slide while driving and respect and obey all regulations that restrict the use of
tablets or similar devices while driving. Primary consideration while driving should be safety.

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Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor
vehicles such as electronic fuel injection, electronic speed control, and air bag systems. Only
qualified personnel should service the device or install the device in a vehicle. Faulty installation
or service may be dangerous and may invalidate your warranty. The use of wireless tele devices
in an aircraft may be dangerous to the operation of the aircraft and may be illegal.
Interference with Electronic Devices
Tablet emit Radio Frequency (RF) signals that may interfere with unshielded or improperly
Shielded electronic equipment, such as pace makers, hearing aids, other medical devices and
other electronic devices in homes and / or vehicles and may prove to be hazardous.
Protect Your Hearing
Excessive exposure to high volumes may cause hearing problems. Maintain proper volume
levels for conversations and / or music.
Precautions
In order to use Slide correctly, please read the following statement of the user manual carefully
before using the device.
Do not store your device with metal objects, such as coins, keys, and necklaces
-Your device may be scratched or may malfunction.
-If the battery terminals come into contact with metal objects, this may cause fire.
Do not store your device near magnetic fields
-Your device may malfunction or the battery may discharge from exposure to magnetic fields.
-Magnetic stripe cards, including credit cards, phone cards, passbooks, and boarding passes,
may be damaged by magnetic fields.
Do not use your device or applications for a while if the device is overheated
-Prolonged exposure of your skin to an overheated device may cause low temperature burn
symptoms, such as red spots and pigmentation.
Use caution when exposed to flashing lights
-While using your device, leave some lights on in the room and do not hold the screen too close
to your eyes.
-Seizures or blackouts can occur when you are exposed to flashing lights while watching videos
or playing Flash-based -games for extended periods. If you feel any discomfort, stop using the
device immediately.
-If anyone related to you has experienced seizures or blackouts while using a similar device,
consult a physician before using the device.
-If you feel discomfort, such as a muscle spasm, or disoriented, stop using the device
immediately and consult a physician.

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-To prevent eye strain, take frequent breaks while using the device.
Protect your personal data and prevent leakage or misuse
of sensitive information
While using your device, be sure to back up important data. iBall is not responsible for the loss of
any data.
When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of
your personal information.
Carefully read the permissions screen when downloading applications. Be particularly cautious
with applications that have access to many functions or to a significant amount of your personal
information.
Check your accounts regularly for unapproved or suspicious use. If you find any sign of misuse of
your personal information, contact your service provider to delete or change your account
information.
In the event your device is lost or stolen, change the passwords on your accounts to protect your
personal information.
Avoid using applications from unknown sources and lock your device with a pattern, password, or
PIN.
Malware and viruses
To protect your device from malware and viruses, follow these usage tips. Failure to do so may
result in damages or loss of data that may not be covered by the warranty service
-Get the Anti-Virus app from Play Store
-Do not download unknown applications.
-Do not visit untrusted websites.
-Delete suspicious messages or email from unknown senders.
-Set a password and change it regularly.
-Deactivate wireless features, such as Bluetooth, when not in use.
-If the device behaves abnormally, run an antivirus program to check for infection.
-Run an antivirus program on your device before you launch newly downloaded applications and
files.
-Install antivirus programs on your computer and run them regularly to check for infection.
-Do not edit registry settings or modify the device‟s operating system.

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Using this Guide
This guide has been specially designed to guide you through the basics of your device, such as
getting started with the device. Please read this guide carefully before using your device to
ensure safe and correct use.
The descriptions in this guide are based on the default settings of your device.
Please keep this guide for future reference.
Protect environment save energy
You do not need to charge your Slide battery so often if you do the following:
Close applications and data connections, for example, your Bluetooth connection, when not in
use.
Deactivate unnecessary sounds, such as touch screen and key tones.

