The iPad launched by Apple is one of the most popular and widely tablets in the world. It is used by all sorts of people ranging from students to business professional to do variety of works. This device has become an integral part of life for many people who are dependent on their iPads for their daily activities and work. However one of the major concerns is to efficiently use it so that the battery life is extended. This problem can be overcome by changing some iPad settings and keeping some points in mind while using it.
Lower brightness
This is the most basic option to improve the iPad’s battery life. Keeping the brightness at a low level will help save energy and thus in turn improve the battery life. More the brightness, more energy will be consumed and the battery will be finished off quickly. One can adjust the brightness in the Brightness and wallpaper option under Settings of the iPad. Moreover a feature called the Auto Brightness has been incorporate din the iPad which adjusts the brightness of the screen according to the surrounding lights.
Turning off connectivity
When no connection is required or when one is simply using the iPad to listen to songs, or playing videos then it is always advisable to turn off the connectivity. This can be done by turning off the 3G or Wi-Fi connection or switching to the Airplane mode. It can be done under the Wi-Fi and Airplane mode option under the Settings menu. It is also advised to use cellular data networks instead of 3G or Wi-Fi connection. This will definitely save more power and increase the battery life of your iPad.
Checking on the downloading of apps
Whenever one downloads or uses some apps, battery power is drained. To site an example, there are many games which do not allow the screen to go dim or switching off when they are running. Such things reduce the battery life to a great extent. Also, some apps which require internet connection reduce battery life at a faster rate. Hence it is always advised to choose properly and download only those apps which are beneficial to the user as unnecessary apps will hamper your iPad’s battery life.
Always lock the screen
This option saves your iPad’s battery power to a great extent. Whenever the iPad is idle you should always lock the screen. This will help in saving energy to a great extent. Locking the screen is very easy. Either one can press the Wake or Sleep button or one can turn on the Auto Lock screen option from the Settings menu.
Turn off unnecessary notifications
Some apps notify regarding new data when the Apple push Notification option is used. These notifications hamper battery life to great extent and they should always be turned off from the Settings menu. While using an iPad, these points should be kept in mind as these are very handy in saving precious energy.
