HTC One max User Guide - Page 48

48 Your first week with your new phone Battery Checking battery usage See a ranking list of apps that are using the battery. You can also see how much and how long the battery has been used for each app. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap Usage, and then tap an app to check how it's using the battery. You'll see how much battery power is used by resources such as the CPU for the app and other use details. If you see buttons while viewing an app's battery use details, you can tap them to adjust settings that affect battery usage, stop the app, and more. Displaying the battery percentage You can check the percentage of remaining battery power right from the status bar. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Select Show battery level. Checking battery history Check how long you've been using HTC One max since the last charge. You can also see a chart that shows how long the screen has been on, and how long you've been using connections like the mobile network or Wi-Fi. 1. Go to Settings, and then tap Power. 2. Tap History. 3. If you've used HTC One max for a long time since the last charge, swipe left or right to scale the graph that details battery usage over time. You can also slide two fingers together or apart to scale the graph. Getting the battery to last longer How long the battery can last before it needs recharging depends on how you use HTC One max. HTC One max power management helps to increase battery life. In times when you need to extend the battery life more, try out some of these tips: Check your battery usage Monitoring your battery usage helps you identify what's using the most power so you can choose what to do about it. For details, see Checking battery usage on page 48.