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Index
Legal Information.............................................................................................................................1
Using this Guide...............................................................................................................................6
Index ................................................................................................................................................7
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................8
2. Quick Panel Setting ...................................................................................................................10
3. Installing the Storage card.........................................................................................................11
4. Starting up the Device ...............................................................................................................11
5. Home screen..............................................................................................................................12
6. Settings......................................................................................................................................14
7. Email..........................................................................................................................................28
8. Internet.......................................................................................................................................30
9. Media .........................................................................................................................................32
10. Connectivity Features..............................................................................................................35
11. Others ......................................................................................................................................35
12. Google Applications.................................................................................................................43
13. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................43

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1. Introduction
1.1 Specification iBall Slide Q400x+
Details
Description
CPU
Powerful Quad Core 1.34GHz ARM Cortex A7 Processor
Memory
1GB RAM
Storage
8GB Built-in Storage
Micro SD Support up to 32 GB
Operating System
AndroidTM 7.1, Nougat
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Micro USB Port, Micro HDMI, Bluetooth V4.0,
USB OTG function & USB Tethering
Sensor
G-Sensor
Camera
2MP FF Rear Camera & VGA Front Camera for video Chatting
Display
17.78cm (7”) IPS HD Full Capacitive Multi-Touch (1024*600)
Display
Support Video
Support 3G2, 3GP, AVI,MP4, MKV, M2TS, WEBM, MOV, FLV
Support Image
Support BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WBMP
Support Audio
Support AAC, AMR, FLAC, MIDI, MP2, MP3, OGG, WAV
Battery*
5000 mAh, Li-Polymer Battery, 3.7V
Charger Rating
Input: 100-240V ~50/60Hz 0.3A
Output: 5.0V ---- 2A
Dimension & weight
190.92 x 115.43 x 13.43mm, 325 grams.

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1.2 Know Your Device

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2. Quick Panel Setting
Quick setting panel is the option you will find in the bottom right side of the panel bar. This option
provides the shortcut to the following functions by dragging up:
Charging: It will indicate you the current battery status
Edit: Can add or remove in Quick panel settings
(Note: You cannot remove some icons which is by default in Quick panel settings)
Airplane Mode : Selecting this option activates the airplane mode, which means it cuts you off
from all kind of network connectivity including your Bluetooth, Wi-Fi network or any other network
your handset supports.
Wi-Fi : Using this you can turn Wi-Fi On/Off.
Settings : This is the shortcut to go to the settings panel.
Bluetooth : Using this you can turn Bluetooth On/Off.
Location : Update your current location
Do not disturb : This option allows you to select from Total Silence, Alarms only & Priority only
Brightness : Using this option you can change the brightness level of the display screen
according to your needs and usage.
Auto Rotation : Using this option you can select whether or not you want to rotate display or
keep in current orientation.
All the functions have been explained in details in their respective sections.

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3. Installing the Storage card
To install the Memory card
To have additional storage for your images, videos, music, and files, you can purchase a memory
card and install it into your device.
1. SD card slot is located nearby HDMI port.
2. Locate the memory card slot on the upper part of the exposed right panel.
3. Insert the memory card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down until it clicks into place.
Note: To remove the memory card, push outside & eject it from the slot.
Charging the Battery
New batteries are shipped partially charged. Before you start using your device, it is
recommended that you charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full
charge/discharge cycles.
The battery can be charged and discharged many times, but it will eventually wear out. When the
standby times are noticeably shorter than normal, get the battery replaced. Use only iBall
approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with iBall approved chargers designated for
this device. If a battery is being used for the first time or if the battery has not been used for a
prolonged period, it may be necessary to connect the charger, then disconnect and reconnect it
to begin charging the battery. If the battery is completely discharged, it may take several minutes
before the charging indicator appears on the display .
Note: Please use DC Round PIN charging cable & AC adapter provided with your device to
charge the device.
Connect the DC Round Pin cable to the DC charging port on your device, and then plug in the
AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.
As the battery is being charged while the device is on, a charging icon appears in the title bar of
the Home screen. After the battery has been fully charged, a full battery icon appears on the title
bar of the Home screen.
Warning!
• As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging before it overheats.
4. Starting up the Device
Power on/off
To power off your Slide, press & hold the POWER key. On release, the options menu opens.
Select „Power off‟ from the given options and confirm. This will turn off the device.
To power on again, press & hold the POWER key. The iBall power start up animation will appear
on the screen indicating that the device is starting. It takes around 1 minute to completely reboot
the device.
Screen sleep
After a period of inactivity, your screen will go to sleep (display will turn black). In sleep, your slide
uses less battery power. You can control this behavior by following the below mentioned steps:
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1. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Display option.
3. Select “Screen Time out”, to set the time period of sleep mode.
Press POWER key once to off display immediately to lock your soft keys and screen from
accidental touch activation, press POWER key.
You can increase the security of your slide by setting Screen unlock pattern. Once set, in order to
unlock your screen, you‟ll have to draw the correct unlock pattern. You can set your screen
unlock pattern as follows:
1. On the Home screen, touch and select Settings.
2. Select Security and then select Screen lock section.
3. Set or change your unlock pattern by selecting Screen lock pattern, as applicable.
4. Follow the prompts to define your pattern.
Note: You must swipe your finger along the screen to create the pattern, do not select individual
dots. Connect at least four dots in order to create a lock pattern.
If you want your pattern to be hidden as you draw it, clear „Make pattern visible‟ check box.
5. Home screen
The Home screen is your starting point for using all the applications on your Slide. You can
customize your Home screen to display applications, shortcuts, and widgets as you like.
1. Touch the application tab with your fingertip to reveal the application icons.

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2. The Home screen actually extends beyond the screen width. On Home screen, swipe your
fingertip left and right along the screen to reveal the full width of the Home screen. This additional
space gives you more room to customize Home with application shortcuts, and widgets.
3. Create Home screen shortcuts and widgets:
• Touch the Apps tab with your fingertip to reveal the application icons, on Main Menu swipe your
fingertip right to show the widgets.
• Select an Application shortcut, a Shortcut to some of your saved information (such as a play list),
a Widget (a clock or picture frame) for your Home screen.
• The application, shortcut, folder, or widget appears on Home screen.
Tip: To create an application shortcut quickly, touch the application tab to reveal all the
application icons, then touch & hold an application icon. Its shortcut is added to the Home screen;
close the application tab to see it.
4. To remove a shortcut or widget from your Home screen, touch & hold the item to enter “move
mode”. Drag the item to the Trash button (Remove) and release. You will know when your item is
in the Trash because the item and the tab will turn red.
5. Move objects on the Home screen
• To move an icon or other item on the Home screen, you must first touch & hold it to enter move
mode. .
• Without lifting your finger (or you‟ll drop out of move mode), drag the object to the new position.
To move an item to a section of the Home screen not in view, move it to the edge of the screen
and hold it there for a moment. The screen view will shift; position the object and release.
5.1 Read your notifications
On the top of your tablet screen is the status bar. On the left side, icons will appear, notifying you
of a new email, upcoming calendar event, or something else you should notice. On the right side
of the status bar, you‟ll see connection status icons.
5.2 Connection status icons
When you see a notification in the status bar, touch the bar and swipe your finger up the screen
to open the list of notifications displayed in the sliding window.
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Notifications report the arrival of new emails, calendar events, and alarms. You can clear
notifications list by selecting „CLEAR ALL‟ notifications at the top of the notifications window.
To open the message, reminder, or other notification, you can touch the items. To close the
notifications window, drag your finger up the screen.
Note: On the home screen, touch the bar and swipe your finger down the screen to open the list
of notifications displayed in the sliding window, you can touch the icon on the top of the screen
(such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplane mode, Brightness) to open or close the selected function,
sliding your finger left or right to select more functions.
6. Settings
6.1 Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi on/off: Select this option if you prefer to use Wi-Fi for your data connection. You can
activate Wi-Fi by toggling the switch left/right to On/Off Wi-Fi connectivity.
Wi-Fi settings: Open the Wi-Fi from settings screen. Select it from the network list. Provide your
username or password if required.
Refresh: If you want to update the list of available Wi-Fi devices nearby, select „Refresh.
Advanced: This option contains the following features:
Install certificates: Here you can see and add your certificate.
Wi-Fi Direct: Using Wi-Fi direct feature, you can transfer little heavy data from one device to
another through Wi-Fi without the need of an access point.
WPS Push Button: For connecting to Router with WPS Push button facility

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WPS Pin Entry: Any wireless computer or wireless adapter that will connect to the modem router
wirelessly is a client. The client must support a WPS PIN, and must have a WPS configuration
utility.
Saved networks: You can see list of saved networks
Network notification: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status bar
when your device detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck this option to turn off notifications
Captive portal detection: Detect internet access for access points
Keep WI-FI during sleep: To conserve data usage, your device stays connected to Wi-Fi when
the screen goes to sleep.
MAC address: The Media Access Control (MAC) address of your device when connected to a
Wi-Fi network.
IPv4 address: The Internet Protocol (IP) address assigned to the device by the Wi-Fi network
you are connected to (unless you used the IP settings to assign it a static IP address).

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6.2 Bluetooth
Bluetooth on/off: Select this option if you prefer to use Bluetooth for your data connection. You
can activate Bluetooth by toggling the switch left/right to On/Off Bluetooth connectivity.
Bluetooth settings: With Bluetooth services on, you can open the Bluetooth from settings
screen & click on 3 dots icon from top right side of your screen
1) Refresh
If you want to update the list of Bluetooth devices nearby, select „Refresh‟
2) Rename iBall Slide
1. Make sure you have turned Bluetooth on.
2. Select Settings –-Bluetooth---Bluetooth settings---Rename this device.
3. Type the name for your device in the dialog box, and then select „OK‟.
4. Your new device name appears on the Bluetooth settings screen.
• Show received file: You can get a path where you have received the file through Bluetooth.
Pair & connect with Bluetooth devices
Before your Tablet can communicate with a Bluetooth headset or hands-free car kit, the devices
must “pair”, then “connect”:
1. Make sure you have turned Bluetooth on.
2. Select Setting---Bluetooth
3. Your slide starts scanning for Bluetooth devices within range. As they are found, the devices
appear in the list of “Available devices”.
4. To pair with a device in the list, click on it.
5. Pop-up message will appear asking to pair with the device. Now please click on pair.

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6. Once paired, click on the device name to connect. .
7. Pairing and connection status appear under the device name.
8. To disconnect or to un-pair with a device, click on settings icon touch & then click on “FORGET”
Note: The tablet supports only the headset and hands-free Bluetooth profiles, so if you try to
connect to a device that is not a headset or hands-free car kit, then you will receive an “unable to
connect” message.
If you pair with a second headset while connected to the first, the first headset will remain
connected. To switch connection to the second headset you must manually select that headset
again after pairing.
6.3 Data Usage
It provides a graphical representation of the data usage for a specified Data Usage cycle through
Wi-Fi.
Data usage refers to the amount of data uploaded or downloaded by your device during a given
period.
6.4 More Settings
Airplane mode on/off: When airplane mode is selected, all wireless connectivity is off. This icon
will display in the status bar when airplane mode is selected.
Tethering & portable hotspot: The device is used as a wireless modem for a PC, when it‟s
connected to the PC using a USB cable.
Tethering refers to connecting one device to another. In the context of Internet tablets, tethering
allows sharing the Internet connection of the tablet with other devices such as laptops.
Connection of the tablet with other devices can be done over wireless LAN (Wi-Fi),
over Bluetooth or by physical connection using a cable for example, through USB.

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Wi-Fi hotspot: Select the Wi-Fi networks which are Slide hotspots. Apps can be restricted from
using these networks when in the background. Apps may also warn before using these networks
for large downloads..
Steps to perform USB tethering
USB tethering allows sharing the Internet connection of the tablet with other devices such as
laptops via USB.
In Slide go to settingsmoretethering & portable hotspotselect USB tethering.
You will get an indication on the laptop/PC that USB is connected.
Settings on your Slide are done.
Bluetooth Tethering: Tethering refers to connecting one device to another. Tethering allows
sharing the Internet connection of the tablet with other devices such as laptops. Sharing internet
connection using Bluetooth is called Bluetooth tethering.
Steps to perform Bluetooth tethering
Bluetooth tethering allows sharing the Internet connection of the tablet with other devices such as
mobiles, etc via Bluetooth.
In Slidego to settings turn on Bluetooth.
Pair your tablet to another mobile using bluetooth
In settingsgo to more setting tethering & portable hotspotcheck Bluetooth tethering.
Now you can use the Slide‟s internet on your mobile using Bluetooth connection.
Hotspot & tethering settings: To set the IP of the Wi-Fi setting.
VPN: VPN stands for virtual private mode. Using this feature .You can connect to your private
network through a public network.
Network settings reset: This will reset all networks settings including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.
6.5 Display
Brightness level: Select to open the brightness control, and then swipe your finger along the
brightness bar to set the level. In sunlight, increase the level.
Wallpaper: Select to choose the type of wallpaper you want on your home screen. You can
either select a picture from Photos or download them on yourTablet. You can select from one out
of the available 4 options: ES File Explorer, Live Wallpapers, Photos, and Wallpaper.
Screen Time out: Select to decide how long your tablet must be inactive before the screen turns
off.
Press power button twice for camera: Quickly open camera without unlocking your screen by
pressing power button twice.
Screensaver: You can select from the provided widgets to be displayed when the screen is left
idle for a long time.
Font Size: Select to choose the font size of characters on your screen.
Display size: Select to choose the size of the view on your tablet screen

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When device is rotated: Whether you want to rotate contents of the screen when orientation of
screen changed or stay in current orientation.
Cast screen: Cast screen is a technology that allows a person to display whatever is visible on
his/her device's screen on another screen, wirelessly using Wi-Fi as a medium for sharing the
screen.
HDMI Settings: To make the HDMI connection, plug your tablet into an HDMI-equipped monitor
or HDTV. You need a special HDMI cable to make the connection; such an item can be found
on the Internet or wherever you purchase your tablet. You need to select HDMI mode in your TV
or monitor
Note: Q400x+ Tablet has Mini HDMI port. So if you are purchasing HDMI cable please purchase
according to the Tablet HDMI port.
6.6 Notifications
Notifications appear at the top of the screen. You can change the notification alerts settings for
applications.
6.7 Sound
Volumes: Select to open the volume control, and then drag your finger along the volume bar to
set Media volume, Alarm volume & Notification volume.
Do not disturb: From this option please select Priority only allows, Automatic rules & Block
visual disturbances
Default notification ringtone: You can select notification sound for your device
Default alarm ringtone: You can select alarm ringtone for your device
Screen locking sound: On activating this option the screen lock sound is activated.
Touch sounds: You can activate this option if you want the touch tones to be activated on your
device.
3D sound effect & Boot music feature is also available..
6.7Apps
View all the applications stored on your Slide and how much space they occupy. If you have
downloaded an application from Play store, you can uninstall it from this screen. Select a specific
application to:
1. Clear your apps data (if you have any associated with a particular application).
2. Disassociate the application with any actions.
3. Uninstall - If you have downloaded an application from Play store, you will be able to uninstall
it from this screen by selecting Uninstall.

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6.8 Storage
This option helps you to view and manage the data stored on your device. You can view the total
internal storage capacity and the capacity of the external memory card here.
SD card: Monitor and manage the use of your Memory card from this screen:
1. View how much space you are using on your memory card.
2. Eject your memory card from your Slide.
Internal storage: Reports how much internal storage.
1. The Slide may be used as a USB disk, when we connect the Slide to PC via USB cable; two
removable devices are detected in your My Computer. One of them is Internal Storage & another
is your SD card storage.
Mount SD Card: For safety purposes you can Eject the inserted SD card before removing it from
the slide.
6.9 Battery
It gives you the current battery level, along with the distribution of battery consumption by
different apps.
Open SettingsBattery.
The list at the bottom of the screen shows the breakdown of battery usage for individual apps and
services. Touch a graph for more details. The details screen for some apps includes buttons that
allow you to adjust settings affecting power usage, or stop the app completely.
Battery saver
1. Open your device's Settings app .
2. Click Battery.
3. Click on Battery saver
4. At the top, set the switch ON. The top and bottom of your screen will turn orange when
battery saver is turned ON.
5. To turn ON battery saver automatically when your battery is low, click Turn on
automatically and select "at 5% battery" or "at 15% battery."
Warning! If you stop some apps or services, your device may not work correctly. Battery status
(charging, discharging) and level are displayed at the top of the screen. The discharge graph
shows battery level over time since you last charged the device, and how long you've been
running on battery power.
6.10 Memory:
You can see here distribution of RAM across applications
6.11 Location
Battery saving: Use Wi-Fi networks to determine the location.